Two weeks of cycling across Sri Lanka with a dozen Brits and a team of five highly responsible Sri Lankans delivered nearly 500 km of jungles, tea country, wildlife, UNESCO sites, endless snacks, and a Garmin watch that remained deeply unimpressed with my inability to recover adequately. Challenging, joyful, occasionally terrifying, and wonderfully over-fed, it was easily the best cycling trip we’ve done.

Ancient ruins, wild monkeys, and a timely reminder to stay humble.

A long journey deserves a soft landing. Sri Lanka begins with rest, rhythm, and recovery in Negombo.

First stop: Sri Lanka