Sprint #6 of the Tuesday evening summer series.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 6pm

We are back in lovely Old Town Eureka for the third time in 6 years with another bike orienteering event.  Come join us for an evening ride around our small town checking out a number of the local parks.  REGISTER NOW!

The Courses

The short course is about a 3 mile ride but you are welcome to scale that shorter, or add in some of the long course points to make it longer.  The navigation will be beginner level, but intermediate level folks might find a short cut or two.  This course is almost completely flat and uses the paved trail system around Eureka with a few brief road sections in the downtown area.  There are cross walks as well so families can feel very comfortable on this course.

The long course will take you about 8-10 miles.  While this course remains flat, more navigational skill will be needed to complete the course in a competitive time.  The long course will incorporate the short course. You will use two maps, there will be a seperate map with only the long course.

SPECIAL CHALLENGE! In partnership with our friends at Eureka Crossfit, there will be a special challenge this year that will be required on both courses.  The challenge location will be indicated on your map and when you arrive you will follow the instructions of the facilitator.  You must complete the challenge successfully in order to receive the punch for that control.  We are not spilling all the details but be ready to be off your bike for a few minutes.  

The Details

In person registration begins at 6pm with starts to begin at 6:15pm.  No starts will be allowed after 7pm. We will use ePunch for the courses and both courses use a Score O format meaning you get as many checkpoints (a.k.a. controls) as possible within a 60 minute window from your start.  All checkpoints are worth 10 points.  Anyone finishing past 60 minutes will be penalized 5 points per full minute.  The course closes at 8pm sharp.  

The Start/Finish

Like in 2022, we will be hosted by Joe Boccardi’s in Eureka.  We will be on the patio.  Please park behind the building in the designated lot and use either that lot or the adjacent lot across from the Eureka Post Office for your bike staging.  

Do not bring your bike into the restaurant or patio area.  Access the HQ at all times before and during the event ONLY through the back door entrance of the restaurant.  

After you finish the course and turn in your punch card (eStick), please join the SLOC family for food, drink, and tales of the course on the patio to Joe Boccardi’s!

The Gear

You are welcome to ride any bike you wish. You must wear a bike helmet. From there, bring your own snacks and hydration. We will provide you with the materials to make a simple but effective way to attach your map to your handlebars.

Meet Director: Nathan Graves

Register Here

Date/Time: July 25, 6:00 -7:30pm (check in starting at 6:00 and begin immediately )

Location: Forest Park, Near Here: https://goo.gl/maps/m4exryWcNek7kf9m7 May change slightly as date gets closer

Courses: The first “official” event will consist of an option between a 30 minute Score-O (select beginner) OR a traditional Orienteering Sprint (select advanced). Once you complete the official event, there will be something more experimental (and shorter) that you can participate in … no registration required.

Meet Director: Bryan Niehaus