Staff Amani's Samuel Niyonkuru and Benediction Biking Staff's Valentine Nzayisenga had been topped champions within the elite highway races on the 2026 Nationwide Biking Championships, sealing spectacular solo victories over the weekend.
The championships introduced collectively female and male cyclists throughout a number of classes, from junior to elite degree.
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Niyonkuru accomplished a memorable weekend by including the elite highway race title to the Particular person Time Trial (ITT) crown he gained on Saturday. The Staff Amani rider dominated the 158km elite males's and Underneath-23 race, crossing the end line alone in 4 hours, 8 minutes and 30 seconds.
His teammate Eric Muhoza completed second, 7 minutes and 49 seconds behind, whereas Shemu Nsengiyumva of Java-Innovotec Professional Staff accomplished the rostrum in third with the identical time.
Within the elite ladies's race, Valentine Nzayisenga ended a seven-year wait to reclaim the nationwide highway race title, having final gained it in 2019. The Benediction Biking Staff rider accomplished the 115km race in 3 hours, 19 minutes and 21 seconds.
Her teammate Diane Ingabire completed second, crossing the road 3 minutes and 20 seconds later, whereas Staff Amani's Xaverine Nirere claimed third place, only one second behind Ingabire.
Ends in different classes
Junior ladies
- Donatha Akimana (Ngarama Sport Academy) – 2:07:01
- Yvonne Masengesho (Black Mamba) Similar time
- Zawadi Kanyange (Bugesera Biking Staff) +10s
Junior Males
- Pacifique Byusa (Les Amis Sportifs) 2:57: 28
- Jackson Nkurikiyinka (Benediction Biking Staff)
- Brian Ishimwe (Black Mamba) + 7:28
