British Mountain Biking Orienteering

Event Summary

Welcome to a Mountain Biking Orienteering Event at the Carse of Ardersier.  Two courses will be on offer which are suitable for all age groups and all bike types.  Participants must wear a helmet and have a serviceable bicycle with a bell.  Under 16s must be accompanied.

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

Directions and Parking

Directions.  From the east, take the A96 through Nairn to the Whiteness turning (just past the Delnies Caravan Park). Opposite the new port security gate, turn left towards Ardersier.  After 100m turn right onto a minor road and follow this for 3.2 km through the woods to parking near the road junction: https://what3words.com/gurgling.success.snowy.  From the west, take the A96 towards Nairn.  At the turn signposted Whiteness, just before the Delnies Caravan Park, turn left and then follow the directions above.

Parking.  Parking will be on the roads: https://what3words.com/gurgling.success.snowy.

 

 

 

The nearest public toilets are in Nairn (by the putting green on the links area).
At registration

Courses

The event will entail two courses:

  • Short course (8.5 km).
  • Long course (15km).

The courses are suitable for all age groups and all bike types. Participants must wear a helmet and have a serviceable bicycle with a bell.  Under 16s must be accompanied.

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

Entry Details

Entries are online via the British Mountain Biking Orienteering website.   

Entries close on 12 September 2024.

Entry Fees

  • Senior - £6.
  • Senior BMBO Member - £5.
  • Junior - £3.

 

Online Entires 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.

  • Key Resources:

 

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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