Ubin Bike Adventure with Asian Detours: 13 Jun (Sat)

Cycle back in time with our guides when you join us for the Ubin Bike Adventure for Ubin Day! Your journey takes you past rustic village houses where you might even interact with the friendly residents at Pulau Ubin! And we’re not just referring to the people!

Expect to see resident wildlife such as the Malayan water monitors, hornbills and wild boars, to name a few. For the observant ones, you might even notice a mischievous monkey in the trees staring curiously at you. There will be a number of planned stops where our guides will share some local history with you. Photography enthusiasts will also find many opportunities to snap pictures of the beautiful scenery at Pulau Ubin!

This experience is limited to 20 people only, so sign up now in order to reserve your slot! Children should be at least 7 years old and be able to ride a bike proficiently. Our guides reserve the rights to turn away participants whom they assess to be unsuitable for this experience.

Meeting Point: No.34 at Pulau Ubin. From the jetty, cross the boardwalk before taking a left turn. Walk on straight (past bike rental shops) until you see “Ubin Adventures” (No. 34) on your right. It is a house in white. Our guide will be waiting to receive you there.

Date: 13 Jun (Sat)
Start Time: 9.30am or 2.30pm (2 slots). End Time: Before 1.00pm and 6.00pm
Cost: $35 per person (Adult) before 7% GST | $30 per person (Child) before 7% GST (Children between 7 – 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
Website: http://ubinkayak.com/

Registration is required: Please register here: http://register.sec-sea.com/availability.php?pv=WSG

Natural Heritage Cycling Tour with Pedal Ubin: 14 Jun (Sun)

Are you clueless about Pulau Ubin, Singapore’s time capsule? How did Ubin get its name? Who was the German girl? Enjoy a bicycle ride in relative safety, and learn about all these and more, with cycling guides from the Toddycats, volunteer guides of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum!

Cycle through the scenery of kampungs, plantations, forest, quarries and mangroves, stop for a coconut or two and listen to our guides as they share with you stories of Ubin’s wildlife, past heritage and present conservation efforts.

Participants must be at least 10 years old and know how to ride a bicycle. No fitness requirement needed. Participants are to arrange their own bicycle hire on Pulau Ubin. They may also bring their own bicycles from the mainland (more about cycling on Ubin).

Date: 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: 7.30-11.30am
Meeting point: Wayang Stage, Ubin Town (turn left at Ubin Jetty, walk about 5 minutes to the Ubin Town centre), map.
Website: https://toddycats.wordpress.com/
No charge, the activity is free!

Registration is required: Registration is closed as the maximum number of people have signed up.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse...

The participants visiting kampung houses on Pulau Ubin.

MOS Desmond Lee joins the tour!

More photos by Joelle Lai on facebook.

And MORE photos on the Pedal Ubin flickr site and their blog post Toddycats on Ubin Day.

Basic Mountain Bike Clinic by Mountain Biking Association (Singapore): 13 Jun (Sat)

Learn basic Mountain-biking Off-Road skills with expert instructors from the Mountain Bike Association (Singapore)!

You will learn the basics of riding a bicycle (MtB) on easy off-road trails, including bike handling on up-slopes and down-slopes, use of gears, and braking techniques.

Experienced instructors will give a half hour presentation about Mountain-biking, biking techniques, and safety. Followed by a practice ride around the Kampong Trails and other interesting trails, ending back at the Assembly Area.

Places limited to 30 participants. Registration required (see below).

Open to participants (male and female) aged 15 - 50 years old. Participants must be able to ride a bicycle confidently on tarmac roads, in order to learn how to handle a bike off-road.

Participants can bring their own mountain-bike or rent one (at their own cost) from the shops in Ubin.

Participants must wear a bike-helmet (obtainable from the bike shop), and be properly attired in shorts, T-shirt and shoes (sports-type shoes). Only 'haversack-type' bags can be carried on the ride.

The instructor can deny participation to anyone he deems 'unfit' to participate. All participants participate at their own risk, and the instructors and The Mountain Biking Association of Singapore will not be held accountable or responsible.

Date: 13 Jun (Sat)
Time: 9am to 12noon. Participants to gather at the registration desk with their bikes by 8.30am. Session will begin at 9am sharp.
Meeting point: Under the Banyan Tree near the Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Cost: No charge, the activity is free!
Website: http://www.mbasg.org/

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

A group photo of the cool MBASG instructors and MOS Desmond Lee!