UCI Road World Championships 2025 – First Time in Africa 🇷🇼

All eyes are on Kigali, Rwanda, as Africa hosts the prestigious UCI Road World Championships for the first time in history (Sept 21–28). The event is expected to draw thousands of international visitors and showcase Rwanda as a global cycling hub.

Top riders like Remco Evenepoel, Chloe Dygert, and Lotte Kopecky will compete on Kigali’s challenging hilly terrain. Beyond the sporting spectacle, the championship is a milestone for Africa’s sporting industry, with potential economic spin-offs in tourism, infrastructure, and branding.

Rwanda has invested heavily in cycling infrastructure and training programs, cementing its reputation as a rising sports capital on the continent.