Cycling with purpose across Sri Lanka
The communities and landscapes we explore are the heart of our journeys. Our CSR initiatives ensure every tour gives back—through education, empowerment and environmental stewardship.
Impact at a glance
Every project channels cycling-fuelled tourism into tangible outcomes. These numbers grow with each rider who chooses Across Ceylon.
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Total initiatives
Co-created projects championing community uplift & sustainable tourism.
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Active right now
Collaborations currently in motion across Sri Lanka.
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Communities supported
Regions partnering with us to grow cycling, education and conservation.
3,600+
Volunteer hours
Guides, riders and locals donating time across programmes.
How rides become ripple effects
5% of every tour directly funds community programmes. We combine this with volunteer hours, equipment grants and matched donations from guests who want to do more.
Annual rider pledges matched by our leadership team.
Quarterly open rides that raise gear and funds for youth academies.
Long-term partnerships focused on mentorship, not one-off donations.
Our CSR pillars
Guided by local partners, each initiative elevates cycling as a force for inclusive growth—respecting culture, nurturing the environment and empowering future riders.
Empower local riders
Scholarships, coaching and bikes that unlock the island’s next generation of cyclists.
Protect wild spaces
Regenerative tourism practices and trail stewardship to keep routes thriving.
Celebrate community stories
Authentic encounters that keep revenue and pride within the villages we visit.
Ride with purpose
Every tour contributes to education, health and sustainability projects we steward.
Co-creating with island partners
We collaborate with educators, ride clubs and conservationists. Together we mentor young riders, restore trails and keep tourism spend in local hands.
Island Women on Wheels
Mentoring female cyclists with gear grants and safe-ride workshops in the Cultural Triangle.
Trail Guardians Collective
Annual reforestation and trail maintenance alongside forest rangers in the Central Highlands.
Community Ride Leaders
Training village-based guides in first aid, storytelling and hospitality to lead micro tours.
Current projects
Discover how our team and travellers are collaborating with communities right now.
Empowering Female and Young Cyclists in Sri Lanka
A comprehensive program to encourage and support female and young cyclists across Sri Lanka through training, equipment provision, and mentorship.
Nationwide - 12 Districts
150+ cyclists trained
Sustainable Tourism Development Initiative
Working with local communities to develop sustainable tourism practices that preserve natural environments while providing economic opportunities.
Five Provinces - Rural Communities
Guides: 40 local guides trained · Products: 16 tourism products developed
How you can get involved
Keen to extend your impact beyond the saddle? Here are a few ways to ride with purpose.
Add a give-back day
Extend your itinerary with a volunteer module—bike maintenance workshops, English conversation clubs and more.
Sponsor a young rider
Provide coaching, kit and race entries for talented cyclists from rural communities.
Join a volunteer ride
Sign up for our quarterly island clean-up rides or join the equipment donation drive.
Ready to co-create impact on your ride?
Share the causes that matter to you—education, wildlife, female cyclists—and we’ll weave purpose-built experiences into your Sri Lankan cycling escape.