First day of the nation’s largest cycling fiesta saw 200 Brompton riders take on the global foldie race, alongside 500 young cyclists at the Mighty Savers^® Kids Ride.

Men’s finalists taking on the 800-metre urban circuit within The Kallang Precinct. (Photo Credit: OCBC Cycle)

Singapore, 9 May 2026 – OCBC Cycle 2026 got off to a fast and fun start today as the Brompton World Championship and the Mighty Savers^® Kids Ride opened the weekend of cycling festivities. A field of 200 riders across 16 nationalities took on the specially curated 800-metre circuit around OCBC Square at The Kallang.

More than 500 young cyclists between the ages of two and twelve years old converged on the closed roads at Stadium Drive for the Mighty Savers^® Kids Ride. For the first time, these budding cyclists finished their rides, alongside their parents, inside the National Stadium, making it a memorable highlight for their families.

International Line-Up of Riders at the Brompton World Championship

Renowned for blending competition with creativity, the Brompton World Championship is a worldwide race series that unites the Brompton community in a celebration of cycling culture. This edition drew 200 riders to OCBC Square, with participants travelling from as far as Italy, Hong Kong, and Indonesia to participate in the urban circuit. Staying true to the championship’s traditions, participants came clad in creative costumes such as clowns, wedding attire and traditional ethnic wear as they took on the course within The Kallang precinct.

Hailing from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Ms Yoanna Widyastuti, 48, is participating in her first Brompton World Championship race in Singapore. Reflecting on her experience, she shared that: “Singapore is the best place to host the Brompton World Championship and having it at OCBC Cycle offered a new atmosphere, along with a scenic and enjoyable route.”

Ms Yoanna Widyastuti donned ethnic wear for her maiden Brompton World Championship race. (Photo Credit: OCBC Cycle)

By day's end, Mr Adi Putera, 44, a former national cyclist who represented Singapore at the 2010 SEA Games, was crowned this year's male champion with a time of 16 minutes 59 seconds. Ms Cai Binghui, 34, took the women's title in 18 minutes 20 seconds. The Best Dressed awards went to Ms Tong Chi Ling, 52, who arrived in a playful clown-inspired ensemble, and Mr Mohamad Syamsir bin Nurdin, 39 who competed in a traditional maroon Baju Melayu, paired with a patterned samping draped across his shoulders. Ms Tong also picked up the Best Dressed awards at the Brompton World Championship 2025 in London, the United Kingdom.

Ms Tong Chi Ling, winner of the Best Dressed award (female). (Photo Credit: OCBC Cycle)

The male and female champions each took home a Brompton World Championship Special Edition P Line bicycle valued at $4,995 – an exclusive model not available for public sale and reserved only for race winners worldwide. The Best Dressed cyclists were each awarded $300 in Brompton Junction store vouchers.

For the full list of winners, refer to Annex A.

Male champion, Mr Adi Putera, 44, said: "This was my first Brompton race, and I really enjoyed myself and focused on giving it my best. The route was quite technical, so it was not just about speed, but also about riding and racing smartly. I really enjoyed the format because the 800-metre loop allowed spectators to watch and support us throughout, which gave the race a very different vibe from other road or mountain bike races."

Female champion, Ms Cai Binghui, 34, said: "Having finished second in the Brompton World Championship in Shanghai last year, I came to Singapore with the race as a good reason to travel and experience the city. The race was very close from start to finish, and Singapore’s heat and humidity were definitely challenging, but the race atmosphere was good and it was great to see riders from different countries coming together."

Competing in groups of 20, riders completed five qualifying laps, with the top 20 fastest cyclists of each gender advancing to a 10-lap final. Riders took off with the signature Le Mans-style start, sprinting from a standing start to unfold their bikes before racing away.

Inspiring Young Cyclists and Inclusive Participation

All smiles as young cyclists took to the closed roads of Stadium Drive. (Photo Credit: OCBC Cycle)

The Mighty Savers^® Kids Ride brought young cyclists and their families to Stadium Drive, with parents cheering on or riding alongside their little ones. Open to children aged two to twelve, the ride gives young cyclists the opportunity to ride on closed roads in a safe and fun environment, and continues to be a much-loved fixture of the OCBC Cycle weekend.

Children aged two to five took on a 1km route, while those aged five to twelve tackled a 5km course – with many riding alongside a parent or guardian.

Families cycled into the National Stadium for the first time as part of the Mighty Savers^® Kids Ride at OCBC Cycle 2026 (Photo Credit: OCBC Cycle)

Ms Widyawilis, 42, who brought her two children for the ride, said: “Cycling has always been a meaningful way for our family to spend time together, so it was very special to bring both my children for their first Mighty Savers^® Kids Ride. My husband and I have taken part in The Foldie Ride by Brompton in previous years, and we wanted our children to experience that same joy from a young age. We usually go for weekly rides and our hope is to complete a round-island ride together as a family.”

In addition, 20 beneficiaries were invited to take part in the Mighty Savers^® Kids Ride under the Learn to Cycle programme – OCBC Cycle's flagship corporate social responsibility initiative that equips underprivileged children and youth with essential cycling skills, road etiquette and safety awareness. This year also marked the programme’s first inclusion of Persons With Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs). Participants included children from SportCares, who completed the 5km route, and PWIDs from MINDS, who rode the 1km route in a dedicated flag-off wave designed to allow them space to comfortably adapt and enjoy the ride.

OCBC Cycle 2026 continues tomorrow, Sunday 10 May, with The Sportive Ride (40km), The Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km), and The Straits Times Ride (20km). Cyclists will ride on closed roads passing key landmarks including the Benjamin Sheares Bridge, before finishing inside the National Stadium.