Renus Byiza Uhiriwe who rides for Team Rwanda managed to finish in fifth place during stage one of Tour du Rwanda from Kigali to Rwamagana district after covering the 148km distance in 3 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds, a few microseconds behind the winner of the race. French Sandy Dujardin who rides for Total Energies won stage one after clocking 3 hours, 28 minutes and 25. Total Energiess Alexandre Geniez retained the yellow jersey after winning the prologue on Sunday and finishing in second place during stage one Tour du Rwanda 2022 will continue on Tuesday with cyclists competing in stage two from Kigali-Rubavu in a distance of 155km. No Rwandan rider has won a stage in the race’s last three editions. Last year, Cristian Rodriguez who rides for French side Total Direct Energie became the first Spanish and European to win the Tour du Rwanda. The 14th Tour du Rwanda has attracted UCI World Tour teams, professional continental teams, continental teams as well as national teams. The peloton in Kigali during stage one of Tour du Rwanda from Kigali to Rwamagana district after covering the 148km distance Supporters welcome four riders in a breakaway during stage one Thousands of cycling lovers turn up to watch this annual race which attracts different team from all over the world The peloton at Rugende Cycling supporters cheer on riders as they ride in Kigali before heading to Rwamagana Riders sprinting to cross a finish line in Rwamagana Sandy Dujardin celebrates his victory as he crosses the finish line of Stage 1 from Kigali to Rwamagana on February 21. Courtesy French Sandy Dujardin who rides for Total Energies won stage one after clocking 3 hours, 28 minutes and 25. Renus Byiza Uhiriwe who rides for Team Rwanda managed to finish in fifth place French Sandy Dujardin who rides for Total Energies won stage one after clocking 3 hours, 28 minutes and 25.