Clifton CC

NYMBO, the local organisers of Trailquests, are holding some evening Lanequests.

There's one planned for 11th July at Hovingham, which is just around the corner from our usual spot at Castle Howard.

Is anyone interested in having a go at one as an alternative to the Castle Howard Loop? The format is more or less the same as the Trailquests (2 hours, 30 controls, 525 points to go after) but they're on a mixture of bridleways and lanes. Paper and pen replace the electronic SIs also and there's a pie and a pint in the pub at the end.

Visit www.eborienteers.org.uk and go to Bike-O

I suggest a straw poll on this forum decides whether there's interest or we stick to the Castle Howard ride.

I've voted for Lane
Wondered if it was suitable for youngsters?
My oldest daughter might be interested (aged 10)

Not sure Mark.

For the full on Trailquests, in addition to the Categories listed for the Lanequest, they normally allow a Fun Category where you just turn up and have a go with your kids. I've seen kids that look no older than 5 or 6 doing them. Obviously the difference is they're normally in Forests so you can avoid roads completely if you want to whereas, my understanding is, with the Lanequest you'll need to do a mixture of road and track.

I've mailed the organiser and I'll let you know.

The vote looks fairly unanomous at the moment so it looks like we'll have a good 'team' entry.

Thanks Paul

Followed your link and this sounds good

>>The season will finish with a Mountain Bike Marathon around the North Yorkshire Moors starting and finishing at Dalby Forest on Sunday 14th October. A 50 mile fixed route on bridleways with certificates and commemorative mugs for all riders who complete the route in 8 hours .

http://www.eborienteers.org.uk/bikeo/bikeo2007/bikefixt.htm

Mark,

I've had the following back from NYMBO

'There are plenty of very junior children riding with their parents at our events. I use 12 years as a guideline and only apply it to solo juniors so no problem.'

So the 12 year limit only applies to Solo, not Parent & Child.

Hi there

I'm actually organising the event and there'll be plenty of route choice to suit all abilities and interest. It's a great opportunity to try out events such as as this and all very informal.

Andrew