OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014
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OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014
F1 Pit Building (Start and Finish Point)
28-30 March 2014
Photo Credit: OCBC Cycle Singapore
Cycling enthusiasts, gear up for Singapore’s largest mass participation cycling event because OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014 is back for its sixth edition. There’s a category that caters to every age and ability, so whether you’re a child or adult, professional or leisure cyclist, feel free to take part! If you’re not cycling, do participate as a spectator and cheer the rest on! OCBC Cycle Singapore kicks off with the Professional Criterium, which will feature more than 60 top-class cyclists from around the world, such as Great Britain’s two-time Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy.
OCBC Cycle Singapore also believes in giving back to the local community. Besides launching the Safe Cycling Campaign on 15 February, it will be raising awareness and funds for its four official charitable organisations: Dover Park Hospice, SingHealth Transplant TrueFUND, Singapore Children’s Society and SportCares Foundation, so join in the fun and cycle for a cause!
Cycling enthusiasts are also welcome to visit the Sports & Lifestyle Expo. Spanning an entire floor of the F1 Pit Building, the exhibition will feature more than 100 booths offering exclusive deals on cycling-related products.
While you’re signing up for the race, why not help vote for your favourite Crit Girl in the OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014 Crit Girl Contest? Similar to grid girls at the Grand Prix, Crit girls will flag cyclists off at the starting point and greet them as they reach the finishing point. Voting closes on 10 March 2014, and all you need to do is to ‘like’ the photo of your favourite contestant!
Event Schedule
Kicking off on Friday evening, the OCBC Cycle Singapore will first be open to serious cyclists looking to test themselves in a short course format. Saturday will host races for younger cyclists as well as The Ultimate Foldies Challenge which unearths Singapore's fastest and best-dressed Foldies.
Photo Credit: OCBC Cycle Singapore
The much anticipated highlight of the three-day event begins on Sunday morning where more than 10,000 cyclists are expected to take part in the long distance rides along some of Singapore's iconic landmarks like Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay East, East Coast Park, and the Benjamin Sheares Bridge. Typically inaccessible by bicycles, this is the golden opportunity to ride safely on public roads alongside thousands of fellow avid cyclists while enjoying panoramic views of the city.
FRIDAY, 28 MARCH 2014
Categories |
Age |
Distance/Duration |
Start Time |
Women’s & Masters’ Criterium |
17 yrs and above / 40 yrs and above |
45 minutes |
4.45pm |
Men’s Open Criterium |
19 yrs and above |
45 minutes |
6.00pm |
The Parade of Hope |
- |
20 minutes |
7.15pm |
Professional Criterium |
19 yrs and above |
90 minutes |
8.30pm |
SATURDAY, 29 MARCH 2014
Categories |
Age |
Distance/Duration |
Start Time |
The Ultimate Foldies Challenge UFC Heat 1 |
13 yrs and above |
20 minutes |
1.55pm |
The Ultimate Foldies Challenge UFC Heat 2 |
13 yrs and above |
20 minutes |
2.35pm |
The Ultimate Foldies Challenge UFC Heat 3 |
13 yrs and above |
30 minutes |
3.55pm |
The Tricycle Ride |
2-3 yrs |
100m /10 minutes |
5.25pm |
The Tricycle Ride |
4-5 yrs |
150m/10 minutes |
5.40pm |
The Mighty Savers® Kids Ride |
5-7 yrs |
5km/20 minutes |
5.55pm |
The Mighty Savers® Kids Ride |
8-9 yrs |
5km/18 minutes |
6.30pm |
The Junior Challenge |
10-12 yrs |
30 minutes |
7.00pm |
SUNDAY, 30 MARCH 2014
Categories |
Age |
Distance/Duration |
Start Time |
The Super Challenge |
16 yrs and above |
59km |
5.15am |
The Challenge/The Business Times Charity Challenge |
14 yrs and above |
40km |
6.15am |
The Foldies Community Ride |
10 yrs and above |
27km |
7.00am |
The Community Ride |
10 yrs and above |
27km |
7.15am |
Registration
Registration for OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014 runs until midnight on 19 March 2014 and can be done online.
Click here for the full list of ticket prices.