Editor,

RE: "Youngster Munyaneza leads Team Rwanda in Colorado Classic's stage 2” (The New Times, August 12).

Rwandan journalists should actually contact us for comments regarding the races. Team Rwanda is doing phenomenal at the race. They have earned the respect of all the teams, the organization and the sponsors. The American crowds have found a new team to cheer for and they love Team Rwanda.

There is not one race in Africa comparable to this 2.HC Colorado Classic. This is the hardest stage race they have ever done. On Friday, Taylor Phinney patted Munyaneza on the back on the final lap to say, "Good job".

Taylor Phinney is one of the top American riders and just came off the Tour de France. To earn his respect and the respect of the other cyclists is huge. Rwanda has much to be proud of with this team right now.

Kimberly Moszyk Coats