Trailquest Information

	MTS Trailquest Series 2008	Updated : Wednesday 18th June 2008
	Results from all 2008 events
	Please note for 2008...... The TCA (Trail Cyclists Association) who provide the insurance cover for the Trailquest events require that all competitors be registered associate members. Associate Membership is FREE but has to be done online It only takes a minute to do....Please could anyone who is planning on doing the Trailquest this Sunday logon and register in advance - otherwise I will have to charge you an extra £3 admin fee for the TCA to issue the associate membership. Please could you also bring along your associate membership number on the day?
	Next Event Sunday 29th June 2008 @ Kirk Michael Football Club
	The event registration & car parking is at Kirk Michael Football Club [Grid ref: SC 316 911]. This is down the small lane in the centre of the village heading towards the sea. There will be Tea/Coffee & cakes available afterwards at a nominal cost to help cover the cost of the hall.
	Entry - You may turn up and enter on the day but, to help us plan to supply everyone with maps and dibbers, it would be very helpful if you could send us an email (email address is at the bottom of this page) to let us know you are coming.
	Start times - we will be open for registration from 9:00 onwards and you may start when you are ready any time between 9:30 & 10:00.
	For the Summer event , there will be a choice of either short or long courses - 3 and 5 hours respectively.
	Trailquest is basically "Orienteering on Bikes". You have a fixed time (3 or 5 hours) to visit as many control points as possible before getting back to the finish. It sounds simple - but the controls are all worth a different number of points - so it is a challenge to plan the most effective route in the time available - it's fun !
	If you are late (i.e. over the time allowed, penalty points will be deducted as follows; 1-5 minutes late = 1 point per minute 5-10 mins late = 2pts/minute 11-15 mins late = 5pts/minute 16-30 mins late = 10pts/minute Over 30 minutes late = No score! Bad news - so you don't want to be this late....
	You will be provided with an A4 colour pre-printed map that has all the checkpoints marked on it. This will be supplied in a plastic wallet - although you are advised to bring a waterproof map case in case it is wet.
	Trailquest rules suggest that you pack a whistle & compass as well as normal tools etc. You should carry these as an additional safety aid.
	You can visit as many checkpoints as you like and in any order.
	It is a good idea to mount a map holder on the handlebars. Otherwise, you can just consult the map when you need to.
	For these events, there will be no classes or prizes as such. They are basically for fun and speed & fitness are not the only factors. You will need to navigate and decide which checkpoints to go for.
	The entry fee is £8 for solo riders. You can also ride as a team of 2 in which case the entry fee for each team is £12.
	You MUST return to the finish if you retire. This is both to let us know that you are safe - and also to return your SPORTident electronic tag (dibber). If you know you are going to be late back (e.g. over 30 minutes late) please let us know - otherwise we may have to contact search & rescue services - and this could mean that others have to come out looking for you.
	Do not lose your dibber - you will be charged a replacement fee of £23 if you lose them. They can be attached on either a neck lanyard or on a wristband (provided).
	Younger riders: Trailquest is a mixture of riding on tracks and road. Riders under 16 are welcome to take part - but must do so accompanied by a parent or guardian (i.e. riding as a team of 2).
	For hints and tips on Trailquesting, there is a host of information about this branch of the sport on www.trailquest.co.uk
	Any queries... please send an email to info@manxtimingsolutions.com or phone 01624-861448