Tilford MBO Score Event Sunday 3rd March 2019

The first event in the SLOW MBO Score 2019 Series takes place from Tilford on Sunday 3rd March.

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This is a public event – all are welcome.

Event Centre

The event will be based at  The Barley Mow, Tilford, Surrey.

To avoid obstructing pub customers, event parking will be around Tilford Green.

Toilets are available during the event. Tables indoors for lunch will need to be pre-booked directly with the pub (start times are either 12:00 to 12:30 or 2:30 to 2:45).  Tables are available outdoors but cannot be booked. Food may be pre-ordered before  setting off on the ride.

LocationSurrey
AddressThe Barley Mow, The Green, Tilford, Farnham, GU10 2BU
Latitude/longitude51.1838, -0.7528
OS grid referenceSU872434
MapsGoogle Maps, OpenStreetMap

Getting there

  • By car, the pub is 15 minutes drive from Farnham
  • By train, it is a 20 min ride from Farnham station
  • 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

Online entry is available on the BMBO website. General information about entering is available on the  MBO Score 2019 page.

Adult Day Rider £8 In advance  / £10 EOD
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 £2.
Lost dibbers will be charged at £29 for standard ones and £63 for contactless SIAC dibbers.

Enter before end of Monday prior to the event in order to guarantee a waterproof map. The closing date for online entries is shown in the BMBO event details.

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 male/female/pair and veteran male/female/pair scores, based on the best 3 results over the course of the year.

RegistrationBetween 0930 and 1115
Start TimesBetween 0930 and 1130

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 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.

Planners/Organisers: Dave Uglow/Ian Norfield

Image: Mark Humphrey