Cyclists in Lagos joined the Cycling Federation of Nigeria and road safety officials to advocate safer roads and greater consideration for bicycle users as part of activities marking the 2026 World Bicycle Day.
The cyclists embarked on an awareness ride across major parts of the state, using the event to promote cycling as a safe, affordable and environmentally friendly means of transportation while calling for improved infrastructure for riders.
The rally, organised by the Cycling Federation of Nigeria in partnership with FT Cycle Care and the Federal Road Safety Corps, commenced from the National Stadium, Surulere, and passed through Anthony, Obanikoro, Maryland and Ojodu Berger before ending at the FRSC office in Lagos.
Speaking during the event, a board member of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria, Femi Thomas, said the celebration was aimed at encouraging the use of bicycles as an alternative means of transportation and creating awareness among other road users on the rights of cyclists.
“This is part of the edition where we come around to the Federal Road Safety in order to acknowledge and celebrate this day with them and likewise reaching out to different clubs, different communities and different bicycle enthusiasts to come together and unite to do this advocacy ride so we can educate other road users what cycling is all about and how they can accept us and create room for us to ride on the road being safe,” Thomas said. Related News PHOTOS: One dies, one injured in Lagos building collapse, truck accident Police crack down on fake, covered vehicle number plates in Oyo FCT police enforce tinted glass ban, seize over 30 vehicles
