STAG Mountain Bike Orienteering No.882.Whitelee WindfarmSat 23 March, 2024
Local level event
Explanation of Event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Activities are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Results
Report
Terry O'Brien BEM, Organiser
"It is always pleasing when a new initiative comes to fruition and today was another tick in STAG's portfolio.
Our multigenerational team comprising of 2 M65s, 1 M50, 1 M35(just) and an M21 coped with whatever the weather threw at us but the main credit needs to go to Rudi and Arnis.
Over the past year ,young Rudi has produced a phenomenal amount of maps for our Club and where he found the time to fit this one in - he is creating the maps for The Glasgow Weekend - I just dont know!
The older part of this partnership, Arnis, has shown an incredible commitment to the discipline of Mountain Bike Orienteering particularly over the last year and we, as a Club, are delighted with his success and to aid his further adventure.
Thanks to your support the surplus from today's event is being passed to Arnis to support his forthcoming plans to attend MBO Races all over Europe including I think the World Masters MBO Champs being held in Denmark later this year.
Outside our 'Famous Five' I need to acknowledge the support received from Nick Prower, , Whitelee Access Project Supervisor who very kindly drove me round yesterday to site 19 of the 25 controls.
The idea to offer a 1 hour option was an attempt to be inclusive as I felt that the concept of 3 hours would be off putting to newcomers and as such I have not processed penalty points for those opting for the shorter option.
Finally my thanks to Tony, Chair of BMBO for his guidance and support.
Regards
Terry"
Planner's Comments - Arnis Saltums
"Fast and furious, wet and windy were the best words to describe Whitelee WF as a venue for MBO today.
My thanks to Rudi for producing the map which we did realise was going to be just a wee bit too small for a 3 hour Score but don't worry as this was only about a third of the size of the Whitelee Windfarm!
Thanks to Terry for sorting out access and to Gerry and John for their help with parking and registration respectively.
Thanks for coming.
Arnis"
Location Info
Near: Glasgow Lat,Lng: 55.71396 ,-4.34029 OS Grid Ref: NS530492Postcode: G76 0QG
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Pre Event Info
STAG's 1st venture into this exciting form of Orienteering under the guidance of STAG's World Master's M35 Champion, Arnis Saltums.
Whitelee is the UK's largest onshore windfarm, located on Eaglesham Moor just 20 minutes from central Glasgow. Its 215 turbines generate up to 539 megawatts of electricity, enough to power over 350,000 homes*.
With more than 130 kilometres of trails to explore, on foot, by cycle or by horse, with free parking and free entry to our onsite Visitor Centre, Whitelee is a great destination for a day out with the whole family.
Directions / Parking
An O flag shall indicate the turn off into the Whitelee Windfarm Car Park.
On arrival if there are spaces, you can park nearer the Visitors Centre where there is a degree of shelter. Otherwise parking needs to be on the northern side of the access road.
Our access has been arranged via the Ranger Service and not, on this occasion the Visitor Centre. You are welcome to use the facilities within - cafe, toilets etc but we shall be operating from cars in the car park.
The Start/Finish is located due south from where the 'Displayed Turbine' is located approx 400m away adjacent to the first Turbine on your left hand side.
Arnis is operating a rolling Start from 11am so when you are read cycle to the Start and liaise with Arnis regarding your Start Time.
Public Transport Options
Visit the Whitelee Windfarm website for details click here.
Map / Terrain
Produced in 2024 by Rudi Paul @ Scale 1:20,000, A3 in size.
Registration and Start times
Starts between 11am > 12 Noon. There shall be a rolling start as determined by Arnis.
Course Information
2 options - same controls just different time limits.
Course 1 3 hour Score
Course 2 1 hour Score
Planned by Arnis Saltums
Only contact Sportident punching shall be used.
On finishing you shall receive a print out of the controls you have visited. Your actual score and if penalties have been incurred shall be processed once I return home. Hopefully results up by 8pm Saturday.
Entry Details
Senior Member (21yrs+) of British Mountain Bike Orienteering £8
Junior Member (-21yrs) of British Mountain Bike Orienteering £4
Non Senior Member £10.
Non Junior Member £5.
Enter here
Miscellaneous
The weather forecast is now for a cold, windy day so please make sure that
1. Your bike is in full working order including spare parts.
2. You have adequate protective clothing / food/ water.
3. You wear an approved helmet and carry a first-aid kit.
4. Please carry a mobile phone and add the Emergency Numbers which shall be supplied when you register on arrival - opening at 10:15am.