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Africa will host the UCI Road World Championships for the first time, with Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, serving as the host city for this major event from September 21 to 28, 2025. Known for its Tour of Rwanda, this country nestled in the Great Rift Valley—nicknamed the “Land of a Thousand Hills”—will offer a challenging course for riders in the Junior, U23, and Elite categories, all vying for the prestigious rainbow jersey. Check out the schedule for a full week of competition.
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This event marks a key milestone in the promotion of global cycling and highlights the emergence of African talent on the international stage. These championships offer an exceptional showcase for the new generation of African cyclists, supported by the UCI through its World Cycling Center (WCC) and the Continental Satellite in Paarl, South Africa, via a targeted strategy called “Africa 2025.”
A major new development in 2025 will be the introduction of separate races for Women’s U23 riders. Although world titles in this category have existed since 2022 (Wollongong, Australia), this will be the first time they will have competitions separate from the Elite Women’s events, marking a step forward for the visibility of women’s cycling.
Kigali 2025 promises to be a historic moment for cycling, celebrating both Africa and the future of the sport.
The Competition Schedule
Sunday, September 21
Women’s Elite Individual Time Trial: 31.2 km, 460 m elevation gain
Men’s Elite Individual Time Trial: 40.6 km, 680 m elevation gain
Monday, September 22
Women’s U23 Individual Time Trial: 22.6 km, 350 m elevation gain
Men’s U23 Individual Time Trial: 31.2 km, 460 m elevation gain
Tuesday, September 23
Women’s Junior Individual Time Trial: 18.3 km, 225 m elevation gain
Men’s Junior Individual Time Trial: 22.6 km, 350 m elevation gain
Wednesday, September 24
Mixed Team Time Trial Relay: 41.8 km, 740 m elevation gain
Thursday, September 25
Women’s U23 Road Race: 119.3 km, 2,435 m elevation gain
Friday, September 26
Men’s Junior Road Race: 119.3 km, 2,435 m elevation gain
Men’s U23 Road Race: 164.6 km, 3,350 m elevation gain
Saturday, September 27
Women’s Junior Road Race: 74 km, 1,520 m elevation gain
Women’s Elite Road Race: 164.6 km, 3,350 m elevation gain
Sunday, September 28
Men’s Elite Road Race: 267.5 km, 5,475 m elevation gain
How can you watch the 2025 UCI World Championships on TV?
France TV will broadcast live and in full on france.tv and France 3 the races on Sunday, September 21, followed by the Men’s U23 Road Race on Friday, September 26, the Women’s Elite Road Race on Saturday, September 27, and the Men’s Elite Road Race on Sunday, September 28.
You can also watch coverage of all the races, live or on delay, on Eurosport and Eurosport Max from September 21 through 28.
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