MTBO uses traditional orienteering maps and are usually held within forests containing a good network of tracks and paths, providing a variety of route choices. The sport is enjoyed by enthusiasts from both an orienteering and cycling background. The most important orienteering skills needed are route choice and map memory. Extremely good bike handling and the ability to cope with steep slopes and hills is an absolute must for a top level athlete.

Mountain bike orienteering can be practiced in many different types of terrain. The essential requirement is a large number of paths, tracks and roads offering the athlete challenging navigation. Navigating between control points means matching map to ground at high speed and correctly interpreting the maze of paths and tracks. As an environmental safeguard, competitors may not leave paths and tracks.

Mountain bike orienteering is the newest of the orienteering disciplines administered by the International Orienteering Federation. It started in the late 1980s at club level in countries where mountain biking was a popular outdoor sport. World Championships in MTBO have been held since 2002.

Mountain Bike Orienteering in North Yorkshire is organised by North Yorkshire Mountain Bike Orienteers.  For details of the Club and their activities click  here to go to BMBO’s website. (opens in a new window)

For details of the next NYMBO Mountain Bike Orienteering event click here. (opens in a new window)

Fixtures

MBO Winter 2011/12  Events – Click Here

NYMBO League 2012 – Click Here

NEMBOS League 2012 – Click Here

Results

2011 results archive

2010 results archive