Frensham Ponds MTB Score Event, Sunday 4th (now 18th!) March 2018

UPDATE: Due to poor trail conditions following the recent snow, this event has been postponed from the 4th to the 18th March

 

The first event in the SLOW Mountain Bike Score 2018 Series takes place from Frensham Ponds on Sunday 4th March.

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.

Breaking News:

We will have SIAC contactless dibbers available for hire at all our events this season for an additional £2!

Event Centre

The event will be based at  Frensham Great Pond Car Park, Bacon Lane, Churt, GU10 2QB

Toilets and refreshments are available nearby before and after the event however the event base will be outside in the car park.

Getting there

  • By car, the event base is 10 minutes from the A3 or A31
  • By public transport, the nearest train station is Farnham
  • 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.

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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.

Planners/Organisers: Mark Humphrey/ Nicki Adams

Image: Mark Humphrey