Race Across Sri Lanka 2nd edition promotes Ella and Arugam Bay

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Spinner Cycling Events, a pioneer in promoting cycling competitions in Sri Lanka, successfully concluded “Race Across Sri Lanka” on 24 and 25 August 2024 with 50 cyclists from India, Germany, South Africa, the USA, and Sri Lanka, converging to challenge themselves and each other in a breathtaking race across the country.

The winner of 2024 edition was Neoshan Durairajah of Sri Lanka for second consecutive year

1st Place: Neo Durairajah 11:47:05

2nd place: Aneesha Iddawela 12:02:36

3rd place: Mithun Liyanage 12:10:38

Agnes Safford of USA set a record for females with a timing of 15.hrs 10 minutes and 18 seconds.

The race was held over a 333 km slice of the pearl of the Indian ocean from the cosmopolitan capital of Colombo to surfers’ paradise Arugam Bay through the party city in the hills of Ella. West coast to East coast on long winding roads, hills and downhills. This race is a build up for Race The Pearl, the ultimate 24-Hour Ultra endurance race to be held on 8 December.

The organiser of the event Yasas Hewage said: “We were excited to host such a diverse group of participants for this year’s Race Across Sri Lanka. Each year, the event grows bigger, drawing more cycling enthusiasts from around the world. It’s more than a race; it’s a showcase of endurance, strategy, and the unbreakable human spirit.”

The race was part of a broader initiative by Spinner Cycling committed to promote cycling competition tourism as a sustainable mode of travel and recreation. By hosting events like, Race Across Sri Lanka and Race The Pearl, Spinner Cycling, aims to spotlight the scenic beauty and the diverse cycling terrain and richness of cycling options of Sri Lanka, encouraging more visitors and locals to explore the country on two wheels.

Race Across Sri Lanka was organised by Spinner Cycling Events BYD powered by John Keells CG Auto Ltd., the authorised distributor of BYD in Sri Lanka, as the Green Auto Partner, and Pickme as the Logistics Partner.