What is MTBO?

Using the supplied map, competitors are required to navigate their way to controls (checkpoints) which are placed on tracks or mapped features, riding on mapped tracks, paths or roads only. Interpreting the map information and deciding which is the best way to ride from one control to the next. Riders start at intervals with the fastest through the course declared the winner. Competitors carry a control card which must be punched at each control. Sample MTBO map

Course lengths vary from approximately 6km to over 30km depending on the class contested, so there is a course suitable for every standard of rider. There are classes for males, females and pairs/groups, covering ages from 10 to over 70 years.

What do you need? a bike; a helmet; a drink bottle; some form of map-board on your handlebars is handy so you can read your map whilst riding.

How to enter? At most events you can "enter on the day". Championships usually require competitors to "pre-enter" with details in the coming events information. MTB-O events are a low-key and fun competition and are open to anyone to compete.

For more information about Mountain Bike Orienteering events in Australia please visit the Orienteering Australia site.

EVENT RESOURCES

MAPBOARDS: Mapboards are a very handy piece of equipment for MTBO. They enable riders to read and plan their route while continuing riding and keep the map in good condition throughout the event.
There are 3 mapboards available for sale: The imported Miry mapboard and two locally-made boards, the Windchill and the Wild Horizon R4.

State Series Courses
and Age Classes

MTBO Levy form for event organisers

Orienteering Australia's Rules and Guidelines for MTBO events containing three sections.
1. Protocols. For competitors at all MTB-O events.
2. Competition Rules. For Australian Championships.
3. Guidelines. For organisers of State-standard and local events.

How to use the SPORTident electronic timing system

A list of the previous Australian MTBO Champions: Long Distance – Middle Distance – Short Distance
A list of Victorian MTBO Champions: Long Distance – Middle Distance – Sprint Distance – State Series

2008 MTBO EVENTS

Events may be postponed if a Total Fire Ban is declared in the event area. Check this website the evening before the event if unsure.

RESULTS & SERIES STANDINGS

Vic MTBO Series STANDINGS
Competitors gain series points for their age class based on their finishing order in the course they compete in.
First place gets 100 points, second 99, third 98 etc.
Best 5 scores from the 9 events count towards the final series awards.

2007 RESULTS
2006 RESULTS

Results for events that have been completed can also be found on the  VOA Results Index