RNRMCA - Royal Navy and Royal Marines Cycling Association

RNRMCA MTB Champs

For the third time in four years the RNRMCA MTB championship returned to Woodbury common.

A venue known to both the Royal Marines and keen mountain bikers alike, Woodbury Common has lots to offer; well drained soil, challenging climbs, sinuous single track and a certain type of gorse bush that leaves a lasting reminder for all those unfortunate to encounter it! Organised by the RM PT2 course as part of their final assessment, the event visited some of the more memorable parts of the endurance course as it snaked its way around the common.

The promise of a serious course and first class organisation lured 43 riders down to the south west, including plenty of riders for who this was there first outing on a MTB with a race number on the front. The Army deployed a couple of riders and the RAF sent six riders, four of which were their 'A' team. Being well drained and without any really long hills, the course was fast and flowing, and the top guys were expected to lap the 4.2 mile loop in under 25 minutes, so it would be a 4 lap race for the experienced and 3 laps for the women and novices.

Royal Navy take the honours at the Interservices Time Trials

The RNRMCA were victorious at the Interservices 10 and 25 mile Time Trials, which took place on the Hirwaun 'Drag Racing Courses' over the May Bank Holiday Weekend. Please follow the link for the Race Round Up article by event organisor Justyn Cannon.

IS Time Trial Results

RNRMCA Newslettter Number 4

Ladies and Gents,

Please find attached the latest edition of the RNRMCA Newsletter. With over 550 current members, I am really keen on getting as many of you RNRMCA members out there to have a go at some kind of competitive cycling; whether it be Off Road Mountain Biking, Downhill or Cycle Speedway; or On Road with Road Racing, Time Trialling, Sportives or Audax. Almost every weekend, there are numerous events taking place right on your doorstep, regardless of where you are based or reside, and they are usually inclusive to you. There is a challenge out there for everyone; so let’s embrace it and sign up and send your entry forms off to take part now……….and of course you’ll be wearing your Navy Cycling shirt!

Regards

Sean Childs

Royal Navy Reservist takes Interservice 12hr Solo Mountain Bike trophy

PO Rob Smith on the Podium

PO Rob Smith, a Logistician from the Plymouth based RNR unit, HMS VIVID, has won the inaugural Inter Service 12hr Solo Mountain Bike trophy. Part of "12/24hrs of Exposure", the European Solo Mountain Bike Championships; the race took place in Newcastleton, Scotland.