French cyclist Fabien Doubey has been crowned the champion of the Tour du Rwanda 2025 after rain forced the cancellation of the final stage on Sunday, March 2.

The decision was made by the President of the UCI jury, citing dangerous road conditions that made it unsafe for riders to continue.

With the final stage halted with one lap remaining, the general classification standings from Stage 6 were used to determine the overall winner.

Doubey, representing TotalEnergies, had established a strong lead with a total race time of 19 hours, 35 minutes, and 12 seconds.

Eritrea’s Henok Mulueberhan finished second, just six seconds behind, while Germany’s Oliver Mattheis of Bike Aid secured third place, 11 seconds adrift.

Milan Donie (Lotto Dstny) placed fourth, followed by Adria Pericas (UAE Team Emirates Gen-Z) in fifth, 25 seconds behind the leader. Joris Delbove (TotalEnergies) finished sixth, 43 seconds off the pace, while Rwanda’s Masengesho Vainqueur took seventh, 51 seconds behind.

Juan Martinez (Development Team) placed eighth, followed by Awet Aman (UCI WCC) in ninth, and Brady Gilmore (Israel – Premier Tech) in tenth, both 1 minute and 2 seconds behind.

The awarding ceremony was graced by Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire and Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika.

The 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda was flagged off by President Paul Kagame at BK Arena on February 23.

The prestigious cycling event, which has gained international recognition, brings together top cyclists from Africa and beyond, who traverse all four provinces of Rwanda as well as the City of Kigali.

The Tour du Rwanda is more than just a race; it serves as a platform to showcase Rwanda’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture.

The event plays a crucial role in promoting tourism and economic growth, drawing visitors from around the globe and uniting Rwandans, who passionately line the race routes to cheer for their favourite riders.

French cyclist Fabien Doubey has been crowned the champion of the Tour du Rwanda 2025 after rain forced the cancellation of the final stage on Sunday, March 2.

Doubey, representing TotalEnergies, had established a strong lead with a total race time of 19 hours, 35 minutes, and 12 seconds.

Eritrea’s Henok Mulueberhan finished second, just six seconds behind, while Germany’s Oliver Mattheis of Bike Aid secured third place, 11 seconds adrift.