Of the different disciplines of orienteering, mountain bike is the newest and it is growing a large group of followers including mountain bikers looking for a new challenge, as well as seasoned orienteers. The draw – it demands a great amount of mental and physical strength.
The major challenge: excellent bike handling is required!
For safety, mountain biker orienteers are not permitted to leave the tracks.
Gear Required
- Helmet
- Mountain bike (brakes will be checked by race organizers prior to race start)
- Mountain bike apparel
- Map holder – attached to the bike or chest of the competitor to allow viewing of the map without stopping
- Compass
- Map (to be provided by organizer)
- Control card Control card or electronic punch – showing proof that the orienteers made it to the appropriate check points, and in the correct order
Events
- Check out upcoming events.