The club championships produced another 1-2-3 for the Maxwell family (if we exclude JT running n/c) but this time it was Eileen who crossed the line first, despite collecting one more control than she needed to. Continue reading
Tim Watkins Blodslitet 7/2/10
Blodslitet translates roughly to ” blood letter” but I hadn’t intended to spill blood when I started the race ! Continue reading
Carlisle Urban Race
Saturday 6 February 2010
Saturday blossomed into a beautiful day so there could be no excuses for not getting out for a run, even with the inconvenience of a slight head cold. Continue reading
Upcoming club events
As a result of the snow we’re unable to get the new map of Lanton Woods completed in time, therefore the venue for our SoSOL on 21/3/10 has been changed to Elibank, near Walkerburn.
Our CATI on 27/2/2010, which was going to be at Elibank, has now moved venue to Bowmont Forest, near Kelso.
More details on both events via the links to the right of this page.
The ESOC Sprint
Kirstin leaving the first control.
The ESOC sprint was held last weekend at Kinneil Wood near Boness. The Maxwell family, who are regulars at this event, were the only Reivers to compete. Continue reading
South of Scotland O League – at Elibank
Event information
| What: | South of Scotland Orienteering League | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Where: | Elibank Forest, Walkerburn (NT402361) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| When: | Sunday 21 March 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Getting there: | Signposted from A72 in Walkerburn. Entry to the forest is at the south-eastern end of the map and going via Walkerburn you will drive through the competition area. Please drive carefully as all courses except White and Yellow will cross this road. Driving through Selkirk or Galashiels you can also access via Peel, which is quite scenic, and you won’t drive through the competition area. Both roads are quite narrow with passing places.
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| Parking | Parking is on forest roads with a wide verge. Anyone bringing a minibus should contact the Organiser in advance please. It would be helpful if competitors could arrive before 12:30 and not leave until after 12:30 as the forest road is quite narrow in places. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Terrain | The snow has flattened a lot of the undergrowth and it’s generally fast running (when you’re not going steeply uphill). There are several areas of complex contours to keep you on your toes, plus some very pleasant terrain alongside the River Tweed for courses Orange-Brown. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start time: | Starts from 11:00 to 1:00 (registration opens at 10:30) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entry fees: | Seniors: £8 (£2 discount for Senior BOF members proof of membership required) Juniors and students: £2:50. Familes/Groups on White or Yellow: £5. |
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| Additional information: | There will be limited toilet facilities at the event. There are public toilets in Peebles and Galashiels, none in Innerleithen nowadays. There will be NO water at the Finish – it’s a very short walk back to your vehicle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Apres O ? | Why not bring your mountain bike and sample the 7Stanes routes at nearby Glentress or Innerleithen. Or maybe just get as far as The Hub cafe at Glentress. Link here | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timing: | SportIdent will be used. Dibbers can be hired on the day. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Organiser: | John Tullie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Planner: | Lindsey Knox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Controller: | John Biggar (LINOC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| More information: | John Tullie Telephone: 01450 850217 email: john @ bowanhill.demon.co.uk |