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PARTICIPANT’S
GUIDE
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Contents 3 Welcome Message 18 GEMS Kids Scootathlon 4 Getting There 19 Venue Map 5 Road Closure 20 Transition 6 Getting Ready 21 Finishers 9 Schedule 22 Qualifiers 10 Race Categories 23 Merchandise 11 Participant List 24 Results & Photos 12 Club & School 25 Medical Safety 13 Distances 26 Other Info 14 Swim 27 Partners’ Offers 15 Bike 29 Our Sponsors 17 Run 2
Welcome Message Welcome to the 2019 MetaSprint Series, and to the final race of the series, the Triathlon. I’m excited to see the satisfaction on everyone’s faces as the culmination of all the training and hard work comes together. I hope for you the journey has been as enjoyable as the destination. Whether you are an experienced athlete competing in the Sprint distance, a newbie in the Discovery aiming to finish your first race, or one of our energetic Youth and Kids competitors, you are in for a festive morning of fitness and fun. Have you checked the Series results to see where you stand in your age category? It may spark a little extra motivation to push harder on race day and jump up a few placings. The battle is heating up in the Club and School Challenges, with MetaSport Club and Lycee Francais de Singapore currently leading the respective standings. Can your club or school claw back some points this race and threaten their lead? If you have time wander past the club tents on race day and check out the vibe, it’s mate-ship at its finest. The high--octane Equalizer duel continues at the Triathlon, where the best male and female athletes race to see which sex will take the glory at the finish line. The men cheered at the Aquathlon as Rahul Jegatheva took the crown, and then again at the Duathlon as Guillaume Rondy stormed to victory. Will the women take the win at East Coast Park? It’s going to be a great contest out on the course. We have enjoyed watching our future stars take centre stage this year in the Kids Dash series for kids 4-8 years. This race sees the youngsters tackle the Scootathlon – a 500m scoot and 200m run. I look forward to watching them run across the finish line enjoying their own moment to shine! Look out also for the team from Pilates BodyTree who will get you limbered up pre-race during their three Pilates warm-up sessions. Another great activity for you to check out is the animated photo booth with your finish time powered by GEMS World Academy. We are pleased to have some wonderful sponsors for this event. Core Collective will be soothing tired muscles with complimentary massages post-race, and Parkway Shenton return with their hot and cold baths. PURE Sports will fuel your nutritional needs, KeyPower will be get you kitted out for the race in the latest gear – by the way have you checked out the exclusive new range of event branded Pearl Izumi merchandise yet? Fitness First have great training options to better yourself, and Bike School Asia can fix any last minute mechanical issues. Be sure to pay all of them a visit at Race Kit Collection or on race day. We hope you enjoy your race and achieve your personal goals. Wishing you the best of luck, see you out on the course! Nerida Rigg Event Director 3
Getting There
The event venue is East Coast Park, Angsana Green
By CAR By PUBLIC BUSES
• Nearest parking available is at • Alighting along Upper East Coast Rd:
carpark E2 or E3. Buses 10, 13, 14, 43, 48
• Please note that carparks F1, • Alighting along Marine Parade Road:
F2 and G will be closed until Buses 31, 43, 48, 55, 155, 196, 197
1pm so cars parked there • Do check the bus schedules before
cannot be removed. commuting to the venue by bus.
By MRT
By TAXI Bedok MRT Station (East West Line)
• Alight at East Coast Park Service Note:
Road (Carpark E2) • EWL will be operating from 8am on 15
April 2018
• Bikes are not allowed on the train.
Take the train only if you are using a
folding bike or are renting a bike at the
venue
BE ON TIME!
We recommend that you arrive at the venue 1 hour before race start time to ensure ample time
for pre-race preparation.
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Road Closure 5
Getting Ready
1 2 3
Breakfast
Arrive on time!
High-carb, low-fat. Final gear check
Arrive 1 hour before
Start hydrating. Flip to page 6 to
your race start time
Don’t try anything know the do’s and
at the venue.
new! don’ts.
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Bag Deposit
Leave your valuables Set up Transition
Warm up
at bag deposit Prepare race bib,
Loosen up your
(30 mins before race shoes, towel etc. for
limbs and raise
start) a fast changeover.
your heart rate
7 8 9
Ready to Race!
Pace your race Mission
Report to the Start
Pace yourself, Accomplished!
pen 10 minutes
drink regularly and Collect your medal
before your start.
slow down or stop and check the live
Listen to
if you feel unwell. results!
announcements
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Getting Ready
Swim Cap to be Race bib to wear Race bib to wear Timing chip to Sticker to wrap Sticker to paste Safety bracelet
worn throughout on the front of on the rear of strap around around your on the front of to wrap around
the swim your apparel on your apparel on your left ankle seat-post your helmet your wrist
the run the bike
• Timing chip must be strapped around your LEFT ankle
• Parents of 8 and 9-year-olds may use the yellow ‘parent’ bracelet in the race kit
to gain access to the transition area and help with transition setup. However,
during the race they must leave transition.
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Getting Ready
• Tri-suit or swimsuit
SWIM • Event swim cap
• Triathlon, cycling or running kit
• Cycling helmet
BIKE • Race number (on the back)
• Bike shoes or running shoes
• Triathlon, cycling or running kit
RUN • Race number (on the front)
• Running shoes
Recommended Optional
• Drink bottle (on the bike) • Race belt (to pin your race number on)
• Running hat or visor • Socks
• Sunglasses • Small towel
Apparel
• Key Power keypowersports.sg
With three stores around Singapore, they have a large range
of Pearl Izumi triathlon clothing, Brooks shoes and all sorts
of goggles, nutrition and accessories.
Nutrition
• PURE Nutrition drinkpure.com.sg
A New Zealand brand that uses only natural ingredients with
no added colours or preservatives, and it tastes great! Check
out to see the list of stockists.
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Schedule
Sunday, 28 April 2019
Time Wave Race Category Cap
6:30 Event Open
Sprint Distance: 750m Swim - 18km Bike - 5km Run
7:30 1 Sprint Elite Women Orange
7:35:14 2 Sprint Elite Men Blue
7:40 3 Sprint Men (50-54, 55-59, 60+) Red
7:50 4 Sprint Men (45-49) Yellow
8:00 5 Sprint Men (45-49) Pink
8:10 6 Sprint Men (40-44) Green
8:20 7 Sprint Men (40-44) White
8:30 8 Sprint Men (35-39) Orange
8:40 9 Sprint Men (35-39) Pink
8:50 10 Sprint Men (25-29) Yellow
9:00 11 Sprint Men (30-34) Green
9:10 12 Sprint Men (30-34) White
9:15 13 Sprint Men (16-19, 20-24) Red
9:25 14 Sprint Women (30-34, 35-39) Pink
9:35 15 Sprint Women (40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+) White
9:45 16 Sprint Women (16-19, 20-24, 25-29) & Teams Green
9:55 17 Sprint Friendly wave Mix
Youth & Discovery Distance: 250m Swim - 12km Bike - 2.5km Run
10:15 18 Youth Boys (14-15) Blue
10:20 19 Youth Boys (12-13) Yellow
10:25 20 Youth Girls (12-13, 14-15) Orange
10:30 21 Discovery Men (16-39) Green
10:35 22 Discovery Men (16-39) Blue
10:40 23 Discovery Men (40+) Green
10:45 24 Discovery Women (16-39, 40+) Pink
10:50 25 Discovery Women (16-39) Red
Kids Distance: 150m swim - 6km bike - 1.5km run
11:05 26 Kids Boys (10-11) Blue
11:09 27 Kids Boys (10-11) Red
11:13 28 Kids Girls (10-11) Yellow
11:17 29 Kids Boys (8-9) White
11:21 30 Kids Boys (8-9) Green
11:25 31 Kids Girls (8-9), Teams Pink
Scoot-athlon: 500m Scoot - 200m run
12:05 32 Fun Kids (4-8)
Awards Ceremony & Other Activities
10:30 Awards Ceremony - Sprint Men (40-44, 45-49. 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69)
11:15 Awards Ceremony - Sprint Men (16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, Overall)
11:45 Awards Ceremony - Sprint Women
12:15 Awards Ceremony - Discovery & Youth
12:30 Awards Ceremony - Kids
13:00 Event Closed
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Categories
Men Women Men Women Boys Girls
16 – 19 16 – 19 16 – 39 16 – 39 12 – 13 12 – 13
20 – 24 20 – 24 40+ 40+ 14 – 15 14 – 15
25 – 29 25 – 29
30 – 34 30 – 34
35 – 39 35 – 39 Boys Girls
40 – 44 40 – 44 8–9 8–9 Boys Girls
45 – 49 45 – 49 10 – 11 10 – 11
4–8 4–8
50 – 54 50 – 54
Kids team relay (7–11 yrs) *Non-competitive
55 – 59 55 – 59
60 – 64 60 – 64
65 – 69 65 – 69
70+ 70+
Sprint team relay
(Men, Women, Mixed)
• Relay teams consist of three members, each doing one discipline.
• Participants for the Kids Distance must be 8 to 11 years old*
• Participants for a Kids Relay Team must be 7 to 11 years old*
• Participants for the Youth Distance must be 12 to 15 years old*
• Participants for the Discovery Distance, Sprint Distance Individual and Sprint
Distance Relay must be 16 years old*
• Participants for the GEMS Kids Fun Challenges must be 4 to 8 years old*
*Age on 31 December 2019
10Participant List
The participant list is now available on the event website. Please check your name, race
category and start wave number and contact us by 23 April if you notice any mistake.
The men and women starting in the elite waves vie for the Champion of Champions title
at each of the MetaSprint Series races.
Based on the fastest women’s and men’s results of the past three years, the women’s
elite wave gets a head start on the men. The first man or woman across the finish line
will be the Champion of Champions.
The handicaps for the men in 2019 are:
Aquathlon – 3 min 25 sec
Duathlon – 7 min 4 sec
Triathlon – 5 min 14 sec
Duathlon selection criteria:
• Overall top 20 from Overall MetaSprint Championship 2018, MetaSprint Series
Triathlon 2018, MetaSprint Series Duathlon 2019, MetaSprint Aquathlon 2019
• Wild Card Entry*
Athletes selected for the elite wave will start and compete in the 1st wave, with
athletes of similar ability regardless of age group. They will still be ranked in their
respective age groups for awards.
*Note:
If you believe you should be in the elite wave, please email us indicating your recent best race
results (event name, distance, year, time and placing) before Tuesday, 23 April. Only a limited
number of wild card entries are available for the elite wave.
11Clubs & Schools
MetaSport club and Lycee Francais de Singapore are the current leaders of the Club and
Inter-School Challenge respectively. Watch out for some exciting action in the Triathlon!
Will someone else come and challenge for the lead? We will find out on race day with
trophies awarded during the presentations.
Each participant scores points for their school and/or club, be sure to personally update
your details with us prior to Race Kit Collection!
Click here for full information of points allocation for Clubs and Schools.
School Points Club Points
Lycee Francais de
1660 MetaSport Club 850
Singapore
National University
1340 SMU Aquathlon 650
Singapore
British International New Moon Khcycle
1070 300
School Phuket (NMKH)
12Distances
SWIM BIKE RUN
Race Distance Laps Distance Laps Distance Laps
SPRINT
750m 1 18km 3 5km 2
16 yrs old +
DISCOVERY
250m 1 12km 2 2.5km 1
16 yrs old +
YOUTH
250m 1 12km 2 2.5km 1
12–15 yrs old
Check out the animated course map for your race distance!
KIDS
150m 1 6km 1 1.5km 1
8–11 yrs old
GEMS
SCOOTATHLON - - 500m Scoot 1 200m Run -
4–8 yrs old
13Swim IMPORTANT SWIM RULES: •All swimmers must wear the swim cap provided by the organiser. •Fins, paddles, pool buoys, snorkels or any other swimming aids are not allowed. •Wetsuits are not allowed (speed suits are permitted). •Swimmers in difficulty shall signal by raising an arm to the escorting boats/canoes for assistance. •Once assistance is rendered, the competitor must retire from the competition. Report at the start area 10 minutes before your wave start and ensure that you pass the timing mat as you enter the start area. 14
Bike IMPORTANT BIKE RULES: • Note – bike course is not fully closed from the public! • Cyclists must wear their race bib visibly at the rear of their apparel at all times • Helmets must be secured on the cyclist’s head until he/she has placed their bicycle at the allocated bicycle rack • Support vehicles and crew, and the wearing of headphones are not permitted at any time. • Drafting is not allowed! • If caught, cyclists will receive a ‘stop and go’ penalty which means coming to a full stop with both feet on the ground before being allowed to continue. • You are considered drafting when you are within 5 metres of another participant’s rear wheel or riding next to someone within 2 metres. You are allowed 15 seconds in someone’s draft zone to overtake. 15
Bike
The bike course is only partially closed from pedestrian traffic. Therefore, please
observe the following riding etiquette to ensure you have a safe ride:
• Look up often to check the road is clear ahead of you
• Be considerate and respectful to your fellow cyclists
• Do not swerve or make sudden movements
• Stay left at all times, unless overtaking
• Never overtake someone on the inside (left side)
• Look over your shoulder before you move over
• Call “on your right!” to alert the cyclist ahead of you that you are trying to pass
them
Regrettably bike crashes do happen. Take responsibility
for your own safety and make sure you have a proper bike
helmet that fits your head snugly and wear it securely
strapped during the bike phase.
Ensure that your bike is in good working
condition. Bike mechanics from Bike School
Asia will be at the race venue for any last
minute mechanical issues and last minute
purchases. Small repairs and tuning are
provided free of charge.
16Run
• Keep left on the course at all times!
• Note that the roads are not closed from pedestrian traffic. Be considerate to pedestrians
and other members of the public.
• Pere Ocean Mineral Water and PURE Electrolyte drink are available at the drink stations
(every 2km) on the run course and at the finish line.
• Alert a marshal if you see an athlete in difficulty.
IMPORTANT RUN RULES:
• Runners must wear their race numbers, clearly visible at the front of their race apparel at all
times.
• Support vehicles or pacers are not allowed.
• Runners must run on designated paths for the entire route.
• No bare torso is allowed at any time.
• Wearing headphones is not allowed at any time.
17GEMS Scootathlon Our little champ’s will have a blast in the Kids Scootathlon! Starting at bike mount, they will first complete a 500m scoot, transit at dismount line for their 200m run and finally making their way to finish under the finish arch (just like Mum and Dad), and claim their well deserved medal! Notes: • Kids are required to wear a helmet and stick the helmet sticker (provided in race kit) on the front of the helmet • Scooters used are required to have the scooter sticker (provided in race kit) • Kids are required to wear number bib on the front of their top. • A finisher medal will be presented at finish line. • Parents/guardians are not permitted to follow/assist their children. There will be space to watch all the action. 18
Venue Map
Angsana Green
19Transition
Only participants wearing their race bracelet are allowed in transition.
1. Look for your allocated spot (race number)
2. Prepare the gear that you will need for your run
3. Clear all other belongings (bag deposit service is available)
Parents of 8 & 9 year old children
Parents of 8 and 9 year-old children will find a yellow parent bracelet in the race kit
that gives them access to the transition area before the Kids race to help their child
set up transition. Due to space constraints we do not allow any parents in transition
during their child’s race.
Swimmer
passes the
timing chip to
cyclist at the
‘Relay
Handover’ Cyclist puts
Swimmer area in the timing chip
starts the Transition on their left
race wearing ankle and
the timing starts the
chip on their cycling leg
left ankle
Swimmer and Cyclist
cyclist can wait completes
for the runner cycle, racks
at the “Relay bike and runs
Team Meeting to the Relay
point” near the Handover area
finish line and to pass timing
cross the finish chip to runner.
line together!
20Finishers
• Smile for the camera!
• Receive your well-earned finisher’s
medal.
• Re-hydrate at the PURE drink station at
the finish line.
• Check your preliminary race times at
the Live Results booth.
Trophies:
• Are awarded to the Top 3:
- Overall Sprint Distance (male and female)
- In each age group (male and female) – all distances
- In Team Relays per category (1 trophy for adult
teams, 2 trophies for kids teams)
• Champion of Champions
• Club Challenge Champion
• Inter-School Challenge Champion
How does it work?
• Each participant earns points for every race he or she finishes
• Points calculation: time category winner / your time x 100
• The final Championship ranking is based on the total of your Triathlon points plus
your best points from the Aquathlon OR Duathlon
Example:
Your Time Winner’s Time Your Points
Aquathlon 50 mins 40 mins 80 points
Duathlon 1 hr. 20 mins 1 hr. 75 points
Triathlon 1 hr. 40 mins 1 hr. 10 mins 70 points
MetaSprint Series Total 150 points
21Qualifiers
The 2019 GEMS Super Sprint Triathlon is a joint initiative by GEMS World
Academy (Singapore) and MetaSport to support talented youth and kids
triathletes, and provide them with a new racing opportunity. The event will be
held in the afternoon of Saturday 25 May 2019 at GEMS World Academy
(Singapore).
Race Format:
The competition consists of two short and explosive races, with a short break in
between:
Race 1: Triathlon (distances 150m swim, 3km bike, 750m run)
Race 2: Equalizer (distance 3km bike, 200m swim, 750m run)
Qualification:
Top 2 finishers per age group in 2019 MetaSprint Series Aquathlon, Duathlon
and Triathlon
Left over slots are then allocated to the highest ranked athlete in the Series
Ranking.
Age Groups (male and female):
• Kids 8-9 years
• Kids 10-11 years
• Youth 12-13 years
• Youth 14-15 years
GEMS Triathlon Academy presented by Emma Carney– a not for profit, high-
performance triathlon environment in Singapore for students aged 8 to 18. It
provides talented young triathletes with training and learning opportunities that
will push them to higher levels of conditioning, skills and race management. Learn
more.
22Merchandise
*All prices incl. 7% GST
Complete your race day look with a MetaSprint Series cycle jersey, running tee or
singlet!
Check out the selection at the merchandise booth at Race Kit Collection.
Merchandise ordered online can be collected at the MSS Triathlon RKC on 23 April.
23Results & Photos We have your results available as soon as you cross the line – super cool! On site: go to the Live Results tent at the event venue. On line: www.metasprintseries.com FINISHERPIX photographers will be at the race, snapping your action shot for a lifetime of memories. Your shots will be emailed straight to your inbox post-race! Pre-purchase your photo package in advance and save! Triathlon Package $29.99 3-in-1 Race Package $69.99 Competition! Don’t forget to hit the GEMS World Academy photo booth for a wacky photo with your friends and family. Our FinisherPix photographer will be there to capture the fun. Your photos will be available for viewing on our MetaSprint-GEMS photo site 48 hours after the event. The three funniest photos will be posted on the event Facebook on Wednesday the 1st May for your votes, and the winner will score a 2XU backpack! 24
Medical Safety
Alert the first marshal you can find, if you see an athlete in difficulty on the course. All our marshals
and event staff have a medical emergency number with them.
Illness
Do NOT race if:
• you have had a fever with muscle aches in the
week before the event.
• you have had a viral infection (such as the flu), Symptoms
food poisoning or diarrhoea within the last 7-10 If you experience any of the following symptoms
days before the event, and have not fully during the event, please reduce your physical effort.
recovered. And if you do not feel better, stop and seek medical
attention.
If you believe you have fully recovered and are fit • Undue shortness of breath
enough to take part, please do start out cautiously, • Dizziness, giddiness, light-headedness
lower the intensity of your physical exertion, and stay • Chest pain
well hydrated, as these illnesses may result in • Undue tiredness, nausea
dehydration, salt imbalance, or disturbances to your • Disorientation, confusion
heart function.
Medical conditions
Heat Injuries If you have a medical condition, please check with
Exercise in Singapore’s high heat and humidity your doctor first whether it is safe for you to take part
places you at risk of developing a heat injury that in this kind of event.
could potentially be fatal. The best way to avoid such
injuries is to: Medication
• ensure good physical conditioning prior to this You may leave medication such as auto-injectors and
race inhalers (related to your medical condition or
• participate within your fitness limits allergies) with the medical team, so that it is on
• hydrate properly before, during and after the race. standby at the medical tent if needed. Place it in a
This should be a combination of water and Ziploc bag with your name & race number and give it
electrolytes to the medical team on race morning.
PAR-Q AND YOU
Please answer below PAR-Q questions and consult your doctor if you answer YES to any of them:
1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity
recommended by a doctor?
2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?
3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?
4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
5. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?
6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your blood pressure or heart condition?
7. Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?
25Other Info
Volunteers are assigned to collect timing chips from all participants taking part in the
Triathlon at the finish line.
If you Do Not Start or Do Not Finish the race, these are the options to return your timing
chip:
1) Return it only at the Information Booth on race day
Do NOT return it to volunteers or random officials. It will be considered not returned.
2) Return it in person to the MetaSport office, 10B Institution Hill, Singapore 239665 by the
15th March
3) If you are posting it, you are advised to send it by registered mail to arrive by the 3rd May
If you miss this date, the automated fee charged to your nominated credit card for not
returning your chip is $40 (or $10 for not returning the strap.)
Share your experience with us, follow us on Facebook and Instagram and join the community!
Don’t forget to use the official hashtag: #funwaytotri on your posts!
@metasprintseries
#funwaytotri
Questions? Check the information boards MetaSport
at the venue, go to the information counter 10B Institution Hill Singapore 239665
or approach an official in a red MetaSport Tel: 6838 0873
shirt. Email: sprintseries@metasport.com
26Partners’ Offers
Enjoy 20% discount on Pearl iZumi collection and Key Power Sports
merchandise.
Use promo code ‘META20’ for purchases at Key Power Sports at
Marina Square, Novena Square, Changi City Point and 2XU at Suntec
City and for online purchases via https://keypowersports.sg/.
Check out more at their booth at race kit collection.
PURE is your natural choice in sports nutrition, offering a
complete range of before, during and recovery products to help
you achieve maximum performance and recovery during the
toughest of workouts.
Use the code 'MSS19' to enjoy 20% off the complete collection
throughout the MetaSprint Series via simplyactive.com.sg. or
drop by their booth at race kit collection.
Visit Parkway Shenton Sports Clinic for your performance fix-up from
injury recovery to performance optimisation. Assess your existing
caloric and training intensity requirements and learn how to boost it
further with RMR and VO2 Max screening.
Enjoy special prices on the following treatment and screening sessions:
Physiotherapy session (60 minutes, treatment and massage) - $75
RMR with consultation and analysis - $150
VO2 Max with consultation and analysis - $260
Call 6327 7273 and quote 'METASPRINT' or drop by their booth on race
day to find out more.
https://www.parkwayshenton.com/my-health-services/gp-
services/sports-medicine
27Partners’ Offers
Outstandingly British. Sunwise is an eyewear that works from
sunrise to sunset,
Check out their range of shades offered at 20% discount at race
kit collection.
All MetaSprint participants are eligible for the following first-time
offers:
• $30 off Sports Massage Session (U.P. $130 for 60 minute)
• $97 Introduction to Chiropractic Check-Up (U.P. $390) Session
includes consultation, x-ray and analysis, chiropractic treatment.
Visit the Core Collective booth on race day to find out more about
their exclusive deals.
https://corecollective.sg
MetaSprint partners with Fitness First to give you access to 20 Fitness
First clubs island-wide, over 2,100 group fitness classes every week, and
other Fitness First benefits. Register now and enjoy a 1-day
complimentary club access.
Sign up for your free trial at https://www.fitnessfirst.com.sg/metasprint
Done with your training and ready to race at MetaSprint Duathlon?
Don’t let a mechanical fault ruin your race! Learn useful and practical
bike maintenance skills for maximum peace of mind and avoid race-
wrecking problems. Enroll in an upcoming course at bikeschool.asia!
Get 10% off course fees with the promo code “META2019”.
http://bikeschool.asia/sg/lms/
28Our Sponsors
Event Organiser
Sanctioned by In Support of Sports Official Partner Official Sponsor
Promotion
Official Apparel Official Hydration Official Sponsor Official Recovery Partner
Sponsor Partner
Official Fitness Official Sponsor Official Sponsor Official Vendor
Partner
Official Bike Mechanic Official Partner Official Venue Official Partner
Sponsor
Official Official Merchandise
Photographer Partner
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