Event Details
Club: | NYMBO |
Event Name: | Howardian Hills |
Date: | 09/08/11 |
Format: | MBO Score |
Mapping: | Ordnance Survey |
Time Limit: | 2 hours |
National League: | - |
League: | NYMBO Summer MBO Score Series (Round of 4) |
Electronic Punch: | No |
Event Report
Thanks to Dave Robertson and Danny Chan for an excellent course. Riders chose a wide variety of routes but all enjoyed the stunning scenery and evening sunshine. Andy Conn was the highest scorer, 30 points ahead of Neil Reed. The best ride of the evening was from the Generation pair of Martin & Max Vesty who finished 4th overall with 318 points. Unfortunately, #23 was marked in the wrong place so please let me know if you couldn't find it and I will alter your score.
This was the final evening event of the summer so thanks to the 4 planners. If you want to plan an event this winter please let me know.
I visited Hamsterley Forest today to check out the assembly area and a couple of bridleways. Despite the weather, it was great to ride in this brilliant forest. If you still want to ride but haven't entered can you please send an email with your name, BMBO number and age class to nembosevents@btinternet.com today. We have had 40 pre-entries so Jens has printed 60 maps. He can print more but if you decide to just enter on the day there is a chance you may only get a black and white photocopy.
If you have already entered don't forget to pay the forest toll (£3 per car). Registration opens at 11.30 behind the visitor centre and there are 3 excellent riding options if you want to make it a full day out.
The Descend Bike Park, the Loops skill course and the 3 marked routes (Blue, Red and Black) followed by the excellent Hamsterley Forest Tea Rooms which are open all day. Wood'N'Wheels also have a bike wash afterwards. Hope to see you there.
Steve Willis