Bottas arrives in Singapore after 419.67km cycle from Malaysia
Valtteri Bottas cycled 419.67km from the Sepang area to Singapore over four days after the Bahrain Grand Prix, covering stages of 56.60km, 161.91km, around 161km and 40.16km. The Cadillac driver encountered snakes including a cobra and python, a lizard, a dog chase and cows during night jungle sections. He planned the longest days early to protect recovery ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.
Bottas reaches Singapore by bicycle
Valtteri Bottas completed a 419.67km bicycle journey from the Sepang area in Malaysia to Singapore over four days following the Bahrain Grand Prix.[1]
The Cadillac driver began the ride hours after the race, logging 56.60km on the first evening to Port Dickson. He covered 161.91km on Monday via Malacca City to Muar and another 161km on Tuesday toward Kulai. A shorter 40.16km leg on Wednesday took him across the Causeway into Singapore.[1]
Bottas encountered snakes including a cobra and a python, a large lizard he jumped over on his bike, a dog that chased him and a group of cows blocking a track. Night sections through jungle terrain featured noises that caused his mind to play games.[2]
He scheduled the two longest stages early in the week to allow recovery time before Singapore Grand Prix activities. Bottas described the route as showing him much of Malaysia on gravel and rural paths.[3]
Planning and context
The trip replaced a short flight used by most of the paddock between the consecutive events. Bottas is an experienced gravel cyclist who documented progress on Strava and coordinated with local support.[1]
Related reading
- [1]'Chill' snakes and a journey of 420km – Valtteri Bottas' epic bike ride from Malaysia to Singapore (formula1). Accessed 2026-10-08.
- [2]Valtteri Bottas cycles impressive 400km from Malaysia to Singapore Grand Prix: 'Snakes were pretty chill' (espn). Accessed 2026-10-08.
- [3]Valtteri Bottas' 'epic' cycle ride through a jungle: 'Your mind starts to play games' (theathletic). Accessed 2026-10-08.