First Impressions of SINGAPORE Cycling on Folding Bikes 🇸🇬

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @TwoWheelCruise
    @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +38

    WOW, it's only our first day in Singapore and we are already amazed with everything, especially the cycling and pedestrian infrastructure!
    Watch all of our Singapore travel videos here - ua-cam.com/video/sK8RUrn8qG4/v-deo.html
    🚲 Today's cycling route on Strava - www.strava.com/activities/7874699478
    🚶 Singapore walking tour videos filmed by Thuong - ua-cam.com/video/DyfqmYZeTs8/v-deo.html

    • @jon8697
      @jon8697 2 роки тому +3

      Older estate like jurong is not a planned estate. Cycyling track were added recently due to high demand. Pls pardon our small space in singapore, u might nt see a perfect cyclign track around the island but we r improving.

    • @carywatmore
      @carywatmore 2 роки тому +1

      Welcome to Singapore guys. ❤

  • @MelvinSimKH
    @MelvinSimKH 2 роки тому +14

    100 Plus was created in Singapore in the 80s to celebrate the 100th birthday of the soft drinks company Fraser and Neave (F&N). It’s spread around the region in the last 30ish years.

  • @bobbieboothroyd8531
    @bobbieboothroyd8531 2 роки тому +11

    I love how clean it is and how safe it looks for cycling and walking it shows you that you can cater for cars bikes pedestran and trains. which is pretty impressive. I like the green fields their as well

  • @eliastv5498
    @eliastv5498 2 роки тому +5

    This video is just a joy to watch with a beer relaxing after my long day at work. No honking, beeping, or unnecessary stress. It's so nice to see you riding with the proper respect you deserve as a cyclist and a talented UA-camr. We're all lucky here that you continue to make stellar content. Singapore definitely is on the list of places for me to visit now.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! It's been a nice change of pace for us as well.

  • @WahPiang
    @WahPiang 2 роки тому +3

    Places you should check out: Marina Barrage, East Coast Park, Tuas Lampost 1, Seletar Camp, Changi Jurrasic Mile and Pasir Ris Park.

  • @keithandes2804
    @keithandes2804 2 роки тому +1

    Singapore has great infrastructure!! It's a very strict conutry when it comes to laws!! Beautiful and safe!! Love the video!! Thanks Cruise & Thuong!!

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! 😃 Strict laws are fine by us.

    • @NEAAFFAIRS
      @NEAAFFAIRS 2 роки тому +1

      The laws works for us non criminally minded folks. That also means that the basic needs of the people are met - to feel safe. Due to the heat, I ride around midnight and there's nothing to worry about. Kids also the public transport independently from around 7 yo.

  • @tmlwe
    @tmlwe 2 роки тому +6

    Glad to see both of you've enjoyed the ride under the sunny sun in Singapore! :)

  • @pahengcheong
    @pahengcheong 2 роки тому +4

    Marina Bay to Changi Village along coastal area is one of the best ride. You can go up the MRT ( trains ) with your bike to every where

  • @fekkyb
    @fekkyb 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video. I enjoyed it. Really nice to see your experiences in different countries. Makes me feel as if I were there. 😁 Singapore looks nice. At least on these videos so far. Thanks again.
    🙏🏼🙂👍🏼

  • @kthowe3864
    @kthowe3864 2 роки тому +5

    Welcome guys! Welcome to Singapore!❤

  • @orynfam7940
    @orynfam7940 2 роки тому +2

    really glad you enjoyed the cycling infrastructure in singapore. Its good when there isn't that many people using the cycling paths Its scary when you go to punggol or east coast.

  • @jasoniconmaniac
    @jasoniconmaniac 2 роки тому +6

    Welcome to Singapore! It's funny as I been watching and following your Japan rides as guide when visiting Japan for years but even now when you visit Singapore I am actually learning from you too as a Singaporean cyclist haha! I never cycle at Jurong Lake area before! Very nice to see you two cycling with @妮妮江ninijiang too have fun in Singapore with the very easy rides 😀 You can try out simple trail rides by renting a mountain bike and ride at Coney Island if you have time for a different feel of Singapore.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! 😃 Japan can be tricky to navigate by bike if it's your first time, but Singapore was very straightforward even though this was our first ride without any serious planning.

    • @sar2908
      @sar2908 2 роки тому +1

      I just checked out Coney Island, and it looks a great place to explore on a bike. Good suggestion :) 2023 for me! Cheers.

  • @frankyu4967
    @frankyu4967 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks again & it seems Singapore has world class biking paths. Time to visit once pandemic is over.

  • @highanddryful
    @highanddryful Рік тому

    Singapore is an absolute joy to visit. The folk are friendly. The food is tasty and the streets are clean and green with trees. Love Singapore ❤

  • @Now2Market
    @Now2Market 2 роки тому +3

    Welcome to Singapore!! Enjoy Your Stay!!. Entire East Coast Park from Changi Airport to Marina Bay area is an excellent Bikers paradise.

  • @CameronKang91
    @CameronKang91 2 роки тому +2

    19:38 100 Plus is the brand by Fraser & Neave which is a Singaporean Company.

    • @CameronKang91
      @CameronKang91 2 роки тому

      Although it is a Singaporean company, the products are actually made in Shah Alam, just outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the info

  • @fightsong03
    @fightsong03 2 роки тому +3

    Still can't believe u were right in my neighborhood..Jurong! Enjoy your time here.

  • @Darifto
    @Darifto 2 роки тому +2

    I always love Singapore. Clean, organized and safe city. A lot of yummy food.

  • @CheikoSairin
    @CheikoSairin 2 роки тому +1

    It's been a long time since I cycled at Jurong Lake Garden and it was great to see you two cycling there. Nice video. Happy riding and stay safe.

  • @DanielFoo
    @DanielFoo 2 роки тому +6

    Welcome to Singapore, glad you guys are here to experience riding on the pcns.. been following your channel. ☺️ If you are still around,try out the seletar airport area trail that can link you to Yishun and punggol if you have time to explore North Eastern area of sg.

  • @alvinkwek12
    @alvinkwek12 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome to Singapore and looking forward to your next Video and also hope to bump into you during your stay in Singapore.

  • @Grimreapervlogs
    @Grimreapervlogs 2 роки тому +2

    Love your videos mate I'm from Australia and have just started my own youtube channel with some rides on my ebike. Keep up the great videos they are awesome to watch and inspires me to make more content 😀 thank u

  • @sar2908
    @sar2908 2 роки тому +3

    The Singapore vibe is so cool. So relaxing, unlike (don’t let Thuong read this) Vietnam cites. I get anxious watching you guys biking around there. Singapore is just perfect 👌

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +2

      Yes, it was a nice break from the chaos. Just wait till we visit the bigger Vietnamese cities 😂

  • @durtour3137
    @durtour3137 2 роки тому +3

    Bike pathway in Singapore really amazing, you made me think hard to visit this country with bike.

  • @TechnobikerID
    @TechnobikerID 2 роки тому +2

    based on my experience, singapore is one of the most developed city nation in the world. the people or the infrastructure. 👍 love from Indonesia

  • @suvespa
    @suvespa 2 роки тому +1

    You have the gift of the gap so pretty engaging even if it's long 😁

  • @dicey3322
    @dicey3322 2 роки тому +1

    Not a bike destination, but if you want to learn about Singapore’s architecture and infrastructure, check out the URA center with exhibits on how Singapore works. The huge scale model of Singapore is great to see. You’ll hear about Pulau Ubin from locals as a place to mountain bike.
    Plus Maxwell Hawker Centre is a great place to grab a meal. The Red Dot Museum will be a nice break from riding if you appreciate design. All in close proximity.

  • @isidropedals
    @isidropedals 2 роки тому +2

    Welcome to Singapore. I will look out for you on the road. Cycle in the east side, There's a lot more to see I think. Maybe ECP to Changi Village. That is a classic ride here in Singapore.

  • @kelalamusic9258
    @kelalamusic9258 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice video. I can imagine you both enjoying Singapore very much when it comes to riding. Especially since there is no noise from motorbikes like in Vietnam. One thing I noticed, and I was on the look out for while watching . . . no trash anywhere. That's awesome. It would seem, then, that people there are careful in following rules. Nice to see. Looking forward to your big ride around the country. That should be fun. Enjoy your stay in Singapore.

  • @hogster1475
    @hogster1475 2 роки тому +4

    Many people took up cycling during the covid lockdown when exercising was still allowed. That's why there is an explosion of folding bikes now. 12 years ago, when I got my first folding bike, they were not popular, and choices were very limited. And with the PCN being built and expending, it has made exploring the island a breeze as so many places are connected now.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for sharing! That's awesome that it was able to change so much in such a short time.

  • @peterwinkler8382
    @peterwinkler8382 2 роки тому

    Your tour on the folding bikes looks so much fun. Singapore is beautiful and clean. They sure have the right idea with bike and pedestrian paths. We live on Maui. I could see a cycling infrastructure here similar to Singapore. I'm looking forward to seeing the upcoming videos of your tour.

  • @pahengcheong
    @pahengcheong 2 роки тому +1

    Marina Bay to Changi Village using PCN along the coast is a very good ride , scenic & good food at Changi Village hawker center. You can take your bikes & get on the MRT ( trains ) to anywhere u want, buses too - it's allowed.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Thank you! We tried going to Changi village, but it was closed.

    • @pahengcheong
      @pahengcheong 2 роки тому

      @@TwoWheelCruise Yes I saw your clip, that pretty Singaporean cyclist can show you other hawker centres ( not food courts ) plenty in Spore, food is good & prices fair.
      If time permits go Sentosa Island & in the evening try Spore River

  • @tendwong2007
    @tendwong2007 2 роки тому +13

    Hi guys, hope you are enjoying your stay here. Just a thing about the cycling culture here. Our paths are really mostly shared paths even though there are dividing lines and stuff. It will be quite common to see pedestrians walking on cycling paths and cyclists riding on walking paths etc. I don't think you need to ring the bell or use the horn or anything. Most cyclists here will slow down and navigate past pedestrians even if they are walking on the cycling path. Nobody likes a beep on the road or on the path. Right?

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +5

      Thank you! Yeah, we usually don't use the bell since it was illegal while we were living in Japan.

    • @ghost_busters
      @ghost_busters 2 роки тому

      The most I hate while cycling is drain cover bang.. I always try to avoid it as it scares the pedestrians.. I wish drain cover could have some kind of sound dampening, I know it's too much to ask.. any tricks from other cyclist?

    • @leewn2319
      @leewn2319 2 роки тому +1

      Footpaths are meant for pedestrians only and not for bicycles which are vehicles. But locals are tolerant to share footpaths with cyclists. It’s best for cyclists to dismount and push your bicycle while on crowded footpath. It is good practice to alert pedestrian ahead of you to ring your bells or announce “sorry, excuse me”

    • @leewn2319
      @leewn2319 2 роки тому

      There is only 1 shopping mall u can ride your bicycle through. It’s Funan Centre.

  • @Thesnappingturtle
    @Thesnappingturtle 2 роки тому

    Welcome to Singapore! I stumbled upon your channel a while a go when I started bike commuting and wanted options for bike bags! Surreal to see you guys riding around my neighbourhood!

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Hope you're enjoying bike commuting 😁

  • @jsohhl
    @jsohhl 2 роки тому +2

    You can check out the route for road bike Tanah Merah Coastal Road 15km of roadbike lane

  • @Great_Sandwich
    @Great_Sandwich 2 роки тому +1

    22:06 - 😆
    But seriously, Thuong-chan's English is really coming along! Ganbatte, Thuong-chan.
    Glad to see you're enjoying Singapore. Hope it all goes well for you.

  • @wyte728
    @wyte728 2 роки тому +3

    We're glad your enjoying your stay ..I'm sure you have a lot of followings here and eager to meet u in person, hope u can organize a bike n meet that would be fun😀

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, we were approached by many fans during our time there. We will come again soon and try to organize something better.

  • @kuyajj68
    @kuyajj68 2 роки тому +2

    I'm glad you can visit other countries now !

  • @bengt_axle
    @bengt_axle 2 роки тому +2

    Singapore is so clean. I think the bike paths along major thoroughfares is really essential. They did a great job. No one would ride along the cars. Any plans to move there, even if temporary? It looks like a wonderful place to live.
    Let's discover Singapore, 80's style Thuong-san! Let's go!

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +1

      We’re considering to come here for longer trips regularly. Not sure if living is an option though

  • @hermin
    @hermin 2 роки тому

    the blue and gold color combination is gorgeous!

  • @ghost_busters
    @ghost_busters 2 роки тому

    So nice to see you cycling in Singapore, been watching your videos for long and my favorites have been Japan rides.. cool to see you in neighborhood.. may be will bumb into you on next weekend..

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! We’ll be back again soon 😀

  • @MrCyclist
    @MrCyclist 2 роки тому

    This was such a relaxing tour after my ride in downtown Toronto. Looking forward to the road bike tour.

  • @kaijiale
    @kaijiale 2 роки тому

    Just keep following the brown signages like these 5:02 5:32 8:32 8:38 so that you can continue cycling on the PCN.

  • @malcontent_1
    @malcontent_1 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, what crazy luck, missing that typhoon back home in DaNang!

  • @BrianMax
    @BrianMax 2 роки тому +2

    What a lovely day you had! Singapore looks like a very bicycle-friendly city.
    You should know better than to go traveling without a towel!

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +2

      This was our first time traveling without moving all of our possessions in years 😅

  • @dannyeicher6173
    @dannyeicher6173 2 роки тому

    Nice looking bikes. So compact. Nice biking segments. It's beautiful there. Thanks for sharing you two...🎥😎👍👌👊🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🙏🙏

  • @quekmongseng2467
    @quekmongseng2467 2 роки тому

    Oh yah, Cruise/Thuong, before I forget, don't forget to go for a evening ride to the Marina Bay promenade (marina bay sands and merlion park) and Satay at Boon Tat street or either Satay by the bay at Marina Barage....Just close to each other....Cheers!

  • @JuCarlos-ex8ip
    @JuCarlos-ex8ip 2 роки тому

    Your videos are always great 👍 , great content 👏 keep up the good work thanks for sharing the video

  • @shaunkee6998
    @shaunkee6998 2 роки тому

    Try googling Singapore cycling routes and you will have lots of combination. There is a dedicated strip of road to do some road cycling around East Coast park area. And do try cycling into Sentosa. Free entry for cyclist irrc.

  • @muhammadfairuzsamsi7209
    @muhammadfairuzsamsi7209 2 роки тому

    Head to the East Coast park, some bikes rental shops offer roller skates/blades for rental

  • @hardcorehouse
    @hardcorehouse 2 роки тому

    You look like you’re having fun! I am not familiar with these bikes but they look like very clear and good copies of the Brompton bicycle I’ve ridden first in New York City and now here in Arizona. Enjoy, theyre fun, comfortable and convenient.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Yes, there are a couple different new brands that use the same folding style as Brompton now that the patent has expired. These ones are good quality and we have used them for a year now.

  • @ngkokwei6114
    @ngkokwei6114 2 роки тому +2

    Enjoy your rides in Singapore Guys but do stay alert even when cycling on the pavement. Good Luck.

  • @Yay03
    @Yay03 2 роки тому

    Wow! Hope you enjoy your stay in Singapore mate!

  • @jennycheng8996
    @jennycheng8996 2 роки тому

    Always following your video giving so much information thank you so much

  • @swissride4k
    @swissride4k 2 роки тому

    Lovely Scenery in Singapore. Thanks for Sharing

  • @MJQuintana
    @MJQuintana 2 роки тому

    Nice to see you guys enjoying Singapore

  • @RudyGunawanSG
    @RudyGunawanSG 2 роки тому

    Glad you enjoy Singapore!

  • @Hidd3NN1N
    @Hidd3NN1N 2 роки тому +10

    While there is a pretty robust park connector network across the island overall, cycling around the older neighbourhoods is still not very conducive. The government only really started to build these cycling paths quite recently in the last 5-10 years so there's still quite a lot of the old pavements that are kinda narrow (which makes it quite annoying to cycle across when there are many pedestrians about) and many of the older neighbourhoods currently have very limited cycling paths/wide pavements. Also some of the pavements are basically impossible to widen due to various infrastructure/old trees that have already been built around them as the government did not originally plan for cycling paths back then. But if you go to many of the newer neighbourhood towns, there are many nice wide pavements built with cyclists in mind. However, they have been widening and renovating many of the old pavements over time so I am optimistic that it will be even nicer to cycle around the country in another 5-10 years time.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +1

      Can't wait to see how well it continues to develop.

    • @foodmore
      @foodmore 2 роки тому +8

      Sound like a typical Singaporean who complains alot. I used to ride escooter, electric unicycle, mountain bikes and road bikes.
      I love our PCNs. It isn’t possible to make wide tracks every place that u want. You have to accept that for some places, we have to stick with the old pavements.
      How then? Just adjust your thinking and go slow and share the path with pedestrians.
      What’s the point of complaining or nitpicking about such small stuff?

    • @Hidd3NN1N
      @Hidd3NN1N 2 роки тому +1

      @@foodmore uh, what? You seem to be the only one complaining 'a lot' it seems. I praised the pcn network right on my first line and said I was optimistic about how much more it can improve with time and made one minor complaint as the pcn network definitely still has issues. Unless you are somehow insinuating the pcn network is currently perfect as it is and no longer needs any improvements?

  • @raymondseow1166
    @raymondseow1166 2 роки тому

    Welcome to Sg. Do explore the park connectors, eventually it's supposed to connect the whole island but right now still WIP. Some nice parks to consider riding too...Bishan Park, Punggol Waterways, East Coast - there are park connectors and cycling path where road bikes usually go fast. It's called Tanah Merah Coastal Road - TMCR. You can also try going round island estimated 168km or 128km depending on route you take. Anyway do also explore the street hawker food in and around Sg..

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your suggestions! That will be very exciting once the full network is complete.

  • @shwetankarya9991
    @shwetankarya9991 2 роки тому

    If you may have time, go for central catchment park and chestnut trail and bukit timah trail for MTBs.

  • @dugfriendly
    @dugfriendly 2 роки тому

    Looks fairly chill so far.

  • @zukzworld
    @zukzworld 2 роки тому

    Beautiful video, thank you!

  • @Notwilliamafton441
    @Notwilliamafton441 2 роки тому

    Hey there cruise..your singapore cycling videos reminded me of your cycling tour in taiwan...

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, we felt many similarities here. Can't wait to go back!

  • @loongmichael7367
    @loongmichael7367 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome to Singapore. Ride safe.

  • @dpj9421
    @dpj9421 2 роки тому

    Welcome to Singapore! Hope you have a good ride and exploration here. And cool video!
    Do you mind sharing where you bought your mounts, especially the phone mount with the mini compass? Thank you!

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Thank you! They were included on our rental bikes from Mobot, so I think they might sell them.

  • @reapanomin899
    @reapanomin899 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome to the land of the Little Red Dot. Man,I've been waiting so damn long for the day when you do come over here. Here's hoping that we'll cross paths😁

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Yes, we've waited a long time to finally be able to come 😃

    • @reapanomin899
      @reapanomin899 2 роки тому

      By the way, regarding your mentioned plans to ride around the island. When are you planning to go for it? (Just curious,because tbh I just wanna tag along😅)

  • @永东蔡
    @永东蔡 2 роки тому

    I like the handle bar extension😊

  • @effinareenwisy
    @effinareenwisy 2 роки тому

    Always cycle here with my family of 4. The entire JLG is about 5km long. I'm now in a train to work with my Pikes as I'm typing. I'll be passing by JLG on my way home tomorrow morning.. If you guys are still around tomorrow morning, could meet you guys at the Marina Bay Sands area..

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Unfortunately we’re back in Vietnam now but will be back!

    • @effinareenwisy
      @effinareenwisy 2 роки тому

      @@TwoWheelCruise glad you're safe back home. Hope you've had an enjoyable trip! See you guys around when you're back in 🇸🇬!

  • @eriktiongweeseah465
    @eriktiongweeseah465 2 роки тому

    Hi TWC, if you got the time: do visit the well-known Jurong Bird Park in the west also--before it close down in early Jan next year if not mistaken.

  • @dcpedal
    @dcpedal 2 роки тому

    It is a great way to explore Singapore by bike, though some places are still in development of cycling path. Eastern and north-eastern regions have excellent cycling network (park connector network - PCN). In another few years time, probably you can cycle round the island solely on PCNs.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the information! Excited to see how it develops.

  • @mouselim72
    @mouselim72 2 роки тому +1

    Love you guys!!

  • @alvinteekl
    @alvinteekl 2 роки тому

    Welcome to Sgp. Enjoy ur stay here

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Thank you!

    • @alvinteekl
      @alvinteekl 2 роки тому

      @@TwoWheelCruise when are u guys leaving? Do u have someone to bring u ard in Sgp?

  • @SoGoMTB
    @SoGoMTB 2 роки тому

    amazing. very informative. how not to SUBSCRIBED! keep it up!

    • @SoGoMTB
      @SoGoMTB 2 роки тому

      Its the four local languages for all notices and information board
      1. Malay the national language
      2. Mandarin
      3. Tamil and lastly
      4. English
      There's no Malaysian language in Singapore, they represents the country Malaysia its citizen.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @phungmoe2302
    @phungmoe2302 2 роки тому +1

    LOL.... I just did this route .... going home after work. 😅😅😅😅
    U guys the best! Hope to ride with u guys nxt time.

    • @phungmoe2302
      @phungmoe2302 2 роки тому

      MOBOT westgate is the best location of MOBOT shop.

    • @phungmoe2302
      @phungmoe2302 2 роки тому

      No worries Guys....we r sorry for the lack of info. around that area. Actually u guys were on the right direction before u took that turn.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +3

      It was a fun route and we learned a lot from cycling here. Hopefully we can organize something during our next trip now that we are more familiar with things.

  • @brandonrifenburg4508
    @brandonrifenburg4508 Рік тому

    Cheap, simple, perfect

  • @bhujpur
    @bhujpur 2 роки тому

    Splendid roads and scenery.

  • @dannygayler3164
    @dannygayler3164 2 роки тому

    Never had a chance to explore Singapore , but that will happen , some time soon !

  • @malaysiadentist4637
    @malaysiadentist4637 2 роки тому +1

    I think you can ride on the old Bukit timah rail road .

  • @mk-nw2pp
    @mk-nw2pp 2 роки тому +2

    Haha I can see that Cruise is still super excited and high on adrenaline after posting this video, how do I know that? He replied to at least 90% of the comments below 🤣🤣🤣
    Just want to introduce a little about SG's unique housing model. 80% of its residents live in public housing (aka HDB flats). When you hear public housing, many people would imagine them to be small, dark and dingy, on the contrary, these are really well designed housing with manicured gardens and shared leisure space. There are shops, supermarkets, schools and sports amenities in the neighbourhood to provide convenience to the residents.
    The SG gov started the public housing scheme in 1960s, the goal was to house as many people as possible and making them affordable. The flats have 99 year land lease, and technically the gov own the flats. But the gov started a Home Ownership Scheme where they allow residents here to "buy" the flats at heavily subsidised rates and owners are allowed to "sell" the flats in an open market to get capital gain. But the gov is still the eventual owner, it paints the buildings every 7 years, it decides which blocks are to be torn down and manages the cleaning of common areas. The owners don't collectively make those decisions, unlike in private housing where a residents' committee will be formed or a management company will be appointed to handle these matters.
    Compared to many cities in the world and its long time rival Hong Kong, SG's housing policies have proved to be on many levels above. Unfortunately, things have gone a bit wrong (or to many people, VERY wrong) in recent years. More and more large HDB flats are selling about 2 to 3 times its original subsidised prices to above SGD$1 million. Even smaller ones have seen prices rocketing, many people can't afford them. And if they want to buy directly from the gov, the wait is long because of construction disruptions and a surge in demand. Public housing has become more difficult to afford, further and further away from the gov's initial goal.
    The gov has reiterated countless times that they are monitoring the situation closely and will take action when necessary to cool down prices. We'll see.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      I still try to respond to most every comment when I can, especially within the first day of a new video.
      Thank you for sharing more information about public housing in Singapore!

  • @hudson8074
    @hudson8074 Рік тому

    12:14 Kinda like Thuong speaking in Japanese though, it seems much more natural for her and its nice to see her articulate her thoughts in a language she is comfortable in

  • @seahyongsen5670
    @seahyongsen5670 2 роки тому

    Greenerys along the way ridings.

  • @malcontent_1
    @malcontent_1 2 роки тому +1

    12:40 you should definitely have a picnic in one of those immaculate parks, as long as it's legal over there

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Looks like a lot of fun

    • @janel9468
      @janel9468 2 роки тому

      @@TwoWheelCruise Can consider botanic gardens if you want to picnic :)

  • @Appetite4ATX
    @Appetite4ATX 2 роки тому

    Love Singapore! Enjoy!

  • @DUDUsamaSG
    @DUDUsamaSG 2 роки тому +2

    Visit Little Guilin At Bukit Gombak MRT. You wont be disappointed :D

  • @grecinos2
    @grecinos2 2 роки тому

    Some of the things I like are… Everything looks very clean and well maintained. The street signs are like those in the U.S. and mostly in English (thus making the learning curve easier). The traffic looks orderly. The bikes seem perfectly suitable for the riding that you did. For casual and exploration purposes. Always nice to have convenient storage too. On another note, the saddle that Thuong was riding looks more conforming than yours. How was it?

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, all of that was great! Her saddle is more comfy than mine for sure, but I don’t mind more firm saddles

  • @palmtree_
    @palmtree_ 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome to singapore 🇸🇬. Signs are mostly written in 4 languages: English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil.

  • @abilbatman9406
    @abilbatman9406 2 роки тому

    *sometimes it's freezing at night when riding on the PCN and when it's raining it can get cold at night visit Singapore on December when it's cooler* 🇸🇬

  • @jamble7k
    @jamble7k 2 роки тому +2

    don't you miss all the honking and beeping from vietnam?

  • @34kvwong
    @34kvwong 2 роки тому

    Tou can try to go rower bay and seletar aerosoace where everynight there are ppl doing loops.

  • @estellejennifer1268
    @estellejennifer1268 2 роки тому

    Welcome to Singapore!

  • @jon8697
    @jon8697 2 роки тому +2

    Try east changi dinosaur park

  • @nauscakes1868
    @nauscakes1868 2 роки тому

    I love the commentary so much. What do you mean by it's illegal to use the horn in Japan though?
    Also, from the last video. What's the difference with those fancy wheels with the tri spokes or something?

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      Check out our cycling laws in Japan video, I go into more detail there. The trispoke wheels are carbon, so lighter and faster and cooler looking.

  • @IRSA1
    @IRSA1 2 роки тому +1

    What a difference a safe cycle track , in a well designed and clean area, free of beeping maniacs, makes to the simple joy of a bike ride together !
    Is Singapore that hard to get a visa to live there ? Looks pretty good from here !

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      I think it should not be difficult if you have a proper job and visa sponsor, but I don't think they have many options for freelancers who aren't married to a local.

  • @carltonbirds
    @carltonbirds 2 роки тому

    I like your bikes that you hired, I have a funny feeling that you might move there on a permanent stay, fingers crossed 🤞

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому

      We're definitely gonna come back for some longer stays.

  • @cty85
    @cty85 2 роки тому

    its possible to cycle to changi airport from east coast park through jurassic mile then you can take the mrt home haha

  • @betweenyouandme
    @betweenyouandme 2 роки тому +1

    Singapore is one of the safest country on earth

  • @NguyễnPhúTrọng-w9g
    @NguyễnPhúTrọng-w9g 8 місяців тому

    nhìn mặt đoán location singapore thật đẹp

  • @nathanieldwarner
    @nathanieldwarner 2 роки тому

    All those bikes appear to not be secured to anything at 8:26, is bike theft not much of an issue?

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +1

      I don't think bike theft is very common here.

  • @minnighthikingsg
    @minnighthikingsg 2 роки тому

    Try cycle at the green corridor nice n relaxing

  • @SGZGabrielLim
    @SGZGabrielLim Рік тому

    Where’s to get phone holder is look cool