Nahom Araya won stage 6 of the Tour du Rwanda, completing the distance in 3:09:23. Fabien Doubey regained the yellow jersey, while Vainqueur Masengesho improved to seventh in the general classification. The final stage is scheduled for March 2.
In the Tour du Rwanda, Eritrean cyclist Nahom Araya triumphed in stage 6, covering the 131.5km route from Nyanza to Canal Olympia (Rebero) in 3 hours, 9 minutes, and 23 seconds on March 1. Rwandan rider Moise Mugisha led in the final 3 km but was ultimately overtaken by Araya, who finished just 10 seconds ahead. Mugisha ended the stage in sixth place, contributing to the competitive atmosphere of the race.
Fabien Doubey from TotalEnergies regained the yellow jersey, having previously lost it to his teammate Joris Delbove during Stage 4. This highlights a significant shift in the competition as Doubey now takes the lead again. Notably, the Eritrean national team celebrated a podium return following Henok Mulubrhan’s victory in Stage 1, where he currently ranks third in the overall standings.
Vainqueur Masengesho, the highest-ranked Rwandan rider in the race, improved his standing from ninth to seventh in the general classification, finishing 54 seconds behind the stage winner Araya. The final stage of the Tour, a 74 km circuit race around the Kigali Convention Centre, is scheduled for March 2, 2023, promising an exciting conclusion to the event.
Stage 6 of the Tour du Rwanda showcased intense competition, particularly with Nahom Araya taking a decisive victory. Fabien Doubey reasserted his dominance by reclaiming the yellow jersey, shifting the race dynamics ahead of the final stage. The performance of local riders like Vainqueur Masengesho reflects the growing talent within Rwandan cycling, setting the stage for a thrilling finale.
Original Source: www.newtimes.co.rw
