10 Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (QOGLR) Mountain Bike (MTB) Team were at Bike Park Wales as part of their training preparation to compete at the Army Cycling Enduro Race Series (ACES) 2025. The training was an opportunity for us to build confidence, refine technical riding skills and most importantly develop our race craft skills. The activity was organised by Sergeant Sangam Gurung.
It was a great day for the team to challenge ourselves on the diverse selection of all-weather mountain bike trails, which covered all categories from green to pro lines and gave us the freedom to choose which difficulty levels we wanted to try out. It was mentally as well as physically demanding.
Sport in the British Army has always helped soldiers push themselves outside of their comfort zones and build team spirit, both of which are key factors in supporting maximum operational effectiveness and mental well-being.
