Cycling races in Ratnapura on April 1 and 19

CYCLING: Two major standard (Open) cycling events are to be conducted in Ratnapura in connection with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year by the District Cycling Association of Ratnapura (DCAR) on April 1 and 19.

The race on April 1 conducted to celebrate the fifth anniversary of EAM Maliban Textiles, covering a distance of 158 KM with cash prizes awarded to those from 1st to 10th places and also the first cyclist to pass Ratnapura, Godakawela, Embilipitiya, Pallibada and Kahawatte.

This race starts from opposite EAM Maliban Textiles at Sannasgama and will proceed to Ratnapura, Pelmadulla, Kahawatte, Godakawela, Embilipitiya and return on the same route to finish opposite EAM Maliban Textiles at Sannasgama.

The second race on April 19 is held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of S-Lon Lanka (Pvt) Limited and called the "S-Lon Sinha Sawariya" and held for the third year. This race is from Balangoda to Ratnapura, Awissawella, Kuruwita and back to Balangoda on the same route.

Special cash prizes are awarded to the winners passing Ratnapura, Pelmadulla, Eheliyagoda and Kuruwita. Also, special prizes will be awarded to the first cyclist who finished from the Ratnapura district and Balangoda too.

Entry forms can be obtained from the Secretary of the DCAR, P. Anthony Symonds at 261/1 Church Road, Ratnapura and Lion Justin Fernando of JF Group of Companies at Main Street, Balangoda.

L.G.