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13th May 2017 - Big Day Out!
Cycosports is returning to Batam on the 13th May for the 6th edition of the classic Tour de Barelang (aka Six Bridges Road Race).
The course in 2017 will have a combination of old and new - this year starting from Batam Centre Ferry terminal, travelling 75km along the Barelang Road and back 60km to the finish on the apex of the Barelang Bridge.
Ferries will dispatch the riders to Batam in the morning from Harbourfront terminal and return back in the afternoon after the race to Singapore by 6-7pm.
Having disembarked at Batam Centre, prepared yourself and your bike for the day ahead. Once everyone is ready, it is time to depart under police escort for the12km neutralised ride through central Batam until you reach the start of the Barelang Bridge Road, where 110km of undulating roads await inter-dispersed with rolling hills, bridges and scenic views.
Once onto the Barelang Bridge road the noise, traffic, hustle and bustle die away and you are soon left to enjoy rolling hills and the countryside of the Batam archipelago.
Bridge 1, the Barelang Bridge itself comes into view at 24km. It is the most dramatic of the bridges on the route . Carry on to the Island, Pulau Taunton, 2km further and you have crossed over Pulau Nipah and then Pulau Setoku and at 32km marker you will touch down on Pulau Rempang which is where the challenge begins with the next 25km being constantly undulating, never letting up for a moment.
After serval hill climbs you reach the 5th bridge at 56km and the scenery gets all the more spectacular as you cross onto Galang Island and take in breathtaking sea views. The final bridge is over to Pulau Galang Baru at 65km and another 10km of rollers later you will reach something of an anticlimactic U-turn at the end of the road to no-where.
Follow your tracks back along the 6 bridges to grand welcome and finish line perched on the summit of the very first bridge at 125km and you have completed the challenge.
Once over the summit glide down the other side to be welcomed by the reception committee at the Plaza and cool down in the ice baths and under the fire hoses provided.
We then head to Barelang Seafood Resturant for lunch.
Distance: 125km
Total ascent: 1170m
For Strava details of the race from 2015, please see here
Route
Schedule
Saturday 13th May 2017
Categories 1,2 & 3
Singapore time
5.00am - ferry and race check in (Registration) opens at HARBOURFRONT Ferry Terminal
6.30am - ferry boarding
7.00am - ferry departure
Batam Time
Sekupang Ferry Terminal
7.00am - ferry arrival to Batam Centre ferry terminal
7:15am - Registration for local riders and those already in Batam
8.10am - Cat 1 start
8.15am - Cat 2 start
8.20am - Cat 3 & Women start
Plaza @ Barelang Bridge
11:30pm - expected first finisher
14:00pm - race cut off
13:30pm - lunch commences
14:15pm - prize giving
15:00pm - buses depart for Sekupang
16:30pm - ferry departure from Sekupang to Singapore
Singapore time
6:30pm - arrival into Singapore - HARBOURFRONT
Transport
Cycosports will be chartering ferries to take up to 300 cyclists to Batam each day.
Departure will be from HARBOURFRONT TERMINAL at 7.00am Singapore time.
Arrival into Batam Centre ferry terminal will at 7.15am local time.
Included in the price for your ferry ticket is all bike handling and speedy transit through customs
Cycosports’ agents will arrange for fast track through Indonesian Immigration and will handle all Visa requirements whilst you are riding. Please note that most countries (169 are now Visa Free to Indonesia - A full list of Visa Free Countries is Here). Your passports will be returned to you along with your boarding pass after the race for your return to Singapore.
Please pre-purchase ferry tickets and Visa on Arrival during the race registration to ensure you are fast tracked through immigration and to receive Visa on Arrival handling.
Prizes
Prizes
Details of prizes will follow in due course but prizes will be awarded to:
Individual prizes
- Cat 1 – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place riders and
- Cat 2 – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place riders
- Cat 3 – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place riders
- Women – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place riders
Team Prizes
- Team prizes will be awarded for Cat 1, Cat 2 and Cat 3.
- Team prize is based upon the combined top 3 riders time per team per category.
FAQ's
These are some of the frequently asked questions related to the Batam Six Bridges (Tour de Barelang).
Tour de Barelang - Pre Race
(Q) So the Tour de Barelang is on the 13th May 2017?
(A) Yes this year we have Cat 1,2 & 3 racing on the Saturday. We are also looking at a separate day for Category 4 / Gran Fondo but this is yet to be secured.
(Q) What is the capacity of cyclists each day
(A) With two ferries we can accommodate approximately 250-280 riders each day.
(Q) What type of bike can I use?
(A) For the race categories we follow the UCI standard for road race bikes. We do however allow disc-brake wheels but there is no race support for these.
(Q) How Big Can My Race Team Be?
(A) In the spirit of competive racing, we limit the team size to 8. You can submit one or more teams per category. For example if you had 10 riders, you could submit a team of say 6 and 4. These would be classed as Team A and Team B within the category and from the perspective of points for the team trophies.
(Q) What is the Refund Policy on Your Events?
(A) Please see our refund policy here
(Q) What if there is Haze?
(A) In the event of Haze or other weather conditions that could cause cancellation, please see our policy.
(Q) How will I be Briefed on the Race?
(A) Cycosports publishes a Race Briefing Document approximately 10 days before the event. Please check the race details on the website for updates. It will also be announced on Facebook.
Tour de Barelang - The Race
(Q) Will there be motorbike support for water?
(A) Yes for the race - drop to the back of the peloton, give your empty bottle to the rider in exchange for a full bottle. We will also have roaming bikes cover the circuit and a static drinks stop.
(Q) Will there be medical support?
(A) Yes we have both local and Singapore medical teams but cyclist are responsible for their own medical insurance in the case of serious injuries.
Tour de Barelang - Post Race
(Q) Is there anywhere to change or shower after the race?
(A) There will be very basic wash facilities for men and women at the restaurant - please bring a towel / soap etc. Alternatively bring wet wipes and a strong deodorant.
(Q) What's provided in the lunch?
(A) A tasty / hearty buffet lunch and as much Indonesian chilli as you want - you just need to pay for soft drinks and beer.
(Q) Can I say a speech about how great the race was and thank my team mates?
(A) You have to win first
Participants
Tour de Barelang 2017 - Provisional Rider List
Sponsors
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Singapore National Points 2017
Tour de Barelang (aka B6B) 2017, OCBC Cycle Team Time Trial Championships, Tour de Phuket 2017, Jungle Cross I 2017
SCF has worked with local cycling event companies like to Cycosports to introduce a new National Ranking and Points System with the intention of:
- Increase opportunities for more winners and reasons to celebrate ;
- Encourage participation in multiple events in any one local racing season ;
- Complement SCF’s Athlete Selection Policy and thereby, ensure the athlete selection process for overseas competitions and Major Games remains robust and objective.
The National Ranking and Points System were reviewed at the end of the 2016 season with enhancements for the 2017 season. These include:
- award for highest ranked Singaporean team/club
- awards for highest ranked Singaporean in the men’s and women’s open categories
- presentation of pink jerseys for the highest ranked Singaporean in the men’s and women’s open categories
- the award of points in regional competitions which Singaporeans / Singapore-based riders regularly participate in (Tour de Phuket, Tour de Barelang & Nongsa Challenge).
Prizes
At the end of the season, SCF shall award prizes to the highest ranked individuals* and team/club, as well as the highest ranked Singaporean in the men’s open and highest ranked Singaporean in the women’s open categories and the highest ranked Singaporean team/club*.
In addition, the SCF may award prizes to riders according to their classification and may award a Points Leader’s jersey to both leaders of the individual and team classifications.
Details of the prize presentation award ceremony will be communicated by SCF to all winners after the final event for the season.
NOTE (*)
To qualify as the highest ranked Singaporean team/club, all top four (4) ranked Singaporean riders from that club must have at least 1 ranking point for the 2017 road series. In the event of a tie, only 1 prize (or trophy) will be awarded and this will have to be shared.
In the event of a tie in the individual categories, yellow jerseys will be presented to all the highest ranked athletes. As for the highest ranked Singaporean in the men’s and women’s categories, pink jerseys will be awarded.
2017 Road Events
|
# |
Date of Event |
Event Name |
Points |
|
1 |
5-Feb |
IM Criterium |
Individual Points |
|
2 |
17-19 Mar |
Tour de Phuket |
Points for final general classification |
|
3 |
26-Mar |
OCBC Cycle Team Time Trial Championships |
Team points allocated to each rider |
|
4 |
7-May |
OCBC Cycle Individual Time Trial Championships |
Individual Points |
|
5 |
13-May |
Tour de Barelang |
Individual Points |
|
6 |
21-May |
OCBC Cycle National Championship |
Individual Points |
|
7 |
1-Jul |
OCBC Cycle Speedway Club & SEA Championship |
Points per rider counting to individual ranking |
|
8 |
27-Aug |
Nongsa Challenge |
Individual Points |
Individual Ranking (Total of 10 ranking categories)
Individual rankings and points will be awarded in the following 10 road categories That is, sex (6) categories for men and five (4) categories for women.
|
Men's |
Womens |
|
Junior B (13 – 16 years) |
|
|
Junior A (17 – 18 years) |
Junior A (17 – 18 years) |
|
Open (19 years and above) |
Open (19 years and above) |
|
Master (35 – 44 years) |
Master (35 – 44 years) |
|
Super Masters (45 – 54 years) |
Super Masters (45 years and above) |
|
Veterans (55 years and above) |
No Points (No Licence Required Categories)
|
Men's |
Women's |
|
Sport Open (15 years +) |
Sport Open (15 years +) |
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2017 MTB Events
|
# |
Date |
Event |
Points |
|
1 |
12-Feb |
Jungle Cross (1) |
Individual Points |
|
2 |
12-Mar |
E3Sports MTB (1) |
Individual Points |
|
3 |
23-Apr |
Jungle Cross (2) |
Individual Points |
|
4 |
28-May |
E3Sports MTB (2) |
Individual Points |
|
5 |
9-Jul |
Jungle Cross (3) |
Individual Points |
|
6 |
23-Jul |
OCBC Cycle National MTB Championships |
Individual Points |
|
7 |
13-Aug |
Jungle Cross (4) Team Event |
Points per rider counting to individual ranking |
|
8 |
3-Sep |
E3Sports MTB (3) |
Individual Points |
|
9 |
24-Sep |
Jungle Cross (5) |
Individual Points |
|
10 |
12-Nov |
Jungle Cross (6) |
Individual Points |
|
11 |
19-Nov |
E3Sports MTB (3) |
Individual Points |
SCF MTB Categories
Licenced Categories that will receive national points.
|
Men's |
|
Womens |
|
|
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Junior A (17 – 18 years) |
(6) Junior A (17 – 18 years) |
|
|
Open (19 years and above) |
(7) Open (19 years and above) |
|
|
Master (35 – 44 years) |
(8) Master (35 – 44 years) |
|
|
Super Masters (45 – 54 years) |
(9) Super Masters (45 – 54 years) |
|
| All Mountain (Full Sus / FF >130mm) | (6) All Mountain (Full Sus / FF >130mm) | |
| Cyclo-cross | (10) Cyclo-cross | |
|
Mixed (Male / Female) |
||
|
|
||
|
(1) Junior B (13 – 16 years) |
||
No Points (No Licence Required Categories)
|
Men's |
Women's |
|
Sport Open (15 years +) |
Sport Open (15 years +) |
Calculating Points - The Mechanics
Determining Age
Age is determined by the present year minus the year of birth of the competitor (i.e. 2017 minus 2000 is 17 years).
Overseas Races - Tour de Phuket, Tour de Barelang, Nongsa Challenge
All Singapore-based riders will be ranked according to their finish time, regardless of the race category (Cat 1,2 or 3) they participated in. They will then be grouped according to their SCF Age Category and ranked for the race. Points will be allocated to each SCF category that is defined to have national points and where the individual has a valid licence.
Resolving Ties
In the event of a tie in the final ranking, the rider with the greatest number of 1st places on the ranking of races in the current year shall take precedence. If there is still a tie, it will be resolved by the greatest number of 2nd places, then 3rd places etc, whatever the rider’s placing.
Only places for which SCF ranking points are allocated will be taken into consideration.
Team Ranking (Best Team and Best Singaporean Team)
The team rankings shall be obtained by adding together the points of their four (4) best placed riders in the individual rankings (across all road categories whether male or female) in the current year.
Resolving Ties
Ties between teams shall be resolved by counting up the greatest number of 1st places, 2nd places etc. This will be based on events organised/sanctioned by SCF in the current year and obtained by the team’s four (4) best riders on the individual rankings.
Determining Best Singaporean Team
The Best Singaporean team shall be obtained by adding together the points of their four (4) highest ranked Singaporean riders in the individual ranking in the current year.
Changing/Switching Teams
Riders are permitted to move and change team names during the season, however no transfer of individual rider points will be permitted to be brought forward to the new team during the season.