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The routes also connect some or all of the five Resplendent resorts – Ceylon Tea Trails, Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Cape Weligama, Ahu Bay & Kayaam House.
Former professional world tour cyclist Nicolas Roche kicked off the tours by embarking on a journey that took him through lush tea plantations, pristine coastal areas and charming local villages, offering a diverse and enriching perspective of Sri Lanka’s diverse landscapes.
Designed for experienced and beginner cycling enthusiasts, Tour De Resplendent offers various routes and difficulty levels to cater to a wide range of participants, with stays at the Resplendent Ceylon resorts spread across Sri Lanka.
Tour De Resplendent consists of four stages, each with a different terrain and bring cyclists through varying regions of Sri Lanka. The first stage covers the South-western coast of Ahungalla to Weligama, while the second explores the wild jungles of Yala, with a 65 km ride. The third stage of the ride heads to the emerald tea country and then by train to Hatton, and the fourth stage involves a combination bike ride with a scenic train ride from Kelburne Estate to Lindula, which spans 35km.
The tours are customisable to each individual.
Source: www.ttgasia.com/2023/11/16/explore-sri-lanka-by-bike/
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