Mountain bikes for 350 field squadron

Mountain bikes for 350 field squadron

The NAAFI Fund recently awarded 350 Field Squadron, 101 Engineer Regiment with a grant to purchase eight mountain bikes, complete with stands and accessories.

The Squadron sourced the bikes through a local business. Two different styles were purchased to account for a range of abilities and confidence, including a few 29-inch hardtail mountain bikes for the more experienced riders.

After delays in deliveries and activities due to Covid, the Squadron took the new equipment out for the first time on a flat route at Sherwood Pines near Nottingham and then progressed to the more challenging Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, which featured a lot more climbs and descents.

Sergeant Carl Evans commented: “The new bikes improved the experience for the riders, giving them greater confidence and interest in mountain biking.”

The Squadron plan to get the bikes out again during a visit to Loch Ness.

Recent Projects

Crew Room Reloaded! NAAFI Fund Delivers Fun to RAF Cosford

Crew Room Reloaded! NAAFI Fund Delivers Fun to RAF Cosford

We're excited to showcase a £3,800 project delivered to the AeroSystems Training Squadron at RAF Cosford, one of our amazing 2024 awardees. A much-needed Crew Room Upgrade designed to provide students with a safe and welcoming environment to unwind and connect during...

read more
RAF Akrotiri’s Oasis Welfare Centre Gets a Sunny Boost

RAF Akrotiri’s Oasis Welfare Centre Gets a Sunny Boost

The sunny skies of RAF Akrotiri just got a little brighter, and it's all thanks to a NAAFI Fund Grant! Back in 2023, we awarded a huge £10,000 to the Oasis Welfare Centre, a vital hub for unaccompanied permanent Junior Ranks and detached/deployed personnel passing...

read more
Bouncy Castle Boost for Belize

Bouncy Castle Boost for Belize

It's April, and that means we are celebrating Month of the Military Child! We're honouring all the awesome kids and families who make the military community so amazing. The NAAFI Fund is all about supporting Armed Forces communities, both at home and overseas. We...

read more