1. Who can participate in Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007?

Cyclists who have experience in long-distance cycling. As the rides are expected to stretch over 7 hours, you should be in good physical condition and have ridden at least 100 km in a single session.

Inline skaters who have experience in long-distance inline skating as a team. Due to the hilly terrain of the route, inline skaters should be highly proficient and should have skated at least 40 to 50 km in a single session.

Where necessary, the organisers may, at their discretion, assess the experience and skills of potential participants, and accordingly, accept or reject such potential participants. In addition, due to safety and logistical reasons and depending on the outcome of the proficiency assessment as well as any requirements which may be imposed on the event by the authorities in Singapore and Malaysia, the organisers may have to cap the number of participating cyclists and inline skaters .

Please note that the organisers reserve the right to withdraw any cyclist(s) / inline skater(s) from participating in the event without furnishing any reason or grounds.

2. What are the costs of participating in Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007?

Each participant is expected to raise funds for the event.

Participants will be given Donation Cards to enable them to approach individual or corporate sponsors for donations.

All participants in the Malaysia-Singapore circuit have to raise a minimum of $2,000 to secure a place. Places are confirmed on receipt of full donation amount, on a first-come basis.

All participants in the Singapore-only leg have to raise a minimum of $500. Sign up in groups of four for the Singapore leg and raise minimum $1,200.

The funds raised will be disbursed equally amongst the three beneficiary organisations, after deducting event costs such as accommodation, transportation and meals.

3. What are some of the perks of participating in Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007?

All participants will receive an exclusive event helmet and a jersey, courtesy of our event sponsors. Participants will also receive a Certificate of Appreciation and a copy of the Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007 Commemorative Book which will be published in October 2007.

4. When will we receive the Donation Cards?

Donation Cards can collected from the organiser’s office after you have submitted your Registration Form. You will then be contacted by the organiser to collect your Donation Cards in person at the following address:

Avanade Asia
#25-01 Novena Square, Office Tower A
238A Thomson Road
Singapore 307684

5. Can we participate only in parts of the route or in relay teams?

Cyclists are expected to ride the entire route. However, they may organise themselves into relay teams with no more than 3 riders per team. In order to minimise logistical issues and inconvenience, relay cyclists are encouraged to share the same bicycle as the organisers have not made provisions for equipment transportation in this regard.

Inline skaters should organise themselves into one or more relay teams with 3 to 5 iInline skaters per team. All relay teams are required to adhere strictly to the schedule prepared by the organisers.

6. What are the logistics and support arrangements of this event?

Participants will have to provide their own equipment (Road Bicycles or In-line Skates, as well as any replacement parts). Support vehicles will accompany participants along the entire route, providing water, food, medical and mechanical assistance and support. Rest stops will be identified and marked out along the way. In addition, all participants will receive a helmet and a jersey, courtesy of our event sponsors.

7. Are there training sessions conducted prior to the event, and are they mandatory?

The organisers will arrange training sessions for both cyclists and inline skaters. These training sessions have been designed to help participants improve their physical endurance. Although these training sessions are not mandatory, participants are encouraged to attend in order to attain a minimum level of physical conditioning.

Participants are also expected to train on their own time and be responsible for their own level of fitness. This applies especially to participants of the Malaysia-Singapore leg. It will help make the actual 400 km Bike ‘n’ Blade event more achievable and enjoyable. No participant will be allowed to take part in the training unless he or she has duly signed the indemnity form.

Click here to see the Training Schedule for Charity Bike ‘n’ Blade 2007.

8. What are the route and accommodation arrangements like?

Friday, 7 Sep 0700 hrs:

• Flag off at Changi Ferry Terminal and board ferry to Tanjung Belungkor
• Ride to the Seri Malaysia Mersing hotel, Mersing (Accommodation* for 1 night at the Seri Malaysia hotel)

Saturday, 8 Sep 0700 hrs:

• Ride from Mersing to The Pulai Desaru Beach resort, Desaru (Accommodation* for 1 night at The Pulai Desaru Beach resort)

Sunday, 9 Sep 0600 hrs:

• Ride from Desaru to Tanjong Belunkur and board ferry back to Singapore
• Assemble at Changi Ferry Terminal with participants of the Singapore-only leg

Ride along Changi Coast Road and the East Coast Park service road towards town, and then through the Central Business District, before looping at Sentosa to finish at HarbourFront Centre.

* All accommodation arranged will be on a twin-sharing basis.