The National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, came alive on Saturday as cyclists from all corners of the country gathered in full force for the thrilling 4th edition of Cycling Lagos event.
Agbo Francis, a professional cyclist from Ogun State who placed second in 2024, clinched the gold medal in the male professional category. Balogun Abdulazeez from Lagos State took the silver, while the bronze went to the promising young athlete Ibrahim Asiru, also from Lagos.
In the female professional category, Olawale Peace from Oyo State—last year’s Amateur Race gold medalist—won gold again, this time in the professional class. Oyewole Kate, a young cyclist from Lagos who came third in 2024, moved up to claim silver, while Azeez Medinate from Oyo State secured the bronze medal.
Young cyclists also had their moment in the spotlight. In the Under-15 male category, Akinola Desting from Oyo State won gold, Goodluck Emmanuel from Osun State took silver, and Hamzat Keyinde, also from Oyo, claimed bronze.
For the Under-15 female category, Oyo State athletes dominated the podium: Azeez Hazanat won gold, Aminu Olamide took silver, and Odebiyi Iqnat earned bronze.
In the Under-10 male category, Amoo Malik from Ogun State came first, winning gold. Ridiwan Fuwad from Oyo State placed second for silver, and Bello Adams finished third with bronze.
The Under-10 female race saw Aminu Olamikposi from Oyo State take gold, followed by Azeez Amira with silver, and Abidoye Ayomide with bronze—both also from Oyo State.
Speaking at the event, the Convener of Cycling Lagos and Managing Director of BrandEscort Communications, Bamidele Adeleye, congratulated all participants.
“Let me specially congratulate all our winners for this year’s Cycling Lagos event. For those who didn’t win a medal, I still celebrate you. Your participation matters, and with more effort on the pedals, you might just be our champion in 2026,” he said.
Adeleye also expressed excitement over the visible progress of several athletes: “Agbo Francis, who came second last year, is now our gold medalist. Similarly, Olawale Peace has moved from winning in the amateur category to becoming a professional champion. This is the kind of growth we love to see.”
He called on both state and federal governments to invest more in sports development. “Sports is a global business that creates jobs and opportunities. Nigeria is blessed with millions of talented youths. With just a little support, they can shine on the world stage. But government must provide the right environment and backing to make this happen.”
“At Cycling Lagos, we remain committed to identifying, encouraging, and showcasing young Nigerian cyclists who are passionate about excelling in sports,” he added.
Cycling Lagos is an annual event designed to promote healthy living and a cycling culture among enthusiasts, corporate executives, and the wider public across Nigeria.
Themed “Sustainability Energy,” the 2025 edition was proudly sponsored by Samsung, with support from Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Mountains Energy Solution, Cway, Peak Yoghurt, Leadway Assurance, DStv, and the Lagos State Cycling Association.
