21-28 SEPTEMBER
VIP-HOSPITALITY
2025 UCI WORLD ROAD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
RWANDA
21th - 28th of September 2025
1st ever UCI Road World Championships in Africa
8 competition days
1.000 athletes
5.000 officials & guests
15.000 International visitors
700 media-accreditations
Broadcasted in 124 countries
Sports & Cycling History
Road Races & Time Trials in Kigali
The worlds best cyclists on earth racing for the Holy Grail: the rainbow jersey
80 TV channels
± 330 million TV-viewers
+7 million digital engagement
+1.5 million visits on official website
Mass participation event
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
• For the first time in the 103-year history, the UCI Road World Championships are being held in Africa. Historic moment for Rwanda, Africa and the world of cycling. This will be marked as cycling & sports history !
• Higher participation of African federations/teams
• First official UCI Road World Championship under 23 women’s race
• This will be one the hardest UCI Road World Championships ever, which is fitting as it’s being held in the land of a thousand hills
RACE COURSE
One of the hardest and most challenging courses in the history of the UCI Road World Championships
ELEVATION GAIN most ever in UCI Road World Championships history 5.475 m meters
FEARED BY THE BEST CLIMBERS IN THE WORLD
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
UCI 2025 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
THURSDAY
YOUR JOURNEY TO RWANDA
GENERAL INFORMATION
POPULATION
13.2 million
CLIMATE
Average 21°-27°C.
TIME ZONE
Central Africa Time (GMT/UTC + 2 hours)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Kinyarwanda, English, French & Swahili
CURRENCY
Rwandan Franc (Rwf), although US Dollars ($) & Euro (€) are widely accepted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Rwanda is one of the safest countries in the world, ranked 1st in Africa and 5th globally by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
2nd preferred destination in Africa for meetings and conference
2nd easiest place to do business in Africa
Kigali is among the greenest and cleanest city in the world
Modern infrastructure and road network
4G connectivity
Rwanda is ideal for a full itinerary, single destination trip
YOUR JOURNEY TO RWANDA
HEALTH
Travelers should ensure they are up to date with vaccinations
Advanced medical help nearby :
• King Faisal Hospital
• CHUK and Kanombe Military Hospital
Make sure you have adequate medical insurance
TRAVEL
All international flights arrive at Kigali International Airport, just 10km from Kigali city center.
Airlines flying to Kigali International Airport: RwandAir, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Egypt air and Turkish Airlines.
Travelers
CUSTOMS
You will find information on baggage and passengers’ personal effects, allowances, and prohibited goods here.
More information: www.rra.gov.rw/en/customs-services/travelers
VISA
VISA on arrival for all citizens
• Free for citizens of the African Union, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie
• USD 50 for all other nationalities
More information: www.migration.gov.rw/visa
VIP EXPERIENCES DURING KIGALI 2025
TIME TRIAL
START & FINISH EXPERIENCE
Experience the thrill of the time trials both at the start and at the finish.
FINISH LINE LUNCH
Enjoy the climax of the races with the best view at the finish line
PREMIUM RIDE
Ride your bike like a pro on the official race course
TIME TRIAL START & FINISH EXPERIENCE
Experience the start and the finish of the time trial from the front row
*Please be advised that due to the timing of our
HOSPITALITY PACKAGE TIME TRIAL START & FINISH EXPERIENCE
FINISH LINE LUNCH
Immerse yourself in the thrill of the race’s climax with a VIP experience and the best view at the finish line
be advised that due to the
HOSPITALITY PACKAGE FINISH LINE LUNCH
PREMIUM RIDE
Exclusive VIP ride on the official cycling course
Exclusive participant package with the official Kigali 2025 cycling jersey
HOSPITALITY PACKAGE PREMIUM RIDE
The official circuit is fully closed off, ensuring no traffic interference between the official cars and the peloton.
Distance: 60KM
Elevation Gain: 1,200 meters
Route Composition:
• 1 Local Circuit: 15.2 KM with 305 meters elevation
• 1 Extension Circuit: 42,5 KM with 904 meters elevation
Refreshment station:
• Available during the long circuit for all participants
Refreshment station:
• Location: Kigali Convention Centre
• Timing: Before the start of the Elite Men’s race VIP AREA VIP RIDE DETAILS
HOSPITALITY OVERVIEW