{"product_id":"mountain-bike-orienteering-at-queen-elizabeth-country-park-saturday-4th-or-sunday-5th-july-2026-10-00am","title":"Mountain Bike Orienteering at Queen Elizabeth Country Park - Saturday 4th or Sunday 5th July 2026 - 10.00am","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Bike Orienteering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Elizabeth Country Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 4th or Sunday 5th July 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.00am to 4.00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Bike Orienteering combines the fun of mountain biking with the strategic challenge of orienteering. Whether you are a seasoned rider or a beginner, this event promises fun and excitement for everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us as at CycleFest for an exciting cycling challenge!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRace against the clock and your family and friends as you navigate the checkpoints. Remember, it is not just about speed, strategy is crucial to help you maximize your points.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit as many check points as you can in 1 hour navigating with the map supplied, picking up points at each check point but watch out, if you are late back you will start to lose points.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheckpoints are worth between 10 and 40 points. Can you get around them all in 1 hour? How will you link the checkpoints together?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere will also be a free mini orienteering course for under 5s (must be accompanied by an adult at all times).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish to hire an eMTB to enter, please contact Southern eBike Rentals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoints Penalty for returning late\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-5 minutes: 1 point \/ minute\u003cbr\u003e6-10 minutes: 2 points \/ minute\u003cbr\u003e11-20 minutes: 5 points \/ minute\u003cbr\u003e21-30 minutes: 10 points \/ minute\u003cbr\u003e30+ minutes: all points lost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRules\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Follow the Countryside Code and always give way to pedestrians and horse riders. Only use designated cycle paths. Do not use any footpaths or private tracks. Give livestock plenty of space.\u003cbr\u003e• A helmet must be worn at all times, and a mobile phone must be carried by each adult participant. It is advisable to carry a first aid kit and compass and to have a rear light fitted.\u003cbr\u003e• Participants are responsible for ensuring their bike is suitable for the terrain and is well maintained.\u003cbr\u003e• All entrants must sign in at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park stand on the CycleFest event field (Bottom Field) between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 4 July or Sunday 5 July.\u003cbr\u003e• Individuals \/ pairs will be given a map and punch card. The idea is to score points by visiting as many checkpoints as possible in the 1-hour time limit and remembering to punch the card at each checkpoint.\u003cbr\u003e• Teams must keep in voice contact at all times.\u003cbr\u003e• Everyone must report to the finish – even if you choose to retire.\u003cbr\u003e• If there is a missing control point, please take a photo to show at the finish.\u003cbr\u003e• In the event of a tie break, the team \/ individual with the highest number of high scoring points will win, followed by the most check points visited, and then the least penalties incurred.\u003cbr\u003e• Any decision made by Queen Elizabeth County Park will be final.\u003cbr\u003e• Parking charges apply at all times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate and Timings\u003cbr\u003eRegister at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park stand on the CycleFest event field (Bottom Field) between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hantsweb Shop","offers":[{"title":"Sat 4th July \/ Youth and adult pair","offer_id":55760095347073,"sku":"QECPMOBIOR072601","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat 4th July \/ Family","offer_id":55760116187521,"sku":"QECPMOBIOR072602","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat 4th July \/ Adult pair","offer_id":55760095412609,"sku":"QECPMOBIOR072603","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat 4th July \/ Solo adult","offer_id":55760095379841,"sku":"QECPMOBIOR072604","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sun 5th July \/ Youth and adult pair","offer_id":55760095445377,"sku":"QECPMOBIOR072605","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sun 5th July \/ Family","offer_id":55760116220289,"sku":"QECPMOBIOR072606","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sun 5th July \/ Adult pair","offer_id":55760095510913,"sku":"QECPMOBIOR072607","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sun 5th July \/ Solo adult","offer_id":55760095478145,"sku":"QECPMOBIOR072608","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6368\/6553\/files\/QECP_-_Mountain_Bike_Orienteering.jpg?v=1747132625","url":"https:\/\/shop.hants.gov.uk\/products\/mountain-bike-orienteering-at-queen-elizabeth-country-park-saturday-4th-or-sunday-5th-july-2026-10-00am","provider":"Hampshire County Council Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}