Ride formats continue to evolve alongside changing cyclists’ preferences. Attractive prizes have been specially curated to match cyclists’ interests for travel, cycling experience and gear.

Singapore, 13 February 2025 – Singapore’s premier mass cycling event, OCBC Cycle, returns for its 17th edition on the first weekend of May 2025 - 3 and 4 May. The event is open for online registration at 12.00pm on 14 February 2025 with an inaugural online launch weekend promotion. Over the weekend till 16 February 2025, registration is expected to exceed 1,000 sign-ups. The online launch weekend promotion allows cyclists to sign up for discounted registration rates of up to 35 per cent off the normal registration prices. 155 cyclists who signed up for The Sportive Ride (40km), The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) and The Straits Times Ride (20km) will stand a chance to win prizes ranging from a staycation at JEN Singapore Orchardgateway, cycling equipment from renowned bicycle maker Brompton and sunglasses from Shimano and Sunday Shades. More information about the registration fees can be found in Annex B and launch prizes in Annex C.

This year, tweaks have been made to the following ride categories to cater to evolving cyclist preferences:
1) All Speedway Championship categories (Southeast Asia, Corporate and Club) have been combined to create OCBC Cycle Speedway Open Championship for teams of four cyclists regardless of affiliations. By removing the boundaries of the previous segmented categories, including the decade-old Southeast Asia Championship, cyclists will now have the opportunity to challenge themselves against the best in the country and even the region, fostering a more dynamic and competitive atmosphere. All cyclists will be racing for a prize pool of $3,000 (first prize), $2,000 (second prize) and $1,000 (third prize).

2) The Foldie Ride by Brompton category, which was sold out in the first month of launch last year, will expand to accommodate 1,500 cyclists, an increase from last year’s 1,000 cyclists. This increase was made after many unsuccessful registrants wrote in to request the release of more slots.

3) A new virtual ride for cyclists to complete a round island ride in Singapore has been created. Many post-event surveys told us that participants enjoyed the long-distance virtual rides on an own- time-on-target basis. 100 per cent of the survey respondents have indicated they will return for the following year’s event. This year, tapping on the trend of cyclists’ desire to complete a round-island ride as a badge of honour, the first OCBC Cycle Round Island Virtual Ride will be launched, with only 100 exclusive slots available. The 100km Virtual Ride, where a cyclist can complete 100km within four separate rides, will continue to be available for participants who Page 3 of 16 wish to use it as a way to bond with family and friends. More information about the Virtual Rides can be found in Annex D.

4) Close to 400 young cyclists and their families taking part in The Mighty Savers® Kids Ride categories will end the route in the National Stadium for the first time. This emulates the same experience by adult cyclists of the signature community rides, giving all participants the chance to bask in the grandeur of one of the region’s top sporting venues.

The Sportive Ride (40km) and The Straits Times Ride (20km) will remain at the heart of the event, offering cyclists the chance to ride on closed roads with iconic landmarks in the background, like the Benjamin Sheares Bridge, the Singapore Flyer, and Gardens by the Bay.

Ms Helen Wong, Group CEO of OCBC, said: “We have always leveraged OCBC Cycle to promote and support cycling – as a sport for health and fitness, and a social activity for community bonding. With 1,300km of cycling paths under Singapore’s Island Cycling Network Programme by 2030, we believe interest in the sport can only grow. OCBC Cycle will continue to be an integral part of the eco-system. Seeing thousands of cyclists on safe, closed roads in Singapore year after year is an experience not to be missed – here’s a shout-out to our past participants and warm welcome to new ones! We are also grateful to the local authorities – LTA and SportSG – for their unwavering support since OCBC Cycle’s inception in 2009.”

Specially designed Disney cycling T-shirt to be won
Riding on the Bank’s five-year collaboration with Disney, OCBC Cycle will also be giving away limited-edition Disney-themed cycling tees to 500 lucky participants who sign up for one of the three community rides: The Sportive Ride (40km), The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) and The Straits Times Ride (20km) during the early bird registration period.

Singapore Airlines Tickets to Japan and London to be won
Participants will also stand to win flight tickets to cities in Japan, with the destination varying based on the registration phases. Participants who did not win the time-specific lucky draw prizes will be eligible for the grand lucky draw featuring a cycling trip for two in London (lasting six days and seven nights) complete with Singapore Airlines economy class tickets, accommodation and a money-cannot-buy exclusive tour of the renowned Brompton factory. Additionally, the grand lucky draw prize pool also consists of the top-of-the-line Brompton T Line urban bicycle and a 3D2N staycation at JEN Singapore Orchardgateway. More information of the prizes can be found in Annex C.

All participants who signed up for the three community rides during the early bird period will be eligible for a chance to win the exclusive Disney- themed cycling T-shirt. All they have to do is choose one of their favourite Star Wars-themed card face on the registration portal that could be launched for future OCBC credit and debit cards later.

Refer to the Annex for more information on OCBC Cycle.