Volkswagen Backs 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The 2025 UCI Road World Championships taking place in Kigali, Rwanda from September 21 to 28 has received the backing of a global vehicle manufacturer, Volkswagen.

The auto firm is throwing its full weight behind the event as the official mobility solutions partner, a statement made available to Business Post on Thursday said.

The global cycling event is being hosted on the African continent for the first time and Rwanda is the host. Cycling is a popular sport in the East African nation. The country will welcome around 1 000 cyclists from across the world.

Volkswagen, which has in Kigali through Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda (VWMSR), will provide over 100 vehicles to the event to be used as transport for teams, officials and logistics staff throughout the championship.

This collaboration also marks the official introduction of the all-new T-Cross 2025 as the car of the tournament, alongside models like the Amarok, Touareg, and ID.4, reflecting Volkswagen’s vision for modern, sustainable, and accessible mobility in Rwanda and Africa.

It was disclosed that the tournament would also be made accessible to people across the continent through Volkswagen’s planned activations. This includes a real-time daily video series sharing an inside look from the championships, as well as a variety of content produced by 10 influencers and content creators from across the African continent.

The Minister of Sports for Rwanda, Ms Nelly Mukazayire, while commenting on the partnership, said the government “is proud to see the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY) partnering with Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda for the UCI 2025 World Championships.”

“This collaboration ensures that the mobility needs of this global event are met in a sustainable way, while also driving innovation and delivering lasting benefits for our communities,” she added.

On his part, the chief executive of VWMSR, Mr Serge Kamuhinda, said, “After successfully becoming a preferred host for international conferences, Rwanda has recently built world class sports infrastructure to become a sought-after sports event destination in Africa.

“VWMSR has supported the Tour du Rwanda event for the last three years, and we chose to be part of this historic event as well, as Volkswagen aligns with the values of performance, and bringing people together to celebrate mobility.”