Frequently Asked Questions

Updated as of 6 February 2026

Registration

Sign up for OCBC Cycle 2026 here. An email will be sent to you to confirm your registration.

Registration for this event starts from 6 February 2026, 12:00pm to 20 April 2026, 11:59pm, or when all slots are taken up.

Early bird prices will run till 16 March 2026, and regular prices will be applied from 17 March to 20 April 2026. The prices can be found under the respective categories.

The registration fees are as follows: 
i. The Straits Times Ride (20km) – S$50 / S$63
ii. The Sportive Ride (40km) – S$89 / S$103
iii. The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) – S$89 / S$103
iv. 100km Virtual Ride – S$21 / S$24
v. Round Island Virtual Ride – S$36 / S$39 
vi. Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (2 to 5 years old) – S$25 / S$29 
vii. Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (5 to 12 years old) – S$39 / S$42 (per child)
viii. Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (5 to 12 years old) – S$72 to S$189 / S$77 to S$203 (One adult to up to four children)

All participants of eligible categories will receive a medal and an event apparel. There will also be complimentary insurance coverage by Great Eastern for all rides based on the above registration fees except for 100km Virtual Ride and Round Island Virtual Ride. 

More information on the various categories and the entitlements can be found under Events > Rides

The minimum age for each event category is set out below : 
i. The Straits Times Ride (20km) – 13 years old 
ii. The Sportive Ride (40km) – 16 years old
iii. The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) – 16 years old
iv. 100km Virtual Ride – 13 years old
v. Round Island Virtual Ride – 16 years old
vi. Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (2 to 5 years old) – 2 to 5 years old
vii. Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (5 to 12 years old) – 5 to 12 years old

Participant’s age is determined by his/her age as of the year of the Event.

The registration fees for The Straits Times Ride (20km), The Sportive Ride (40km), The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) and Mighty Savers® Kids Ride include basic personal accident insurance coverage for the cyclist’s ride on the respective event days. Cyclists aged between 2 and 75 will enjoy the following insurance coverage:

Benefits of each ParticipantSum Insured/Benefit Amount
Accidental Death (Capital Sum) / Permanent DisablementS$5,000
Medical ExpenseS$500 (Excess: S$50 for any one accident)

(Maximum S$1,000 for the insured period)

Please note that there is no complimentary insurance coverage for participants of 100km Virtual Ride and Round Island Virtual Ride. 

You can choose to purchase additional insurance coverage at your own cost during registration (not applicable for 100km Virtual Ride and Round Island Virtual Ride). 

For more information on insurance matters of this event, contact the Great Eastern General Insurance Limited Customer Service Centre at 1800 248 2888 on weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm, or email nonmotorclaims-sg@greateasterngeneral.com.

Payment for registration can be made via VISA and MasterCard credit/debit cards, and OCBC App. 

Sign up with your OCBC Card to enjoy 10% off your registration fee. Or be the first 500 to sign up for  OCBC Cycle with OCBC App to receive S$2 in cashback. Registration promotions are not to be used in conjunction with one another or with other promotions. For example, you cannot apply the 10% discount off your registration fee from your OCBC card, and in addition complete payment via OCBC App to receive S$2 in cashback.

You can sign up to take part in more than one ride. However, you cannot sign up for multiple categories within the Virtual Rides or The Sportive Ride (40km) / The Straits Times Ride (20km) / The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km). 

For example, you can sign up for The Sportive Ride (40km) and 100km Virtual Ride. However, you cannot concurrently sign up for 100km Virtual Ride and Round Island Virtual Ride.

No, you will not be able to switch to another category after you have completed your registration.

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

If you are under the age of 21, you will need your parent’s or guardian’s consent. Please complete the indemnity section found on the online registration form.

Click on this link and enter the login code found in your confirmation email. The confirmation email is sent to the email address entered during your registration.

A confirmation email with a login code will be sent to the email address you provided during the registration process.

The confirmation email was not sent due to one of the following reasons: 
i. You might have provided an erroneous email address when registering
ii. The email might have been treated as a spam email and diverted to your junk box. 

If you still do not have the confirmation email after checking, please email us at enquiry@ocbccycle.com and provide us with your:
i. Name 
ii. Last 4 characters of your NRIC / Passport Number
We will reply within three working days.

You cannot change your event apparel size after you have completed your registration. Please refer to the size chart at the point of registration to choose your preference. Sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cyclists can collect their event packs and event apparel at the Event Pack Collection booth on 8 and 9 May 2026, 10:00am to 8:30pm at Visitor Centre, Singapore Sports Hub. You may authorise someone else to collect the pack on your behalf. The Event organiser and the Event Owner may change the date and/or time of the collection a their sole discretion. 

You are required to bring: 
i. Your confirmation slip (e-copy)
ii. Your NRIC/Passport

If you are authorising someone else to collect the pack on your behalf, your authorised person should bring: 
i. His or her NRIC/Passport
ii. A copy of your NRIC/Passport (e-copy)
iii. Your confirmation slip (e-copy)
iv. An endorsed letter of authorisation that will be made available on the website closer to the event.

No. Bag deposit services will not be provided.

It is compulsory to wear a helmet if you have registered for the following categories:
i. The Straits Times Ride (20km)
ii. The Sportive Ride (40km) 
iii. The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) 
iv. Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (2 to 5 years old) 
v. Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (5 to 12 years old) 

The Straits Times Ride (20km), The Sportive Ride (40km) and The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km)

The routes of the event will be released nearer to the date of the event. Stay tuned for updates.

Yes. Please note that you will need to bring along a helmet with you to ride at the event. It is compulsory to wear one during the event. Participants without helmet will not be allowed to participate in the ride.

All brands of foldable bicycles are allowed for The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) category.

Yes, however, you are not allowed to abandon your bicycles along the cycling route. They must be returned to designated bike-sharing parking spots where available.

You are not allowed to join another category if you missed the flag-off time. This is to minimise overcrowding and to ensure the roads can be reopened to the public as required by the authorities. 

You are advised to reach the event site at least 60 minutes before the start of the event.

Yes. Participants will be diverted if they do not reach certain sections of the route by the stipulated timings. More details regarding the cut-off time and route diversion plan will be shared closer to the event.

You will still be able to receive the medal at the finishing line if you miss the cut-off time during your ride.

You can refer to the types of bicycles allowed at the event here.

Provided by Shimano, basic bike maintenance service is available during the event. Please note that you are required to arrive at the start point and/or cut-off locations by the stipulated timings to participate in the ride.

No. Registration for OCBC Cycle is non-transferable for safety reasons, ease of identification and contact purposes during an emergency.

Only participants riding in The Straits Times Ride (20km), The Sportive Ride (40km) and The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) will have their timings recorded. Ride timing will be reflected in the e-Certificate that is downloadable within seven (7) days after the event.

Corporate Rides

The Corporate Challenge

Each company can sign up their employees (minimum 10 slots) across any of the following categories:
i. The Straits Times Ride (20km)
ii. The Sportive Ride (40km)
iii. The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km)

If your company takes part in The Corporate Challenge category, it will be eligible to compete for the Longest Distance Award.  The company with the longest distance accumulated on the event day will be crowned the winner. 

You may reserve slots for your colleagues by writing in to eventinfo@ocbccycle.com. Express your interest between 6 February to 3 April 2026. Only The Straits Times Ride (20km), The Sportive Ride (40km) and The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) is eligible for the Corporate Challenge on a first-come, first-served basis.

Payment can be made via bank transfer. Payments must be received within five working days of receiving the e-invoice. Otherwise, the slots will be released.

Your employees will not be eligible to take part if they do not complete their registrations by the closing date – 20 April 2026, 11:59pm

The company with the longest distance accumulated on the event day will be awarded JEN Singapore Orchardgateway F&B Vouchers.

Mighty Savers® Kids Ride

For Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (2 to 5 years old):
One adult will be allowed to accompany the child on foot during the ride at no additional fee. 

For Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (5 to 12 years old):
You can register your child (up to 4) and yourself under the Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (5 to 12 years old) category so that you can ride alongside your child.

Please click here for more details.

The routes of the event will be released nearer to the date of the event. Stay tuned for updates.

Event Day (For Physical Rides)

Cyclists can collect their event packs and event apparel at the Event Pack Collection booth on 8 and 9 May 2026, 10:00am to 8:30pm at Visitor Centre, Singapore Sports Hub. You may authorise someone else to collect the pack on your behalf. The Event organiser and the Event Owner may change the date and/or time of the collection a their sole discretion. 

You are required to bring: 
i. Your confirmation slip (e-copy)
ii. Your NRIC/Passport

If you are authorising someone else to collect the pack on your behalf, your authorised person should bring: 
i. His or her NRIC/Passport
ii. A copy of your NRIC/Passport (e-copy)
iii. Your confirmation slip (e-copy)
iv. An endorsed letter of authorisation that will be made available on the website closer to the event.

You can store your bicycle at the bike park in OCBC Square or such other areas as the Event Organiser and the Event Owner may determine from time to time before your ride at no charge, available on a first-come, first served basis

8 and 9 May 2026

  • The overnight bike storage park opens from 10:00am to 8:30pm or such other time as the Event Organiser and the Event Owner may determine from time to time

10 May 2026

  • The overnight storage park is open from 3:00am to 12:00pm or such other time as the Event Organiser and the Event Owner may determine from time to time. 
  • While there will be security personnel patrolling the area, you are encouraged to secure your bicycle with your own lock.
  • Storage of your bicycle is at your own risk. The Event Organiser and the Event Owner will not be liable for any loss or damage to your bicycle.
  • Please cater additional time to get to the start pen from the bike park.

All rides are non-competitive for safety reasons, and as such, there will be no prizes given. 

No. Bag deposit services will not be provided..

It is compulsory to wear a helmet if you have registered for the following categories:
i. The Straits Times Ride (20km)
ii. The Sportive Ride (40km) 
iii. The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) 
iv. Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (2 to 5 years old) 
v. Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (5 to 12 years old) 

Virtual Rides
  • Sign up by Monday, 20 April 2026, 11:59pm to take part in your preferred category. 
  • Cycle at least 100km over a maximum of four rides, anywhere (indoor/outdoor) from 9 May, 12:00am to 8 June 2026, 11:59pm.
  • Take picture of the following:
    i. Your ride details – date, distance and duration – recorded by a fitness tracker/workout app that you use during your ride(s). 
    ii. A picture of you and your bicycle from your ride(s); this can be taken at any point of your ride(s)
  • You only have one attempt to submit via www.ocbccycle.com by 8 June 2026, 11:59pm to indicate that you have completed your ride.
  • To submit your results, login with the login code found in the confirmation email and your email address submitted during registration. 
  • An email will be sent to you to confirm the completion of your ride within seven days after your submission. 
  • The event medals will be delivered to you by Monday, 29 June 2026.
  • Sign up by Monday, 20 April 2026, 11:59pm to take part in your preferred category. 
  • Complete a round island ride in a single attempt from 9 May 2025, 12:00am to 8 June 2026, 11:59pm
  • Take picture of the following:
    i. Your ride map showing coverage across the island, covering areas in the proximity of Jurong, CBD, Tanah Merah Coast Road and Woodlands.
    ii. Your ride details – date, distance and duration – recorded by a fitness tracker/workout app that you use during your ride(s). 
    iii. A minimum ride distance of 120km is required.
    iv. A picture of you and your bicycle from your ride(s); this can be taken at any point of your ride(s)
  • ur bicycle from your ride(s); this can be taken at any point of your ride(s)
  • You only have one attempt to submit via www.ocbccycle.com by 8 June 2026, 11:59pm to indicate that you have completed your ride.
  • To submit your results, login with the login code found in the confirmation email and your email address submitted during registration. 
  • An email will be sent to you to confirm the completion of your ride within seven days after your submission. 
  • The event medals will be delivered to you by Monday, 29 June 2026.
  • You only have one attempt to submit your ride details via www.ocbccycle.com by 8 June 2026, 11:59pm to indicate that you have completed your virtual ride. 
  • To submit your results, login with the login code found in the confirmation email and your email address submitted during registration. 
  • An email will be sent to you to confirm the verification of your ride within seven (7) days after your submission. 
  • The event medals will be delivered to you by Monday, 29 June 2026.

Yes, mileage clocked from other categories, including The Sportive Ride (40km), The Straits Times Ride (20km), and The foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) may count towards the distance clocked fro 100km Virtual Ride.

Any applications or devices that can track the date of the ride, distance and ride duration can be used. Some examples of devices or apps that can be used include cycling computers as well as apps like CycleMeter, MapMyRide, Strava, or native health apps in Android or iOS devices.

You can take a photo of your watch or any device showing the date of ride next to your tracking device which shows your ride details.

Riding with a helmet, especially when outdoors, is strongly encouraged. It is required by law to wear a helmet when you are cycling on the road. Please abide by traffic regulations and adopt safe cycling practices when riding outdoors.

There is no specific route for the Virtual Ride categories. You can take your preferred route to complete the required distance. Please ensure that you follow prevailing guidelines and regulations by the authorities. However, for Round Island Virtual Ride, you are required to submit a map of your ride that shows coverage across the island, covering areas in the proximity of Jurong, CBD, Tanah Merah coast Road and Woodlands.