Dunsfold MTB Score Event, Sunday 26th February 2017

The first event in the SLOW Mountain Bike Score 2017 Series takes place from Dunsfold on Sunday 26th February.

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This is a public event – all are welcome. All entries are on the day but we encourage you to please RSVP to the event via Facebook (event link to follow) or email to let us know you are coming so that the correct number of maps are printed.

Event Centre

The event will be based at  The Sun Inn,  The Common, Dunsfold GU8 4LE.

Toilets are available before and after the event, and lunch is available after the event –  please leave any muddy shoes at the door.

LocationDunsfold
AddressSun Inn, Dunsfold GU8 4LE
Latitude/longitude51.115, -0.5634
OS grid referenceTQ006360
MapsGoogle Maps, OpenStreetMap

Getting there

  • By car, the pub is 20 minutes drive south of Guildford
  • By public transport, trains run from Guildford to the nearest station at Whitley

Alternatively you can post for lift shares on either the SLOW Members (for SLOW members) or London & Southeast Adventure Racers (public) Facebook pages.

Event Details

The entry fee is £8 for day riders, £7 for BMBO (with their membership cards) and SLOW members, and £6 for under 21s.

The event will be run under British Mountain Bike Orienteering rules, which competitors are advised to read in advance. BMBO also has some helpful MTB Score tips.

All riders must wear a helmet and carry a whistle and first aid kit (a minimum of plasters & dressing). The following equipment is also recommended:

  • Mobile Phone
  • Waterproof top
  • Compass

There will be series prizes for top male/female/pair and veteran male/female/pair scores, based on the best 3 results of the 4 races over the course of the year.

RegistrationBetween 0900 and 1100
Start TimesBetween 1000 and 1100

Event duration is 2 hours and the course will close at 13:00.

Maps will be 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps. The event will use Sport Ident electronic punching at all controls, and a limited number of SI dibbers will be available. Please bring your own if you have one.

All competitors take part at their own risk.

Results will be available on the SLOW and BMBO websites shortly after the event.

Organiser/Planners: Mark Humphrey/ Sid Hardy/ Ian Norfield

Image: Mark Humphrey (courtesy of TriAdventure)