Aquafina Champions Cycling Lagos 2026 with Strategic Hydration Support and Major Brand Backing

Aquafina, the premium bottled water brand from Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC), is stepping up as a key supporter of the highly anticipated 5th Cycling Lagos, set to take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

In a strategic partnership, Aquafina will provide hydration stations at critical points throughout the event, including the start and finish lines and along key routes such as the Coastal Road. This initiative underscores the brand’s dedication to promoting healthy living, active lifestyles, and community engagement. Moreover, Aquafina is offering financial backing to ensure the event’s success, reaffirming its commitment to wellness and sustainable mobility.

Omokehinde Thomas, Marketing Manager for Energy & Hydration at SBC, confirmed that “the brand will establish hydration points at the starting and finishing areas, as well as along designated sections of the cycling route, including the Coastal Road, where participants will have access to Aquafina water throughout the event.”

This support aims to enhance the cycling experience by ensuring participants remain well-hydrated as they navigate Lagos’s scenic routes, enriching the overall event atmosphere for cyclists, spectators, and the Lagos community alike.

Adding momentum to this exciting event are major Nigerian brands such as Adron Homes, Golden Penny Foods, Checkers Custard, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, and AIICO Multishield, which have also pledged their support for Cycling Lagos 2026. Their backing highlights the growing trend of private sector involvement in promoting wellness, environmental sustainability, and youth participation in sports.

Bamidele Adeleye, President/CEO of Cycling Africa Limited, expressed gratitude for the burgeoning support: “The increasing participation of leading brands demonstrates the private sector’s growing recognition of cycling as a powerful platform for promoting wellness, sustainable transportation, environmental responsibility and meaningful brand engagement.”

He also reflected on the event’s milestones, noting, “Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC) was part of this great initiative when we started in 2018, and we are particularly grateful to have you back as a partner for the 5th edition.”

Adeleye highlighted the significance of the recent Cycling Lagos Webinar held on September 3, 2026, which gathered experts to discuss waste management and recycling capacity expansion in Lagos and Nigeria, aligning with the event’s environmental theme.

Under the theme “TRASH TO TREASURE: Unlocking Recycling Capacity for a Sustainable Future,” Cycling Lagos continues its mission to promote cycling, road safety, environmental consciousness, and youth involvement. The event promises a dynamic lineup, including Children’s and Celebrity Races, alongside competitive cycling segments, with participants riding through Lagos’s iconic routes before returning to the National Stadium.

Expected to draw cyclists, clubs, sports enthusiasts, families, and supporters from across Lagos and Nigeria, Cycling Lagos 2026 aims to reinforce the city’s commitment to sustainable mobility and a cleaner environment.

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