Two viral videos shared online have sparked public concern after showing young cyclists riding dangerously on public roads in different parts of Singapore. The clips, posted on Sunday, Jan 25, captured youths cycling without helmets, swerving across lanes and performing stunts, raising questions about road safety and responsibility.
The first video was filmed along Cantonment Road near the Tanjong Pagar area. It showed two boys riding what appeared to be fixed-gear bicycles, with one rider not wearing a helmet. Fixed-gear bicycles typically rely on pedal resistance to slow down and often lack hand-operated brakes.
In the clip, one cyclist was seen swerving out from the leftmost lane at an uphill junction. By the end of the video, both riders were travelling in the middle of a three-lane road. Their actions took place on an active road with other vehicles nearby.
Stunt Performed in Sembawang
A second video, posted on the same day, showed five young cyclists riding together in Sembawang. None of them was wearing helmets. One rider was filmed going downhill while lifting his legs off the pedals and holding his body parallel to the ground.
The stunt was described by viewers as resembling “Superman” flying. The footage quickly drew attention online, with mixed reactions from social media users.
Mixed Public Reactions Online
Some viewers found the videos amusing and praised the cyclists for their bravery. However, many others were disturbed by the behaviour and expressed concern over the danger posed to both the cyclists and other road users.
In response to the Cantonment Road video, an Instagram user shared an image showing a brain located at a human skeleton’s backside. Another user questioned why children “like to play with their life on the road” and asked whether they thought about how their parents would feel if they were killed while riding.
One comment read: “What the kids need are proper helmets, front and rear lights and good cycling habits. Some of these bad cycling habits endanger themselves and others.”
Rules on Cycling Safety in Singapore
Under Singapore road rules, cyclists are required to wear helmets while riding on the road. First-time offenders can face a fine of up to S$1,000 or up to three months’ jail, or both.
Fixed-gear bicycles are also required to have at least one working handbrake in addition to pedal-resistance braking.
