the programme
the kings cycling tour 2025 programme
A four-week event you won’t want to miss – a one-of-a-kind experience. Check out the full schedule of the toughest race in one of East Africa’s most beautiful places.
team presentation
In the week before the Kings Cycling Race begins, the host city in Uganda will have many fun activities. One of the highlights is the Team Presentations, where all the cycling teams will show off their best riders to excited fans and the national media. Crowds can enjoy a colorful parade featuring cycling teams from across the country. This exciting event will take place in Fort Portal, Gulu, Jinja, and Kampala from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It’s open to everyone and gives fans a special chance to see the riders up close before they race for victory across Uganda.
Start Open Village
Every day, a Sponsor Village will be set up near the start zone, where the Kings Cycling Tour sponsors will present their products and services and carry out public relations activities. The area will be open to the public and will be the perfect place to spend the morning while waiting for the flag to be dropped, with special entertainment activities for both children and adults, including music and games.
The Advertising Caravan
The line of the Kings Cycling Tour advertising Caravan embraces and amazes the cycling public by bringing the royal blue celebration along the entire route. Colour, fun, joy and excitement, the Caravan is a parade of fun and scenic vehicles that cross the whole of Fort Portal anticipating the race with music and games.
THE Tour Talk
Parties, fun, music, and entertainment will follow each stage finish of the Kings Cycling Tour during the Tour Talk events. You will experience a joyful atmosphere in our village, where both adults and children will explore the history and symbols of the host cities among displays of vintage jerseys. You will be able to take photos with the race winners, share them on social media, and enjoy traditional music. The first event will take place in Fort Portal on Saturday, 8th November, from 7:30 to 10:00 PM. There will be music, games, entertainment, and many prizes to win. Don’t miss the parade of the advertising caravan and the evening show featuring a dance troupe and DJ set.
Grand Arrival.
The Grand Arrival will be the closing celebration of the Kings Cycling Tour. On this special occasion, all the riders who stood on the podium during the four previous weeks will be cheered and celebrated. The winner will be crowned in a spectacular awards ceremony, receiving the most coveted royal blue jersey in front of a joyful crowd and flashing cameras. It will be a fantastic celebration and an unmissable event, taking place this year in Kampala.
