Mighty Savers ride for glory at day one of OCBC Cycle Singapore

The opening day of OCBC Cycle Singapore reached new heights as the professional riders took to the skies, The Mighty Savers™ Kids raced their hearts out on the track and The Cycle of Hope stirred everyone’s emotions.

Over 720 children, aged two to 12, took part in this afternoon’s rides with lots of enthusiastic performances and a fun, family atmosphere both on and off the track. British National Road Race Champion, Kristian House made an appearance to watch some of the local talent and wave the chequered flag for the 10-12 year old Mighty Savers™ Kids Ride.

Next door at the Singapore Flyer, the Kelly Benefit Strategies Cycling Team (Jesse Anthony, Ryan Anderson and Guy East) stepped out of the heat, took to the skies to check out the Singapore sites and the track they’ll be racing on tomorrow.

The day of cycling was wrapped up with The Cycle of Hope for 266 cancer survivors and their supporters. Over $35,000 has been raised by all OCBC Cycle Singapore participants so far for the official charities National Cancer Centre Research Fun and the Singapore Children’s Society.

Day two flags-off at 6am with The Challenge – 40km followed by The Community Challenge – 20km then The Super Challenge- 50km setting off from the Floating Platform at 10.30am. The day of riding peaks at 12.30pm when the 65 professional riders from around the world saddle up for their one hour and 45 minute race around a two kilometre circuit to battle for top honours.

The Cycling and Lifestyle Village will continue to be a hive of activity on level two of the F1 Pit Building where participants and spectators can enjoy a host of booths and exhibitions.

The Mighty Savers™ Tricycle Ride

Race 1: Amelia Lai
(2-3 years old)    23.96 seconds

Race 2: Gabriel Ricou
(2-3 years old)    24.58 seconds

Race 3: Zakee Hamawi
(4-5 years old)    26.00 seconds

The Mighty Savers™ Kids Ride – 5km

(6-7 years old)    1st: Muhammad Khatim Mohd Kasim    10min 59 seconds
2nd: Danish Noraqim Norisham    N/A
3rd: Lucian Bennett    N/A

The Mighty Savers™ Kids Ride – 5km
(8-9 years old)    1st: Arkash Purushotham    10min 40 seconds
2nd: Jack Grant    N/A
3rd: Alexander Jesen    N/A

The Mighty Savers™ Kids Ride – 5km
(10-12 years old)    1st: Johannes Beitzel    8min 27 seconds
2nd: Ryanud Deen    N/A
3rd: Pei Song    N/A