新加坡OCBC Cycle Singapore to debut in February next year

宝贝哥

你也爱骑车的噢？

AnM

PRESS RELEASE - OCBC Cycle Singapore to debut in February next year
Date: 19th Nov 2008 2:31 PM
Submitted By: NewsAgent
Source: Email


First mass cycling event that caters to all levels of cyclists

18 November, 2008, Singapore – Spectrum Worldwide and OCBC Bank today announced that Singapore’s first mass participation cycling event on public roads which caters for every level of cyclist from beginner to professional, OCBC Cycle Singapore, will take place on 22 February, 2009. Read on to find out more...




The event is created and organised by Spectrum Worldwide with OCBC Bank as title sponsor. Supported by the Singapore Sports Council (SSC), the event is rich in diversity and designed to promote an active lifestyle among people of all ages and fitness levels. Event organisers are also looking to bring 50 professional cyclists from around the world to participate in the competitive leg of this cycling event.

Mr Chris Robb, Managing Director Spectrum Worldwide, said, “We are thrilled to bring the first-ever mass participation cycling event on fully closed roads to Singapore. OCBC Cycle Singapore will offer Singaporeans an entire day of activities, the chance to participate in an event which suits their cycling skill level, and the opportunity to witness the excitement and speed of a professional cycling criterium.  It is our wish to see everyone leave with smiles on their faces, feeling that they have had a good day out with their friends, families and colleagues.”


OCBC Cycle Singapore is open to participants of all ages and skill levels across distance categories ranging from five (5) km to 50km. The Mighty SaversTM Kids Ride - 5km is open to children from six (6) to 12 years old while The Challenge - 40km and The Super Challenge - 50km (Subject to qualification) is open to expert and intermediate participants aged 16 years and above. Beginners and families who want to participate in OCBC Cycle Singapore can sign up for the Community Ride - 20km.


The criterium category will see serious and professional cyclists compete among the best and push themselves beyond their limits. It will consist of four categories – Ladies’ Open, Masters’, Men’s Open and Elite. Participation in the Elite category is by invitation only and subject to a qualifying round.


All the categories will feature individual and team entries and the route will take participants through the streets and iconic landmarks of Singapore such as the National Stadium, the Singapore Flyer and the F1 Pit Building.


OCBC Cycle Singapore is introduced on the back of the Government’s efforts to further promote a sport that is already popular with Singaporeans. Recent initiatives include the programme to connect cycling paths island wide to ensure seamless riding as well as the introduction of more safety signs on roads to encourage safe cycling.  The Land Transport Authority has also recently announced plans to install more bicycle kiosks around the island and to allow foldable bikes to be brought on MRT trains so that more commuters would consider cycling.


There has also been an increase in the number of cycling clubs in Singapore in recent years. OCBC Bank’s title sponsorship of the event therefore bodes well for Singapore’s fast developing cycling scene.

Mr David Conner, Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Bank, said, “As banker to the community in Singapore, OCBC Bank is proud to be the title sponsor for this inaugural event. The inclusive nature of the activity and its ability to bring people closer together, are consistent with our value of Teamwork as well as our business propositions aimed at families.”


“Being part of the event is also in line with our ongoing commitment to engage more with the community. We hope to see as many Singaporeans take part in the event as the cycling course will allow. We also believe that the enthusiasm for, and participation in the event will only grow in the coming years,” he added.


The SSC welcomes private organisations, like Spectrum Worldwide and OCBC Bank’s partnership to bring in yet another mass participation event to add to the existing vibrant sporting calendar. The success of events like these bodes extremely well for SSC’s plans to position Singapore as a regional hub for sports, as well as to develop sports culture and a self-sustaining sports industry.


Mr Alex Chan, Chairman of SSC, concluded, “With OCBC Cycle Singapore being the latest addition to Singapore's dynamic sports calendar, it has never been easier for Singaporeans to make sports part of their lives. Cycling has seen an increase in popularity among Singaporeans recently. We hope the event will encourage more motorists to accept cyclists as one of their fellow road users and advocate safe road culture in Singapore. I am also pleased to see more local organisations, like OCBC Bank using sports as a platform to market and brand themselves. The sports industry in Singapore is definitely on the upswing. I look forward to a successful inaugural OCBC Cycle Singapore and urge for all Singaporeans to get on their bikes and participate in this ‘marathon on wheels’.”


Registration for OCBC Cycle Singapore begins today and registration fees start from $26. Interested parties can go to www.ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg for more information.


谁报名了？小弟我很想报名。。。想试试刚买的小铁马。但又不知道该参加哪个项目？
谁愿意陪小弟我？

AnM

原帖由 宝贝哥 于 22-11-2008 12:17 AM 发表
你也爱骑车的噢？

玩玩而已。。。想找人陪陪我玩。。 哈哈。。
其实最终目的是脚车旅游。。。

yunwin

原帖由 AnM 于 22-11-2008 02:09 AM 发表

玩玩而已。。。想找人陪陪我玩。。 哈哈。。
其实最终目的是脚车旅游。。。

我也要啊。
有兴趣噢。。
来一起啦。。。
一起TRAINING噢。。。

AnM

原帖由 yunwin 于 27-11-2008 11:43 PM 发表


我也要啊。
有兴趣噢。。
来一起啦。。。
一起TRAINING噢。。。

你住在哪？我不知道20寸的小铁马可以吗？

Coolca

本人也报名了。。。可以一起Training。。。

yunwin

原帖由 AnM 于 28-11-2008 12:41 PM 发表

你住在哪？我不知道20寸的小铁马可以吗？

我住在SINGAPORE的ANG MO KIO。。
你呢。。

AnM

原帖由 yunwin 于 12-12-2008 09:45 PM 发表


我住在SINGAPORE的ANG MO KIO。。
你呢。。

tampines...  好远哦！！

AnM

原帖由 Coolca 于 12-12-2008 06:06 PM 发表
本人也报名了。。。可以一起Training。。。

那一项？

Coolca

原帖由 AnM 于 13-12-2008 10:05 PM 发表

那一项？

应该是20KM的。。。不过我参加了同事的远途脚车接力。。。打算从KL骑到Singapore。。。现在有点后悔了
应为很多年没骑了。。。不知道有没有体力完成。。。
想问几个问题：
1。应该用什么脚车比较适合长途？Rally Bike Or MTB？
2。能否在KL租到Bike？
3。如果想买一辆，普普通通的需要多少？
4。ＬＺ都在那里训练？本人向锻炼，目前只有一星期跑步两次

ipoh

很贵的报名费！

THE SUPER CHALLENGE ５０KM需要 SGD１５６

THE CHALLENGE ４０KM INDIVITUAL需要SGD ７２
CORPORATE TEAM OF ４需要SGD３００，一个人才骑１０公里，快的话２５分钟完成，就需要付SGD７０多块。

都不懂得多不多人参加？