Kigali labeled ‘UCI Bike City’ after historic global cycling show

Kigali Becomes UCI Bike City, Positioning It for More Big Races and Funding

By the time cyclists poured through Kigali’s steep boulevards during the 2025 Road World Championships, something had already shifted. The crowds were deep. The roads were ready. And Rwanda’s capital… The post Kigali Becomes UCI Bike City, Positioning It for More Big Races and Funding appeared first on KT PRESS.

Kigali labeled ‘UCI Bike City’ after historic global cycling show

The City of Kigali has been designated by the Union cycliste internationale (UCI) as a ‘UCI Bike City’ making it the first in Africa to receive the prestigious label. Announced on February 14, the award by UCI honours cities that go beyond staging major cycling events and demonstrate long-term commitment to promoting cycling for all, sustainable mobility, and active lifestyles. ALSO READ: Kagame lauds successful UCI championships in Kigali Kigal…