World's Championships Route UCI in Kigali: the program

Africa to host World Championships for the first time Route UCI, with Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, as host of 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 demanding terrain to riders in the Junior, U23 and Elite categories, all in search of the prestigious rainbow jersey. Find the program for a whole week of competition.

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This event marks a key step in promoting global cycling and highlights the emergence of African talent on the international stage. These championships provide an exceptional showcase for the new generation of African cyclists, supported by the UCI through its World Cycling Centre (WCC) and the Continental Satellite in Paarl, South Africa, via a targeted strategy called "Africa 2025."

A major new feature in 2025 will be the introduction of separate races for the U23 Women. Although world titles in this category have existed since 2022 (Wollongong, Australia), this is the first time that they will have separate competitions from the Elite Women, 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 program

Sunday, September 21
Women's Elite Individual Time Trial: 31,2 km, 460 m D+
Men's Elite Individual Time Trial: 40,6 km, 680 m D+

Monday September 22
Women's U23 Individual Time Trial: 22,6 km, 350 m D+
Men's U23 Individual Time Trial: 31,2 km, 460 m D+

Tuesday, September 23
Women's Junior Individual Time Trial: 18,3 km, 225 m D+
Men's Junior Individual Time Trial: 22,6 km, 350 m D+

Wednesday, September 24
Team Time Trial Mixed Relay: 41,8 km, 740 m D+

Thursday September 25
Route Women U23: 119,3 km, 2435 m D+

Friday, September 26
Route Junior Men: 119,3 km, 2435 m D+
Route Men U23: 164,6 km, 3350 m D+

Saturday, September 27
Route Junior Women: 74 km, 1520 m D+
Route Elite Women: 164,6 km, 3350 m D+

Sunday, September 28
Route Men Elite: 267,5 km, 5475 m D+

How to watch the 2025 UCI World Championships on TV?

France TV will broadcast live and in full on france.tv and France 3 the races of Sunday September 21, then the event route Men U23 on Friday 26, the event route Elite Women on Saturday 27 and the event route Elite Men Sunday 28.

You will also be able to watch the full events broadcast live or on tape on Eurosport and Eurosport Max from September 21 to 28.

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