EVENT: THE DECATHLON X URBAN WHEELS X
BIKEZILLA MASS RIDE PULAU UBIN
It has been some time since our last mass ride. This round, the mass ride brings with it a new significance. Read on for the details and get ready to ride!
FROM TRAIL TO STREET
Humans are adaptable creatures. They survive by making the best out of the environment they live in. And this applies to all aspects of living – daily routines, work as well as recreation. In heavily urbanized countries, it is therefore natural to see sub-groups of mountain bikers taking on a unique riding trend – a mix of urban and off-road riding. This is common where off-road trails are hard to come by and the concrete jungle holds a different kind of fun.
While some purist mountain bikers stick solely to the few trails dotted around our island country, there other segments of riders would make the best use of everything the country has to offer – from park connectors, to somewhat more adventurous areas. (Ed: Let's keep the civic aspect of street riding for another day) These bikers seek a combination of urban fun and off-road challenge. And it would seem like this trend of riding paints the full spectrum of a large group of mountain bikers in Singapore.
And it is with this full spectrum in mind that we think about Urban Wheels the City Challenge 2016. The urban race happening on 17 – 18 September 2016 at *SCAPE (Orchard Road) is only half the big picture when it comes to mountain biking. And that's when we decide to complete the big picture with the Trail Riding component. Enter the next Decathlon X Urban Wheels X Bikezilla Mass Ride!
More details on Urban Wheels Challenge the City Challenge 2016 here.
JOIN THE MASS RIDE AT PULAU UBIN
All Bikezilla Mass Rides aim to be unique in some ways. This one is no different. A first collaboration with Decathlon and Urban Wheels Challenge for off-road trail rides. This ride promise some goodies besides a very great ride! And here's the details:
DATE: 3rd September 2016
TIME: 8.00 am
VENUE: Changi Point Ferry Terminal (See meeting point photo below for exact meeting spot)
GROUP SIZE: Limited to a maximum of 30 participants
(Pulau Ubin Mapo by Nparks)
BRIEF ITINERARY
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8.00 am Assemble at Changi Point Ferry Terminal (Checking in and T-shirt collection)
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8.30 am Move off (Ferry Fee provided)
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9.00 am Arrive Ubin
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9.30 am Group Photo and Start Ubin Kampong area ride
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10.30 am Proceed to refreshment area (Y-Junction drink van between Ketam and Ubin Kampong)
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11.45 am Optional Ketam Trail ride
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12.00 pm Cut-off time for Ketam Trail, all to assemble at refreshment area.
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1.00 pm Back at mainland
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1.30 pm Lunch at Changi Village (Lunch provided)
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2.30 pm Event ends
* Timing are based on rough guide and subject to riders' speed and other conditions
RIDE DETAILS
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Registration via Decathlon website
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Assemble at Changi Point Ferry Terminal adjacent car park. Watch out for Bikezilla Mass Ride Banners to identify meeting point.
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Safety briefing will be conducted before the ride.
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Ubin Kampong trail is a leisurely ride and Ketam Trail is approximately 6 km
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Total distance from jetty to Kampong area to refreshment area is approximately 6 km
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For those who choose not to ride at Ketam Trail, they can rest at the refreshment area or ride other parts of Ubin.
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Participants to be furnished with Emergency Hotline.
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Some parts of Ubin may have bad reception.
RIDER'S SKILL REQUIREMENT
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Riders with some trail riding experience (not complete beginners)
PARTICIPANTS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE FOLLOWING
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Helmet
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Gloves
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Protective armor (optional)
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Water bottle to mount on bike or hydration backpack
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Spare tube for their bike with basic tools
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Money for basic expenses and emergencies
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Mobile Phone (where applicable)
CONTINGENCIES
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In the event of very bad weather, we will announce the cancelation via our website and social media
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We will then postpone the ride to the following week
THE SPECIAL PERKS!
To commemorate this special collaboration and event significance, participants will get this very limited and meaningful Decathlon X Urban Wheels X Bikezilla Mass Ride T-shirt. This t-shirt is a one-time-only print run design!
REGISTRATION AND FEE
To register, click here to Decathlon's Event page if you are already a registered member. Otherwise, simply register as a member at their website free-of-charge and proceed to sign up for the Mass Ride after that. There will be a $5 token fee for this ride guys, but you will be getting a lot more in return. So sign up and see you on 3rd September 2016!
There is also a Facebook Event page for fast updates. Click to join the ride fast as slots are limited.
Decathlon is located at:
• 750A Chai Chee Road #01-01, Singapore 469001 (Tel: 6225 4773)
• 180 Kitchener Road, #02-03 City Square Mall, Singapore 208539 (Tel: 6225 4773)
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