Navy Cadets Get On Their Bikes

In early March, 11 eager Navy cadets rendezvoused at Queen Elizabeth Country Park bright and early to be greeted by our mountain bike leaders.

Their first task was to get acquainted with the kit, carrying out a full inspection of their bikes for the day. Once mounted, they carried out a range of basic drills to ensure everyone was comfortable on their bikes and knew how to operate gears and brake effectively on rough terrain, with a practice circuit of the blue trail, stopping for instruction on techniques for tackling key sections. 

Two groups naturally formed and, in both groups, cadets pushed their abilities to demonstrate the core values of the Navy, C2DRIL: Commitment, Courage, Discipline, Respect for others, Integrity and Loyalty.

The afternoon session saw the pace increase: those who were initially tentative became more courageous and those who were comfortable from the outset were even more daring!

At the end of the day, their muddy and wet kit made for a somewhat soggy return to college however did nothing to dampen spirits!