As the 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda kicks off this Sunday, February 23, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) has urged spectators not to distract riders or cause accidents. The international cycling competition will pass through 23 districts, covering a total distance of 804 kilometers. RNP spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boniface Rutikanga, called on the public to avoid any actions that could obstruct the riders. " The cycling race, like other competitions, attract a big number of excited spectators along the road in towns, commercial centres and rural areas across t

As the 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda kicks off this Sunday, February 23, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) has urged spectators not to distract riders or cause accidents. The international cycling competition will pass through 23 districts, covering a total distance of 804 kilometers. RNP spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boniface Rutikanga, called on the public to avoid any actions that could obstruct the riders. " The cycling race, like other competitions, attract a big number of excited spectators along the road in towns, commercial centres and rural areas across the country. We call on all cycling enthusiasts and spectators to stay away from the road and avoid crossing recklessly," ACP Rutikanga said. He also advised parents and guardians not to leave children or students unattended. The spokesperson noted that some roads would be partially closed to facilitate the race, which might affect traffic flow. " Some roads will be closed to traffic flow from time to time. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes or wait until the road is reopens to traffic flow. Police officers will be there to facilitate you, and RNP will continue to continue to give timely updates on its social media platforms, on roads that will be partially closed and when they are reopened to traffic," ACP Rutikanga RNP has also provided contacts--0788311502 and 0788311013--for inquiries. The Tour du Rwanda 2025 covers a total of 812 kilometers across eight stages, with the longest stage—Rukomo (Gicumbi) to Kayonza—spanning 158 kilometers. Stages of the Tour du Rwanda 2025: Stage 1: Sunday, Feb. 23 - Amahoro Stadium (Prologue, 4km) Stage 2: Monday, Feb. 24 - Rukomo - Kayonza (158km) Stage 3: Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Kigali - Musanze (121km) Stage 4: Wednesday, Feb. 26 - Musanze - Rubavu (102km) Stage 5: Thursday, Feb. 27 - Rubavu - Karongi (97km) Stage 6: Friday, Feb. 28 - Rusizi - Huye (143km) Stage 7: Saturday, March 1 - Nyanza - Canal Olympia (114km) Stage 8: Sunday, March 2 - KCC - KCC (73km) Until 2008, the Tour du Rwanda was a regional cycling event, bringing together Rwandan cyclists and riders from neighboring countries such as Burundi, Tanzania, and Uganda. However, since obtaining UCI status in 2009, the race has become an international competition. It is now classified as a 2.1 category , making it more competitive and prestigious on the global cycling calendar.

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