There are two female reps that are in charge of the female side of the squadron, he said.Īll members are encouraged to play an active role within the branch and to be pro-active in getting together with other branch members.
Of the 14 motorcycle riders, four are women, he added. “We have many members and supporters on our Facebook page, and we have 14 members that are riding and some are serving personnel at Akrotiri and Dhekelia, we are unique in this way and proud to have front line personnel that are members,” he said. Occasionally, the Cyprus squadron (RBLRB) is also involved in supporting other recognised Cyprus-based charities where applicable and when able, he said. They also participate in formal British Legion organised events and fund raising. It has a diverse membership, both young, male and female. They take part in all sorts of motorcycle and biking events, on all sorts and sizes of motorcycles and trikes as well. The Cyprus riders branch is the newest group to be formed globally and is a branch of the Royal British Legion. They also campaign to improve their lives, organise the Poppy Appeal and remember the fallen. The RBL help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families all year round. “I met a small group of other motorcycle enthusiasts after I moved to Cyprus a few years ago and some were ex military, so we started discussing setting up a riders branch here in Cyprus and thought it was a fantastic idea.” “I am extremely proud of the challenging task we have accomplished to establish ourselves here on the island and to gain formal and recognition and official approval from the RBL headquarters in the UK as their representatives for the Riders Branch in this region,” Hingley said.Īn ex RAF officer for 12 years, and then a maritime security specialist in the Middle East, Hingley has been passionate about motorbikes for most of his life and currently rides a Yamaha 1300 Cruiser. This is a charity that provides financial, social, political and emotional support to those who have served or who are currently serving in the British armed forces, and their dependents. As a military veteran, he served in the RAF, Hingley noted that the main aim of the group is to raise both awareness and funds for the RBL Poppy Appeal.
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