Algerian cyclist Anes Riahi won the 7th stage of the Tour du Faso 2026 on November 5, 2026. The stage, which covered a distance of 143.76 km from Ouagadougou to Pô, was completed by Riahi in 3 hours, 12 minutes, and 33 seconds, with an average speed of 44.796 km/h. This victory marks the fourth stage win for Algeria in the 37th edition of the international Tour du Faso.
The 7th stage began with 70 cyclists at the starting line, similar to the previous stage. The peloton remained groupped for about 20 km before a group of escapees formed at Km 28, approaching the first hot spot at Kombissiri. The escape group consisted of nine cyclists, including three Burkinabè from the regional Centre team, two Moroccans, two Algerians, one Dutch, and one Cameroonian.
The escape group, led by Anes Riahi, gained a significant advantage, reaching 1 minute and 28 seconds over the peloton at the first hot spot, Km 39.84. Riahi won the sprint at this intermediate point, followed by Youssef Bdadou and Mohamadi Ilboudo. As the race progressed, the escape group continued to increase their lead, reaching 3 minutes and 22 seconds at Km 60, ahead of the second intermediate sprint.
Anes Riahi again demonstrated his strength by winning the second intermediate sprint, ahead of Mohcine El Kouraji and Moucaila Rawendé. The escape group's lead continued to grow, reaching 5 minutes and 15 seconds at the third hot spot, Nobéré, at Km 99.63. Riahi secured his third consecutive sprint victory, showcasing his dominance in the stage.
Despite a late reduction in the gap, the escape group maintained their lead, and Anes Riahi crossed the finish line in Pô, securing the stage win. He was followed by Moroccan Youssef Bdadou and Dutch cyclist Jonathan Kerkhofs. The overall leader, Gustav Basson from South Africa, retained the yellow jersey, while Algerian Yacine Hamza maintained the green jersey for points.
The Tour du Faso 2026 continues to see intense competition among the cyclists. Soumaila Ilboudo from Burkina Faso's national team retained the best climber's jersey, while Moroccan Youssef Bdadou kept the hot spot jersey. Moukaila Rawendé from Burkina Faso's national team secured the jersey for the first Burkinabè in the rankings.
The 7th stage victory marks Algeria's fourth stage win in the Tour du Faso 2026. Anes Riahi's impressive performance earned him the stage win, solidifying Algeria's presence in the competition. The Tour du Faso 2026 will continue with the next stages, promising more exciting competition among the participating cyclists.
Key points
- Anes Riahi wins 7th stage of Tour du Faso 2026
- Algeria secures fourth stage win in Tour du Faso 2026
- Gustav Basson retains yellow jersey as overall leader
