Team Geared Up

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Looking to brush up on your navigation skills and get some biking in too, then check out this event happening tomorrow in Aughavannagh, Co. Wicklow.

What’s involved:

* Premarked maps (Scale 1:15,000) will be supplied giving a set number of control points to be visited in a prescribed order.
* Control points will be marked by highly visible orange and white “kites”
* At each control point the competitor will need to punch a control card that is fixed to their bike by cable tie at the start.
* Route choice between controls is up to competitor but must follow any of the marked tracks and paths – Hike a bike or dropping your bike not permitted or likely to be of advantage

Competition Format

* Winner is competitor with quickest time to visit and punch control card at all controls and return to the finish area.
* Missing any one control punch will result in disqualification.
* Long and Short Courses are available. The estimated winning times are 60 -70 mins and 45 -50 mins respectively
* The navigation and terrain will be suitable for anyone with basic mountain bike riding and navigation skills so beginners/those new to the sport welcome!

It’ll be a staggered start with the first competitors kicking off at 1pm, last start is 2 o’ clock. For information contact Paul Mahon Email: paul.mahon@ireland.com, Phone Number: 086-3503994. Leave a comment if you want more directions. I’m gonna give it a go myself, will hopefully see you there!

-Aisling-