Trailquests & Mountain Biking
Trailquests
These are mountain bike orienteering/navigation events (also known as mtbo’s) run under the auspices and rules of the Trail Cyclists Association (The TCA); all our events are run in and around the Peak District with the occasional one in Sherwood & the Nottinghamshire forests.
Dark & White currently organise a Trailquest Winter League in the months October – March which comprises a series of 3 hour events on a Sunday morning – these are very well supported with an entry usually in the region of 200 riders. During the Summer months there is a weekday evening league involving a total of
six x 2 hour events in the months May - August; these are a bit more of laid back than the longer Winter events and usually start & finish near a pub for some post race refreshment!
At Trailquest events each entrant is supplied at the start with a bagged colour OS map extract over-printed with all the required event information. The aim of the event is to navigate your way between a series of checkpoints and collect as many points as you can in a specified time period. Armed with your map, your bike and your brain, it is up to you to decide which route you take. Each checkpoint has a score, and generally the ones which are further away and more difficult to get to are worth more points. If you take longer than the allotted time you are penalised some of your hard earned points. Entries are either as a solo or as a pair in various classes; a wide range of abilities always take part. Event timing is electronic by SPORTident, see www.sportident.co.uk for details.
Mountain Biking
A number of weekends away are organised through our associate company High Peak Outdoor Activities. For dates, prices and more information about trips to some of the classic UK mountain biking areas (including the Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, Wales & the Scottish Borders) see the list of events below or go to the High Peak Outdoor Activities page.
Forthcoming Trailquests & Mountain Biking events
Date: 16/07/2008
Duration: 2 hours - start anytime between 6pm & 7pm
Event Type: Trailquest / Mountain Biking
Location:
The event start/finish will be from the car park at Parsley Hay Cycle Hire Centre - this is very well signposted & situated just off the A515 Buxton to Ashbourne road (approx 8 miles S of Buxton). Look out for Dark & White directional signs on the day.
Prices: Single from £8.5, Team from £8 per person
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 30/07/2008
Duration: 2 hours - start anytime between 6pm & 7pm
Event Type: Trailquest / Mountain Biking
Location:
Start/finish venue tbc
Prices: Single from £8.5, Team from £8 per person
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 19/10/2008
Duration: 3 hours of mountain bike orienteering
Event Type: Trailquest / Mountain Biking
Location:
Peak District - exact venue tbc 1 month before the event - various age categories available/suitable for beginners through to experienced
Prices: Single from £12, Team from £10.5 per person
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 16/11/2008
Duration: 3 hours of mountain bike orienteering
Event Type: Trailquest / Mountain Biking
Location:
Peak District - exact venue tbc 1 month before the event - various age categories available/suitable for beginners through to experienced
Prices: Single from £12, Team from £10.5 per person
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 14/12/2008
Duration: 3 hours of mountain bike orienteering
Event Type: Trailquest / Mountain Biking
Location:
Peak District - exact venue tbc 1 month before the event - various age categories available/suitable for beginners through to experienced
Prices: Single from £12, Team from £10.5 per person
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 11/01/2009
Duration: 3 hours of mountain bike orienteering
Event Type: Trailquest / Mountain Biking
Location:
Peak District - exact venue tbc 1 month before the event - various age categories available/suitable for beginners through to experienced
Prices: Single from £12, Team from £10.5 per person
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 25/01/2009
Duration: 3 hours of mountain bike orienteering
Event Type: Trailquest / Mountain Biking
Location:
Peak District - exact venue tbc 1 month before the event - various age categories available/suitable for beginners through to experienced
Prices: Single from £12, Team from £10.5 per person
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 08/02/2009
Duration: 3 hours of mountain bike orienteering
Event Type: Trailquest / Mountain Biking
Location:
Peak District - exact venue tbc 1 month before the event - various age categories available/suitable for beginners through to experienced
Prices: Single from £12, Team from £10.5 per person
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 01/03/2009
Duration: 3 hours of mountain bike orienteering
Event Type: Trailquest / Mountain Biking
Location:
Peak District - exact venue tbc 1 month before the event - various age categories available/suitable for beginners through to experienced
Prices: Single from £12, Team from £10.5 per person
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 22/03/2009
Duration: 3 hours of mountain bike orienteering
Event Type: Trailquest / Mountain Biking
Location:
Peak District - exact venue tbc 1 month before the event - various age categories available/suitable for beginners through to experienced
Prices: Single from £12, Team from £10.5 per person
For more details or to enter this race click here
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