“The government should also help in providing good road networks that would help cyclists ride safely on Nigerian roads.”
Most of the cyclist, who turned out in large numbers at the Fadeyi area of Lagos to mark the event, also campaigned on the benefits of engaging in cycling to individuals.
The event, which was put together by FT Cycle Care, saw about 30 cyclists, who observed the social distancing rules, riding from Fadeyi through National Stadium, Iponri, Airport Road, and a brief stop over at the Lagos State Government House, Alausa to display the theme of the event, which is “RideSpeaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer, FT Cycle Care, Femi Thomas, said his organisation in conjunction with the Nigeria Cycling Federation and the Lagos State government, decided to mark the...
“The cyclists are also using the World Bicycle Day to create more awareness on the need to participate in cycling. Cycling, apart from recreation and transportation, also creates employment for some individuals. “The government should also help in providing good road networks that would help cyclists ride safely on Nigerian roads. Cycling is a sport that every age strata in the society can involve in to keep healthy,” he said.
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