OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014 (The Challenge 40 Km)
Woke up at 2:00 am and felt anxious for my first ever public cycling participation.
Took one bowl of soy drink at 3:00 am
Took four pieces of Sanitarium weet-bix and one piece of banana.
Drove my car with my bike on board to F1 track at 3:35 am.
Parked my car at Suntec City.
Reached the venue at 4:15 am.
Took one piece of banana.
Line up at the starting pan at 4:45 am.
Started the race for third wave at 6:25 am.
Initial felt the legs a bit tire especially climbed the Shear / MCB bridge.
Made a first U-turn at 15 km with a time of 45 minutes.
Took one power gel at 20 km of water point and took one bottle of 100 plus.
Took another power gel at 30 km (the u-turn point) with some mineral water.
Finished the race for 1 hour and 54 minutes for 44 km (recorded by my GPS) with average speed of 23.3 km/h and a maximum speed of 47.6 km/h.
Net time is 01:54:08.148.
Reached home around 9:30 am.
THE TRICYCLE RIDE (100M, FOR AGES 2-3)(150M, FOR AGES 4-5)
The Tricycle Ride | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 29.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 26.00 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
THE MIGHTY SAVERS® KIDS RIDE (5KM, FOR AGES 5-9)
The Mighty Savers® Kids Ride | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 44.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 39.50 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
Accompanying Adult with Child | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 86.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 77.00 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
THE JUNIOR CHALLENGE (30MIN, FOR AGES 10-12)
The Junior Challenge | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 49.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 44.00 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
THE COMMUNITY RIDE (27KM, FOR AGES 10 AND ABOVE)
The Community Ride | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 69.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 62.00 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
Student* | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 58.50 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 52.50 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
Team of 4** | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 268.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 241.00 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
Student* Team of 4** | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 226.50 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 203.50 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
THE FOLDIES COMMUNITY RIDE (27KM, FOR AGES 10 AND ABOVE)
The Foldies Community Ride | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 72.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 64.50 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
Team of 4** | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 250.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 225.00 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
THE CHALLENGE (40KM, FOR AGES 14 AND ABOVE)
The Challenge / Charity Challenge | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 108.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 97.00 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
Student* | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 91.50 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 82.50 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
Team of 4** | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 424.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 381.50 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
Student* Team of 4** | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 359.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 323.00 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
THE BUSINESS TIMES CHARITY CHALLENGE (40KM, FOR AGES 14 AND ABOVE)
The Business Times Charity Challenge (40km) is a special ride category within OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014 – The Challenge category. Here’s a chance for you to represent your company and help raise money and dedicate their ride to a special cause in 2014.
How to Join:
- - The Business Times Charity Challenge (40km) is open for individuals or teams of four
- - Participants can create a fundraising page on Giveasia.org and make a minimum donation of SGD 3,810 (team of four) and SGD 955 (individual) to their choice of the event’s four charities.
- - While also starting in a special pen, cyclists in The Business Times Charity Challenge can also enjoy other additional benefits such as special on-site hospitality before and after their ride and fast tracked cycle pack collection.
THE SUPER CHALLENGE (59KM, FOR AGES 16 AND ABOVE) SOLD OUT
The Super Challenge | Normal |
|
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | Sold Out | |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | Sold Out |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
PARADE OF HOPE (FOR AGES 2 AND ABOVE)
Parade of Hope | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 10.00 |
CRITERIUM EVENTS (FOR AGES 17 AND ABOVE)
Criterium Events | Normal |
19 March |
Women’s Open (for ages 17 and above)Masters’ Open (male aged 40 and above)Men’s Open (for ages 19 and above) | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 179.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 161.00 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
THE ULTIMATE FOLDIES CHALLENGE(30MIN, FOR AGES 13 AND ABOVE)
The Ultimate Foldies Challenge, a thrilling new category at OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014, caters to the ever-growing Folding Bike community in Singapore.
All participants will be entered into a heat before the fastest male and female cyclists qualify for the Grand Finale where they will compete for the right to be crowned OCBC Cycle Singapore’s Fastest Foldie. Prizes will also be up for grabs for the Best Dressed Foldies so be sure to get creative with your cycle wear!
The Ultimate Foldies | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 98.00 |
OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 88.00 |
Loyal Cyclist Discount |
THE UFC + THE CHALLENGE (INDIVIDUAL)
The UFC + The Challenge | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 180.00 |
THE UFC + THE COMMUNITY RIDE (INDIVIDUAL)
The UFC + The Community Ride | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 145.00 |
THE UFC + THE FOLDIES COMMUNITY RIDE (INDIVIDUAL)
The UFC + The Foldies Community Ride | Normal |
19 March |
Individual | Non-OCBC Credit Cardholders | SGD 147.50 |
Terms & Conditions
- Discounts of up to 21% are available to 3 categories of participants:a) OCBC Credit Cardholders;b) Loyal cyclists who have participated in the 2013 version of OCBC Cycle Singapore event and / or the 2014 version of OCBC Cycle Malaysia (“loyal cyclists”) and;c) *Students. Such discount will apply to registration fees throughout the period of registration. The following terms and conditions apply.– Only full time students are entitled to the Student Discount.
- **Teams of 4 will enjoy rates of discount to individual participants throughout the period of registration.
- Above discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts and promotions. Only one discount type can be redeemed.
- Discounts only apply to online registrations.
- All prices indicated are in Singapore Dollar (SGD).
- Following registration there will be strictly no change to ride category and no refund.
- There will be no further extensions of any registration periods.
- Only participants in Criterium Events, Super Challenge and the Challenge will receive timing chips. These will officially record your finish time and all official times will be posted on the website after the events.

Participants Entitlements
Curious what you’ll be getting simply by registering for a ride? Check out what you will be wearing on event day and what goes into your cycle pack – all right here!
OCBC CYCLE SINGAPORE 2014 CYCLING JERSEY
A limited edition OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014 cycling jersey for all participants in The Challenge (40KM) and The Super Challenge (59KM):
Short Sleeve Jersey (MEN)
Specifications:
- 100% polyester quick-dry, Acti-Dry™ 130-140g/m² fabric
- Raglan cut
- 3 reinforced back pockets
- XS to XXXXL
Adult T-Shirt
Limited edition event T-shirt for all participants in The Community Ride (27km), The Foldies Community Ride (27km), and the adult participants in The Kids’ Ride (5km):
Specifications:
- 100% Cotton
- Round neck
- XS to XXXL
Kids T-Shirt
Kids participating in The Mighty Savers™ Kids’ Ride (5km), The Junior Challenge (30min) and The Tricycle Ride (100m & 150m) will receive a limited edition event T-shirt.
Specifications:
- 100% cotton
- XXS to L
VIEW SIZE CHART >>
Cycle Pack
All participants will receive a fantastic, exclusive OCBC Cycle Singapore cycle pack!

Participants who complete the ride will be entitled to a finisher medal
GREAT EASTERN INSURANCE COVERAGE
It is the responsibility of every participant to ensure that they are fit and healthy enough to complete the ride. If you are in doubt, please consult your doctor beforehand.
Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd (Singapore) is pleased to provide complimentary insurance coverage for participants in OCBC Cycle Singapore.
We believe that life insurance alone can never replace what matters most. That’s why, we’re doing all we can to help you live healthier, better and longer.
As you are taking the action to live healthier by participating in OCBC Cycle Singapore, we are supporting your efforts by providing insurance coverage so that you can enjoy your ride.
The insurance cover will be subject to the following limits:
- Personal Accident cover for death and permanent disablement to the limit of SGD5,000 per participant, and
- Medical expenses cover to the limit of SGD500 per participant, subject to a deductible of SGD50 per participant
Discover other useful Health and Wellness tools that we have created to help you live a healthy and active lifestyle at
livegreat.greateasternlife.com or our Facebook
page.
For medical expenses claims, Claimants need only to email
“Adelinet@greateasternlife.com” with the following information and supporting documentation:
- Indicate on the email Subject Heading “OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014
- Insurance Claim”
- Name
- NRIC or Passport Number
- Event Tag Number
- Nature of Injury
- Medical Expenses Incurred
- Copy of Medical Receipt, and Medical Certificate (if any)
PARTICIPANTS’ PHOTO
Supersport Images (SSI) will be on the course, capturing all riders in action. You will be provided with a direct email link several days after your ride with various product options to purchase. Please ensure your helmet stickers are correctly placed on the FRONT and sides of your helmets to enable SSI to easily identify you. The SSI team will be positioned in areas approaching and at the finish line, so remember to smile!
OTHER BENEFITS
• Unlimited supply of water and sports drinks along the routes
• Take part in the exciting activities of the OCBC Cycle Singapore Carnival, where entertainment, food and beverages will be available
• Not to forget, the unique opportunity to ride safely on Singapore’s closed roads!
CYCLE PACK COLLECTION
All participants taking part in OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014 will receive a Cycle Pack prior to the event containing their limited edition event t-shirt or cycling jersey*, their bib and a timing device*.
Participants will be invited to collect their Cycle Pack for the event on:
• Friday, 28 March 2014 from 10am to 9pm
• Saturday, 29 March 2014 from 9am to 9pm
Location of Cycle Pack Collection is at F1 Pit Building, Level 3.
All participants MUST present their registration confirmation slip and identification card when collecting their Cycle Pack. An email detailing the Cycle Pack Collection process will be sent to you closer to event day.
Please be informed that you will NOT be notified of your bib number on the confirmation email/letter. You will only receive your bib number once you have collected your Cycle Pack.
There will be no collection of Cycle Pack(s) allowed after the 30 March 2014. All uncollected Cycle Pack(s) after the 30 March 2014 will be deemed unwanted. The Organizers shall be at liberty to dispose or redistribute them accordingly.
Participants who are unable to collect Cycle Packs on these dates can send someone on their behalf who must present a completed authorisation form at the collection booth. Please click
here to download an authorisation form.
* Participants’ Entitlements
Category | Cycle Jersey (limited edition) | T-shirt (limited edition) | Timing Sticker |
The Tricycle Ride (100m) | | √ | |
The Mighty Savers™ Kids’ Ride (5km) | | √ | |
The Junior Challenge (30min) | | √ | |
The Ultimate Foldies Challenge | √ | | √ |
The Community Ride (27km) | | √ | |
The Foldies Community Ride (27km) | | √ | |
The Challenge / Charity Challenge (40km) | √ | | √ |
The Super Challenge (59KM) | √ | | √ |
*distance subject to change