MTBO - Silvan, Richmond

This is the first MTBO event for 2026, at Silvan Forest Mountain Bike Park. The start window is 10:30 - 12:30. Course closure is 14:30. The event will be mostly on the Grade 3 and 4 trails and gravel roads, but competitors can use other trails in the area. All trails will remain open for moutainbiking, and MTBO competitors will be following trail directionality. If roads are used, these will be open to the general public and road rules MUST be obeyed at all times.

Course setting is done by Daniel Penney, while Rupert MacLachlan takes care of the controlling. We are in need of additional helpers (control collection afterwards, handing out maps, reading out safety instructions, just to name a few): if you can help, please let Rupert know! 

We will be available for questions from anyone new to the sport, so just let us know when you sign in on the day. Please make sure you have a safe working bike with good brakes. Helmets must be worn every time you are on your bike; you will absolutely be told off if you are seen without one!

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There will be three different levels to choose from: Easy, Medium and Long/Hard - please read the information below carefully, so you choose the right level for you! E-Bikes welcome, just put "ebike" at the end of your name so people know. Information below to be updated asap.

Long/Hard - Suitable for fit/experienced mountain bikers. Set around the ??km mark and ~???m elevation. Winning time will be around the ???? hour plus mark, so expect a long ride. Tracks will be grade 3-4 but with options to skip any tracks you don't feel comfortable on.

Medium - Keen to mountain bike, but not for a long time? You will need to be comfortable with around ??km ~???m and grade ? tracks. 

Easy - Designed for easy going, 'giving it a go' types, or parents with kids that are capable of riding in Silvan Forest. The ride will be around ?km with ~???m elevation.

Although the courses will be based around the graded tracks above, there will alway be an option to skip tracks, so feel free to bring the gravel bike if that's your style.

 

Easy/Medium maps will be printed on A4, Long/Hard will likely be A3.
Map boards can be used or if you are new to MTBO then you can hold the map or tape it to your handle bars.