Personnel from the British Forces Gibraltar community took part in a charity event  earlier this month in support of the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) by cycling the 12 km  loop of Gibraltar throughout the day and night. 

A statement from British Forces Gibraltar follows below:

Open to all service personnel, MOD civilians, and families from the military community, the  24-hour cycling event consisted of a team of fifteen volunteers cycling laps around the Rock  in conjunction with other teams worldwide - the aim to “cycle” the 24,901 km around the  equator! 

Despite some tired legs and bodies, the participants finished a full 24 hours after the start of  the event, completing an impressive total of 1341 km which raised a magnificent £1042. All  proceeds from this and the global event go to support RAF personnel, past and present. 

One of the UK organisers said: “The event was a huge success. We had over 820 riders  around the world who cycled more than twice around the world and raised a staggering  £122,000!”  

Plans are already afoot to organise the second Gibraltar-based iteration of next year’s RAFA  Rides fundraiser although what form this will take is yet to be announced so keep those legs  spinning in preparation!