Here’s your starter to your offroad season, the century race you’ve been waiting for!
In celebration of the first Bicycle and Motorcycle Show in South East Asia, “Bike Asia 2008“, you get your chance to race SOLO or in a TEAM RELAY against an international field of top enduro riders.
Leading the pack is Endurance Solo Specialist Tinker Juarez, reigning US 24hr Champion, 2-time Olympian and a Mountainbiker Hall of Famer. Regional top riders like Tawatchai Masae from Thailand (the reigning SEA Games Champion) and Surban Nino from the Philippines (runner-up for SEA Games 2007) will be renewng their battle in our very own playground with national teams from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore giving them a run for their money!
Furthermore, you get to race on yet another brand new section of the Tampines Mountain Bike Park, so nobody again gets to say the Tampines XC trail is flat!
Singapore Bike Asia 100 Mountain Bike Race handbook (updated on 7 April 2008)
When?
8am – 5pm, 12th April 2008, Saturday
Where?
Tampines Mountain Bike Park
How to get there?
Located north of the Tampines Ave 7 and Tampines Ave 9 T-junction, opposite Sun Plaza park.
The nearest expressway access is via TPE (Tampines Expressway).
Turn off @ Pasir Ris Drive, turn into Tampines Ave 12, turn right at Tampines Ave 9 T-junction.
Click here for map on how to get there
What is the programme for the day?
(updated 31 Mar 08)
| Event | Date | Time | What’s happening | Venue | Who |
| REG CLOSING | Mon 7 Apr | 2000 | Registration closes (registration available up to race day for SOLO cat only with late fee. KIDS cats may register on race day without late fee but no goody bag will be given) | Online, Regis Centres | All participants |
| BRIEFING / COLLECTION | Fri 11 Apr | 1700 – 1930 | Collection of race kit / goody bag + Late Registration | Tampines, Race Secretariat | All participants |
| 1700 – 1930 | Set up of SOLO / TEAM tentage (all items at tentage area left at Participant’s own risk) | Tampines, Pit Stop Tentage Area | Any participants | ||
| 1930 – 2030 | Race Briefing & Medical Briefing (Mandatory) | Tampines, Main Tent | All participants (except for KIDS participants) | ||
| RACE DAY | Sat 12 Apr | 0630 – 0715 | Collection of race kit / goody bag + Late Registration | Tampines, Race Secretariat | |
| 0730 | Arrival of G.O.H. | ||||
| 0745 | Men’s & Women’s SOLO, 1st rider for all DUO and QUAD TEAMS at the Start Line | Startline | All SOLOs and 1st rider of each TEAM | ||
| 0800 | START OF RACE | Startline | |||
| 0830 | BMX Racing Demo I | BMX Track | |||
| 1030 | Briefing for KIDS categories | KIDS Course Startline | All KIDS participants | ||
| 1100 | Start: KIDS C Race (10 – 13 yrs old) | KIDS Course Startline | KIDS C Participants | ||
| 1130 | Start: KIDS D Race (9 yrs and below) | KIDS Course Startline | KIDS D Participants | ||
| 1200 | PRIZE PRESENTATION FOR KIDS | Podium near Start/finish line for 100km race | |||
| 1500 | BMX Racing Demo II featuring Tinker Juarez | BMX Track | |||
| 1700 | CUT OFF TIME | All participants (except for KIDS participants) | |||
| 2000 | Post event party | venue to be confirmed | All are welcome | ||
| PRIZEGIVING / LUCKY DRAW | Sun 13 Apr | 1300 | PRIZE PRESENTATION and LUCKY DRAW (official results will be announced) | Singapore EXPO | All are welcome |
Programme subject to change at the discretion of the organisers
Which category can I join?
| Men’s SOLO (Individual) | 10 laps of 10km |
| Women’s SOLO (Individual) | 10 laps of 10km |
| Men’s DUO (Team of 2 in relay) | 10 laps of 10km |
| Mixed DUO (Team of 2 in relay) | 10 laps of 10km |
| Mixed QUAD (Team of 4 in relay) | 10 laps of 10km |
| Kid’s C Race (10-13yrs) | 5 laps of 1km |
| Kid’s D Race (9yrs and below) | 2 laps of 1km |
Lap Distance
Main XC Race – approx 10km per lap
Kids Race – approx 1km per lap
MIXED QUAD team should have at least one member from the opposite gender
Any category with less than 5 SOLO / TEAM participants will either not start or will be combined with other categories at the organiser’s discretion.
What is the RACE COURSE like?
start finish details
What RULES AND REGULATIONS must I follow?
Click here for the RULES AND REGULATIONS applicable to Singapore Bike Asia 100 Mountain Bike Race (go to the section on Rules and Regulations at the end). There will be a mandatory race and medical briefing on Friday 11 April 2008. Any participant who does not attend that briefing shall be deemed to have read and understood the rules and regulations. (new)
What will I get?
Lots of cash prizes (SGD 10000 SGD in all!) and goodies to be won if you are aiming for a podium finish.
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Men’s SOLO 1st |
SGD 2000 + Trophy + Finisher Medal + Finisher T-Shirt |
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Men’s SOLO 2nd |
SGD 1200 + Trophy + Finisher Medal + Finisher T-Shirt |
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Men’s SOLO 3rd |
SGD 1000 + Trophy + Finisher Medal + Finisher T-Shirt |
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Men’s SOLO 4th |
SGD 800 + Trophy + Finisher Medal + Finisher T-Shirt |
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Men’s SOLO 5th |
SGD 500 + Trophy + Finisher Medal + Finisher T-Shirt |
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Women’s SOLO 1st | |
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Women’s SOLO 2nd |
SGD 1500 + Trophy + Finisher Medal + Finisher T-Shirt |
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Women’s SOLO 3rd |
SGD 1000 + Trophy + Finisher Medal + Finisher T-Shirt |
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1st – 3rd Men’s DUO Teams | |
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1st – 3rd Mixed DUO Teams |
Competitors for SOLO / TEAM categories must complete the full 100km within race limits to receive the cash prize.
Singlespeed Alert : A special prize awaits the first solo rider to cross the finish line on a singlespeed. All finishers will be crowned with a finisher medal, and the first 90+ SOLO riders to cross the finish line will receive a limited edition “I Survived 100 km of WheelTorture” T-shirt (note : only SOLO riders who finish the course within the designated time are entitled)!
All participants will also get a goody bag which includes product offerings, a cool event t-shirt and a free entry ticket to Bikeasia 2008 expo, the first international exhibition on bicycle, motorcycle, accessories and components in Southeast Asia!
And of course you take home with you the satisfaction of having participated in Singapore’s first 100 km off-road mountain bike race!
More importantly, how many of us get to own bragging rights for having raced with TINKER JUAREZ???? That alone is worth taking on the challenge against the world’s elite riders!!!
Is there more?
“Two simple words “LUCKY DRAW!”
All Participants who have registered, paid for the entry fees and are present at the lucky draw will stand a chance to win prizes from the luck of the draw! Please remember that the lucky draw takes place the day after the race, so please remember to retain your number tags and produce your tag and your passport or IC number in order to collect your prize!Bike Asia 100 MTB race prizes and lucky draw now includes *drumroll*…* bikes from Cannondale
* yummy bike frames from Commencal, BH Bikes, Ironhorse, Polygon, Giant and Trek,
* bling-my-ride Disk brake set from Hygia
* funky hydration bags from The North Face
* cool saddles from Fi’zi:k and Selle Royal
* fun to ride on Fox Racing Shox
* ultra-cool eyewear from Uvex
* stylish helmets from Giro and Bell
* apparel from Sixsixone, Fox Racing
* ever-steady tires from Kenda and Panaracer
* bike accessories and parts from Minoura, Tune, White Industries, Velocity, Topeak
* yummy food vouchers from Stewhaus
* resort packages from Turi Beach Resort (Batam) to just chill out and go riding!
so do click the sponsors link for more information on the kind offerings of our generous sponsors.
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How do I register?
You may register online (click here for online registration)
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offline by visiting the following bike shops :
(Cash payment only, strictly no NETS payment allowed)
Offline Registration Form for Printing (PDF format)
When must I register by?
Deadline for registration is 8pm, Monday, 7th April 2008
After this date, DirTraction will not be accepting any online or offline registration, except for race day registration.
We will NOT be entertaining race day registration for DUO and QUAD events.
Race day registration for SOLO event will still be available, with an additional admin fee of S$20 chargeable on top of the normal race fee. So, do remember to register early!
If DirTraction receives less than 5 SOLO/TEAM participants for any category, DirTraction will get in touch with the affected participants regarding the re-assignment of categories for the affected participants.
What are the registration fees?
SOLO Event
14yrs and above – SGD50
DUO Event
14yrs and above – SGD95 per team
QUAD Event
14yrs and above – SGD180 per team
Kids Event
13yrs and below – SGD35
Late admin fee – additional SGD20
Lodging
we’ve shortlisted some cheap lodging options available near the race course.
1. Fern Loft Backpacker Hostel
Website : http://www.fernloft.com
Location : 693A East Coast Road, Siglap
2. Rucksack Inn
Website : http://www.rucksackinn.com/
Location : 697e East Coast Road, Frankel Estate
3. Betel Box Hostel
Website : http://www.betelbox.com
Location : Joo Chiat (http://www.betelbox.com/hostel_directions.htm)
if you are interested, you may wish to contact them directly (pls check that you are able to store bikes at that location)
if you are looking for higher-end lodging, there are several websites which are available e.g.:-
http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/apps/hotel_search.html
http://www.asiarooms.com/singapore/singapore.html
http://www.cheaphotelsresorts.com/singapore.htm
http://singapore-hotelguide.com/hotels/Singapore/index.htm
Bike Rental
For those of you who have requested for bike rental, unfortunately Dirtraction is unable to facilitate bike rental services for participants.
However, we do recommend the following shop for bike rental.
T3 Bikes Gear
79 Upper East Coast Road Singapore 455219
+65 6441-6828