He also sends out messages to remind riders of the rules, such as keeping to five bicycles in single file on single-lane roads.
“I’m not saying 100 per cent will follow the rules and keep the discipline. (But) I would say 100 per cent of whoever is in there will understand there are rules that they need to follow.”
In such large rides, each group of 10 also usually has a leader who ensures they keep a safe distance from the groups ahead.
For TFR, Mr Tan said he usually has a chat with new riders before they are allowed to join the group.
“Sometimes there will be riders who are unsafe, who play music, or who just want to race and … they don’t want to ride as part of a group, they just want to test themselves.
“For the safety of the rest of the members, we don’t get them in.”
“THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SOME BLACK SHEEP”
Most cycling groups in Singapore try to obey the rules and ride safely, especially among the established groups, cyclists told CNA.
“The ones which are caught in the video are not indicative of the general group of cyclists or clubs,” said Mr Tan.
Mr Steven Lim, vice-president for safety and education at the Singapore Cycling Federation, said there will always be people who ignore or violate the rules.
“(In) any road user group, whether it’s cyclists, pedestrians or motorists, there will always be some black sheep,” he said.
Social media amplifies situations and people seem to be attracted to negative news, when the reality is not that bad, Mr Lim said.
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