Sri Lanka Air Force team ‘A’ came first in the two day (15 & 16 October 2009) Mahapola Cycle Race-2009. The race was held in two stages where the first stage began from Ratmalana and ended from Galle having a total distance of 102.2 km, whilst the second stage started from Galle and concluded from Tangalle (154.4Km) after which the overall champions were decided. Meanwhile the Air Force ‘B’ team did also take part in race and secured third place in final judgment of the event.

Over 67 cyclists competed at this event and in the individual performance ratings Airman Naveen Ruchira  Appuhami  was nominated as the overall Sprint Champion of the race.