Turkey Trot entries open
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 17 May 2016 10:54
Entries are now open for WHO's annual Turkey Trot, one of the unique events on the ONSW calendar, on Sunday July 3.
This is a long distance, multi-map event with a mass start in each of the Long (20km), Medium (12km) and Short (8km) categories.
The courses will lead competitors through bush tracks and parklands of the upper watershed of the Parramatta River (Toongabbie Creek is the main watercourse). There are often 3 maps used for the Short and up to 5 for the Long course.
WHO are also offering shorter Enter-on-Day courses for anyone looking for the usual outing (Very Easy, Easy, Moderate courses). Assembly is at John Curtin Reserve, Winston Hills.
Entries for the Turkey Trot close on Jun 30.
Lucy takes out MTBO Long champs
- Last Updated: Monday, 16 May 2016 14:06
Big Foot teenager Lucy Mackie warmed up for the junior world championships with a comfortable win in the open senior class at the NSW MTBO Long champs at the weekend.
Lucy beat perennial World Masters medallist Carolyn Jackson of Victoria by almost six minutes on a new bike over the 23km course at Sunny Corner State Forest near Lithgow on Saturday.
Mum Amanda took out W50A, while dad Hamish was second in M40A. Lucy's younger brother Angus, who is also off to the world champs, had a flat tyre after the second control and had to withdraw, having forgotten to take his repair kit with him!
In Sunday's Sprint at Rydal, Lucy mispunched while Fergus was back in form, pipping WA's Ricky Thackray. Carolyn Jackson also took out the Middle, just ahead of Lucy, while Ricky came first and Fergus third in a tight contest.
The Mackies are now in full training for the world champs in July, with former Big Foot champ Paul Darvodelsky helping with their navigation skills.
A big thank you to Newcastle and Big Foot for hosting, and to those riders from Victoria, ACT and Western Australia who travelled long distances to participate. All the results are on Eventor.
Our next MTBO weekend is June 18-19 at Raymond Terrace.
Meanwhile, last week we saw record attendances at the SOS at Lane Cove on Saturday and the Moonlight Madness World Orienteering Day event at Milsons Point on Wednesday - with each event just tipping over 100 entries. Thanks to everyone who participated.
NOSH entries open
- Last Updated: Thursday, 12 May 2016 08:41
On the first Sunday in June each year, Bennelong Northside and Orienteering NSW put on one of the great trail runs on offer in Sydney.
The great NOSH footrace starts at Lindfield Oval and winds 16km to Seaforth Oval - mostly on bush tracks and fire trails, with some steep sections. It has been going since 1975 and regularly attracts 400+ participants. We will again be using electronic timing.
Entries for the 2016 edition, on Sunday June 5, close Sunday May 22. Enter on the Day is available. A BBQ at the finish will be provided by Seaforth soccer club.
Entries close Wed for MTBO, SL 4 & 5
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 10 May 2016 12:30
A reminder to everyone that entries close tomorrow (Wed May 11) for this weekend's NSW MTBO championships, and for the State League double header on May 21-22.
Both weekends are just west of Lithgow and promise great orienteering terrain.
The MTBO champs consist of a Long Distance on the Saturday, then the Middle and Sprint on Sunday. Thanks to Big Foot and Newcastle for hosting these events.
For the State League weekend, camping is available on the Saturday night on the Gardens of Stone property for $10 per car. WHO and Garingal are hosting these events.
And don't forget Wednesday's Moonlight Madness event under the Sydney Harbour Bridge to celebrate World Orienteering Day. Starts are from 5.30-7pm - bring a torch or headlamp.
