Despite Ribeiro’s stage win, German rider Moritz Kretschy of the NSN Development Team maintained a narrow overall lead, holding a two-minute advantage over his closest competitor with one stage remaining, Stage 8, scheduled for Sunday.
Stage 7 podium:
1. Henrique Bravo Ribero (Soudal Quick Step Devo Team): 3h20’59”
2. Lucas Van Gils (Lotto-Groupe Wanty): +09”
3. Henok Mulubrhan (Eritrea):
4. Hodei Munoz Gabina (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team):
5. Moritz Kretschy (NSN Devo Team):
16. Masengesho Vainqueur (Benediction): +30”
General classification after stage 7:
1. Moritz Kretschy (NSN Devo Team): 21h09’08”
2. Johannes Adamietz (Rembe | Rad-net): +2’08”
3. Duarte Marivoet (Lotto-Groupe Wanty): +2’32”
4. Amaniel Desta (Team Amani): +3’13”
5. Jurgen Zomermaand (Picnic Devo Team): +4’13”
6. Henrique Bravo Ribeiro (Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team): +4’21”
10. Henok Mulubrhan (Eritrea): +4’41”
17. Niyonkuru Samuel (Team Amani): +5’51”
With Stage 8 still to come, the overall title remains up for grabs, setting the stage for an exciting finale in the 2026 Tour du Rwanda.
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