General 

 

What is Cycle Out Poverty?

Cycle Out Poverty (COP) is Habitat for Humanity Singapore’s annual charity cycle, which seeks to raise funds for our overseas Global Village house-building and local Project HomeWorks home-cleaning programme.

 

When is Cycle Out Poverty 2018?

Date: Friday-Sunday, 13-15 April 2018. Cycle event is on Sat, 14 April. 

Time: Depending on package and departure date chosen. 3D2N package includes a 7.30pm ferry to Batam on Friday evening. 2D1N package includes a 7.50am ferry to Batam on Saturday morning. All participants will return to Singapore by Sunday, 5pm.

 

Where is Cycle Out Poverty?

Batam, Indonesia

Barelang Bridges

(click here for location map)

 

How does the COP 2018 package work?

Participants have the option of choosing a 3D2N or 2D1N package. It will include 2-night or 1-night hotel accommodation, most meals, ferry & local ground transport for cyclists & their bikes, event jersey, goodie bag, logistics & medical support for the cycle, a post-event Thank You BBQ hotel dinner, and a tour of Kabil Village. 

 

How much does it cost to join COP 2018?

The registration fee for COP 2018 is $300 for 2D1N and $350 for 3D2N. Deadline for registration is on 28 February.

 

COP 2018 is also Habitat's first major fundraiser of the year and we hope to raise $100,000 from the event. As such, each cyclist is also required to fundraise an additional minimum of $300.

 

Together with the registration fee, Habitat should receive a minimum of $600 from each cyclist by 28 February 2018. 

 

The registration fee includes accommodation at Golden View Hotel (opt for single- or twin-sharing room), return ferry tickets & local ground transport for you & your bicycle, meals on 14 & 15 April, (including post-event Thank You BBQ hotel dinner), event jersey, goodie bag, logistics & medical support for the cycle, and a community rejuvenation activity in Kabil Village. 

 

All funds raised beyond the registration fees will be donated directly to Habitat for Humanity Singapore's mission and programmes to provide decent homes to families.

 

Once participants submit their online registration form, they will be immediately directed to start their own fundraising page on our COP 2018 portal. For registration FAQs, click here

 

For payment enquiries, please contact us at 6744 7326 or info@habitat.org.sg.

 

What is the itinerary for COP 2018?

For participants arriving in Batam on Friday evening, they will head to the hotel for check-in and have a free-and-easy night. Hotel breakfast will be available on Sat morning before the cycling event.

 

Participants arriving in Batam on Sat morning will head straight to the flag-off point with their bicycles & baggage. Bags will be kept secure in buses until the end of the cycling event. Habitat Singapore advises these participants to have their own breakfast before the cycling event.

 

All participants & their bicycles will be transported to the flag off point by 10am to begin registration. The cycling event will start from 10.30pm until the last rider crosses the finishing point, estimated to be about 5 or 6pm. Participants who finish the cycle earlier can head back to the hotel first in waves. Bus transport will be arranged.

 

After the cycle, participants will gather at the hotel for a Thank You BBQ dinner. On Sunday, COP 2018 will wrap up with a visit to Habitat homeowners living in Kabil Village, where Habitat has been working for years to provide decent and affordable houses for families. 

 

(Click here to see the schedule)

 

What Should I Bring?

All participants are required to wear the event jersey, proper covered shoes, bicycle helmet, bicycle spare parts/tools, personal identification, confirmation slip and are advised to bring two bottles of water for the journey. 

 

Organisers uphold a strict No Helmet, No Ride policy. Participants are required to bring and wear their own helmets and covered/sports shoes (i.e. no slippers or sandals). 

 

Bicycles must have at least one functioning white front light and one functioning red rear light when participating in this event. Do switch the lights on in dim, poorly-lit or in rainy conditions. 

 

Bicycles must be in good mechanical condition and be fit to be ridden for this event. The Organisers reserve the right to stop participants who do not have the appropriate gear or bicycle from riding.

 

To ensure cyclists are well equipped and prepared for the weather, Habitat Singapore also advises cyclists to bring sufficient water, energy bars, cap or hat, sunglasses, UV sleeves, and sunscreen. 

 

When is the flag off?

The actual cycling event will take place on Sat, 14 April

 

Participants will be grouped into teams and sent off in waves starting from 10.30am. All participants will be transported to the flag off point by 10am, to begin registration.

 

I want to be in the same group as my friend! How do I make sure of this?

Please ensure that you indicate your friend's email address when filling up your registration form. Friends should register for the same cycling distance, speed category and bicycle type. Registrants will be grouped into waves. Each wave will comprise of 20-25 cyclists with a designated pacer and sweeper. 

 

What type of bicycle should I bring?

For the safety of our participants, participants are not allowed to use electric bicycles, electric scooters, recumbent bicycles, tricycles, time trial/triathlon bicycles or children’s bicycles.

 

110KM participants are only allowed to use road bicycles. 55KM participants are only allowed to use road bicycles, mountain bicycles, hydrid bicycles and foldie bicycles.

 

Will there be prizes to be won?

COP 2018 is a non-competitive event. However, all cyclists will be presented with a Certificate of Participation at the post-cycle Thank You BBQ Dinner. Star fundraisers will also be given a special gift to recognise their efforts. 

 

Can I rent a bicycle and/or helmets in Batam?

No, there will be no bicycle or helmet rentals available. Please be reminded that we have a strict No Helmet No Ride policy. 

 

Is there a place where I can deposit my belongings before the cycling event?

No. All participants are required to carry their own belongings during the cycle. Only participants arriving on Saturday morning will be allowed to keep their bags on buses.