Exercise CASSINO ADVENTURER, led by Colour Sergeant Nabin Gurung, saw a team of 21 personnel, including three Mountain Bike Leaders (MBL) from the Second Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, Combat Service Support Company, successfully complete a demanding five‑day Mountain Biking Adventurous Training (AT) package in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, from 2–6 March 2026. The expedition was designed to develop physical endurance, enhance off‑road riding proficiency, and strengthen teamwork and resilience among participants.
On 2 March, the team deployed from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu and settled into the Cititel Express Hotel. Then on 4 March, the team faced one of the toughest stages of the expedition. The route included significant elevation gains (1150m) and technical off‑road sections, followed by an 11km steep downhill descent. This physically demanding day tested endurance, determination, and technical skill.
On the final ride and another long day of challenging terrain and sustained effort, the team found relief in cold, fresh water. This was an invigorating reward that eased tired muscles and reinforced a sense of accomplishment. The following day the team returned to Brunei, concluding a highly successful and memorable AT exercise.
