The world's best cyclists will once again rip through the streets of Singapore as the Tour De France makes its return on our shores in November
SINGAPORE, 15 JULY 2024 – Cycling’s best athletes can look forward to a new and exciting route in Downtown Singapore when the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium (TDF SG) returns for its third edition on 9 and 10 November.
The Tour de France is the pinnacle of professional cycling – elite cyclists compete in a gruelling test as they cover an average of 3,500km over three weeks in their quest for glory. The Criterium format is a shorter race on a closed circuit, putting the cyclists’ speed and agility to the test.
This third edition of the Singapore event is set to be an exciting one with the inauguration of the TDF SG Family Day. This will see a variety of games, entertainment and culinary discoveries available for spectators, guaranteeing a memorable weekend in Singapore.
The Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board and leading life insurer Prudential Singapore, will feature top international riders from some of the world’s best professional cycling teams. This year’s event will also welcome new partners including homegrown bicycle-sharing firm Anywheel, airline partner EVA Air, travel goods company Thule and ticketing partner Trip.com.
Ms Agnes Goh, Managing Director of event promoter Evoke EXP, said: “We’ve learnt a lot from staging the first two editions of the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium, and have taken onboard those lessons so that this year’s event can be our best yet. We aim to provide a refreshed and interesting challenge for the cyclists and we’re in the final stages of planning of the race track and look forward to unveiling the exact route soon. The action off the race circuit will be equally enticing. With the addition of the TDF SG Family Day offering a variety of games, entertainment and food and beverage options; spectators can be a part of a thrilling racing experience and enjoy a memorable weekend in Downtown Singapore.”
Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) is back for the third consecutive year as title sponsor and official wellness partner for the Singapore Criterium. The Prudential Group has supported other cycling events before, such as the Prudential RideLondon cycling festival in 2019, PRURide Indonesia in 2022 and PRURide Philippines in May 2023.
Mr Goh Theng Kiat, Chief Customer Officer of Prudential Singapore, said: “As a leading life insurer, we want to support more people to live well for longer by advocating healthy and active lifestyles. We see cycling as a great activity for people of all ages to stay fit, build social connections and strengthen the community spirit. We are pleased to promote cycling in Singapore, and encourage more people to take up the sport."
Similar to previous years, Prudential will be organising classes through PRURide Seeker’s Society. This is an exclusive cycling club which began in 2022 as part of the company’s title sponsorship for the Singapore Criterium, and aims to help people who want to learn how to become better cyclists. Anyone can sign up to join PRURide Seeker’s Society and gain access to complimentary trainings in the PRURide Race-Ready programme which will be held in the coming months. They include a mobility and strength training, a technical class to build cycling competence and confidence as well as a virtual cycling class. The trainings are conducted by coaches from UFIT Singapore and the Singapore Cycling Federation.
PRURide Seeker’s Society members will also stand the chance to qualify for a spot at the PRURide Seeker’s Criterium, the only event for non-professional cyclists to participate in during the race weekend in November. It will be set on the same circuit that the professional Tour de France cyclists will be racing on.
Registration to join PRURide Seeker’s Society (PRSS) is now open. More information on the training programme and how to join PRSS are available here.
The 2023 Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium saw Jasper Philipsen clinching the title after emerging tops in a dramatic sprint finish. The Belgian beat a stellar field that included two-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar and decorated sprinter Mark Cavendish, who recently broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory on 3 July.
More details on ticketing and participating riders for the 2024 Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium will be announced soon.