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COVID-19 info
Coming to Rwanda in Times of COVID-19
Find more info about guidelines from Rwanda on the official website
Rwanda has opened its borders for tourists and international visitors! No real quarantine is required, but the country asks for a negative test taken before boarding the plane, and a second one after landing (you have to await those test results for 12 to 24 ho...
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RaR race jersey
We are excited to present to you the 2020 Race Around Rwanda race jersey. Our friends at Velotec came up with an amazing design based on the traditional Rwandan art style called 'imigongo'. The jersey is available for a limited period, with a special discount for all participants (both race and jersey), but also fans of the race have the option to purchase one. Â
Ordering closes on December 5th
Cost
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Results RaR2020
The inaugural Race Around Rwanda is over. Extreme weather made the course even more challenging than expected, yet almost everyone managed to reach the finish line. Find the final results here.
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The inaugural Race Around Rwanda took place from the 2nd to the 7th of February 2020. It was an eagerly anticipated event which brought together 67 participants from 23 different countries to take on a challenging route across the Land of a Thousand Hill’.
While the participants gathered in Kigali there were a lot of conversations about the weather, with many trying to predict when the ‘dry seasonâ€...
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Why Rwanda?
Known as the land of a thousand hills (Le Pays des Mille Collines) thanks to the endless ‘ups and downs’ in this stunning country. Rwanda’s breathtaking scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, mountain rainforests and sweeping plains. Of note, Rwanda is one of the only places in the world where you can visit the endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Located a few degrees south of the Equator, Rwanda is a land locked country and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Â
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RULES
We only have 5 rules:
1. Be Safe
The Race Around Rwanda is organized on public roads. It is the rider’s responsibility to know the traffic laws of the country and to obey them. Riders must use common sense when interacting with traffic.Front and rear lights are mandatory between 6pm and 6am. At least one of each is required, a second one is recommended.Reflective clothing is mandatory between 6pm and 6amWearing of a helmet is required at all times when on the bikeIn case of a medical emergency, it is the rider’s responsibility to contact the emergency services, as well as the organizers.
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Frequently asked questions
Find an answer to the most common questions here
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RaR: The Journey
Keen for this adventure, but not interested in doing the full route or riding solo? Sign up for the Journey version instead.
The RaR Journey is not for the faint hearted though!!! As a non-race option, The Journey is designed for those that have a passion for adventure, pushing themselves and enjoying the company of other like minded cyclists!
Participants will Journey a minimum of 575kms (see below for route options) of Rwanda taking in the Volcanoes to the North, Lake Kivu to the West and Nuwenge Forest to the South. In addition, during your Jou...
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2021 Race
Once again, the Race Around Rwanda, is a self-supported bikepacking race, over 1.000km and a time limit of 6 days (but a finish party only on day 7, even if you miss cut-off, you can make that one).
40% of the race is over gravel roads, so a gravel bike and good tires is a requirement!
1.000 km15.000 m of elevation9 gravel sectors for a total of 400km gravel600 km of incredibly smooth tarmac roads
Gravel Sectors
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