2021 UCI Africa Tour explained

2021 UCI Africa Tour
Edition:17
Competition:UCI Africa Tour
Dates:18 November 2020 – 10 October 2021
Location:Africa
Rounds:4
Previous:2020
Next:2022

The 2021 UCI Africa Tour was the 17th season of the UCI Africa Tour. The season began on 21 February 2021 with the Tour du Rwanda and ended on 10 October 2021 with the final stage of the Grand Prix Chantal Biya.[1]

The points leader, based on the cumulative results of previous races, wears the UCI Africa Tour cycling jersey.

Throughout the season, points are awarded to the top finishers of stages within stage races and the final general classification standings of each of the stages races and one-day events. The quality and complexity of a race also determines how many points are awarded to the top finishers: the higher the UCI rating of a race, the more points are awarded.The UCI ratings from highest to lowest are as follows:

Events

2021

Races in the 2021 UCI Africa Tour
RaceRatingDateWinnerTeam
Tour du Rwanda2.12–9 May
Tour du Cameroun2.229 May–6 JuneSNH Vélo Club
Grand Prix Chantal Biya2.26–10 OctoberSlovakia (national team)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UCI Calendar . Road Cycling Calendar . 10 November 2020.