Gomshall MTB Score Event, Sunday 23rd October 2016
The fourth and final event in the SLOW Mountain Bike Score 2016 Series takes place from Gomshall on Sunday 23rd October.
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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 
Event Centre
The event will be based at The Gomshall Mill, Station Road, Guildford, GU5 9LB
Toilets are available before and after the event, and lunch is available after the event – please leave any muddy shoes at the door.
Check back here for final details.
| Location | Gomshall |
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| Address | Gomshall Mill, Station Road, GU5 9LB |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.2195, -0.4472 |
| OS grid reference | TQ085478 |
| Maps | Google Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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Getting there
- By car, the pub is 10 minutes drive from the A3, between Guildford and Leatherhead.
- By public transport, trains run from London to Gomshall via Redhill, or get the fast train to Guildford and ride to the start!
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.
| Registration | Between 0930 and 1100 |
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| Start Times | Between 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: Dan & Helen Murphy
Image: Dan & Helen Murphy (courtesy of TriAdventure)