What is trailquest?

In simple terms trailquest is off road orienteering by bicycle.

Approximately 26 control sites of varying point values (eg 10, 20 or 30 points) are positioned around a course which includes road,  forestry trails and bridleways.

Competitors are given detailed maps at the start of the event showing where these sites are located and the time limit set to complete the event.  Competitors need to work out the best route that will earn them maximum points but allow them to return within that specified time.  Arriving after the time limit will incur severe penalties (in terms of points).  The team who have the most points will win the event.

£15 for a family team of 3  (One adult and 2 children under 16)
£20 for adult team of 3.
£10 for adults and £5 for juniors

All ages welcome, but under 16 will need adult supervision.

Standard Trailquest Rules

Trailquest is a young sport and the aim is too keep rules to the minimum to achieve good public relations, safety & fairness.

• Competitors must report to the finish even if they retire. Failure to do so may render entrants liable to search and rescue costs.
• Competitors must wear a helmet. & should carry a whistle and 1st aid kit - minimum of plasters and dressing to stop a severe cut bleeding.
• Competitors may use tarred public roads, RUPP's, BOAT's and bridleways and any forest, estate tracks or white roads specified by the organisers. Use of footpaths or any other road or trail or 'out of bounds' areas will result in disqualification from the event.
• Team Members must keep in voice contact at all times - including control sites and finish. Penalty 25% loss of overall score.
• Individual solo and team competitors must navigate and ride independantly of other competitors. Penalty 25% loss of overall score.
• Competitors must close all gates, pass or overtake walkers and equestrians slowly and courteously, treat the rural commmunity with due consideration and aim to cause no damage to the environment.
• Competitors must offer assistance to any competitors who are injured or in danger. Compensation for time lost can be awarded at the discretion of the event organiser.
• Preriding an event area is not considered to be within the spirit of the event.
• Competitors should punch controls in the appropriate numbered box. Genuine mistakes must be reported on the finish line as mispunching. Failure to do so may mean that you will not be credited with the points for a control.
• Event organisers may add their own local rules but may not ignore these rules.
• Towing or the use of towing aids is not allowed

• 1-5 minutes late        1 point per minute penalty
• 6-10 minutes late      2 points per minute penalty
• 11-15 minutes late    5 points per minute penalty
• 15-30 minutes late    10 points per minute discretion
• Over 30  mins late    loss of all points