{"id":45443,"date":"2022-03-14T08:08:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T08:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/karl-platt-and-habimana-jean-eric-emerge-champions-of-rwandan-epic-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-03-30T08:34:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T08:34:20","slug":"karl-platt-and-habimana-jean-eric-emerge-champions-of-rwandan-epic-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/karl-platt-and-habimana-jean-eric-emerge-champions-of-rwandan-epic-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Karl Platt and Habimana Jean Eric emerge champions of Rwandan Epic 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Karl Platt and Habimana Jean Eric won the fourth stage clocking 2 hours 36 minutes and 17 seconds. <\/p>\n

Kenyan Suleiman Kangangi riding for Giant was the first to arrive at the finishing line in front of Palm Beach Hotel followed by Habimana Jean Eric who teamed up with German Karl Platt. <\/p>\n

The last stage saw the duo leading the race on the general classification with 8 hours 22 minutes and 55 seconds. They were 38 minutes ahead of Daniel Gathof and Renay Groustra who took the second position. <\/p>\n

Karl Platt, 43, was participating in Rwandan Epic for the first time. He revealed that it was an amazing experience to take part in the race noting that he enjoyed wonderful sojourn in Rwanda where he plans to return. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an amazing tournament. I enjoyed wonderful moments throughout the race\u2019s route along with Jean Eric. I will come back to Rwanda because I have got many friends,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

In the category of women, Leone Verster and Catherine Colyn have won the last stage clocking 3 hours 54 minutes and 8 seconds while Umwamikazi Jazilla and Nirere Xaverine clocked 5 hours 34 minutes and 22 seconds. <\/p>\n

On the general classification, Leone Verster and Catherine Colyn led the race with 12 hours 39 minutes and 29 seconds. They are five hours ahead of next rivals. <\/p>\n

In the mixed category, Jennifer Wagouman and Daniel Klemmer registered 5 hours 37 minutes and 6 seconds. They led the race in the category with 17 hours 43 minutes and 53 seconds. <\/p>\n

The last stage of the tournament attracted more 11 riders from different countries. <\/p>\n

Jakob Schule was the first among racers who joined on the last day registering 2 hours 57 minutes and 55 seconds. <\/p>\n

His rivals include Reno Ziondato, Evan Meyers, Pelden Dorji, Arthur Franzon, Alexander Lamberts, Didier, Habiyambere Olivier, Neza Violette, Paulo van der Ven and Arjan Sleurink.<\/p>\n

The ceremony to handover prizes to winners was also graced by the mayor of Rubavu district, Ildephonse Kambogo. <\/p>\n

Sponsors of Rwandan Epic 2022 include Amstel, Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB), Winnaz, Radisson Blu Hotel & Kigali Convention Centre, Trans Link, Qoryx Energy, Peloton de Paris and SunRace among others. <\/p>\n

The organizer of the just concluded international tournament, Rwanda Alternative Riding Events (RaR) is making preparations for another tournament dubbed \u201cRace Around Rwanda\u201d to be held on 19th March 2022 and \u201cGorilla Gravel\u201d to be held between 9th and 12th June 2022. <\/p>\n

{{Stage four classification of Rwandan Epic 2022:}}<\/p>\n

{{Men}}<\/p>\n

1.\tKarl Platt & Habimana Jean Eric: 2h36\u201917\u201d<\/p>\n

2.\tDaniel Gathof & Renay Groustra: 2h48\u201938\u201d<\/p>\n

3.\tSuleiman Kangangi & Mael Desrieux: 2h55\u201945\u201d<\/p>\n

4.\tMitch Elliot: 2h58\u201910\u201d<\/p>\n

5.\tJosh Ibbett & Ruberwa Jean: 2h59\u201905\u201d<\/p>\n

6.\tKwizera Elie & Uwitonze Edouard: 3h06\u201938\u201d<\/p>\n

7.\tMarc Schut & Rhys Manners: 3h13\u201957\u201d<\/p>\n

8.\tNduwayo Eric & Nkurunziza Yves: 3h15\u201944\u201d<\/p>\n

9.\tDavid Caroll & Niringiyimana Ramadhan: 3h41\u201940\u201d<\/p>\n

10.\tIshimwe Jean Claude & Nshutiraguma Kevin: 4h18\u201956\u201d<\/p>\n

{{Women}}<\/p>\n

1.\tLeone Verster & Catherine Colyn: 3h54\u201908\u201d<\/p>\n

2.\tUmwamikazi Jazilla & Nirere Xaverine: 5h34\u201922\u201d<\/p>\n

{{Mixed category}}<\/p>\n

1.\tJennifer Wagouman & Daniel Klemmer: 5h37\u201906\u201d<\/p>\n

{{General classification:}} <\/p>\n

{{Men}}<\/p>\n

1.\tKarl Platt & Habimana Jean Eric: 8h22\u201955\u201d<\/p>\n

2.\tDaniel Gathof & Renay Groustra: 8h54\u201950\u201d<\/p>\n

3.\tSuleiman Kangangi & Mael Desrieux: 9h26\u201946\u201d<\/p>\n

4.\tJosh Ibbett & Ruberwa Jean: 9h57\u201958\u201d<\/p>\n

5.\tKwizera Elie & Uwitonze Edouard: 10h53\u201918\u201d<\/p>\n

6.\tMarc Schut & Rhys Manners: 11h05\u201952\u201d<\/p>\n

7.\tDavid Caroll & Niringiyimana Ramadhan: 12h03\u201941\u201d<\/p>\n

8.\tNduwayo Eric & Nkurunziza Yves: 12h08\u201931\u201d<\/p>\n

{{Women}}<\/p>\n

1.\tLeone Verster & Catherine Colyn: 12h39\u201929\u201d<\/p>\n

2.\tUmwamikazi Jazilla & Nirere Xaverine: 17h47\u201924\u201d<\/p>\n

{{Mixed category}}<\/p>\n

1.\tJennifer Wagouman & Daniel Klemmer: 17h43\u201953\u201d<\/p>\n

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