31 Aug 22 | By pp-admin | Events, Guest blog
The third event of 2022 ACT MTB Orienteering Series will kick off on Saturday 3 September 2022 at the hilly trails of the WEST STROMLO.
ACT MTB Orienteering is beginner and family-friendly, and invites everyone who loves to ride a bike but hasn’t tried orienteering before to try to learn a new skill by trying MTB orienteering in 2022.
Experienced MTBOer Andrew Cheffers is a Course Setter for this event.
Start anytime between 9:00am and 10:30am, with the closure of the course at 1:00pm.
Four slightly longer-than-usual courses will be offered:
- Long (about 15-20 km, 80 min)
- Middle (11-15 km; 70 min)
- Short (7-10km, 50min)
- Novice (4-6km; 40min).
An earlier start will allow foot orienteers to take part at OACT Metro League Foot-O event at Mt. Stranger South: https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/16428
We will have coaches at the start, who will help and explain to beginners what to do and will equip them with the key tips.
Fees
- Pre-entry is $15
- Entry fee on the DAY is $20 (kids $10)
- Map Boards and SI-Air will be available for Hire on a day! ($5 + $5).
Registration
You can register now! Pre-registration is encouraged: https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/16434
Assembly and Parking: parking at Stromlo Forest Park Western Carpark, Uriarra Rd)
Share Facebook event with your Friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/525428332676768
Full details on ACT MTBO you will find here: https://act.orienteering.asn.au/event-series/mountain-bike-orienteering/
Welcome to MTB orienteering and enjoy navigation at higher speed!
We look forward to seeing you at WEST STROMLO on Saturday!
