Tour du Rwanda 2019: Colombian Avila wins Stage 4 as Kudus retains yellow jersey – PHOTOS

Colombian sprinter Edwin Avila Vanegas celebrates as he crosses the finish-line in Karongi to win Stage 4 of the 2019 Tour du Rwanda on Wednesday. All photos by Plaisir Muzogeye.
Colombian sprinter Edwin Avila Vanegas celebrates as he crosses the finish-line in Karongi to win Stage 4 of the 2019 Tour du Rwanda on Wednesday. All photos by Plaisir Muzogeye.
Colombian sprinter Edwin Avila Vanegas celebrates as he crosses the finish-line in Karongi to win Stage 4 of the 2019 Tour du Rwanda on Wednesday. All photos by Plaisir Muzogeye.
Colombian sprinter Edwin Avila Vanegas celebrates as he crosses the finish-line in Karongi to win Stage 4 of the 2019 Tour du Rwanda on Wednesday. All photos by Plaisir Muzogeye.
Riders during Stage 4 on Wednesday
Riders during Stage 4 on Wednesday
Rwanda Cycling Federation boss, Aimable Bayingana (L), and the Governor of West Province Alphonse Munyantwali enjoy the finish-line sprints during Stage 4 in Karongi on Wednesday.
Rwanda Cycling Federation boss, Aimable Bayingana (L), and the Governor of West Province Alphonse Munyantwali enjoy the finish-line sprints during Stage 4 in Karongi on Wednesday.
Samuel Mugisha, who finished 4th on Wednesday, was the most combative rider of the stage.
Samuel Mugisha, who finished 4th on Wednesday, was the most combative rider of the stage.
Team Rwanda's Moise Mugisha in action during Stage 4.
Team Rwanda's Moise Mugisha in action during Stage 4.
The Rubavu - Karongi stage had some sharp descents.
The Rubavu - Karongi stage had some sharp descents.
The main peloton mid-Stage 4 on Wednesday
The main peloton mid-Stage 4 on Wednesday
The 102.6km stage was not short of such U-turn corners.
The 102.6km stage was not short of such U-turn corners.
Stage 4 comprised some climbs that proved too brutal for Algerian riders.
Stage 4 comprised some climbs that proved too brutal for Algerian riders.
Riders make their way into Karongi from Rubavu District during Stage 4 on Wednesday.
Riders make their way into Karongi from Rubavu District during Stage 4 on Wednesday.
Such views coupled with seamless organization is what makes Tour du Rwanda Africa's best cycling event.
Such views coupled with seamless organization is what makes Tour du Rwanda Africa's best cycling event.
Israel Cycling Academy's Edwin Avila Vanegas sips Skol champagne in celebration of his Stage 4 victory.
Israel Cycling Academy's Edwin Avila Vanegas sips Skol champagne in celebration of his Stage 4 victory.
Eritrea's Debesay Yakob was the best young rider of the day during Wednesday's Stage 4.
Eritrea's Debesay Yakob was the best young rider of the day during Wednesday's Stage 4.
Primary school students in Karongi District enjoy Stage 4 of the 11th Tour du Rwanda.
Primary school students in Karongi District enjoy Stage 4 of the 11th Tour du Rwanda.
Riders.
Riders.
Didier Munyaneza is the best Rwandan rider after four stages.
Didier Munyaneza is the best Rwandan rider after four stages.
Peter Kamasa