The streets of Marina Bay are about to get a serious injection of speed, as Singapore hosts the fifth edition of the Tour de France EFGH Singapore Criterium on November 8, 2026. This year’s closed-circuit race around the Padang and Esplanade features a stacked roster of the world’s elite cyclists, headlined by a tantalising generational clash between rising stars Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas, alongside the return of sprint powerhouses Jasper Philipsen and Biniam Girmay.
A Glimpse of Cycling’s Future
All eyes will be on the budding rivalry between two of the sport’s brightest young talents. The 22-year-old Isaac del Toro arrives in Singapore with an exceptional 2026 season under his belt, highlighted by a third-place overall finish at the Tour de France and the honour of wearing the White Jersey for best young rider. His adversary, the 19-year-old Paul Seixas, stunned the cycling world with a dazzling fourth-place finish in his Grand Tour debut. Their rivalry has already produced fireworks this season—most recently when Del Toro out-sprinted Seixas at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. The Singapore Criterium offers the next thrilling chapter in their head-to-head battle.
Return of the Sprint Specialists
They aren’t the only ones chasing glory on the Marina Bay circuit. Jasper Philipsen and Biniam Girmay are making a highly anticipated return to the Lion City. After finishing second and third in the 2026 Tour de France points classification, both riders are looking to capture the Criterium crown. With Philipsen notching a stage win in the Alps and Girmay consistently challenging at the front, their duel on Singapore’s flat, fast streets promises to be just as intense as the main event.
More Than Just a Race
The 2026 weekend is set to be a full-blown festival of cycling. A new opening parade, drawing inspiration from the Tour de France’s legendary publicity caravan, will entertain fans around the 2.45km circuit on race day. Amateurs can jump on their bikes through the returning À l’Attaque programme, which now includes a Team Time Trial alongside its popular men’s, women’s, and Foldies categories. For a unique networking experience, business leaders can sign up for the CEO Breakfast Ride by Capgemini, tackling the circuit non-competitively alongside the professional riders.
Plan Your Weekend
Premium Trackside Viewing tickets are available from $72, offering the best views of the high-speed action. Entry to the À l’Attaque rides starts at $80 for solo participants. The race takes place on November 8, with supporting activities and rider appearances running throughout the weekend of November 7 and 8.
As the only Tour de France-branded event held in Southeast Asia, the Singapore Criterium continues to cement the city-state’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class global sport. Whether you are a dedicated cycling fan or a curious newcomer, witnessing four Tour-level riders battle around a spectacular urban course is an unmissable way to spend a weekend in Singapore.