{"id":171198,"date":"2024-11-22T08:59:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T01:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/celebrating-victories-and-legends-polygon-shines-at-tour-de-france-singapore-criterium-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-11-22T08:59:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T01:59:56","slug":"celebrating-victories-and-legends-polygon-shines-at-tour-de-france-singapore-criterium-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/celebrating-victories-and-legends-polygon-shines-at-tour-de-france-singapore-criterium-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Victories and Legends: Polygon Shines at Tour de France Singapore Criterium 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Singapore once again became the heartbeat of global cycling this November, hosting the <strong>third edition of the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium 2024<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event wasn\u2019t merely a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/road\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>road bike<\/strong><\/a> race\u2014it was a festival of speed, endurance, and emotion, highlighted by the poignant farewell of <strong>cycling legend Mark Cavendish<\/strong>, the man whose 35 stage victories have written his name indelibly into Tour de France history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">\u201cThe farewell moment with Sir Mark was unforgettable, especially when everyone lifted their bikes while he passed through the peloton,\u201d shared a thrilled Muhammad Herlangga, a rider from the Nusantara Cycling Team, Indonesian Pro Team, making his debut at the Singapore Criterium.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A World-Class Road Bicycle Battle in the Heart of Singapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131523\/Solidarity-between-riders-in-TDF-Singapore-Criterium-2024-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Solidarity between riders in TDF Singapore Criterium 2024\" class=\"wp-image-138413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131523\/Solidarity-between-riders-in-TDF-Singapore-Criterium-2024-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131523\/Solidarity-between-riders-in-TDF-Singapore-Criterium-2024-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131523\/Solidarity-between-riders-in-TDF-Singapore-Criterium-2024-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131523\/Solidarity-between-riders-in-TDF-Singapore-Criterium-2024-494x371.jpg 494w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131523\/Solidarity-between-riders-in-TDF-Singapore-Criterium-2024-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131523\/Solidarity-between-riders-in-TDF-Singapore-Criterium-2024-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131523\/Solidarity-between-riders-in-TDF-Singapore-Criterium-2024.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Under Singapore\u2019s blazing tropical sun, world-class cyclists went wheel-to-wheel in a thrilling 57.5 km battle\u2014<strong>25 laps around a 2.3 km circuit<\/strong>\u2014preceded by a <strong>Pro Team Time Trial<\/strong> that tested teamwork and precision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The peloton featured star riders such as <strong>Biniam Girmay<\/strong>, the multiple Green Jersey winner in this year\u2019s Tour de France, and <strong>Jasper Philipsen<\/strong>, the sprint king who conquered Stage 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">For Southeast Asia\u2019s cycling scene, the event was a moment of pride. Malaysia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/team\/terengganu-polygon-cycling-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Terengganu Polygon Cycling Team (TSG)<\/strong><\/a> maintained their title as <strong>Asia\u2019s No. 1 team<\/strong> in 2024. \u201cWe just enjoy the race this weekend and hope to give our best,\u201d said <strong>Aiman Cahyadi<\/strong>, one of TSG\u2019s top riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representing <strong>Team Singapore<\/strong>, <strong>Polygon rider Arfan Faisal<\/strong> expressed heartfelt pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">\u201cI\u2019m really proud, as is everyone else, to have the opportunity to race against the big names and show what we\u2019re made of. I think we\u2019re made of grit, hard work, and perseverance. Tomorrow, we\u2019ll give it our all and see how far we can push ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pro Team Time Trial: Precision, Power, and Polygon Pride<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The Pro Team Time Trial opened the weekend with a breathtaking display of coordination and speed. <strong>TSG<\/strong> delivered a commanding performance, finishing first\u2014barely two seconds ahead of <strong>Nusantara Cycling Team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131746\/Pro-Team-Time-Trial-final-lineup-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pro Team Time Trial final lineup\" class=\"wp-image-138433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131746\/Pro-Team-Time-Trial-final-lineup-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131746\/Pro-Team-Time-Trial-final-lineup-257x320.jpg 257w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131746\/Pro-Team-Time-Trial-final-lineup-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131746\/Pro-Team-Time-Trial-final-lineup-396x494.jpg 396w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131746\/Pro-Team-Time-Trial-final-lineup-600x748.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131746\/Pro-Team-Time-Trial-final-lineup-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.polygonbikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/07131746\/Pro-Team-Time-Trial-final-lineup.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Maulana Astnan<\/strong>, Indonesian National Champion and key rider for Nusantara, reflected on his race:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cIt was unfortunate, but we still secured second place, which was a surprising result.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Their determination and focus captured the essence of what makes the <strong>best <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/road\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>road bikes<\/strong><\/a> truly shine: reliability, aerodynamics, and unyielding performance under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrating Southeast Asia\u2019s Spirit and Strength<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Among local favorites, <strong>Singapore\u2019s National Athlete Riyadh Hakim<\/strong> stood out with an impressive <strong>third-place finish<\/strong> in the PRURide Seeker\u2019s Mixed Open Criterium\u2014riding the sleek <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/helios-a8x-2025\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Polygon H<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/helios-a8x-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"e (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">e<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/helios-a8x-2025\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>lios A8X road bike<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Aiman Cahyadi<\/strong> expressed his pride in representing a homegrown brand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">\u201cAs an Indonesian, I\u2019m proud to ride Polygon. This brand represents Southeast Asia on the global stage\u2014it\u2019s inspiring to ride alongside the pros on a bike that symbolizes our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beyond the Race: Polygon\u2019s Dedication to Excellence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">For <strong>Polygon<\/strong>, the <strong>Tour de France Singapore Criterium 2024<\/strong> symbolized more than competition\u2014it was a celebration of passion, perseverance, and partnership across nations. The event showcased the <strong>spirit of modern road cycling<\/strong>, uniting professionals and enthusiasts who share a love for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/road\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>road bike<\/strong><\/a><strong> lifestyle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">As the curtain fell on this year\u2019s criterium, one thing became clear: the Polygon name continues to shine brightly in the world of cycling\u2014representing not just speed, but the unbreakable will to go further, faster, and stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discover the Best Road Bikes by Polygon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Whether you\u2019re training for your own criterium or simply exploring the world on two wheels, Polygon\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/road\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>road bicycles<\/strong><\/a> are crafted for performance, precision, and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Find your perfect ride and experience the same spirit that fuels the <strong>Tour de France<\/strong>\u2014right at your fingertips at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Polygon Bikes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore once again became the heartbeat of global cycling this November, hosting the third edition of the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium 2024.&nbsp; The event wasn\u2019t merely a road&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":171200,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9434],"tags":[9660,9592,9761,9754],"acf":[],"gutentor_comment":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171198"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171198"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171198\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=171198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/eu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}