Vamini's ride across Sri Lanka flagged off from Colombo

Indian cyclist Vamini Sethi has begun her ride across Sri Lanka with a local women's group 'Pedal Pushers'.

She will ride across the island nation over a span of nine days till June 23 and will cover a distance of approximately 1000 kilometres.

Vamini has undertaken this expedition to promote mountain cycling among women in India and other South Asian countries.

Vamini set off her journey from Colombo heading to Mirissa; covering a distance of approximately 146 kilometres.