The 1333 Bikeathon ‘Out of the Shadows’ bike ride in Sri Lanka got underway yesterday from Independence square. The ride will cover 1333 kilometres around the Island. The duration of the ride will be for 13 days where riders will complete an average of 100 kilometers each day.
The purpose of 1333 Bikeathon ‘Out of the Shadows’ is to create national awareness of CCCline’s 1333 toll free number in Sri Lanka and raise funds to sustain and expand its operations.
The ride will conclude on September 10 being World Suicide Prevention Day. Kumar Sangakkara, ambassador of CCCline 1333 joined the ride as well, captured here are images from the ride.
The route of the ride is as follows
Pix courtesy Jude Samantha
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