How the race unfolded:
16:43' Canadian cyclist finishes in the lead
Canadian Vallieres Mill Magdeleine secured the win in the Women’s Road Race at the 2025 Cycling World Championships, completing the course in 4 hours, 34 minutes, and 48 seconds. Fisher Black from New Zealand finished second, trailing by 23 seconds, while Garcia Carnellas from Spain claimed third place, 27 seconds behind.
16:40' Canadian cyclist takes the lead
Vallieres Mill Magdeleine from Canada broke away from the group in a thrilling sprint to take the lead, with only 1.2 kilometers to the finish.
16:32' Three riders remain ahead
The leading pack narrowed down to three riders: Garcia Carnellas from Spain, Fisher Black from New Zealand, and Vallieres Mill from Canada. With just 5.3 km left in the race, these contenders held a solid 23-second advantage over six chasing riders.
16:28' Five riders maintain the lead
A strong pack of five riders—Markus Riejjanne from the Netherlands, Garcia Carnellas from Spain, Fisher Black from New Zealand, Antonia from Germany, and Vallieres Mill from Canada—continued to dominate the race. With 7.7 km remaining, they extended their lead to 29 seconds over four close competitors.
16:19' Leaders reach KCC for the 10th time
The leading group, including Vallieres Mill, Markus Riejjanne, and Garcia Carnellas, completed their 10th lap at Kigali Convention Center (KCC), posting a time of 4 hours, 11 minutes, and 12 seconds. They were closely pursued by Calouri Ginia of Switzerland, who was 29 seconds behind.
16:10' No Rwandans left in the race
As the race entered its final laps, Rwandan cyclists, including Nirere Xaverine, exited the contest, marking a difficult race day for the nation’s riders.
15:06' Dutch rider leads after the 7th lap
Shirin Van Anrooij from the Netherlands completed the seventh lap at KCC in first place, clocking 2 hours, 58 minutes, and 23 seconds. She led by 20 seconds over a group of 45 contenders.
15:00' Dutch cyclist in the lead
With 60 kilometers to go, Shirin Van Anrooij maintained her lead, putting a solid 19-second gap between herself and her pursuers.
Race Recap:
The 2025 Women’s Road Race Championship witnessed fierce competition, with riders from multiple countries intensely vying for the top spot. Canada’s Vallieres Mill Magdeleine showcased extraordinary performance to claim the gold medal, while Rwandan cyclists faced challenges and left the race prematurely. The event highlighted the highs and lows, offering spectators unforgettable moments from Kigali Convention Center.
Congratulations to Vallieres Mill Magdeleine for her stunning victory and making Canada proud at the 2025 Cycling World Championships!