BY OSTINE ARINAITWE
After over a year in the wildness, Abraham Ruhumuriza will lead a six-man team as they bid to win medals in the Tour of Morocco that runs from March 25 to April 3.
The veteran rider has been reinstated in the national team after showing high levels of discipline and good form especially after posting good performances in training and local competitions since the start of year.
Considered one of the best natural talents in the country, the four time Tour of Rwanda winner is now keen to transform his local form on the continental scene.
“I have been racing well since the start of the year and feel incredible energy but the continental races are difficult because of the nature of opposition.
“We will do everything to get podium finishes in the race,” the Huye based rider said.
Team Rwanda has a blend of youth and experience. Young riders like Joseph Bizimuremyi, Emery Bintunimana and Nicodem Habiyambere will be complimented by the experienced trio of Gasore Hageteka, Nathan Byukusenge and Abraham Ruhumuriza.
132 riders from 22 teams will race in the 1554km 10 stage tour.
Tour of Morocco stages
(25 March): El Jadida – Safi (156 km)
(26 March): Safi – Essaouira (130 km)
(27 March): Essaouira – Agadir (170 km)
(28 March): Ouled Berhil – Marrakech (170 km)
(29 March): Marrakech – Ouarzazate (190 km)
(30 March): Ouarzazate – Tinghir (168 km)
(31 March): Imilchil – Béni Mellal (150 km)
(1 April): Béni Mellal – Azilal (120 km)
(2 April): Azilal – Khouribga (150 km)
(3 April): Khouribga – Casablanca (140 km)
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