Bank Holiday Monday

[Mrs H]

I wonder why it appears there is not a single orienteering event planned anywhere in the country for Bank Holiday Monday - is it because this weekend is usually reserved for the British champs or too close to the Jk do you think? I thought perhaps a few informals or fun events might have been put on

[frog]

I did one last weekend and my nerves can't cope with 2 in a row!
I suppose people maybe think alot of people will want a weekend off orienteering if they've just done the JK, but agree it's a shame no local events. There was a Latvian student at our Easter O last week staying in Ed and he was disappointed there was nothing Ed or central belt based this weekend.
Suspect most planners and organisers want a weekend to recharge.
I've been MTBOing today and am out on the tandem tomorrow, although if I show too much enthusiasm for cycling Findlay will have my weekends booked up with audaxes. He's already suggesting I might like to cycle 100k in a fortnight's time!

[Mrs H]

perhaps that's the case - although we went to an excellent event in the Forest of Dean today and were enthused to see if there was anything on tomorrow. I'll fall back onto Plan B and consult The Yellow Book.

[smf]

There was a Latvian student at our Easter O last week staying in Ed and he was disappointed there was nothing Ed or central belt based this weekend.

He/she couldn't have look very far as there was an ELO event yesterday at Vogrie Country Park, Pathhead, which is less than 10 miles from Edinburgh.

[LostAgain]

Irish Orienteering Champs for those who extended their stay in Ireland

Great "Middle Distance" event yesterday peat hag hopping!

A more physical challenge today.

Some good results for the Brits that stayed over.

[frog]

I hadn't realised there was an ELO event other wise I'd have told him, he didn't have transport so may have struggled to get to Vogrie, he got the bus to Perth.

[Ravinous]

Well what an opportunity!? No O means you could do a running or a MTB race, or go visit your local cycling group and go for a spin, or check out you local LDWA.org.uk group and go for a long walk! Maybe go hashing - again just a google away. Whatever you do, take some fliers with you for your clubs upcoming local events or maybe you have a club flier too. Dump some piles strategically, or leave some on/by the registration desks or flier some vehicles....
Failing that, do a POC!