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Just getting to the event could be fun! Trailquest Winter Series 2007 / 2008

Sadly, due to lack of willing event organisers, there will be no series this year. There were only going to be 2 events in what started out 3 years ago as a 6 event series. If there is to be a MCMTB series of any sort in future years, the sport of Trailquesting needs YOU to contribute and share the workload.

Many hands make light work, Other helpers are always required to organise, do tea & refreshments, collect controls and tidy up afterwards etc. The tca have now produced a slimine guide for organisers which can be downloaded from the tca website here (50kb word.doc).

Needless to say, event organisers and volunteers are required for a possible 2008 / 2009 series, apply via e-mail on the homepage.

There is a Winter Lanequest series promoted by Askew Cycles of Kendal, more details on the Kent Valley RC website. dates and venues below:

14th Oct 07		Cross Keys, Milnthorpe
11th Nov 07		Punch Bowl, Underbarrow
9th Dec 07		Watermill, Ings
13th Jan 08		Pink Geranium Cafe, Kirby Stephen
10th Feb 08		The George, Orton
9th Mar 08		Lindale Inn, Lindale

Mint Cake MTB Final Winter 2006 / 2007 League Table after 5 events

Mint Cake MTB Final Winter 2005 / 2006 League Table after 5 events

Mint Cake MTB Final Winter 2004 / 2005 League Table after 6 events

Winter Series prizes kindly sponsored by:

Askew Cycles, Wildman Street, Kendal. 01539 728057

Registration for all events opens 10am. All starts from 10:15am to 11:00am.

To compete in all the above events, you must comply with the tca Rules and Equipment.

Event Centres / Locations
All the events will be held from pubs or village halls etc. There will be no showers, but the basic minimum of toilets, warmth and a roof over your head at the end will be present.

Parking:- There may be a short distance from the event centre to where you have to leave your car. (please follow signs / marshals instructions) Be considerate to local residents.

Map / Event Format
All competitors will be provided with a colour A3 large scale map of the event area, bagged and fully marked up at the start. Master maps will also be displayed showing out of bounds areas prior to starting.

Your aim is to cycle and navigate to as many of the 30 checkpoints as possible and to return to the event centre within 3 hours. A SportIdent electronic box will be located at each control site and you must insert your dibber until a beep is heard. Control sites can be found by the descriptions handed out, and some checkpoints will also be marked with red and white tape. Should you fail to get the signal from the SI box, note down the 3 letters written on the SI unit and report at the finish.

On the Day Procedure
Registration will be open from somewhere around 10am - please sign in ASAP and collect your list of control descriptions, then you can go for a warm up ride before starting.

We will be using SportIdent electronic equipment, which most of you will be familiar with by now, if in doubt ask at registration. You will need to hire a SI Dibber for the event if you do not already have one. Collect your dibber as you register, you will be asked to clear and check it before you start, make sure you download as soon after finishing as possible. If you are using a TCA dibber, please take care of it - any losses will cost £18

Prepare your bike, equipment and yourself, then go to the start 10:15 - 11:00am where you will be given your map. Take a few minutes to plan your route and off you go. Enjoy yourself!

Results will be calculated, printed and displayed periodically. There will be prizes for class winners at each event. League scores will be calculated and displayed on this website and the Prize Presentation for series leaders will be held at the final event on 19th March

NOTES:

No final details will be sent through post. Confirmation of your entry will be your name appearing on the online entry list on the events page.
Use the entry form to enter one or more events in the series.

Entry Fees:

£6 per rider for Full TCA member
£8 per rider if only a TCA Associate member
£9 per rider if not a Full or Associate TCA member
add: £1 per rider to hire a SI dibber (pairs must have one each)
add: £2 per rider late entry fee - (after phoning to confirm)
please make cheques payable to 'Mint Cake MTB'

Please send your entry in advance - 7 days prior to the event you are entering to:

Paul Allen (TQ), 4 Castle Garth, Kendal, LA9 7AT.

NOTE: Late entries make it difficult for organisers, it is for this reason you must
e-mail via homepage or phone 01539 723163 to arrange and pay £2 extra.