{"id":2000103278,"date":"2026-02-25T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/?p=2000103278"},"modified":"2026-02-25T12:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:59:50","slug":"first-winners-take-home-prizes-from-amstel-during-tour-du-rwanda-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/first-winners-take-home-prizes-from-amstel-during-tour-du-rwanda-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"First winners take home prizes from Amstel during Tour du Rwanda 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 18th edition of this international cycling race, which tours across Rwanda, is scheduled to conclude on March 1, 2026. As an official sponsor, Amstel awards the winner of each stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following each stage, Amstel also hosts entertainment events as part of the Tour du Rwanda Festival, which kicked off in Huye and will continue in Rubavu, Musanze, and Kigali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prizes are awarded to winners of various competitions, including E-Cycling challenge. At the Huye event, the top performer in E-Cycling received a bicycle, while other participants were given additional prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, Amstel has also organized a \u2018social ride\u2019 for amateur riders and cycling fans. The event is scheduled for February 26, 2026, in Rubavu and will conclude in Kigali on March 1, 2026. The top two performers in the social ride will each take home a bicycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"2000103291\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/38.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000103291\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Huye residents turned out in large numbers for the concert.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"2000103290\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/37-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000103290\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bwiza thrilled the audience with her performance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"2000103289\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/36-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000103289\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kenny Sol kept the crowd entertained throughout the event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"2000103288\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/35-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000103288\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amstel customers receive prizes during the cycling race.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"2000103287\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/34-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000103287\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bushali delighted fans with an energetic performance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"2000103286\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/33-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000103286\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amstel, a key Tour du Rwanda partner, spreads joy wherever the race goes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"2000103285\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/32-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000103285\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Amstel concert in Huye captivated the audience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"2000103284\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/31-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000103284\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the Huye event, the E-Cycling champion was awarded a bicycle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BRALIRWA Plc, the Rwandan beverage company producing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, is giving fans participating in the Tour du Rwanda Festival a chance to win exciting prizes, including bicycles, through its brand 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