Late Vetiva Boss Honoured with End-of-Year Criterium Race

Oluchi Chibuzor

Pitstop, a cycling community, has honoured the late boss of Vetiva Capital Management, Olaolu Mudasiru, with an end-of-year criterium race, the grand finale of their rides, in recognition of his dedication and legacy to the sport he loved until his death.

According to the cycling community, this annual event has become a testament to his legacy, symbolizing his spirit and the unity he inspired.

Tragically, his life was cut short two years ago, in a hit-and-run incident as he rode to join the Saturday morning community ride.

Speaking at the cycling race held in Lagos in his honour, Founder, Pitstop Lagos, Aminadab Adegboro, said his dedication to the sport and boundless generosity left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

“His influence extended beyond the cycling tracks to his professional life, where he made a significant impact on countless lives. That is why you are seeing these cycling enthusiasts coming out for him in the race, as we decided to dedicate our end-of-year criterium, the grand finale of rides, to him,” she said.

In a show of love, friends and fellow cycling enthusiasts after pedaling up and down described him as kind-hearted, selfless, inspiring, and a great loss to the community.

For Ebiaho Emafo, a friend, the tragedy has led some community members to withdraw from cycling entirely.

“Some people he used to encourage have pulled back because of the risks associated with cycling, after his death. Despite this, the community rallied to ensure his memory lived on, drawing strength from his passion and determination,” he said.