COMMON REGULATIONS

1. OCBC Cycle Singapore (“CS”) 2013 (the “Event”) is organised by Spectrum Worldwide Events (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“SWW”), referred to herein as the Event “Organiser & Owner”, in accordance with these Rules and Regulations (“R&R”), the Waiver, and all the Terms and Conditions (“T&C”) applicable to participants, which can be found at http://www.ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg (“Official Website”).
2. A participant, being a person who has entered to take part in CS2013, is deemed to have given written permission to the Organiser for the Organiser to collect, analyse and collate the personal information relating to that participant.  By completing the official entry form, including through online registration, the participant signals his / her agreement to abide by these R&Rs.
3. The Organiser reserves the right to use any photographs, motion pictures, images, recordings, or any other record of the Event and its participants for any commercial advertising and other promotional purposes linked with the Event or future events.
4. The participant agrees to: (i) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about the participant captured in the registration form (the “Registration Data”); (ii) maintain the security of the participant’s password and identification; and (iii) maintain and promptly update the Registration Data to ensure that it is true, accurate, current and complete.  The Organiser may contact the participant from time to time by email.  Any notice sent to the email address registered with the Organiser shall be deemed to be received by the participant concerned.
5. The Organiser reserves the right to modify or substitute any of these R&R and / or T&Cs from time to time as it deems fit.  If there is ambiguity in any of these provisions, the Organiser shall be the sole authority to interpret and in so doing, it may take into account the interests of all affected participants.  Any amendments to these R&R and/or T&Cs will be updated on the Official Website.
6. After registration, there will be no fee refund for any participant who does not in due course take part in CS2013, for any reason whatsoever.  Registration is strictly non-transferrable.
7. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel the Event at any time without prior notice to participants, in which case the Organiser will make the effort to inform participants prior to the date of the Event. If CS2013 has to be cancelled, there shall be no refund of fees paid. The Organiser shall not be liable for any consequential loss or inconvenience caused.
8. The Organiser reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice to participants, to amend CS2013 cycling routes as it deems fit for the safety of the participants and/or to prevent any potential hazards in the running of the Event.  In such cases, every effort will be made to inform participants prior to the date of the Event.  The Organiser shall not be liable for any loss or inconvenience consequential to such changes.
9. The Organiser will not accept any liability for loss or damage to any individual’s property or belongings including those belongings deposited at the Baggage Storage facility. The Organiser also reserves the right to security check any item or baggage deposited.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

By registering his / her entry each participant indicates his / her acceptance of the conditions below.  In order to participate in the Event, participants must comply with any age requirements specified for their category. Participants must adhere to the following:

Equipment and Age Groups

1. For purposes of registration, participants’ ages are calculated as of Event Date. For example participants in The Mighty Savers™ Kids’ Ride have to be at least five (5) years of age on 27rd April 2013 whilst participants in The Challenge Ride must be at least fourteen (14) years of age on 28th April 2013.
2. 11) Distances and durations indicated categories of rides are only approximate. The Organiser reserves for all rides the right to amend such distances and durations.
3. The Tricycle Ride is open to children aged between two (2) and three (3) years, for the 100m distance; and four (4) and five (5) years for the 150m distance. Only one accompanying parent/ legal guardian of The Tricycle Ride participant is allowed to accompany the child on the designated path alongside the route. In The Tricycle Ride ONLY Tricycles, Bicycles with Training wheels and Balance Bikes are allowed. Standard (two wheeled) bikes are not allowed.
4. In The Mighty Savers™ Kids’ Ride, a distance of 5km, riders must be aged between five (5) and nine (9) years. For The Mighty Savers™ Kids’ Ride category ONLY Road Bikes, Single Speed Bikes with freewheel and 2 brakes, Sports Bikes, Touring Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, Mini Velo Bikes, BMX Bikes, and Mountain Bikes are allowed. The adult accompanying the child in the The Mighty Savers™ Kids’ Ride – accompanying adult with child must him or herself be at least 18 years of age.
5. In The Junior Challenge, a ride of 30 minutes duration, riders must be aged between ten (10) and twelve (12) years. For The Junior Challenge category ONLY Road Bikes, Single Speed Bikes with freewheel and 2 brakes, Sports Bikes, Touring Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, Mini Velo Bikes, BMX Bikes, Folding Bikes and Mountain Bikes are allowed.
6. In The Community Ride, a ride of 24km, riders must be at least ten (10) years of age. In The Community Ride category ONLY Road Bikes, Single Speed Bikes with freewheel and 2 brakes, Sports Bikes, Touring Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, Folding Bikes, Mini Velo Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Recumbent Bikes, Trikes and Hand Cycles are allowed.
7. Only Folding Bikes are allowed in The Foldies Community Ride, a ride of 24km. Riders must be at least ten (10) years of age.
8. In The Challenge, a ride of 42km, participants must be fourteen (14) years or older. In The Challenge category ONLY Road Bikes, Single Speed Bikes with freewheel and 2 brakes, Sports Bikes, Touring Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, Folding Bike and Mountain Bikes are allowed.
9. In The Ultimate Foldies Challenge, a ride of 30 minutes duration, participants must be at least thirteen (13) years of age.
   For The Ultimate Foldies Challenge category ONLY Folding Bikes are allowed. To be eligible for the Ultimate Foldies Challenge, the frame of the bicycle must be foldable.
10. In The Super Challenge, a ride of 61km, participants must be sixteen (16) years or older. In The Super Challenge ONLY Road Bikes, Single Speed Bikes with freewheel and 2 brakes, Touring bikes and Hybrid bikes are allowed.
11. For The Criterium category riders must be at least nineteen (19) years of age. The following age limit applies for the sub-categories:
    Masters Open riders must be at least forty (40) years of age
    Men’s Open riders must be at least nineteen (19) years of age
    Women’s Open riders must be at least nineteen (19) years of age
    In the Criterium category ONLY Road Bikes are allowed.
12. The following bikes are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED for any category:
    - Bikes with Disc Wheels / Rim Covers;
    - Bikes with Aero or Extension Bars;
    - Specialist Time Trial Bikes;
    - Motorized Bikes;
    - Unicycles; and
    - Scooters.
13. Bikes with Drop Handle Bars and/or Disc Brakes are allowed.
14. Tandem bicycles may be used by disabled riders ONLY in The Community Ride. Participants should seek clearance from the Organiser on a case-by-case basis.
15. Regrettably riders who attend the Event with unapproved bikes will be unable to participate.
16. For all Riders under age 18, their parent or legal guardian must agree to fill in the indemnity form, when the participant is registering online, failing which the Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to that rider.

Ride Format – The Ultimate Foldie Challenge

Stage 1: Participants in The Ultimate Foldie Challenge will pre-place their folding bikes at the designated lots within the unfolding zones. Placement of bike is to be completed at least 30 minutes prior to their respective flag off timing.
Stage 2: Participants will then be held at the holding area prior to flag off. Upon flag off, participants will run to the unfolding area to unfold their bikes. Thereafter they will push their bikes to the mounting zone and commence their ride.

Participants will compete in separate heats and will be ranked according to the most number of laps completed within the 30-minute duration. The top 30 participants will qualify for Final and compete for The Ultimate Foldies Challenge Champion. Top three males and top three females will be awarded as overall winners.

Prize Winner – this applies to Criterium categories and Ultimate Foldies Challenge categories

1. ONLY riders in the Criterium categories and Ultimate Foldies Challenge are eligible for prizes.
2. Prizes may be awarded in non-monetary terms.
3. Each rider is eligible only for one prize award. A winning rider may elect to receive an award in another prize category to which he/ she is entitled to, which might offer a higher value prize. Notwithstanding the rider’s election, his / her finishing positions in each relevant prize categories will not change.
4. The Organiser reserves the right to replace any winners if he / she is disqualified.
5. All prizes not claimed within one (1) month from the event date will be forfeited and the Organiser will be at liberty to redistribute or dispose of these proceeds as it sees fit.
6. Prizes must be taken, in the form as presented by the Organiser. They are not transferable or exchangeable for cash and are subject to the R&R and / or T&C as determined by the Organiser.
7. “Gun Time” will determine the winners of all applicable categories.
8. All prize winners or potential prize winners wishing to appeal or dispute results must make such appeals on-site in person and in writing. Appeals must be received within thirty (30) minutes of publishing of results on the board at the Event site, and must be accompanied by an appeal fee of SGD100 in cash. Where possible the appeal should be made before the prize presentation.

RIDE REGULATIONS

1. Riders are strictly NOT ALLOWED to transfer their ride entries to another party or change ride categories once their registration is confirmed.
2. All riders are to start in their allocated pen and wave time.
3. Riders will start from different Start Pens based on their estimated time of completion. Riders are NOT ALLOWED to change their assigned Pen. To allow riders to assemble, pens will open one hour before flag-off time for each category.
4. The Tricycle Ride, the Mighty Savers™ Kids’ Ride, the Junior Challenge, Criterium Events
   For safety reasons, riders who do not start at their respective flag-off time, may be disqualified and not be allowed onto the course.
5. The Challenge , Community Ride & Ultimate Foldies Challenge
   For safety reasons, riders who do not start on within thirty (30) minutes of their respective flag-off times, may be disqualified and not be allowed onto the course.
6. All Riders must follow designated routes.
7. Cut-off Time
   Route officials will divert riders who are unlikely to finish the ride within stipulated duration. Riders will be guided to the designated diversion points along the route. For their own safety and to avoid being caught in between live traffic, riders must follow instructions. Riders who fail to do so may be removed from the route immediately. Finishers’ medals will still be issued to the aforesaid riders, however they will NOT be issued with their e-Certificate. Their official timing will record disqualified or Did Not Finish (“DNF”)
8. Route officials will divert riders from the various Mighty SaversTM Kids Ride (5km) categories if they are unlikely to finish within the stipulated duration (15 minutes). Such riders will be guided to the Riders’ Recovery. For their own safety, riders must follow instructions. Finishers’ medals and an e-Certificate will still be issued to the aforesaid riders.
9. All riders must abide by standard Highway Code national rules of the road as well as the direction of police, traffic management and Event officials during the ride.
10. Riders MUST NOT:
    - Ride without protective cycle helmet’;
    - Ride dangerously or negligently; or
    - Use MP3 Players, iPods, Walkman or other mobile music devices while riding.
11. All riders are to remain behind the safety escort lead vehicles and in front of the safety escort rear vehicles at all times.

Additional Rules And Regulations

1. You may NOT ride under someone else’s name or number under any circumstances.
2. The Event will take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped in extreme circumstances for safety reasons. The final decision on this will rest with the Event Owner and Organiser, Spectrum Worldwide.
3. Children will be permitted to ride in a child seat with their parent or guardian in the Community Ride (24km) and the Mighty Savers™ Kids’ Ride – Accompanying Adult with Child (5km) categories ONLY. This will be permitted only as long as the child is able to sit comfortably in a child seat with a width of twenty five (25) cm or one that complies with the weight specifications of his/her own child seat. The Event Organiser, Event Sponsors or Co-Sponsors, appointed officials or staff will not be liable or responsible for any mishaps, injury or loss of life that may occur in the course of, or as result of any child riding in a child seat during the Event.
4. Participating cyclists with child seats will be the last to be flagged off.

RIDERS’ ENTITLEMENTS

1. All riders who successfully complete the ride in their chosen category will be awarded a Finisher’s Medal upon the presentation of their Cycling Bib to the respective officials (excluding Criterium Event and Ultimate Foldies Challenge).
2. All Finisher’s Medals are to be collected on Event day.
3. With the exception of riders covered by clause 36, all riders who successfully complete the ride in their chosen category will be awarded an e-Certificate of Participation. The e-Certificate of Participation will be made available on the official website within four weeks of Event date.
4. Participants in The Ultimate Foldies Challenge, Super Challenge and The Challenge will receive a disposable timing devices.
5. Participants in the Criterium Events will be only loaned a timing device, and are required to return it immediately after crossing the finish line.  Any participant who fails to return a timing device will be fined SDG250 per device.
6. Such timing devices will officially record their finishing times. All such official finishing times will be posted on the website within 72 hours of the completion of the Event. Appeals and disputes of results must be submitted in writing with an appeal fee of SDG100 within fourteen (14) days of the Event. For these purposes “written format” shall include by electronic mail. The Organiser reserves the right not to entertain any appeals submitted later than fourteen (14) days after Event date.

SAFETY MEASURES

1. Whilst reasonable precautions will be taken by the Organiser to ensure riders’ safety, riders who take part in CS2013 do so at their own risk. The Organiser will not be responsible or held liable for any injury or death howsoever arising from training for or by participating in CS2013. Riders are strongly encouraged to consult their medical practitioner prior to registration and before Event day.
2. The form on the reverse side of the cycling bib must be fully and accurately completed. Riders must attach the assigned bib to the lower back of their cycling jersey/ t-shirt. Riders not wearing a bib will be asked to leave the route.
3. All Riders must check and service their bikes before the Event, and ensure that their bikes are roadworthy prior to the start.
4. All Riders should at all times be aware of other cyclists around them.
5. All Riders are to keep to the left hand side of the road unless overtaking and are reminded to observe traffic rules at all times. Overtaking on the left hand side is dangerous and will NOT BE ALLOWED.
6. Riders are to call out when passing fellow cyclists.

MEDICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Bike maintenance and Medical Support will be available throughout at the event venue (F1 Pit Building). Riders MUST wear their cycling bib in order to receive such support.
2. Riders, who require mechanical support or medical response while on the route, may seek assistance from security personnel, Event staff or traffic management personnel.
3. Medical personnel reserve the right to remove a rider if he / she is judged to be physically incapable of continuing his / her ride without risk of serious injury to him/ herself or others.
4. Medical personnel reserve the right to make the final call to send casualties to the nearest and/ or recommended hospital.
5. Recommendations by the Organiser, to reduce medical risk:
   - Riders should drink plenty of fluids before, during and after their ride;
   - Riders over the age of thirty-five (35) years and who have not done much regular exercise in the recent past, are strongly encouraged to undergo a medical check-up prior to the Event; and
   - Undertake a proper training regime to prepare for the Event.

INSURANCE POLICY

1. CS2013 is covered by public liability insurance but please note this does not include personal accident insurance. It is recommended that you have personal accident insurance or health insurance. Participants partake in this event at their own risk and the Event Organiser shall not be liable for any bodily injuries, loss and/ or damage to property, whether personal or otherwise, and howsoever arising. The Event Owner and Organiser will not be liable for the actions of participants or others, not employed by or acting on their behalf.
2. The Organiser will not be liable for the actions of riders or other third parties, not employed by the Organiser nor acting on its behalf.
3. All riders are recommended to have their own supplementary personal accident or health insurance.
4. Participants in the Criterium Events will not benefit from the complimentary Great Eastern Insurance Coverage.  It is important that participants in these categories make their own arrangements, checking with their own providers of insurance for Accident and Emergency medical cover.

TERMS & CONDITIONS GOVERNING OCBC CYCLE SINGAPORE 2013

1. A discount up to 21% is available to 3 categories of participants: a) OCBC Credit Card holders (Applicable to all OCBC Credit Card members excluding Card members holding private label cards and Corporate Cards), b) loyal cyclists who have participated in the 2013 version of OCBC Cycle Malaysia and / or the 2012 version of OCBC Cycle Singapore (“loyal cyclists”) and c) students. Such discount will apply to registration fees throughout the period of registration. The following terms and conditions shall apply:
   - Only full time students (Secondary & Tertiary Institutions) are entitled to the Student Discount.
2. Teams of 4 will enjoy rates of discount to individual participants throughout the period of registration.
3. The discounts set out above cannot be combined with any other discounts and promotions. Only one discount type can be redeemed for each ride.
4. Discounts only apply to online registrations.
5. All prices indicated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD).
6. Following registration there will be strictly no change to ride category and no refund.
7. There will be no further extensions of any registration periods.

WAIVER OF OCBC CYCLE SINGAPORE 2013

By taking part in OCBC Cycle Singapore 2013, I, the rider, agree to abide by these Rules & Regulations. Spectrum Worldwide Events (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., the event Owner and Organiser, reserve the right to modify such Rules & Regulations in any way and at any times deemed necessary or appropriate, without materially affecting the terms and conditions of this cycling ride. I consent to the use of any photographs, motion pictures, images, recordings, or any other record which may include me, in any record of the Event or for future promotion of the Event.