MTBO Enduro
- Map:
- Bottle Lake & other maps
- Event Type:
- MTB orienteering
- Planner:
- Katie Symons
- Controller:
- Pat Bodger
- Co-ordinator:
- Steve O'Neill
PAPO MTBO weekend 2024
- Saturday April 13th. MTBO Enduro. Several short MTBO courses linked together. Non-timed sections to ride between the stages. Stages will use the Bottle Lake MTBO map and other maps nearby. See below.
- Sunday April 14th. MTBO OY - The Willows. See https://papo.org.nz/events/view/4151/mtbo-oy-the-willows
Both days include easy courses for those who are new to the sport and would like to give it a go. All welcome! Event suitable for the whole family.
Event Bulletin:
The organisers of the 2024 MTBO weekend have produced a detailed event bulletin with all the information needed about the two MTBO races.
Please read if you are participation to ensure are aware of all you need to know.
Ōtautahi Christchurch MTBO weekend 2024 Event Bulletin
Entries:
Pre-entries are preferred for all PAPO events. Member rates will apply to pre-entries.
Enter here: https://entero.co.nz/evento.php?eventName=mtbow-2024.
Pre-entries close: Wednesday 10th April.
Any queries on the entry system, please email PAPOentries@gmail.com
Limited enter on the day will be available. Enter on the day will be charged at non-member prices for all entries.
Courses:
There will be 4 courses available:
Course |
Number of Stages |
Notes |
|
Long |
5 |
Approximate racing distance (over 5 stages): 21km Significant amount of riding between stages on public roads will be required. * An SI Air+ card is required for the Long course (or other SI card that holds 50 or more punches). There will be a small number of SI Air+ cards available for hire for this course. All competitors must start between 10.30am and 11.00am. |
|
Medium |
4 |
Approximate racing distance (over 4 stages): 13km Riding between stages on public roads will be required. * An SI Air+ card is required for the Medium course (or other SI card that holds 50 or more punches). There will be a small number of SI Air+ cards available for hire for this course. All competitors must start between 10.30am and 11.30am. |
|
Short |
2 |
Approximate racing distance (over 2 stages): 10km No riding on public roads required. All stages are in Bottle Lake Forest. |
|
Easy |
1 |
Approximate racing distance: 7.5km Designed for families with young children. One stage in Bottle lake Forest. |
Costs:
Entry type |
Member
|
Non-member |
Definition |
|
Senior (Long or Medium) |
$30 |
$40 |
Age 21 or older |
|
Senior (Short or Easy) |
$15 |
$25 |
|
|
Junior (Long or Medium) |
$15 |
$20 |
Age 20 or younger or full-time student. |
|
Junior (Short or Easy) |
$8 |
$12 |
|
|
Maximum for family (Long or Medium) |
$70 |
$90 |
Up to 2 seniors and any number of juniors normally resident at the same address. |
|
Maximum for family (Short or Easy) |
$35 |
$50 |
|
|
Family Team |
For families going round the course together or caregivers accompanying their children. Only the Juniors need to register & pay, the accompanying adults go free. |
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Sport-ident hire |
$3 standard |
An SI Air+ card is required for the Long/Medium courses (or other SI card that holds 50 or more punches). | |
Payments:
All entries to be paid by credit/debit card at time of entry via the entry system (EnterO), we no longer accept bank transfers for event entries.
Helpers on the day and PAPO members paying with VIP points can choose the VIP points option when paying. The Long and Medium courses are "double" events for VIP points (two boxes for senior, one for juniors/students).
Any other entry queries: Please email PAPOentries@gmail.com
Travel and Parking
Bottle Lake main carpark, Waitikiri Drive.
Event registration and start area: Adjacent to parking.
Event timetable:
Registration: From 10am
Start times Long course: 10.30am – 11.00am.
Start times Medium course: 10.30am – 11.30am.
Start times Short/Easy courses: 10.30am – 12.30am.
Course closure: 2.30pm
Electronic Punching: SI Air+ will be turned on for this event, bring your SI Air card if you have one. For those without an SI Air card (and anyone hiring a SI card) punch in the usual manner.
NOTE: An SI Air+ card is required for the Long/Medium courses (or other SI card that holds 50 or more punches). There will be a small number of SI Air+ cards available for hire for these courses.
Dogs
Sorry no dogs permitted.