"There had been much written in the build-up to the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda - the first on African soil - about whether it could live up to its billing. Yet, once the action got underway last weekend, stresses about logistics, infrastructure and its potential legacy were quickly drowned out by the noise coming from the roadsides in and around Kigali, particularly during the elite men's and women's road ra"
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The 2025 UCI Road World Championships took place in Rwanda, marking the first time the event occurred on African soil. Pre-event concerns focused on logistics, infrastructure and potential legacy. Once racing began, those logistical stresses were quickly drowned out by intense roadside enthusiasm and noise in and around Kigali. Spectator support peaked during the elite men's and women's road races, shifting attention from organizational worries to the on-road action and widespread local celebration. The roadside atmosphere highlighted strong public engagement with the championships.
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