Kigali City Bike Tour

Rwanda is excited to host the world-renowned Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships from September 21-28, 2025. Imagine the stunning Rwandan landscapes as the backdrop for elite cyclists battling it out in this major international event. Cycling isn’t just a sport in Rwanda – it’s a national passion, almost as big as football.

Naturally, we were eager to experience at least a few of these famous “thousand hills” on two wheels ourselves.

With Responsible Travel Africa, you can easily rent a bike and embark on a tour tailored to your fitness level and experience.

We met the group bright and early (around 7:30 AM) at a charming café called Cave Coffee, located in the Gisozi area. We could tell the coffee was top-notch because we were sipping some while the guides did a final check on the bikes.

It was, in fact, a fantastic experience. You didn’t had to pedal far before you’re immersed in both the suburbs and nature. We cycled toward Nyacyonga, crossing the stunning Akinyana Suspended Bridge along the way. Oh, and we stumbled upon a local football match and rode past nice markets and shops.

All in all, we covered 31 km, which took us around 3 hours.

After an existing ride, we ended up back at the café, where, fortunately, they also served refreshing fresh fruit juices! 🙂

And of course.. having such a fun, active morning, the juice tasted even better! 🙂

The stunning Akinyana Suspended Bridge