Type: Road cycling
Location: Sri Lanka
Organizer: Sixam Cycling (6AM)
Cycling tour 6AM March 3-14: the same route through the highlands to the ocean - 460 km, 8200 m of climbing, surfing and yoga in the finale. From $1900.
Created on the official page of Sixam Cycling (6AM).
Facts for the card:
- format: bike tour with support vehicle, 12 days, 7 cities
- route: 460 km and 8200 m of ascent, Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (1895 m) - Haputale - Weligama - Galle
- program: test day on the hills, highlands and tea plantations, descent to the ocean, rest day, surfing and yoga by the ocean, final party
- bicycle: multispeed with 25-35 mm tires, disc brakes; experience in climbing hills and riding in a group, distances from 100 km required
- included: accommodation, breakfasts and specialty coffee, airport transfer, transportation of the bike case from the start to the finish, support vehicle, bike mechanic, ride leader, water and snacks, photos, 2 yoga sessions, 1 surfing lesson
- not included: air tickets, lunches and dinners, insurance
- prices: $1900 for a place in a room for 2-3 people, $2500 for single accommodation, $3600 for accommodation for two
- logistics: flight to Colombo, meeting at the airport, transfer to Kandy about 3 hours; visa on arrival for citizens of the Russian Federation is free for a month
- guide: Arthur, author of the 6AM project, has been living in Sri Lanka for five years
- reservation: @colsey
The year is not specified on the organizer's page: 'February 15-26' and 'March 3-14' are listed without a year.
Block 'Sri Lanka 2026' — report on the past first round. 2027 is indicated, correct if necessary.
Sources:
- https://sixamcycling.com/sri-lanka
- https://sixamcycling.com/