Despite a motion from the European Parliament urging the cancellation of the cycling World Championships in Rwanda due to the country's conflict with DR Congo, the event proceeded as planned. The 2025 Tour du Rwanda, an eight-day race, faced concerns, especially after the withdrawal of top team Quick-Step. Ultimately, the race concluded with a cancellation of the final stage due to bad weather. Team TotalEnergies' Fabien Doubey emerged as the winner, while team owner Matthias Schnapka commented on the experience of racing in regions often misrepresented by media.
"We're always cycling in dangerous places. In 2014, we were in Kyiv three weeks after the Maidan Uprising... The impression you get from a place is often only through one report."
"The week was almost optimal from a sporting perspective. The team, a professional German outfit that focuses on supporting athletes from Africa, was the fastest team..."
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