Cycling Lagos 2026: Agbo Francis Wins Second Straight Title as Sanwo-Olu Aide Flags Off 5th Edition

The 5th edition of Cycling Lagos was flagged off on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the National Stadium, Surulere, by Mr. Adebanji Adeoye Atewogboye, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports Development.

The event began with a 3.6-kilometre fun ride led by Atewogboye. The ride started from the National Stadium, moved to Alaka Bridge, and ended back at the stadium gate.

Speaking at the flag-off, Atewogboye said the Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu administration remains committed to sports development, healthy living and youth engagement in Lagos State. He described Cycling Lagos as a flagship initiative that promotes fitness, community bonding and tourism in line with the THEMES+ Agenda.

He stated that the government will continue to support initiatives that take sports to the grassroots and position Lagos as the sports capital of Africa.

Also speaking, Bamidele Adeleye, President and CEO of Cycling Africa Limited and Convener of Cycling Lagos, thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for providing an enabling environment for sports in the state. He noted that reaching the fifth anniversary of the event was a milestone made possible by the support of government, sponsors and stakeholders.

In the male professional category, Agbo Francis of Lagos State won gold for the second consecutive year. Agbo, who finished second in 2024 and won in 2025, successfully defended his title. The professionals covered an 80.31-kilometre route that started at the National Stadium, went through the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and returned to the stadium.

Daniel Sunday, also from Lagos State, finished second to win silver. Faruq Animasaun, another Lagos rider, came third to win bronze.

The female professional category did not take place this year due to low online registration.

Young riders also competed in the Under-15 and Under-10 categories.

In the Under-15 male category, Adesoga Temitope of Oyo State won gold. Azeez Mohammed of Oyo State won silver, while Popoola Emmanuel of Lagos State won bronze.

In the Under-15 female category, Oyo State swept the podium. Azeez Hazanat defended her 2025 title to win gold again. Aminu Olamide also retained her title for the second year, while Azeez Aminu won bronze.

In the Under-10 male category, Abubakar Miyeed of Lagos State won gold. Amao Malik of Ogun State took silver, and Adesoga Oluwatoku of Oyo State won bronze.

In the Under-10 female category, Zainab Olarewaju of Lagos State won gold. Adeleke Shindara of Oyo State won silver, and Farida Abasi of Oyo State won bronze.

The event attracted professional cyclists, corporate organizations, children, cycling enthusiasts and residents. It was designed to promote healthy living, cycling culture, environmental sustainability and youth engagement.

Activities for the 2026 edition began earlier with a webinar on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The theme was Trash to Treasure: Unlocking Recycling Capacity for a Sustainable Future. Experts discussed ways to expand recycling and strengthen the circular economy in Nigeria.

The 2026 Cycling Lagos was sponsored by Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and Aquafina, a brand of Seven-Up Bottling Company. Other supporters included AIICO Multishield Limited, Checkers Custard, Golden Penny Foods, Stanbic IBTC, Adron Homes, Leadway Holdings, Tolaram Wellness, Mountains Energy Solution and BrandEscort.

Cycling Lagos is organized annually by Cycling Africa Limited in collaboration with the Lagos State Cycling Association.