Marines take on a 360-mile bike ride from Den Helder in the Netherlands to Portsmouth has marked the 360th anniversary of the Royal Marines (Picture: Royal Navy) The anniversary of the Royal Marines has been marked by a 360-mile bike ride from the Netherlands to Portsmouth.
Dubbed the RM360 Cycle, the challenge saw a team of one Royal Marine and three Dutch Marines cycle from Den Helder, North Holland to Portsmouth to mark their 360th anniversary.
"What an opportunity to celebrate the 360th birthday of the Royal Marines and our two Corps’ relationship," said Royal Marines rider Captain Sam Edwards. Royal Marines Commandos set their sights on success as sniper course draws to close
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Marine 1st Class Halvar de Jager from the Dutch contingent said: "I’m looking forward to the return trip next year for our own 360th birthday."
The team, Captain Edwards, Halvar de Jager, Douwe Teerling and Mike Van Der Camp, arrived at HMS Excellent on Whale Island in Portsmouth on 13 September and were warmly greeted by the Deputy Commandant General Royal Marines, Brigadier Neil Sutherland, members of the Royal Marines and Royal Navy.The team covered a little over 360 miles in just six days. A team of four, made up of one Royal Marine and three Dutch Marines cycled from the Netherlands to Portsmouth (Picture: Royal Navy) Next year, the Dutch Marines […]
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