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Tour du Rwanda Through Camera Lens

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Tour du Rwanda 2016 edition is an unpredictable competition with tough circuits across the country covering a total distance of 819.1 Kilometers.

There are 85 cyclists grouped in 17 teams from across the world. Rwanda is the defending champion. 

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American cyclist Timothy Rugg won the 3.3km Prologue and took the Yellow Jersey

American cyclist Timothy Rugg won the 3.3km Prologue and took the Yellow Jersey

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Rwanda has 15 cyclists formed in 3 teams in this competition

 

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Stage One (Kigali-Ngoma)

Stage II of Tour du Rwanda endured long flat stretches and climbs along Kigali-Ngoma highway

Stage I of Tour du Rwanda endured long flat stretches and climbs along Kigali-Ngoma highway

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Rwanda’s Joseph Areruya snatched the Yellow Jersey increasing Rwanda’s chances in the competition

Stage II (Kigali-Karongi)

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Stage III (Karongi-Rusizi)

Rwanda’s Valens Ndayisenga retained the Yellow Jersey in Stage 3 of Tour du Rwanda

Cyclists endured 115.9 Km Karongi- Rusizi for Stage 3 of Tour du Rwanda

Cyclists endured 115.9 Km Karongi- Rusizi for Stage 3 of Tour du Rwanda

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Stage IV (Rusizi-Huye) 

Rwanda's Areruya Joseph won Stage 4 of Tour du Rwanda while Valence Ndayisenga retained Yellow Jersey

Rwanda’s Areruya Joseph won Stage 4 of Tour du Rwanda while Valence Ndayisenga retained Yellow Jersey