The Innerleithen event has been rescheduled to the 22nd August.
Event Overview
The home of Scottish downhill mountain biking will be host to the Innerleithen Trailquest Scotland Mountain Bike Orienteering Score event.
Exact details will be e-mailed 1 month prior to the event.
Event Centre
Walkerburn Rugby Football Club
Camping is available at £5 on Saturday nigh. The bar maybe open on Saturday evening dependent on numbers. Please contact us if you wish to camp.
Toilets, communal showers and bike wash will also available. (The choice on how you get clean is up to you!)
On the event day, tea & coffee will be available throughout the day and food (pasta and fruit) is included for the returning competitors from 12pm onwards.
Event Date
Sunday 22nd August 2010
Timings
Registration opens 9:00 am
3 Hour event Start: 10 – 11.00 am
Novices can start 10.30 – 12.00 am
Finish: All competitors to be complete by 14:30 at the latest.
Event duration: 1.5 or 3 hours
Location
Innerleithen and Elibank Forest, Scottish Borders. Click on this link for a map.
Event Type
Trailquest / Mountain Biking Orienteering Score Event and will adhere to the BMBO rules.
Team Size
1 – 2
Maps
A map will be provided to all entrants on registration with a separate checkpoint description sheet also included. The map will be a colour 1:40000 OS map (approx size A4) pre marked with the checkpoints. One map per team or solo rider is included in the entry fee. Additional maps can be purchased for £2 on first come first serve basis.
An area map can be viewed pre-start.
Map without controls
The Challenge
Within the time allowed (1.5 or 3 hours), visit controls and collect as many points as possible – route planning is as important as fitness. Lateness penalties as per standard TCA rules. Control sites will be identified by bright coloured tape on an obvious feature to which a SPORTident box will be attached. ”Dib” in the SPORTident box at the Start, Finish, all controls visited and THE DOWNLOAD BOX at the end! You must use a SPORTident dibber to take part in these events – control cards will not be used. You may use your own dibber if you have one (please fill in its number on the entry form). Alternatively we will rent you one automatically. Teams please note: both members must carry and use a dibber.
Entry
Enter online by clicking here: http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=100712
Equipment
The following is compulsory
A roadworthy bike
Bicycle Helmet (ANSI or BSI only- not climbing, caving or canoeing types),
Watch,
Relevant map (supplied),
First aid kit,
Money for phone calls or a mobile phone
Puncture repair kit
Clothing suitable for prolonged outdoor event including quality waterproofs
Spot checks may be carried out to ensure you comply with these requirements.
You should also bring food/drink sufficient for the duration of the event. As a minimum 2x mars bars (or equivalent) and 1 litre of water.