Cycling enthusiasts take safe cycling to Waskaduwa

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Citrus Leisure Plc’s iconic five-star property Citrus Waskaduwa, together with Wroom Sri Lanka, recently concluded a successful CSR program which also marked the launch of the resort’s weekend brunch. The event, which was held on 18 October, commenced at Liberty Arcade in Colpetty at 6.30 a.m., with 52 cyclists making their way to Citrus Waskaduwa via the Galle Road with a refreshments stopover at Panadura.

The purpose of the ride was to raise awareness of the importance of safe cycling and to donate safety bicycle reflectors to cyclists in Waskaduwa as the area is prone to cycling accidents. The event was staged in partnership with the ‘Wroom’ cycling forum, and its founder Yasas Hewage was instrumental in providing 60 sets of bicycle reflectors through his CSR initiative ‘Wroom Blinking Lights’ for the village of Kuda Waskaduwa. Other prominent personalities who took part included Dilith Jayaweera, Varuni Fernando, the Union Assurance Cycling Society and veteran riders from the National Cycling Forum.

The cyclists were accompanied by a police escort, technical assistance team, ambulance services and a branded double-decker bus for tired cyclists. A special awareness program was also held. It was opened by Citrus Waskaduwa General Manager Ravi Fernando. This was followed by a speech from OIC Goonetilleke on behalf of the Kalutara North police station before the program concluded with the distribution of an awareness booklet and reflectors. After the awareness session, the riders were ushered to the Pamelo Hi bar where refreshments were served and thereafter they were treated to a scrumptious brunch buffet prepared by chef Buddhika and the team at the Mandarin Shore Ballroom. The event was sponsored by Dialog, Lanka Hospitals, Scienter Technologies, Raja Bojun, Wroom and ATOM.