In this episode of Cycle City, we feature two different types of cycling done under a roof: indoor competitive cycling and rhythm cycling, better known as spin class.
You might think there’s not much to rhythm cycling beyond pulsating lights, pumping music and enthusiastic trainers. But newcomers to spin can overdo it and seriously injure themselves, succumbing to rhabdomyolysis - or rhabdo - that causes damaged muscle tissue to break down.
SEA Games gold medallist Calvin Sim uses indoor cycling as a way to talent scout during training sessions. He explains: “Although we lack a velodrome in Singapore, we are able to overcome the technical challenges of track racing with more overseas training. I hope track cycling will achieve new heights if we get a velodrome, and start grooming local talents early.”
Cycle City delves into the vast world of cycling – including road cycling, mountain biking, indoor cycling and delivery riding. From beginners to experienced cyclists, the series showcases the vibrant communities and individual journeys, exploring the passion and motivation for a life on two wheels.