Happening over the weekend of 11 and 12 February, PEDALFEST SINGAPORE 2023 is devoted to cyclists of all genres; permitting you to attach and meet over bicycle movies, sporting programmes, spin actions and challenges, well being and wellness talks, upcycling workshops and rather more.
Artist ME set to ‘W.O.A’ audiences
Headlining the packed programme is Azmi Hussin, extra popularly generally known as ME, a well-known cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and muralist hailing from Penang, Malaysia.
Known on-line for his inspirational TED speak ‘Art makes ME Fly’ and his Youtube video ‘W.O.A – Wheel of Art’, Azmi will ship a ‘live’ efficiency at Kallang utilizing his BMX flatland abilities to create a brand new summary artwork piece. Those fortunate sufficient will even get their caricatures drawn by him over the weekend
MAMIL
Bring your Significant Other to catch the screening of MAMIL (Middle Age Men in Lycra) – a documentary about why white-collar professionals rework into lycra-clad street warriors each weekend.
Narrated by legendary Tour de France and biking commentator Phil Liggett, the movie – which premiere on the Adelaide Film Festival – tries to uncover why middle-aged males are so keen about driving costly carbon bikes.
Aunt Lotus & Her Dream Bicycle
Starring veteran theatre practitioner Jalyn Han, the Mandarin and Teochew language quick movie follows the story of Aunt Lotus, a blind grandma who goals of driving a bicycle once more. Determined to fulfil her need, she constructs an uncommon biking simulation, utilizing nothing however widespread home goods.
This native movie written and directed by Kew Lin examines the theme of residing with a way of journey and fearlessness as a way to chase one’s goals and is a must-watch for competition attendees
CycleFightClub
If motion is what you want, festive-goers may also join CycleFightClub – a each day eCycling event – the place riders compete one-on-one utilizing sensible trainers.
Each day, 32 shortlisted riders will compete in a single-elimination event with the final individual standing successful $500 money and an expenses-paid journey to an abroad biking occasion.
Upcycling makes a Green Impact at PEDALFEST
In assist of the SG Green Plan, eco-friendly practices equivalent to water canisters to help you fill your water bottles shall be launched. You may also join an Upcycling Workshops to reuse outdated bicycle rims and elements to create Bicycle Lamp Art to embellish your own home.
Fun for All Ages
Vintage bike lovers ought to make a beeline to the Ciclo e Caffe Community Corner to mingle and chat with former champion cyclists and fellow bike collectors.
The PEDALFEST SG Bicycle Photo Booth will even seize you in your biking apparel over two days. All photographs – along with future photographs of native cyclists taken all around the island within the subsequent few months – shall be compiled right into a espresso e-book that shall be launched at PEDALFEST 2024.
Parents with younger kids aged 6 or older can take part onsite to study street security by way of Safe Cycling Academy clinics, whereas adults can benefit from the spin actions utilizing pedal-power stationary bikes to ‘light up the planets’ on the Pedal to the Stars zone
A day-pass price $38 and comes with a complimentary pack price over $50 together with a restricted version PEDALFEST t-shirt. The first 500 festive goers every day will get to get pleasure from a cup of artisanal espresso.
Tickets are going quick so get yours now right here!