The competition will draw participants from around the world, with races across elite and under-23 divisions for both men and women.
Australia arrives well-prepared for the week-long event, fielding a mix of experienced stars and promising young riders across all categories.
Men's elite team spotlight
Australia's men's elite squad features some of the biggest names in world cycling, including Jai Hindley, Michael Matthews, and Luke Plapp.
Jai Hindley made history by winning the 2022 Giro d'Italia, becoming the first Australian to win the race and only the second Australian to win a Grand Tour. He also wore the yellow jersey as leader of the 2023 Tour de France for one stage.
Michael Matthews has claimed stage wins in all three Grand Toursâ€"the Tour de France (4), Giro d'Italia (3), and Vuelta a España (3)â€"and won the green jersey at the 2017 Tour de France.
Luke Plapp, a multiple-time Australian National Champion, has won the road race three times (2022â€"2024) and the time trial four times (2021, 2024, 2025). He also earned a bronze medal in the men's team pursuit at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The rest of the men's elite squad includes Chris Hamilton, Chris Harper, Callum Scotson, Michael Storer, and Jay Vine, all accomplished riders with international racing experience.
Women's elite team spotlight
Among the women, Amanda Spratt stands out as Australia's leading rider. She is a three-time Australian National Road Race Champion and has won two medals at the UCI Road World Championshipsâ€"a silver and a bronzeâ€"highlighting her long-standing success at the highest level of the sport.
Joining Spratt are Neve Bradbury, Brodie Chapman, Lauretta Hanson, Alexandra Manly, and Ruby Roseman-Gannon, all of whom bring strong performances in domestic and international competitions.
Under-23 teams
Australia will also field competitive under-23 squads. The women's U23 team includes Alli Anderson, Mackenzie Coupland, and Felicity Wilson-Haffenden, while the men's side features Matthew Greenwood, Zac Marriage, Hamish McKenzie, and Jack Ward, all promising talents in the Australian cycling development pathway.
Most races will be held on a 15.1-kilometre circuit around Kimihurura, with riders completing between five and 15 laps depending on their category.
Australia will aim for strong performances across all events as the world's top cyclists converge in Rwanda.
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