UNFOLDING A WORLD C'SHIP

Riders looking forward to Brompton event which will be part of this year's OCBC Cycle

- Melvyn Teoh

Participants enjoying themselves on Benjamin Sheares Bridge during the 2024 OCBC Cycle. For the 2026 edition, foldie fans can register for the competitive Brompton World Championship or the leisurely Foldie Ride by Brompton.

(PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE)

Riding on the popularity of foldies, the 2026 OCBC Cycle, which will take place on May 9 and 10, will see the inclusion of the Brompton World Championship for the first time.

Up to 200 cyclists, both local and regional, will compete in the championship on May 9, organisers announced in a media statement on Feb 5.

In the qualifying stage, they will complete five laps on Bromptons around an 800m circuit, starting and ending at OCBC Square at The Kallang, formerly known as the Singapore Sports Hub.

The fastest 20 riders from each gender will advance to the finals, with the champion of each category winning a special edition P Line Brompton, which is not available for public sale. There are also prizes for the best-dressed cyclists.

This will be the second time that the Brompton World Championship is staged in the Republic, having taken place here alongside the 2022 Tour de France Singapore Criterium.

For those who prefer a more leisurely ride on their foldable bicycles, the Foldie Ride by Brompton category, which made its debut at the 2024 edition with all 1,000 slots for the 40km event sold out, will take place on May 10.