One cyclist was caught on camera sticking too close to another before losing control for a split second. The cyclist then either kicks or gets his foot stuck to a fellow cyclist’s cycle to his left, causing the latter to tumble to the floor.
Here’s how the accident happened based on the footage.
A video of the incident was shared on Facebook page Complaint Singapore by member Clark Tan, sparking multiple criticisms from netizens.
“What’s that? Tour de Singapore?” asked Facebook user Michael Teo.
“What happened to sticking to the left of the road? Why stick to each other? Looks like they were more into racing each other,” added Facebook user Drillrig Singapore.
According to a couple of netizens, the video looked like it was indeed a race, as the road looked like it was closed off.
“Which race is it? Got submit this video to the organiser?” asked Facebook user Darlene Tan.
According to the Singapore Sports Hub website, a Festival of Cycling was held on May 29, from 7:30 am to 1 pm, along Stadium Drive.
The Independent Singapore has reached out to the Singapore Sports Hub to confirm the incident and check on the affected cyclists.
UPDATE: June 6, 2022
Singapore Sports Hub Statement
The SSH has responded and clarified the incident today with the below statement:
The organiser of the Festival of Cycling is the Singapore Cycling Federation (SCF). Their response is as appended.
Comment to be attributed to: Singapore Cycling Federation Commissaires and Technical Commission
This was a race incident that did not impinge the conduct of the race. It was also not necessary to neutralise this category or to stop or even cancel the race. This incident was just one of the categories.
The race venue and field of play is closed to the public and vehicles. There were ambulances and medical on standby at all times during the race.
It is important to note that this is a controlled race environment where participants are well aware of the risks they are taking in this controlled race environment.
/TISG
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