The UCI Road World Championships 2025 concluded in Kigali, marking the first-ever edition held in Africa, showcasing Rwanda’s top tours, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, and vibrant sports tourism opportunities.

Famous Champions of Kigali 2025

• Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia) –Elite Man’s Road Race Champion, retraining his world title. Fans attending the UCI Road World Championship 2025 in Rwanda also explored local attractions like gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Rwanda tours.

• Magdeleine Vallieres (Canada) –Elite Woman’s Road Race Champion, Canada’s first-ever World title in this category.

• Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) –Elite Men’s Time Trial Champion, winning his third consecutive rainbow jersey.

• Marlen Reusser (Switzerland) -Elite Woman’s Time Trial Champion, finally seizing the crown after several near misses.

• Lorenzo Finn (Italy) –Men’s U23 Road Race Winner, a rising star of global cycling.

• Harry Hudson (Great Britain) –Junior Road Race Champion, stunning with a solo breakawa.

Cycling fans witnessing the UCI Road World Championship 2025 in Rwanda also explored local attractions such as Volcanoes National Park, gorilla trekking, and Kigali city tours

More Than a Race: Rwanda’s Global Victory.

• Tourism Surge – Tourism Surge: The UCI Road World Championships 2025 in Rwanda brought thousands of international visitors to the country. Many explored Kigali’s vibrant city life, enjoyed gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, and discovered Rwanda’s unique cultural attractions. At Huza Gateway, we even received several bookings directly from attendees of the championships, with guests staying more than three days. Most chose gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, while others extended their journeys to Akagera National Park, Nyungwe National Park, and Lake Kivu tours, a clear proof of how sports tourism in Rwanda boosts the country’s travel industry.

• Strengthened Global Image – Rwanda proved itself as a safe and modern destination. The successful hosting of the World Championships showcased Rwanda’s resilience, good governance, and world-class hospitality.

• Regional Opportunity – By hosting Africa’s first UCI Road World Championships, Rwanda and East Africa demonstrated the ability to organize world-class sporting events, opening doors for future investment and sports tourism in the region.

• Inspiration at Home – Watching champions like Tadej Pogačar and Magdeleine Vallieres  and others race through Kigali’s roads inspired young Rwandans, proving that international dreams can start locally.

Huza Gateway’s Pride in hosting Historic UCI Road World Championship2025

At Huza Gateway, we are proud to showcase the same Rwanda that wowed the world during the UCI Road World Championships 2025. Our tours highlight the country’s top attractions and authentic experiences — and extend beyond Rwanda to its beautiful East African neighbors.

• Wildlife Safaris in Rwanda: Explore Akagera National Park, Nyungwe National Park, and Volcanoes National Park, including gorilla trekking experiences

• Lake Kivu Adventures: Relax with boat rides, kayaking, and cultural encounters along Rwanda’s most scenic lake.

• Cultural Journeys;  Experience Rwanda’s rich traditions, music, dance, and cuisine through our curated cultural tours.

• Beyond Rwanda: We also design unforgettable journeys across Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

The 2025 UCI Road World Championships were more than medals and jerseys—they were a story of Rwanda’s resilience, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, and multi-country East Africa tours. As the cyclists return home, Rwanda’s journey continues, riding higher than ever

Discover our Rwanda and East Africa travel experiences with Huza Gateway.