Men (60km)

1. Jean Pierre Ahorukomeye 2:33:152. Felicien Munyakazi 2:34:553. Elia Hitimana 2:36:58

Women (20km)

1. Therese Uwayezu 1:15:232. Seraphine Muhawenimana 1:20:153. Jeannette Mutuyimana 1:20:48

Gisagara-based rider Jean Paul Ahorukomeye won the second edition of Gisagara cycling race which took place on Saturday in Gisagara District, Southern Province.

The race, which was organized by Cycling Club for All (CCA), in collaboration with Gisagara District, attracted a total of over 73 riders.

The male cyclists competed in 60km race while the female covered 20km, and the race was aimed at scouting future Team Rwanda riders.

Ahorukomeye, who finished third last year, won in a time of 2 hours 33 minutes and 15 seconds, ahead of Karongi-based Felicien Munyakazi, who used 2:34:55 while Elia Hitimana finished third after using 2:36:58.

Meanwhile in the women’s category, Therese Uwayezu crossed the finish line first after clocking one hour, fifteen minutes and twenty three seconds to win the 20km race and was followed by Seraphine Muhawenimana (1:20:15) while Jeannette Muruyimana came third using 1:20:48.

In his remarks at the closing ceremony, Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY) president Aimable Baingana acknowledged the growing number of riders saying that it is a positive indicator towards the development of the sport in the country.

"Despite the high participation rate, the time used also is promising and it shows that we have good riders in the near future, if they maintain their determination,” said Bayingana.

Last year’s race – the inaugural edition – was won by Jean Claude Munyamahoro, with Mathieu Twizerane and Jean-Pierre Ahorukomeye finishing as first and second runners-up, respectively.

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