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.
Impact at a glance
Key metrics tracked with our community partners to measure lasting change.
150+ cyclists trained
beneficiaries
36 communities engaged
communities
75 bicycles donated
equipment
12 districts covered
locations
24 female mentors trained
mentors
150+ cyclists trained
participants
48 training sessions conducted
sessions
Why this project matters
We focus on cycling-centric initiatives that unlock education, wellness and economic opportunity for Sri Lankan communities.
In many parts of Sri Lanka, cycling is still predominantly seen as a male activity. Young girls and women often lack access to proper cycling training, equipment, and safe environments to develop their cycling skills. This cultural and practical barrier limits their mobility options and recreational opportunities.
Our program addresses these challenges through a multi-faceted approach: providing bicycles and safety equipment, organizing training sessions led by female instructors, creating safe cycling groups, and working with communities to change perceptions about female cycling.
- Free bicycle distribution to selected participants
- Weekly cycling training sessions in each district
- Safety equipment provision (helmets, reflective gear)
- Community awareness programs about women in sports
- Formation of local women's cycling groups
- Skills development workshops for cycling maintenance
- Regular cycling events and competitions
- 78% increase in female cycling participation in target areas
- 24 certified female cycling instructors trained
- 15 permanent women's cycling clubs established
- Significant improvement in cycling safety awareness
- Enhanced mobility options for women in rural areas
- Positive shift in community attitudes toward female cycling
- Increase female participation in cycling across all age groups
- Provide comprehensive cycling training and safety education
- Create supportive cycling communities in rural and urban areas
- Promote cycling as sustainable and healthy transportation
- Change cultural perceptions about women in sports
- Build local capacity through mentor training programs
150+ cyclists trained
- Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs
- Local Government Authorities
- Women's Development Societies
- School Principals and Teachers
- Community Leaders and Organizations
On-the-ground snapshots
Scenes from rider workshops, community sessions and trail stewardship days captured during this initiative.
How riders contribute
Every guest journey includes touchpoints to engage with this project whether through skill-sharing workshops, fundraising rides, or direct donations matched by Across Ceylon.
- Join a give-back morning during your itinerary.
- Sponsor coaching, kit and mentorship for emerging riders.
- Participate in reforestation or trail maintenance along the route.
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.