Cycling
Cycle sport is competitive physical activity using bicycles. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, time trialling, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway. Non-racing cycling sports include artistic cycling, cycle polo, freestyle BMX and mountain bike trials. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body for cycling and international competitive cycling events. The International Human Powered Vehicle Association is the governing body for human-powered vehicles that imposes far fewer restrictions on their design than does the UCI. The UltraMarathon Cycling Association is the governing body for many ultra-distance cycling races. Bicycle racing is recognised as an Olympic sport. Bicycle races are popular all over the world, especially in Europe. The countries most devoted to bicycle racing include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland. Other countries with international standing include Australia, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and the United States.
How to Play
Cycling, also called biking or bicycling, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, exercise or sport.[1] People engaged in cycling are referred to as "cyclists",[2] "bikers",[3] or less commonly, as "bicyclists".[4] Apart from two-wheeled bicycles, "cycling" also includes the riding of unicycles, tricycles, quadracycles, recumbent and similar human-powered vehicles (HPVs). Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number approximately one billion worldwide.[5] They are the principal means of transportation in many parts of the world. Cycling is widely regarded as a very effective and efficient mode of transportation[6][7] optimal for short to moderate distances.
Bicycles provide numerous benefits in comparison with motor vehicles, including the sustained physical exercise involved in cycling, easier parking, increased maneuverability, and access to roads, bike paths and rural trails. Cycling also offers a reduced consumption of fossil fuels, less air or noise pollution, and much reduced traffic congestion. These lead to less financial cost to the user as well as to society at large (negligible damage to roads, less road area required).By fitting bicycle racks on the front of buses, transit agencies can significantly increase the areas they can serve.[8]
Among the disadvantages of cycling are the requirement of bicycles (excepting tricycles or quadracycles) to be balanced by the rider in order to remain upright, the reduced protection in crashes in comparison to motor vehicles,[9] often longer travel time (except in densely populated areas), vulnerability to weather conditions, difficulty in transporting passengers, and the fact that a basic level of fitness is required for cycling moderate to long distances.
Sports Associations Details
Sri Lanka Cycle Federation
- Registration No - 04
- Registration Year - 1975.05.12
- Gazette No - 1990/23 – 2016.10.27
- Duration of the Position - 01
Ø PRESIDENT
Vacant Due to Resignation
Ø SECRETARY
Mr. A.A. Nalin Sanjeewa
No: 246/2, Galedanda Road, Gonawala.
0774881888
nalinadhikariarachchige@gmail.com
Ø TREASURE
Mr. S.D.N.A.Palitha
071 4276009
- List of Affiliated Associations
- District Sport Associations - 09
1. Gall District Cycle Association
2. Kagalle District Cycle Association
3. Colombo District Cycle Association
4. Rathnapura District Cycle Association
5. Anuradhapura District Cycle Association
6. Kandy District Cycle Association
7. Kalutara District Cycle Association
8. Kurunagala District Cycle Association
9. Gampaha District Cycle Association
- Sub Association / Sport Club - 32
1. Wing Wheel Cycle Association
2. Anil Rathnasiri Cycle Association
3. Speed Arrows Cycle Association
4. Ambalangoda Sports & Cycle Club
5. Sri Lanka German Friendship Cycle Association
6. Southern Cycle Association
7. Maradian Sports Club
8. Sri Eksath Gonawala Cycle Club
9. Dehiwala, Galkissa Urban Council Sports Association
10. Paragan Peddle Sports Club
11. Rathmalana Golden Sports Club
12. Pahansilu Cycle Sports Club
13. Freedom Sports Club
14. Kagalla Cycle Association
15. Ranwali Cycle Club
16. Daraniyagala Cycle Sports Club
17. Mountain Cycle Association
18. Sri Lanka Harbor Authority
19. Police Cycle Association
20. Sri Lanka Air Force Cycle Sports Club
21. Civil Defense Cycle Sports Club
22. Sri Lak Cycle Association
23. St. Gems Eksath Cycle Sports Association
24. Super Spring Racing Cycle Sports Club
25. Kalani Cycle Sports Club
26. Flying Wheel Cycle Sports Club
27. Army Cycle Sports Club
28. Navy Cycle Sports Club
29. Rangiri Cycle Sports Club
30. Sprint Cycle Association
31. Veterans’s Cycle Association
32. Stefenelli Filippo Lanka Cycle Club
Sri Lanka Cycle Federation
- Registration No - 04
- Registration Year - 1975.05.12
- Gazette No - 1990/23 – 2016.10.27
- Duration of the Position - 01
Ø PRESIDENT
Vacant Due to Resignation
Ø SECRETARY
Mr. A.A. Nalin Sanjeewa
No: 246/2, Galedanda Road, Gonawala.
0774881888
nalinadhikariarachchige@gmail.com
Ø TREASURE
Mr. S.D.N.A.Palitha
071 4276009
- List of Affiliated Associations
- District Sport Associations - 09
1. Gall District Cycle Association
2. Kagalle District Cycle Association
3. Colombo District Cycle Association
4. Rathnapura District Cycle Association
5. Anuradhapura District Cycle Association
6. Kandy District Cycle Association
7. Kalutara District Cycle Association
8. Kurunagala District Cycle Association
9. Gampaha District Cycle Association
- Sub Association / Sport Club - 32
1. Wing Wheel Cycle Association
2. Anil Rathnasiri Cycle Association
3. Speed Arrows Cycle Association
4. Ambalangoda Sports & Cycle Club
5. Sri Lanka German Friendship Cycle Association
6. Southern Cycle Association
7. Maradian Sports Club
8. Sri Eksath Gonawala Cycle Club
9. Dehiwala, Galkissa Urban Council Sports Association
10. Paragan Peddle Sports Club
11. Rathmalana Golden Sports Club
12. Pahansilu Cycle Sports Club
13. Freedom Sports Club
14. Kagalla Cycle Association
15. Ranwali Cycle Club
16. Daraniyagala Cycle Sports Club
17. Mountain Cycle Association
18. Sri Lanka Harbor Authority
19. Police Cycle Association
20. Sri Lanka Air Force Cycle Sports Club
21. Civil Defense Cycle Sports Club
22. Sri Lak Cycle Association
23. St. Gems Eksath Cycle Sports Association
24. Super Spring Racing Cycle Sports Club
25. Kalani Cycle Sports Club
26. Flying Wheel Cycle Sports Club
27. Army Cycle Sports Club
28. Navy Cycle Sports Club
29. Rangiri Cycle Sports Club
30. Sprint Cycle Association
31. Veterans’s Cycle Association
32. Stefenelli Filippo Lanka Cycle Club
Sri Lanka Cycle Federation
- Registration No - 04
- Registration Year - 1975.05.12
- Gazette No - 1990/23 – 2016.10.27
- Duration of the Position - 01
Ø PRESIDENT
Vacant Due to Resignation
Ø SECRETARY
Mr. A.A. Nalin Sanjeewa
No: 246/2, Galedanda Road, Gonawala.
0774881888
nalinadhikariarachchige@gmail.com
Ø TREASURE
Mr. S.D.N.A.Palitha
071 4276009
- List of Affiliated Associations
- District Sport Associations - 09
1. Gall District Cycle Association
2. Kagalle District Cycle Association
3. Colombo District Cycle Association
4. Rathnapura District Cycle Association
5. Anuradhapura District Cycle Association
6. Kandy District Cycle Association
7. Kalutara District Cycle Association
8. Kurunagala District Cycle Association
9. Gampaha District Cycle Association
- Sub Association / Sport Club - 32
1. Wing Wheel Cycle Association
2. Anil Rathnasiri Cycle Association
3. Speed Arrows Cycle Association
4. Ambalangoda Sports & Cycle Club
5. Sri Lanka German Friendship Cycle Association
6. Southern Cycle Association
7. Maradian Sports Club
8. Sri Eksath Gonawala Cycle Club
9. Dehiwala, Galkissa Urban Council Sports Association
10. Paragan Peddle Sports Club
11. Rathmalana Golden Sports Club
12. Pahansilu Cycle Sports Club
13. Freedom Sports Club
14. Kagalla Cycle Association
15. Ranwali Cycle Club
16. Daraniyagala Cycle Sports Club
17. Mountain Cycle Association
18. Sri Lanka Harbor Authority
19. Police Cycle Association
20. Sri Lanka Air Force Cycle Sports Club
21. Civil Defense Cycle Sports Club
22. Sri Lak Cycle Association
23. St. Gems Eksath Cycle Sports Association
24. Super Spring Racing Cycle Sports Club
25. Kalani Cycle Sports Club
26. Flying Wheel Cycle Sports Club
27. Army Cycle Sports Club
28. Navy Cycle Sports Club
29. Rangiri Cycle Sports Club
30. Sprint Cycle Association
31. Veterans’s Cycle Association
32. Stefenelli Filippo Lanka Cycle Club