THURSLEY MBO SCORE EVENT SUNDAY 23rd Feb 2020
The first event in the SLOW MBO Score 2020 Series takes place from Thursley on Sunday 23rd February.
News, updates and discussion about the event are posted on the public SLOW Facebook page and London & SouthEast Adventure Racers Facebook group.
Event Centre
| Location | Surrey Hills |
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| Address | The Three Horseshoes, Dyehouse Road, Thursley, Godalming, GU8 6QD |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.1494, -0.7105 |
| OS grid reference | SU902396 |
| Maps | Google Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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Getting there
If driving to the event, please park at the recreation ground, 300m west of the pub , not in the pub car park.
Alternatively you can post for lift shares on either the SLOW Members or L&SEAR Facebook pages.
Event Details
General information about entering is available on the MBO Score 2020 page. The closing date for online entries is shown in the BMBO event details. Please enter online if possible but Entry On the Day (EOD) is available.
Anyone entering online will be emailed a preview map of the course area a couple of days before the event.
This is a public event – all are welcome.
| Adult Day Rider | £8 In advance / £10 EOD |
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| BMBO / SLOW Members | £7 In advance / £9 EOD |
| Under 21 (on 31st DEc) | £4 In advance / £5 EOD |
A standard dibber is included free of charge.
Contactless SIAC dibber £1.
Lost dibbers will be charged at £29 for standard ones and £63 for contactless SIAC dibbers.
| REGISTRATION | 9:30 – 10:15 |
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| START TIMES | 9:30 – 10:15 (3 hour), 9:45 – 11:00 (2 hour) |
Courses available:
- 3 hour Small Area Format (SAF) – 12 red and 12 blue controls
- 2 hour standard format – 24 controls
The event will be run under British Mountain Bike Orienteering rules, which competitors are advised to read in advance. BMBO also has some helpful MBO Score tips.
All riders must wear a helmet and carry a whistle and first aid kit (a minimum of plasters & dressings). The following equipment is also recommended:
- Mobile phone for use in an emergency
- Waterproof top
- Compass and map board or cardboard to support an A4 map on your handlebars
There will be series prizes for top senior male/female, veteran male/female and youth categories, based on the best 3 results over the course of the year.
Event duration is 2 or 3 hours and the course will close at 13:30.
Two participants who are looking after children may start early and both ride 2 hour events one after the other.
Maps will be A4 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps. The event will use Sport Ident electronic punching at all controls.
All competitors take part at their own risk.
Results will be available on the SLOW and BMBO websites shortly after the event.
Planner/Organiser: Dave Uglow