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london0777
Joined 2014
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Cycling around Sri Lanka

10 years ago

Hi
I am returning to Sri Lanka for my 3rd visit on 1st October 2014. My first trip involved following the England cricket team around the country and playing at various grounds. My second visit was to partake in a 160 mile charity walk over 8 days lead by Sir Ian Botham: ‘Beefy’s Big Sri Lankan Walk’. The walk started in Kilinochi and snaked its way south and finished at the Foundation of Goodness in Seenigama where I met the amazing and committed Kushil Gunasekera.

Both of the above experiences have inspired me to revisit Sri Lanka except this time with my bicycle. I plan to ride as much of the island as possible over a two month period and will initially be heading North aiming to visit Chilaw, Kalpitiya, Puttalam (and hopefully Wilpattu National Park), Anuradhapura, Jaffna etc. I then plan to head down the East Coast as far as Arugam Bay and then inland to the Badulla district. Finally I will head south to Galle. I am predominantly on a fact finding mission to try and gain knowledge on what it’s really like to live in Sri Lanka as this is my longer term plan.

I would appreciate it if anyone has any ideas on things such as good/bad/dangerous roads or routes to travel; places to stay and visit or even avoid; any other hints, tips or experiences that you could share would be greatly appreciated.

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