Joseph Areruya wins Stage 3 of Tour du Rwanda

Stage three results – 95km

1. Joseph Areruya (Dimension data for Qhubeka) 02h23’25
2. Edwin Avila (Team Illuminate) 02h23’25
3. Jean Paul Rene Ukiniwabo (Team Rwanda) 02h23’23
4. Simon Pellaud (Team Illuminate)      02h23’25
5. Metkel Eyob (Dimension data for Qhubeka) 02h23’25
6. Goudin Valentin (Haute Savoie Auvergne 02h23’25
7. Mebrahtom Natnael (Eritrea) 02h23’25
8. Holler Nikodemus (Bike Aid) 02h23’25
9. Tuyishimire Ephrem (Les Amis Sportif) 02h23’25
10. Debretsion Aron (Eritrea) 02h23’25

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Rwandan cyclist Joseph Areruya (Team Dimension Data) lost his yellow jersey, when he was defeated by the Swiss Simon Pellaud, but he won the 3rd stage today in Musanze, close to the training center founded by the Ferwacy (the Rwandan Cycling Federation) and the American Jonathan Boyer.

Two days after his first stage success in Huye, the Rwandan showed that he is in a very great physical condition and that he is still hoping to ​​win this 2017 edition of the Tour of Rwanda.

He has not managed today to regain time against the yellow jersey Simon Pellaud who has responded to the strategy of the South African Team Dimension Data which had placed three riders in the escape including its leader Joseph Areruya.

When the peloton joined the breakaway in the last ten kilometers, the Swiss found regained his place in front of the race for one more day to cling on his leader jersey.

“I’m surprised I still have him on the back after this stage,” he admitted.

I had not imagined that my team reduced to three riders could help me at this point. I have no illusions, I know that the next stages are very difficult for me with a lot of climbs and the Rwandans will want to shine. ”

With an advantage of a minute in the general classification ahead Josef Areruya, the Swiss leader knows that his situation remained fragile.