British Mountain Biking Orienteering

Event Summary

Welcome to a Mountain Bike Orienteering event around the coastal town of Nairn.  Two courses will be on offer for all ages and bike types.  You must wear a helmet and your bike must have a serviceable bell.

The event centre will off Marine Road, by 'Jane's' at the putting green in Nairn, which sells coffee and ice cream.

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09:30-10:00 am
10:00-10:30 am
On Leads
Online
Online Entries through the BMBO website

Directions and Parking

Directions

The event will take place at Nairn. 

For the east, continue into the town to the first roundabout.  At the roundabout, continue straight on into Marine Road.  Take the second right turn after 200m and the event centre will be near 'Jane's', by the putting green.

From the west, continue into the town past the coop and police station to the first roundabout. Turn first left and follow the directions above.

Parking

Please self park.  Parking is available on adjacent roads or at the links car park (about 150m from the event centre).

The nearest public toilets are by the event centre.

Start and Finish

The starts and finish will be by the event centre.

At registration

Courses

The event will entail 2 courses.

  • Short course (3.5 km).  Very short and easy. Grass and tracks on Nairn links and by river.  Recommended for families and U14.(must be accompanied)
  • Long course (9km).. Grass & tracks on Nairn Links, Culbin forest, short road sections.  Recommended for all adults.

The courses are suitable for all age groups and all bike types. Participants will need to wear a helmet and have a serviceable bicycle with a bell.

A limited number of map boards are available to hire (£1).  Please reserve by email to mtmbo@mor.scot.  Dibber hire £1.

U16 must be accompanied. Nearest public toilets - by the start.

Entry Details

Entries are online via the British Mountain Biking Orienteering website. 

Entries close on 26 September 2024. 

Event Fees

  • Senior - £6
  • Senior BMBO Member - £5.
  • Junior - £3.
Online Entries through the BMBO website

Final Details

Event Officials

Steve Smirthwaite
mtbo@mor.scot

Ticks and Covid

Ticks

  • Risk Awareness:   Please be aware that ticks are common across many of the areas we run in and can carry infections such as Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Encephalitis.  Ticks are active in the UK primarily from March to October, but year-round vigilance is recommended.

  • Prevention Strategies:   

  • Wearing full leg and abdomen cover in the forest.  

  • Applying insect repellent to exposed skin and clothing.

  • Checking yourself for ticks after your run.  Common areas for ticks include behind the knees, underarms, hairline, and any pressure points.

  • Considering vaccination against TBE, if visiting high-risk areas in Europe or Asia.

  • Tick Removal and Symptoms:   Consider using a tick removal tool to ensure the tick is removed quickly and completely.   If a tick has attached, it should be removed as soon as possible.
  • Health Action:  If symptoms develop, such as a rash or flu-like symptoms, individuals should seek medical advice promptly and mention the tick bite, as not all doctors may be familiar with the conditions.

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COVID-19 Guidance (Updated March 2025)

If you have symptoms of COVID or have tested positive to COVID, then do not attend the event or activity to help avoid spreading infection.  

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