Its just 10 days to go now until the European MTBO Championships 2011 near St Petersburg in Russia.
Bulletin 3 is now out with much more information. The racing looks interesting, exciting and varied, the terrain fast and furious.
A small team of 4 is riding for the UK : Mark Stodgell, Iain Stamp, Andew Douglas and Ruth Sheddon, it being a debut appearance for Iain, Andy and Ruth. The Team are travelling out on 17th September and start competitions on Monday 19th September with the Sprint in Vyborg. Hopefully there will be live coverage on the event website at http://www.o-worldcup.spb.ru/
- 19.09 Mon Opening Ceremony, Sprint Final (EC, WC-Final, EJC, EYC);
- 20.09 Tue Middle Final (EC, WC-Final, EJC, EYC);
- 21.09 Wed Relay- 3 legs (EC, WC-Final, EJC, EYC);
- 22.09 Thu Sprint Mixt Relay-4 legs (1m+1w) (EJC, EYC),
Model Long: Sprint Mixt Relay-non-official race (EC, WC-Final); - 23.09 Fri Long Final (EC, WC-Final, EJC, EYC), Closing Ceremony, Banquet;