Overview
- The Slovenian launched his winning move roughly 100 kilometers from the finish, riding clear alone.
- Remco Evenepoel closed best of the rest to claim silver, extending their headline rivalry.
- The 270-kilometre Kigali route with 2,475 metres of elevation and heavy humidity punished the field.
- The long-range tactic echoed his 2024 Worlds triumph in Zurich, once again deciding the race early.
- He will wear the rainbow jersey for a second straight season with UAE Team Emirates after a display widely described as dominant.