South Africa will be one of 17 road cycling teams selected to compete in seventh edition of the Tour of Rwanda from November 15 to 22.
The UCI 2.2-rated event forms part of the UCI Africa Tour and will feature 11 teams from the continent and four from Europe.
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The African national teams include Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Gabon. The host nation will bring three teams – Rwanda Karasimbi, Rwanda Akagera and Rwanda Muhabura.
The European outfits are Haute-Savoie Rhône-Alpes (France), Bike Aid (Germany), Global Cycling (Netherlands) and Loup Sport (Switzerland).
Team Scoddy Downunder will represent Australia, with Novo Nordisk Development riding for the United States of America.
Each of the teams will field five riders, creating a full field of 85 participants.
