Brian’s Sri Lanka Challenge Day 4: Nuwara Eliya to Ella

This year my annual charity bike challenge takes me to Sri Lanka. It will be a hard challenge with 457km of riding and numerous climbs over 6 days.

I am raising funds for The Openwork Partnership Foundation, who give grants to small local charities supported by the many members of the Openwork family, and Holding on letting Go, who give bereavement advice to children in KENT and SE London.

Please, please, please, help with a donation, however big or small, as anything you give will be used for these amazing causes. https://bit.ly/sponsorbriandownton2024

DAY 4 Thu 14 Nov: Nuwara Eliya to Ella

A lay in this morning. Breakfast was at 7:30am, then onto the roads in lovely sunshine after the torrential rain of yesterday.

We had a nasty climb out of Nuwara Eliya, but then a great 25km downhill ride. Of course, that just meant more uphill beyond that.

The winding country roads are incredibly picturesque, and we passed terraced fields, colourful Hindu temples and brightly dressed tea pickers.

Statistics for today: 59.16 km and 623 metres of climbing.

We arrived at Ella for a late lunch and had the rest of the day relaxing.

Keep your eye out for tomorrow’s update.

Brian