Mass cycling events in 2015

These are the bicycle events that I know of so far this year. Do drop a comment if you know of  others which are suitable for recreational cyclists.

1. NTU Bike Rally by NTU Sport Club, 08 Mar 2015 [registration closed; bikerally.ntusportsclub.sg]
2. (Re)Cycle 350, World Water Day 21 Mar 2015 [registration open; cycle350.peatix.com]
3. Cycle Asia Singapore, by Spectrum Worldwide, 10-12 Apr 2015 [registration open; http://www.cycleasia.com/singapore]; next year?
4. Aidha Tour de Singapore fund raising ride for domestic workers , 10 May 2015 [http://aidhatourdesingapore.squarespace.com/aidha-tour-de-singapore]
5. Ride of Silence, 24 May 2015; a commemorative ride for fallen cyclists [fb.com/rideofsilencesg; see this blogpost from 2009; http://rideofsilencesg2015.peatix.com/]
6. Heart of Courage, 20 Jun 2015; Teen Challenge (Singapore)'s first charity cycling event and fundraiser for DARE Centre [registration open; tc-heart-of-courage.org, facebook]
7. OCBC Cycle, by OCBC, 29-30 Aug 2015 [registration opens on 09 March 2015; ocbccycle.com]
8. Seen and Be Seen, a safe cycling campaign [seeabseen.com] - ?Sep 2015

NTU Bike Rally 2013 sets off early tomorrow morning!

At 5am on Sunday (03 Mar 2013) morning, participants will register at the NTU Chinese Heritage Centre (as they used to in earlier years like 2003), and prepare to set off for their 138km round-island ride.

Amongst the many cyclists will be undergrads trying out their FIRST round-island on rental bicycles! They will battle the distance, heat and thirst in a transforming effort to break new sport boundaries. All the best to them!

Have a safe ride at the Seen and Be Seen cycling event tonight!

All the best to the Seen and Be Seen cyclists attempting the 42km and 84km rides tonight.

This event looks set to the a fixture in an annual calendar of cycling events in Singapore.

See and Be Seen is back on 02 Mar 2013; register now!

See and Be Seen is Singapore's first night cycling event, organised to emphasise the importance of cyclists being well lit for safety. The event returns in Saturday 2nd March 2013 and registration is open now.

The year there is a 42km ($27) and 84km ($37) ride as participants are offered one or two loops of the Eastern Coastal Park Connector Network. Hop over to seeabseen.com to find out more, register for the ride and secure your $50 goodie bag.

Today Online: OCBC Cycle Singapore, Malaysia; next, Cycle Asia with Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia

"Cycling boost with launch of Asian circuit," by Philip Goh. 18 Jan 2013.

KUALA LUMPUR - It started in 2009 with OCBC Cycle Singapore and was followed two years later by its Malaysian equivalent.

Yesterday, Singapore-based event management and marketing company Spectrum Worldwide announced a further expansion into the region for its popular community cycling carnival with the addition of three new stops - Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia - under a new Cycle Asia banner.

It also hopes to expand the Cycle Asia network to Cambodia, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam in the next three years.

At its announcement in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, it was also revealed that a Cycle Indonesia is being planned for this June at Sentul City outside Jakarta, and a Cycle Philippines in Manila in October.

Chris Robb, Managing Director of Spectrum Worldwide, told TODAY the expansion caters to the growth of cycling across Asia and meets the demand for events from recreational and serious cyclists.

"The experience for participants will be similar to that of OCBC Cycle Singapore and Malaysia, where there will be community rides for kids and adults and events for serious riders," said Robb.

"Our festival format of mixing both amateur and professional-elite elements, combined with a Cycling and Lifestyle Village, a carnival and premier hospitality, has provided a growing number of cyclists with a fantastic platform to enjoy the sport."

The Gold Coast Festival of Cycling in September, organised by three-time Tour de France green jersey winner and festival ambassador Robbie McEwen, will also come under the Cycle Asia banner.

"Robbie is a big fan of Singapore; he sees the synergy of us being able to cross-promote his event on the Gold Coast, which is well-organised and has a great vibe about it," said Robb.

"It's great for us to be able to help encourage people to go to Robbie's event and, increasingly, cycling has bigger tourist implications.

"For example, we're working together with the Singapore Tourism Board to find ways to encourage more cyclists to come to Singapore and this network will provide opportunity for people to travel around the region and have family holidays (structured around cycling)."

Singapore Cycling Federation President Suhaimi Said believes Cycle Asia can boost the growth of elite cycling in the region.

"We can expand on the pro-criteriums to have nation- and Asia-wide criteriums to enhance the carnival beyond its community role," he said.

"We can also further strengthen the Asian Cycling Confederation, with these carnivals supporting the cycling events organised by the various national governing bodies in the region."

Singapore Cycling Fest 23-24 Feb 2013 - deadline extended for Guinness Cycling Convoy and The Green Day rides

There are two rides during Singapore Cycling Fest 2013 - the 28.6km Guinness Cycling Convoy (Sat 23 Feb 2012) and The Green Day (Sun 24 Feb 212).

Both have extended their deadlines so hop over to singaporecyclefest.com.sg!

Four recreational cycling events in Singapore

A flurry of local cycling events suitable for recreational cyclists are listed here. Click the images to visit the source webpages. Jut a few yeas ago, NTU Bike Rally was the only event but too challenging a ride for many.

A few notes - Singapore Cycle Fest is new and aims to secure a Guinness Book of World Records listing. The ride coincides with NTU Bike Rally which has integrated this event into their route. Cyclists on the round island ride will contribute to the world record convoy with the rest of the 5,000 cyclists before heading off for a tour of 'outer Singapore'.

OCBC Cycle Singapore has added a foldable category this year in response to the many foldables at the previous year's event. Expect to check out various bicycle bling that day!

The second OCBC Cycle Malaysia is already sold out but it is included as a reminder to look out for it later in the year. It can be part of the local cycling calendar as KL is just a short bus ride away these days.

1. 19 Jan 0213 – OCBC Cycle Malaysia - registration closed
2. 23 Feb 2013 – NTU Bike Rally - registration open
3. Singapore Cycle Fest - registration closes 10 Jan 2013
4. 28 Apr 2013 – OCBC Cycle Singapore - registration open

http://bikerally.ntusportsclub.sg

http://singaporecyclefest.com.sg

http://ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg

http://www.ocbc.cyclemalaysia.com.my

Bike Hour is not complicated - "just get on your bike and pedal the sucker"

"The world’s biggest, completely unorganised, mass cycling rally will happen wherever you are, on Tuesday March 20, between 6 and 7 pm. Why? Because you will be riding your bike."

The instructions are explicit:

"Ride how you like, where you like, with whom you like, or ride alone. Just get on your bike and pedal the sucker. By doing so, you will be showing the world our staggering numbers, and unspoken yearning for safer, more edifying, cycling conditions."

Feel a need to share your ride by posting a note, photo, video at the Bike Hour Facebook page

.Tell me where will you be cycling?

Earth Hour promotion ride this Sunday

Click to find out more about Earth Hour Singapore

In support of Earth Hour, a group of cyclists organised by Chu Wa of http://lovecycling.net and WWF Singapore will be:

"riding through the beautiful Singapore River and Orchard road on the most eco-friendly transport device - the bicycle!

We will take loads of photos in the morning light, soak in the atmosphere, meeting people and help raise the awareness of Earth Hour.

• 07:30am grouping at Lavender MRT (breakfast at Kopitiam next to Lavender MRT).
• 08:30am start and ride along Singapore rivers
• 10:00am Orchard Road (push bike),
• 11:00am regroup at Plaza by the Park at Bras Bazah road for Tea/ Lunch.

You can sign up at their facebook page here and help to spread the word!

Bike Hour

"The world’s biggest, completely unorganised, mass cycling rally will happen wherever you are, on Tuesday March 20, between 6 and 7 pm. Why? Because you will be riding your bike."

Bike Hour

See and Be Seen - Singapore’s First Night Cycling Safety Campaign

Yet another cycling project by students of NTU's Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information - this time Grace Auyong write to introduce us to See and Be Seen, Singapore’s First Night Cycling Safety Campaign, which is a 30km ride night ride on 10 March 2012 which begins at 10pm at Xtreme Skate Park @ East Coast Park.

"See and Be Seen is our tiny effort to raise awareness about the need for visibility while cycling at night. As you know, cycling in Singapore is steadily increasing in popularity. Night cycling is particularly popular with the busy folks in Singapore, with the weather, and the traffic being more favorable to cyclists at night. However, many of these casual cyclists do not take note and use essential cycling safety equipments, when they head out to cycle.

This is where See and be Seen comes in. We plan to encourage more to be visible while night cycling through Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/seeandbeseen), and also through our Night Ride on the 10th of March. The ride will start at 10pm, and continue till 2am. It will be a 30km night ride, where 250 participants will learn more about night cycling visibility, and pick up other tips and tricks of night cycling safely."

Registration points:

• Ride date: Sat 10 Mar 2012: 9pm - 3am from ECP
• Register by 01 Mar 2012
• $15 registration; you will receive an event t-shirt (pick up on 03 Mar 2012) and ride kit (after event)
• A bike rental package at $10 for a standard mountain bike has been arranged with shop next to event start point.
• Organiser will return your packaged rental bike with your bike receipt at the end point.
• Park at ECP Car Park F1

Details at http://www.seeabseen.com/

click for poster

Join the TTSH Family & Friends Charity Ride on Sat 25 Feb 2012 and raise funds for needy sick elderly

The Tan Tock Seng Hospital Community Charity Fund is organising a Family & Friends Charity Ride in conjunction with the launch of a Park Connector in the Northeastern part of Singapore by the National Parks Board (NParks).

About the Event
The event will be held on on Saturday 25 February 2012 from 8.30am to 12.00pm. Cyclists will ride along a 9 or 11km Park Connector to enjoy the beautiful green space and waterways. Deputy Prime Minister Mr Teo Chee Hean will be the Guest-of-Honour of the NParks event. There will also be a Carnival in the Park for the community to join in the celebration. More than just a fun outing or morning exercise in the park connector, the event also aims to raise at least $100,000 for our needy elderly patients who require long-term medication and treatment in TTSH.

Registration
Individual registration fee is $50 and groups of FOUR and above need only to pay $30 per person. Payment is by cheque, paypal or cash at TTSH. All participants will receive a T-shirt and a goodie bag worth $50. Rental of Bike is available on event day at $10 per bicycle (payable onsite). More information is available on http://ttshcharityride.com.

Moving Planet Singapore features "National Mobilisation" - cycle down to town, Sat 24 Sep 2011

NATIONAL MOBILISATION
In order to promote cycling in town, we will be working with the various partners and community leaders to mobilise people in Singapore to cycle to town on the day itself to orchard road for a concert performed by young aspiring artistes.

The expected turn out of cyclists to the event would be 300 cyclists ranging from teens to mature cyclists.

In order to entice and encourage cycling, we would be providing free basic bicycle maintenance services and a clinic among other family outreach programmes. We will also allocate bicycle parking spots with security measures to ensure cyclists can have fun while being in town for the event.

Free Bicycle Parking space available from 10am – 10pm

See Moving Planet Singapore.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Bicycle Clinic Workshops by Safe Cycling Singapore
• Bicycle Engraving Services
• Mountain Bike Obstacles Performances (You can join too!)
• Learn about good cycling habits
• Free Bicycle Parking all day
• Environmental Exhibitions
• Take picture and contribute to Singapore Millions Acts of Green

"World Hospice Day Ride 2011" - cyclists wanted for charity ride

"The Singapore Hospice Council invites the Singapore cycling community to join our "World Hospice Day Ride 2011" in observing the World Hospice & Palliative Care Day on Sunday 16th October 2011."

For details of the third year of this event, see this page. The ride which begins at the premises of the SHC/Dover Park Hospice at Jalan Tan Tock Seng Rd will end at East Coast Parkway and end with a carnival.

You can pre-register here, donate to the Singapore Hospice Council if you are interested in volunteering, email them at info@pedal.sg.

NTU Bike Rally 2011

NTU Sports Club's round island Bike Rally is upon us once again. They have been identified in this blog in previous years as the only annual round island ride. Organised principally for undergraduates, the even is open to the public and I have ridden with them since 2003.

The NTU Bike Rally is an excellent way to attempt your first round island ride of at least 128km; there are many rest stops and since all participants wear an event t-shirt, you can spot fellow-event cyclists both in front of and behind. Circling all the cyclists are the NTU Sports Club members and volunteers who work to keep the participants safe.

This is not a competitive race for cyclists to speed from check point to check point but rather a safe ride of discovery. This is typified by the NTU undergraduates, most of whom will be renting a bicycle for the occasion and many of whom are holiday cyclists. I rode a rental from Kranji to Serangoon one year before rain cancelled the ride and I can attest to the higher level of difficulty a rental bicycle is! Add to that the much longer hours under a hot sun that the newbies are exposed to and you will be inspired by their tenacity. Well of course, they do have youth on their side, so I am not abandoning my cmnfortable ride for a rental!

The registration fees are $15 for NTU Student/ Staff/ Alumni, and $26 for members of the public. Registration closes on 13th February 2011. For more details, see http://bikerally.ntusportsclub.sg/

NTU Bike Rally 2010 - Sun 21 Feb 2010

The much-awaited 128km round-island NTU Bike Rally has been announced to be on Sunday 21st February 2010. A new feature in next year's race is an optional 168km route - two additional loops to Tuas and the Causeway which will be open for a short window to the faster cyclists.

Many NTU students participate in the rally using rented bikes and pedal under a hot sun for 128km - that makes for a tough challenge but also lots of company along the entire stretch. The feeling of accomplishment for these cyclists is indeed considerable.

The registration fees are $15 for NTU Student/ Staff/ Alumni, and $23 for members of the public. Registration closes on 7th February 2010. See: http://bikerally.ntusportsclub.sg/

Green Wheelers pre-Climate Conference Ride, 29 Nov 2009

From the GreenWheelers site:

" We hope to encourage more Singaporeans to consider utilizing traveling alternatives that are environmentally-friendly - why should we remain ignorant of OUR Planet’s plea for help and continue polluting the environment with greenhouse gasses with our cars when there are greener alternatives?

Considering the size of Singapore, it should not be a challenge to adopt such alternatives - people in larger nations are now willing to adopt these green traveling habits despite having to travel over long distances.

What is Singapore waiting for?

Perhaps it's the weather, perhaps it's the worry of theft, or perhaps it's just about the hassle of bringing a change of clothes.

In conjunction with the Climate Conference in Copenhagen, G.Wheelers will be organising a public activity on 29 November 2009, a week ahead of the meeting in Denmark.

Come join us the Xtreme SkatePark at East Coast Park at 2 p.m. on Sunday, 29 November 2009, where we will share our cycling and urban skating tips. We want to encourage minimising the usage of motorised vehicles. Be part of this meaningful event!

Link to facebook page.

Go G.Wheelers!

OCBC Cycling in Singapore 2010

Mass Cycling event for Green Transport Week

As part of Green Transport Week, a Mass Cycling event will see cyclists ride down from ECP and WCP to SMU on Sat 22 Aug 2009.



Find out more at: www.greentransportweek.sg