BOIVIN Guillaume (cycling Academy Team) claimed the victory in a thrilling sprint finish on stage 1 of the Tour du Rwanda. Zemenfes SOLOMON (Eritrea) finished second with Tesfom OKUBAMARIAM (Eritrea) in third and EYOBMetkel (Dimension Data for Qhubeka) fading into fourth.

“I am very happy for the win today. It’s an amazing feeling.We’ve been here for a couple of days and it’s really a good experience.The crowds are really great, the fans are so amazing.I am really happy.” said Guillaume

Pre-race favorite and last year runner-up Areruya Joseph finished safely in the bunch to seal a slim one second ahead of Cycling Academy’s Guillaume BOIVIN and NSENGIMANAJean Bosco (Stradalli - Bike Aid).

“It feels good to be in yellow and I want to keep it. It’s up to us to work hard.” said Areruya.

Stage results

1. BOIVIN Guillaume Cycling Academy Team 2:12:35
2. SOLOMON Zemenfes Eritrea "
3. OKUBAMARIAM Tesfom Eritrea "
4. BURU Temesgen Ethiopia "
5. EYOB Metkel Dimension Data for Qhubeka "
6. UWIZEYE Jean Claude Club Les Amis Sportifs De Rwamagana "
7. FOURNET-FAYARD Sébastien Team Haute-Savoie Rhône-Alpes "
8. AFEWERKI Elyas Eritrea "
9. BUSSARD Dimitri Suisse Meubles Descartes "
10. ARERUYA Joseph Club Les Amis Sportifs De Rwamagana

General Classication

1. ARERUYA Joseph Club Les Amis Sportifs De Rwamagana12:16:38
2. BOIVIN Guillaume Cycling Academy Team 0:01
3. NSENGIMANA Jean Bosco Stradalli - Bike Aid "
4. NDAYISENGA Valens Dimension Data for Qhubeka 0:02
5. BURU Temesgen Ethiopia 0:06
6. OKUBAMARIAM Tesfom Eritrea 0:07
7. FOURNET-FAYARD Sébastien Team Haute-Savoie Rhône-Alpes 0:08
8. HAYLAY Kbrom Ethiopia 0:09
9. PAROZ Justin Suisse Meubles Descartes 0:12
10. EYOB Metkel Dimension Data for Qhubeka "

Full Results here....