Joint training for India-Sri Lanka NCC cycling expedition begins in Kollam
A 13-day preparatory phase for the upcoming 2027 international cycling expedition commenced at Vallikavu on Tuesday.
The joint training phase for the India-Sri Lanka National Cadet Corps (NCC) Cycling Expedition 2027 officially started at Vallikavu, near Karunagappally, on Tuesday, according to The Hindu.
The 13-day training initiative, scheduled from November 1 to 13, aims to prepare the combined contingent for the journey while fostering international cooperation and discipline among youth representatives.
The Sri Lankan delegation includes 11 members consisting of NCC cadet cyclists and official staff who arrived at the Vallikavu training base on November 1. The Indian contingent features 14 NCC cadet cyclists and a 10-member technical and logistical team.
The NCC Directorate (Kerala and Lakshadweep) is directing the operational control and logistics of this training phase in coordination with the NCC Group Headquarters, Kollam.
The joint contingent is scheduled to depart for Sri Lanka on November 13, with the official expedition launching on November 15. The rally will cover nearly 3,500 km, starting from Colombo and ending in New Delhi.
The expedition will conclude in the national capital, where the cadet cyclists will be flagged in by the Prime Minister during the NCC Prime Minister’s Rally in January 2027.