Cancelled: Watlington MTB Score Event, Sunday 21st May 2017
We have made the difficult decision to cancel this event due to an unexpected conflict arising from the late change in planner/location. We encourage anyone interested in this event to check out the Midlands MBO event being held in Princes Risborough on the same day.
The second event in the SLOW Mountain Bike Score 2017 Series takes place from Watlington on Sunday 21st May.
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 Chequers, 58 Love Lane, Watlington OX49 5RA.
Toilets are available before and after the event, and lunch is available after the event – please leave any muddy shoes at the door.
Getting there
- By car, the pub is 5 minutes drive from the M40 at Stokenchurch
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: Barry French/Jane Robinson & Nicki Adams
Image: Mark Humphrey (courtesy of TriAdventure)