RULES AND REGULATIONS

Updated as of 17 April 2025

GENERAL

1. 1. OCBC Cycle 2025 (the  “Event”) is owned by Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (the “Event Owner”) and organised and managed by PICH Event Management Pte Ltd (the “Event Organiser”). These rules and regulations (the “Regulations”), which can be found at ocbccycle.com (the “Official Website”), apply to all persons participating in the Event (“Participants”, each a “Participant”).
   2. The Event Owner reserve the right to vary, amend, delete or add to any of these Regulations, at any time, in their sole and absolute discretion without prior notice. Participants will be notified of any amendments to these Regulations on the Official Website, and their continued participation in the Event shall be deemed as the Participants’ acceptance and agreement to the revised Regulations.
   3. Unless otherwise stated in these Regulations, Registration for the Event is confirmed only upon payment of the relevant registration fee (where applicable) and/or issuance of a confirmation email 
   4. By registering for the Event, each Participant consents to the following:
      a) the collection, use, disclosure of their personal data by the Event Owner and its affiliates and permitted event partners (including the Event Organiser) for the purposes of the Event, including but not limited to, publishing race results, providing complimentary insurance for Participant riders participating in physical rides; and for other applicable purposes set out in the OCBC Cycle Data Protection Policy, which is accessible at https://ocbccycle.com/privacypolicy/ (collectively the “Purposes”);
      b) the disclosure of their personal data by the Event Owner to its affiliates, Event Organiser, event partners, sponsors, service providers and regulatory authorities as necessary for the Event; and
      c) the collection, use and disclosure of their personal data in photographs, videos, motion pictures, images, recordings, or any other recording of the Event for any commercial advertising and other promotional purposes linked to the Event, or future cycling-related events organised or held by the Event Owner (“Promotional Purposes”).
   5. If Participants are under 21 years of age, their parents and/or guardians must provide the consent required in paragraph 4 above on behalf of such Participants. In this regard, Participants under 21 years of age may only participate in the Event if their parents and/or guardians complete the relevant indemnity section in the online registration form. By completing the relevant indemnity section, the parents and/or guardians of the Participants hereby consent to the collection, use and disclosure of their personal data and the personal data of the Participants to the Event Owner, its affiliates and permitted event partners (including the Event Organiser) for the Purposes and Promotional Purposes. Where the personal data of another individual is provided to the Event Owner, the discloser of such information confirms that consent has been obtained from such individual for the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal data to the Event Owner for the Purposes and the Promotional Purposes.
   6. The Event Owner reserves the right to use any photographs, videos, motion pictures, images, recordings, or any other recording of the Event and its Participants.
   7. The Participant agrees to: (i) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about himself/herself in the registration form (the “Registration Data”) and (ii) promptly email the official email at enquiry@ocbccycle.com if there is a change in Registration Data to ensure that it remains true, accurate, current and complete. The Event Owner and/or the Event Organiser may contact the Participant from time to time by email and/or SMS and/or phone call in connection with the Event.
   8. If there is ambiguity in any of these provisions, the Event Owner and Event Organiser shall be the sole authorities to interpret them and their interpretation shall be final and binding on all Participants.
   9. To the greatest extent permitted by the law, the Event Owner and Event Organiser shall not be held liable to the Participant or any third party for any loss, damage, personal injury, death, or damage to or loss of property, in connection with the Event. Any participation in the Event, and/or any of the activities or events contained or occurring therein, are at the sole risk of the Participant.
   10. The Event Owner and/or Event Organiser reserve the right to cancel or change any details of the Event or any component of it at any time without prior notice to Participants. Every reasonable effort will be made to inform Participants of changes prior to the date and/or timing of the Event. The Event Owner and the Event Organiser shall not be liable for any indirect, special and/or consequential loss or inconvenience arising from any cancellation or change of any details of the Event or any component thereof.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         EVENT CATEGORIES AND CATEGORY SPECIFIC RULES
   11. All participants who have successfully signed up for the event between 14 February 2025 and 16 April 2025 have been automatically converted into a virtual ride format, except participants of the Speedway Championship, at no additional charge.
   12. The new converted categories are:
       a) The Straits Times Ride (20km) is now The Straits Times VR (20km). Minimum age is 13 years old and above
       b) The Sportive Ride (40km) is now The Sportive VR (40km). Minimum age is 16 years old and above)
       c) The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) is now The Foldie VR by Brompton (40km). Minimum age is 16 years old and above
       d) Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (2 – 5 years old) is now Mighty Savers® Kids VR (1km)
       e) Mighty Savers® Kids Ride (5 – 12 years old) is now Mighty Savers® Kids VR (5km)
       f) No changes were made to the original virtual ride categories of 100km Virtual Ride and Round Island Virtual Ride
   13. All registration fees, excluding merchandises purchased during the course of registration, will be refunded to participants by 31 May 2025.
   14. All participants, except Speedway Open Championship, remain eligible to collect their Event apparel. The Event apparel can be collected at the Event Pack Collection booth at the Visitor Centre, Singapore Sports Hub.
   15. The Participant’s age is determined by his/her age by the year of the Event.
   16. If the Participant is under the age of 21, he/she will need his/her parent’s or guardian’s consent and complete the indemnity section found in the online registration form. The completion of the indemnity form found in the online registration form shall constitute and be deemed as the Participant (who is under the age of 21) having obtained consent from his/her parent or legal guardian to participate in the Event, and accordingly, the parent’s and/or legal guardian’s (i) consent and approval for the Participant to participate in the Event, and (ii) acknowledgement and confirmation that the parent and/or legal guardian has read, understood and agreed to these Regulations.
   17. Where applicable, Participants are strictly not allowed to do the following after they have completed their registration:
       a) Transfer or sell their registration slots/event bibs;
       b) Change their event categories/ activities; or
       c) Change the size for their event apparel (if applicable).
   18. The following applies to The Straits Times VR (20km):
       a) Participants must complete their ride between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. (the “Virtual Event Period”).
       b) Participants must complete the distance in a single attempt.
       c) Electric-powered/assisted bicycles are not allowed. View our list of bicycles allowed.
       d) The following documents are required to be submitted as proof of ride in order to be eligible for the Event entitlement:
       i. A photo consisting of the Participant and his/her bicycle. (Note: Participants should be stationary and at a safe location before taking any photographs. Participants should adhere to safe distancing measures as well)
       ii. Photo of the ride details which must contain the date of activity, distance and duration of activity. The ride details must be captured using suitable fitness tracking devices or mobile applications. Participants may use multiple devices within the photo of their proof of ride, in order to display all required information.
       e) Participants can access the user portal to submit their ride details between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. Submission can only be done once and Participants should ensure that they have all the relevant details and images on hand before submitting their proof of ride. Participants will not be able to amend or supplement their ride details once the submission has been made.
       f) Event Owner and/or Event Organiser reserve the right to disqualify Participants if submitted documents are deemed to be unclear, incomplete or fraudulent. Disqualified Participants will not be eligible to receive the Event entitlement.
       g) Participants of The Straits Times VR (20km) are to collect their Event apparel at the Event Pack Collection booth from 2 to 4 May 2025. Schedule can be found on the event website.
       h) Upon validation of submissions, qualified Participants will receive the following items:
       i. An e-Certificate which will be available for download within seven days of submission. The e-Certificate will no longer be available for download on 23 June 2025 and neither the Event Owner nor Event Organiser is obliged to provide Participants with their e-Certificates thereafter if the Participants have not downloaded a copy of their e-Certificates by that date; and
       ii. Event medal will be delivered by 23 June 2025.
       i) The Straits Times VR (20km) is only open to residents of Singapore.
   19. The following applies to The Sportive VR (40km):
       a) Participants must complete their ride between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. (the “Virtual Event Period”).
       b) Participants must complete the distance in a single attempt.
       c) Electric-powered/assisted bicycles are not allowed. View our list of bicycles allowed.
       d) The following documents are required to be submitted as proof of ride in order to be eligible for the Event entitlement:
       i. A photo consisting of the Participant and his/her bicycle. (Note: Participants should be stationary and at a safe location before taking any photographs. Participants should adhere to safe distancing measures as well)
       ii. Photo of the ride details which must contain the date of activity, distance and duration of activity. The ride details must be captured using suitable fitness tracking devices or mobile applications. Participants may use multiple devices within the photo of their proof of ride, in order to display all required information.
       e) Participants can access the user portal to submit their ride details between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. Submission can only be done once and Participants should ensure that they have all the relevant details and images on hand before submitting their proof of ride. Participants will not be able to amend or supplement their ride details once the submission has been made.
       f) Event Owner and/or Event Organiser reserve the right to disqualify Participants if submitted documents are deemed to be unclear, incomplete or fraudulent. Disqualified Participants will not be eligible to receive the Event entitlement.
       g) Participants of The Sportive VR (40km) are to collect their Event apparel at the Event Pack Collection booth from 2 to 4 May 2025. Schedule can be found on the event website.
       h) Upon validation of submissions, qualified Participants will receive the following items:
       i. An e-Certificate which will be available for download within seven days of submission. The e-Certificate will no longer be available for download on 23 June 2025 and neither the Event Owner nor Event Organiser is obliged to provide Participants with their e-Certificates thereafter if the Participants have not downloaded a copy of their e-Certificates by that date; and
       ii. Event medal will be delivered by 23 June 2025.
       i) The Sportive VR (40km) is only open to residents of Singapore.
   20. The following applies to The Foldie VR by Brompton (40km):
       a) Participants must complete their ride between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. (the “Virtual Event Period”).
       b) Participants must complete the distance in a single attempt.
       c) Electric-powered/assisted bicycles are not allowed. View our list of bicycles allowed.
       d) The following documents are required to be submitted as proof of ride in order to be eligible for the Event entitlement:
       i. A photo consisting of the Participant and his/her bicycle. (Note: Participants should be stationary and at a safe location before taking any photographs. Participants should adhere to safe distancing measures as well)
       ii. Photo of the ride details which must contain the date of activity, distance and duration of activity. The ride details must be captured using suitable fitness tracking devices or mobile applications. Participants may use multiple devices within the photo of their proof of ride, in order to display all required information.
       e) Participants can access the user portal to submit their ride details between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. Submission can only be done once and Participants should ensure that they have all the relevant details and images on hand before submitting their proof of ride. Participants will not be able to amend or supplement their ride details once the submission has been made.
       f) Event Owner and/or Event Organiser reserve the right to disqualify Participants if submitted documents are deemed to be unclear, incomplete or fraudulent. Disqualified Participants will not be eligible to receive the Event entitlement.
       g) Participants of The Foldie VR by Brompton (40km) are to collect their Event apparel at the Event Pack Collection booth from 2 to 4 May 2025. Schedule can be found on the event website.
       h) Upon validation of submissions, qualified Participants will receive the following items:
       i. An e-Certificate which will be available for download within seven days of submission. The e-Certificate will no longer be available for download on 23 June 2025 and neither the Event Owner nor Event Organiser is obliged to provide Participants with their e-Certificates thereafter if the Participants have not downloaded a copy of their e-Certificates by that date; and
       ii. Event medal will be delivered by 23 June 2025.
       i) The Foldie VR by Brompton (40km) is only open to residents of Singapore.
   21. The following applies to 100km Virtual Ride:
       a) Participants must complete their ride between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. (the “Virtual Event Period”).
       b) Participants can accumulate the required distance in up to four sessions (indoor/outdoor), as long as the ride is completed within the Virtual Event Period.
       c) Each ride submitted has to be completed within a twenty-four (24) hour time-frame (i.e there can be no one-single ride that last for a period of 24 hours or more). Multiple sessions completed within a twenty-four (24) hour time-frame can be accepted during the validation process. For example, a rider has completed three rides, each lasting 30 minutes within the twenty-four (24) hour timeframe. These three rides will be accepted.
       d) Electric-powered/assisted bicycles are not allowed. View our list of bicycles allowed.
       e) The following documents are required to be submitted as proof of ride in order to be eligible for the Event entitlement:
       i. A photo consisting of the Participant and his/her bicycle. (Note: Participants should be stationary and at a safe location before taking any photographs. Participants should adhere to safe distancing measures as well)
       ii. Photo(s) of the ride details which must contain the date of activity, distance and duration of activity. The ride details must be captured using suitable fitness tracking devices or mobile applications. Participants may use multiple devices within the photo of their proof of ride, in order to display all required information.
       f) Participants can access the user portal to submit their ride details between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. Submission can only be done once and Participants should ensure that they have all the relevant details and images on hand before submitting their proof of ride. Participants will not be able to amend or supplement their ride details once the submission has been made.
       g) Event Owner and/or Event Organiser reserve the right to disqualify Participants if submitted documents are deemed to be unclear, incomplete or fraudulent. Disqualified Participants will not be eligible to receive the Event entitlement.
       h) Participants of 100km Virtual Ride are to collect their Event apparel at the Event Pack Collection booth during the Event weekend.
       i) Upon validation of submissions, qualified Participants will receive the following items:
       i. An e-Certificate which will be available for download within seven days of submission. The e-Certificate will no longer be available for download on 23 June 2025 and neither the Event Owner nor Event Organiser is obliged to provide Participants with their e-Certificates thereafter if the Participants have not downloaded a copy of their e-Certificates by that date; and
       ii. Event medal will be delivered by 23 June 2025.
       j) 100km Virtual Ride is only open to residents of Singapore.
   22. The following applies to Round Island Virtual Ride:
       a) Participants must complete their ride between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. (the “Virtual Event Period”).
       b) Participants must complete a round island ride in a single attempt.
       c) Electric-powered/assisted bicycles are not allowed. View our list of bicycles allowed.
       d) The following documents are required to be submitted as proof of ride in order to be eligible for the Event entitlement:
       i. A photo consisting of the Participant and his/her bicycle. (Note: Participants should be stationary and at a safe location before taking any photographs. Participants should adhere to safe distancing measures as well)
       ii. Photo of the ride details which must contain the date of activity, distance and duration of activity. The ride details must be captured using suitable fitness tracking devices or mobile applications. Participants may use multiple devices within the photo of their proof of ride, in order to display all required information.
       iii. Your ride map showing a coverage around the island, covering areas in the proximity of Jurong, CBD, Tanah Merah Coast Road and Woodlands.
       iv. A minimum ride distance of 120km is required
       e) Participants can access the user portal to submit their ride details between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. Submission can only be done once and Participants should ensure that they have all the relevant details and images on hand before submitting their proof of ride. Participants will not be able to amend or supplement their ride details once the submission has been made.
       f) Event Owner and/or Event Organiser reserve the right to disqualify Participants if submitted documents are deemed to be unclear, incomplete or fraudulent. Disqualified Participants will not be eligible to receive the Event entitlement.
       g) Participants of Round Island Virtual Ride are to collect their Event apparel at the Event Pack Collection booth during the Event weekend.
       h) Upon validation of submissions, qualified Participants will receive the following items:
       i. An e-Certificate which will be available for download within seven days of submission. The e-Certificate will no longer be available for download on 23 June 2025 and neither the Event Owner nor Event Organiser is obliged to provide Participants with their e-Certificates thereafter if the Participants have not downloaded a copy of their e-Certificates by that date; and
       ii. Event medal will be delivered by 23 June 2025.
       i) Round Island Virtual Ride is only open to residents of Singapore.
       
   23. The following applies to Mighty Savers® Kids VR (1km):
       a) Participants must complete their ride between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. (the “Virtual Event Period”).
       b) Participants must complete the distance in a single attempt.
       c) Electric-powered/assisted bicycles are not allowed. View our list of bicycles allowed.
       d) The following documents are required to be submitted as proof of ride in order to be eligible for the Event entitlement:
       i. A photo consisting of the Participant and his/her bicycle. (Note: Participants should be stationary and at a safe location before taking any photographs. Participants should adhere to safe distancing measures as well)
       ii. Photo of the ride details which must contain the date of activity, distance and duration of activity. The ride details must be captured using suitable fitness tracking devices or mobile applications. Participants may use multiple devices within the photo of their proof of ride, in order to display all required information.
       e) Participants can access the user portal to submit their ride details between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. Submission can only be done once and Participants should ensure that they have all the relevant details and images on hand before submitting their proof of ride. Participants will not be able to amend or supplement their ride details once the submission has been made.
       f) Event Owner and/or Event Organiser reserve the right to disqualify Participants if submitted documents are deemed to be unclear, incomplete or fraudulent. Disqualified Participants will not be eligible to receive the Event entitlement.
       g) Participants of Mighty Savers® Kids VR (1km) are to collect their Event apparel at the Event Pack Collection booth from 2 to 4 May 2025. Schedule can be found on the event website.
       h) Upon validation of submissions, qualified Participants will receive the following items:
       i. An e-Certificate which will be available for download within seven days of submission. The e-Certificate will no longer be available for download on 23 June 2025 and neither the Event Owner nor Event Organiser is obliged to provide Participants with their e-Certificates thereafter if the Participants have not downloaded a copy of their e-Certificates by that date; and
       ii. Event medal will be delivered by 23 June 2025.
       i) The Mighty Savers® Kids VR (1km) is only open to residents of Singapore.
       
   24. The following applies to Mighty Savers® Kids VR (5km):
       a) Participants must complete their ride between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. (the “Virtual Event Period”).
       b) Participants must complete the distance in a single attempt.
       c) Electric-powered/assisted bicycles are not allowed. View our list of bicycles allowed.
       d) The following documents are required to be submitted as proof of ride in order to be eligible for the Event entitlement:
       i. A photo consisting of the Participant and his/her bicycle. (Note: Participants should be stationary and at a safe location before taking any photographs. Participants should adhere to safe distancing measures as well)
       ii. Photo of the ride details which must contain the date of activity, distance and duration of activity. The ride details must be captured using suitable fitness tracking devices or mobile applications. Participants may use multiple devices within the photo of their proof of ride, in order to display all required information.
       e) Participants can access the user portal to submit their ride details between 3 May 2025, 12:00am and 2 June 2025, 11:59pm. Submission can only be done once and Participants should ensure that they have all the relevant details and images on hand before submitting their proof of ride. Participants will not be able to amend or supplement their ride details once the submission has been made.
       f) Event Owner and/or Event Organiser reserve the right to disqualify Participants if submitted documents are deemed to be unclear, incomplete or fraudulent. Disqualified Participants will not be eligible to receive the Event entitlement.
       g) Participants of Mighty Savers® Kids VR (5km) are to collect their Event apparel at the Event Pack Collection booth from 2 to 4 May 2025. Schedule can be found on the event website.
       h) Upon validation of submissions, qualified Participants will receive the following items:
       i. An e-Certificate which will be available for download within seven days of submission. The e-Certificate will no longer be available for download on 23 June 2025 and neither the Event Owner nor Event Organiser is obliged to provide Participants with their e-Certificates thereafter if the Participants have not downloaded a copy of their e-Certificates by that date; and
       ii. Event medal will be delivered by 23 June 2025.
       i) The Mighty Savers® Kids VR (5km) is only open to residents of Singapore.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     SAFETY AND MEDICAL – VIRTUAL RIDES
   25. Participants are encouraged to consult their medical practitioners prior to registration and before participating in the Event.
   26. Participants are strongly encouraged to adhere to safety advisories, cycling etiquettes and traffic rules when cycling outdoors. These can include:
       a) Ensuring the bicycle is safe for use
       b) Riding with a cycling helmet
       c) Looking out for other road users
       d) Refrain from using hand-held devices while riding
       e) Riding with a non-electric assisted/powered bicycle
   27. Participants are advised to take up their own personal or other insurance policies. No insurance will be provided by the Event for the categories in the OCBC Cycle Virtual Rides.