title: 2009 Tour of Eritrea
text: # 2009 Tour of Eritrea
  
  The 2009 Tour of Eritrea was the 10th edition of the Tour of Eritrea. It started on 16 December ended on December 20. This latest Tour of Eritrea 2009 edition invited 6 national teams in recognition of its acceptance by International Cycling Union (UCI) as one Africa’s internationally recognized tours.
  
  Stage 1 - Keren-Mendefera - 148 km
  
  Stage 2 - Mendefera-Dekmhare - 156 km
  
  Stage 3 - Dekmhare-Massawa - 151 km
  
  Stage 4 - Massawa-Asmara - 112 km
  
  Stage 5 - Asmara criterium - 140 km
  
  