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supporting a goodwill motorcycle ride around Sri Lanka by a group of Malaysian motorcycle enthusiasts. “Discovering Sri Lanka Friendship Ride 2014”, is the first ever Malaysian Big Bike Ride for both, Malaysians and Sri Lankans.
Malaysian riders will participate in this event, all of them riding large, famous bike makes such as Harley Davidson, BMW, Triumph and Ducati. The riders will be touring the island from 21 March to 4 April; giving them 14 days of adventure discovery and fun in Sri Lanka. The organisers of this event is Buzzword Corporate Communications, a boutique events and public relations consultancy based in Kuala Lumpur, headed by a third generation Malaysian of Sri Lankan birth, Leslie Tilak Jayawardena.
Speaking about the event, McLarens Lubricants Director Dinesh Jayawardana stated, “Mobil is all about passion for racing, be it motorcars or motorcycles. When we heard of the unique nature of this event, we knew we had to be a part of it as the event and the riders themselves encapsulate what Mobil is all about.” He added that the 14-day event is an excellent opportunity for Sri Lanka to be showcased to the world as an exquisite island with friendly people, a rich civilisation, a vibrant culture and plenty of scenic hotspots. “It is guaranteed to be a breathtaking experience for the riders,” Jayawardana claimed.
