Melbourne Summer MTB-O Series 2007

A series of low-key Mountain Bike Orienteering events on Saturday evenings this summer starting at 6.00pm. Ideal as an introduction to MTB-O or for those wishing to enjoy a summer-evening bike ride of discovery or just some extra training.

Riders will have up to 75 minutes to visit as many controls on the supplied map as they want. You choose which ones and which way to get there and back. Each checkpoint is worth 20 points. 10 points per minute penalty for those longer than 75 minutes.

Enter on the day from 5.15pm. Start at 6.00pm. Entry fee $5.

Food and refreshments available after each event. Stay for a picnic/BBQ dinner.

1. Sat 13 January, Lysterfield
Lysterfield Lake Park, main entrance, Horswood Rd. Melway 108 D2.
Competitors to pay an extra $2 to cover new Parks Vic event charges.

2. Sat 27 January, Olinda
Follow “Orienteering” signs along Stonyford Rd from Monbulk Rd, Silvan. Melway 122 E2

3. Sat 3 Feb, Panton Hill
St Andrews Pony Club, Clintons Rd. ($1 parking fee for each entrant). Melway 264 J6

4. Sat 17 Feb, Hurstbridge
Fergusons Paddock, Hurstbridge (next to tennis club). Melway 185 K8

5. Sat 3 March, Emerald
Nobelius Heritage Park, Crichton Rd Emerald. Melway 127 G4

6. Sat 10 March, Bullengarook
From Gisborne take the Gisborne-Bacchus Marsh Rd through Bullengarook and turn right at Carrolls Lane.
Follow “Orienteering” signs to assembly area. Mel 509 G11, Vic Roads 59 J9

7. Sat 17 March, Lysterfield
Lysterfield Lake Park, Hallam North Rd entrance. Melway 82 K10
Competitors to pay an extra $2 to cover new Parks Vic event charges.