FXTM Academy hosted the “Pedal for Progress” charity cycling race in Lagos, drawing over 200 participants from cities across Nigeria, including Port Harcourt, Ilorin, Ibadan, Abeokuta, and Lagos.
The event featured six race categories—Professional Male, Professional Female, Junior Male, Junior Female, Veteran Male, and Veteran Female—allowing cyclists of all skill levels to compete. The race commenced at 6:30 a.m., with Juniors completing 10 laps, Veterans tackling 14 laps, and Professionals racing 20 laps, each lap spanning 2.8 kilometers.
Participants competed for significant cash prizes. Winners in the Professional categories received ?800,000, ?500,000, ?300,000, and ?200,000 for the top four positions, while those finishing 5th to 15th place earned ?50,000 each. Junior and Veteran winners also received substantial rewards, with top prizes of ?200,000 and ?500,000 respectively.
FXTM Academy’s Country Representative, Kelechi Ehibudu, emphasized the organization’s commitment to empowering communities and promoting values such as perseverance, discipline, endurance, and continuous improvement.
The success of the “Pedal for Progress” event has set a new benchmark for community-focused initiatives in Nigeria, blending sport, charity, and empowerment. Participants and spectators praised FXTM Academy for organizing an event that fostered unity and provided a platform for cyclists to showcase their talents, eagerly anticipating future events.
