Splendid stage victory by Belgian Duarte Marivoet (UAE Gen Z), a time trial specialist, who makes the most of his endurance to precede his rivals in the fifth stage of the Tour du Rwanda, the Rusizi-Butare (Huye) of 144 kilometers. The yellow jersey of the leader remains on the shoulders of the Frenchman Delbove.

THE RACE. Today's stage was not without excitement, now heading towards the return to Kigali with two days that promise to be decisive for the overall standings.

After departing from Rusizi, at the border with Congo, there are immediately several mountain passes, through a series of unique scenic and naturalistic views. Passing through Nyungwe National Park, crossing over 2600 meters and encountering monkeys and gazelles while crossing the forest. That's Africa. A breakaway of 5 riders takes shape, who manage to gain 7'50" from the main group: in the attack are Eritrean Kibrom, Ethiopian Hailemaryam, Monegasque Berlin (Bike Aid), South African national Schutte and Rwandan Muhoza (Team Amani).

Impressive performance by Belgian Marivoet (UAE Gen Z) who rejoins the quintet thanks to his time trial skills, while chasers pursue behind. Courageous Muhoza, who with 25 km to go leads with a 30" advantage over the 5 behind him, then in the hectic race phases it's the Belgian Marivoet who attempts the decisive move. In the peloton, the yellow jersey Delbove (Total Energies) is noted. The young Emirates rider hits the target, with Awet second, 21-year-old from WCC UCI, and Doubey from Total Energies in third.

FINISH ORDER

1 MARIVOET Duarte UAE Team Emirates Gen Z 04:05:01

2 AMAN Awet Centre Mondial du Cyclisme + 25

3 DOUBEY Fabien Team TotalEnergies + 25

4 GILMORE Brady Israel-Premier Tech + 25

5 MULUBRHAN Henok Eritrea + 25

6 PEACE Oliver Development Team Picnic PostNL + 25

7 DONIE Milan Lotto Development Team + 25

8 HABTEAB Yoel BIKE AID + 25

9 MASENGESHO Vainqueur Rwanda + 25

10 MATTHEIS Oliver BIKE AID + 25

11 DELBOVE Joris Team TotalEnergies + 25

12 MARTINEZ Juan Guillermo Development Team Picnic PostNL + 25

13 MANIZABAYO Eric Java-Inovotec Pro Team + 25

14 PERICAS Adria UAE Team Emirates Gen Z + 25

15 ZERAY Nahom Eritrea + 48

16 YEMANE Dawit BIKE AID + 48