Look out for those bikes on the Mountains
“We are working out an ambitious plan as the whole country is refreshing for cleaner and greener air and with the change of attitude of the nation towards cycling which was considered as only a mode of transport, now has become a popular recreation, off-road trekking and power sport for the new generation” said Maj. General Udumalagala, the President of the National Mountain Biking Association. “It is also commendable that local governments are making lanes for cycling, so now is the time to contribute by driving mountain biking to greater heights.” He further said
With this notion, NMBA has drawn up a constructive plan to go countrywide with a calendar of seven events in seven locations with the patronage of SLR Army Gamunu Watch and the first event to be conducted at the new track made at Army Gamunu Watch camp at Non Pareil Estate in Belihuloya.
Three types of tracks have been constructed under the guidance of UCI technical rules and regulations inspected by an international commissioner with the view to get this certified for international events as well. The site is surrounded by the “worlds end” mountains with natural ponds and streams an ideal tourist attraction, which is part and partial of the move to engage the Tourists Board of Sri Lanka as biking for trekking and sport becoming very popular in the world.
A down hill with 600 to 1500 meters a mountainous Hill Climb of 500 meters, Cross country of 3.8 KM and cyclo-cross for juniors of 1.8 KM has been constructed and ready to kick off.
First event to be conducted at the 3rd week of January 2013 further details Pat. or Amal 0777881655 /0777881650
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