The Lagos is set to host the biggest cycling challenge, tagged EKO 170, debuting on January 11th, 2026 with mass participation through the city’s iconic infrastructure and scenic coastline.
The citywide challenge aims to promote healthy living, sustainable mobility and showcase Lagos’s infrastructure, coastal beauty, and vibrant culture.
Endorsed by the Lagos State Government, EKO 170 aligns with the administration’s six strategic development pillars: traffic management and transportation, health and environment, education and technology, building a 21st-century economy, entertainment and tourism, and security and governance.
The event is expected to draw over 1,000 cyclists, including elite professionals and amateur enthusiasts from across Nigeria and beyond.
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu emphasized the event’s significance, stating that EKO 170 reflects Lagos’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global excellence.
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He described the challenge as a world class experience that promotes healthier lifestyles and reinforces Lagos’s reputation as Africa’s model megacity.
The race route will begin and end at Eko Atlantic City, passing through Victoria Island, the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, and the Lekki–Epe Expressway to Epe, before looping back for a grand finish.
Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation and LASTMA, the route is designed to minimise traffic disruption and ensure maximum safety for both participants and residents.