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 way more.
Artist ME set to ‘W.O.A’ audiences
Headlining the packed programme is Azmi Hussin, extra popularly often called 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 may 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 remodel into lycra-clad highway 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 obsessed with using 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 desires of using a bicycle once more. Determined to fulfil her need, she constructs an uncommon biking simulation, utilizing nothing however frequent home items.
This native movie written and directed by Kew Lin examines the theme of dwelling with a way of journey and fearlessness with a purpose to chase one’s desires and is a must-watch for competition attendees
CycleFightClub
If motion is what you want, festive-goers may also join CycleFightClub – a day by day eCycling event – the place riders compete one-on-one utilizing good trainers.
Each day, 32 shortlisted riders will compete in a single-elimination event with the final particular person 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 akin to water canisters to let you fill your water bottles can 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 You may also join an Upcycling Workshops to reuse outdated bicycle rims and elements to create Bicycle Lamp Art to embellish your own home.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 may even seize you in your biking apparel over two days. All pictures – along with future pictures of native cyclists taken everywhere in the island within the subsequent few months – can be compiled right into a espresso e book that can be launched at PEDALFEST 2024.
Parents with younger youngsters aged 6 or older can take part onsite to find out about highway security by means 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 value $38 and comes with a complimentary pack value over $50 together with a restricted version PEDALFEST t-shirt. The first 500 festive goers every day will get to take pleasure in a cup of artisanal espresso.
Tickets are going quick so get yours now right here!