Yeo Boon Kiak — Singapore’s Reluctant Champion Continues to Inspire in Nail-Biting National Road Race Victory at OCBC Singapore National Championships 2025
- John Yeong
- Jun 23
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 24
A Photo Finish for the Ages as Yeo Boon Kiak Claims Another National Title
Singapore, 23 June 2025 - In what can only be described as a masterclass in grit, timing, and tactical brilliance, Yeo Boon Kiak of RS Factor Race Team once again proved why he is a true legend of Singaporean cycling.
In a heart-stopping sprint finish at the OCBC Singapore National Championships held on the rolling roads of Bintan, Yeo edged out Khoon Fung Tong of Specialized Mavericks in a dramatic photo finish, both clocking 3:02:33 over the brutal 120km distance. Dalvin Koh of matadorRacing wasn’t far behind, rounding off the podium in 3:02:36.
It was a finish befitting of the prestige of the event — Singapore’s premier cycling championship, drawing the nation’s fastest wheels to the tropical yet punishing Bintan Island circuit.
But for all the youthful exuberance in the peloton, it was the seasoned 37-year-old podiatrist, father of two, part-time cyclist, and full-time mentor who emerged victorious once more.
A Growing Legacy
This win cements Boon Kiak’s growing legacy in local cycling lore. Already decorated with a SEA Games 2021 criterium bronze, National Road Race Champion titles in 2022 and 2024, and National ITT Championships in 2021 and 2024, he is no stranger to the top step of the podium. But it is perhaps the way he wins that continues to astound observers of the sport.
While many athletes subscribe to the grind of 20-hour training weeks, interval charts, and VO2 max tests, Yeo’s training philosophy is almost rebellious by comparison: “Less than 10 hours a week, keep the legs fresh.”
It’s an approach that challenges conventional wisdom yet clearly works for him — a testament to efficiency, experience, and raw racing instinct.
But beyond the palmarès and clever training strategies lies something even more valuable: leadership. As mentor-on-wheels to his RS Factor teammates and to young riders across Singapore, Yeo’s influence extends far beyond race results. An Embodiment of Balance
He’s the embodiment of balance — juggling a professional career in healthcare, parenthood, and elite sport — and in doing so, breaking down the excuse that one must choose between passion and responsibility.
As Singapore’s cycling community continues to grow in strength and depth, it’s champions like Yeo Boon Kiak who set the standard, reminding us that greatness isn’t just about raw watts or podiums, but about longevity, humility, and passing knowledge to the next generation.
In an age of marginal gains and data-driven sport, Boon Kiak reminds us that sometimes, the greatest edge you can have is simply wisdom, timing — and legs that are always just fresh enough.
Singapore doesn’t just have a national champion. It has a national treasure. #OCBCNationalChampionships #SgCycling
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