Forces cyclists live on the edge with exciting mountain biking cross country Inter Services

It's one of the most high-octane thrill-seeking sports in the British military and riders showed us why at the Inter Services mountain biking cross country championships in Wales.

A picturesque course at One Giant Leap in Llangollen saw cyclists from all three services tackle tricky high-speed corners, difficult drops and tiring climbs on the course.

The winner of the men's race was the impressive Air Specialist Class 1 (Technician) Thomas Stegemen who stakes a claim right now to be considered as the best in his field in the UK Armed Forces.

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The women's race saw the Army's Lieutenant Naomi Metcalfe, who travelled from Nepal for the event, come out on top with a classy display.

The Army won the overall mixed team trophy and a number of personal bests were smashed throughout the sunny day in the Welsh countryside.