Three Peaks TrailQuest
What are Trail Quests?
In simple terms, Trail Quests are off-road cycling orienteering events usually on mountain bikes. You can work as a team or on your own to try to locate markers left in certain out-of-the-way places cleverly dreamt up by the organisers.
What is the format of the event?
There will be an event headquarters where you start and finish at. Your team is given a map of the local area with circles showing the location of markers and a list of clues on what to look for or what information you have to write down. Markers would have different points values (10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 depending on the difficulty in reaching the marker). You note down the information at the marker and return the sheet to the headquarters. Your sheets are processed and the winners are those with the most points. The points achieved by all teams are then provided on the event report.
How long are the events?
The adult event is 3½ hours but there is a 2 hour family event for those teams with one or two under 16s. Team are started at one minute intervals and have to try to return within the time period otherwie they will receive time penalties which get progressively heavier the longer they are late.
What skills do I need?
Some map reading skills are required as well as competent use of a mountain bike.
Any Previous Reports?
All the past reports of events can be found on the TrailQuest Page.
When & Where is it?
It will be held on Sunday 28th December 2014 with sign on opening from 9:30am and first riders away at 10:30am. The headquarters for the event will be Dromara Village Football Club (click on link for map)
Rules
Dromara Cycling Club Trailquest Rules Trailquest is a young sport and the aim is to keep rules to the minimum to achieve good public relations, safety & fairness.
Point penalty system (TO BE CONFIRMED)
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Summary of the fees
| Over 16s | Under 16s | Fee |
| 1 | 0 | £10 |
| 1 | 1 | £10 |
| 1 | 2 | £10 |
| 2 | 0 | £20 |
| 2 | 1 | £20 |
| 3 | 0 | £30 |
Pre-Entry for the event
This is now closed but you can enter on the day.
List of Entries
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