Programtidning O-Ringen Åre 2023

Tävlingsinformation
Competition information
Tävlingsinformation
Competition information
Final competition information for MTBO
Detailed information for each stage
Show consideration
The competition areas are popular recreation
areas. Please show consideration
to members of the public and other
traffic in the competition area, signal
clearly and pay attention when passing
others in the terrain.
The competition areas also include
nature reserves and nature protection
areas. We are privileged to use these
areas and have a responsibility to protect
them. Please take care to not cause
additional erosion of the nature by
riding so as to broaden paths or cutting
corners. Littering in the terrain shall
not be tolerated – this includes leaving
rubbish (such as empty gel sachets or
punctured inner tubes) at control sites.
In Sweden, the Police can issue fines for
littering, including small items such as
confectionary wrappers.
Safety
A helmet is compulsory, otherwise any
clothing is permitted. Competitors take
part at their own risk.
Watch out for bike thieves! Bring your
own lock and lock your bike when you
leave it unattended. Bike stands will be
available at the arenas.
MTBO rules in brief
Competitors must use or bring a bicycle
on all parts of the course from start
to finish - this includes riding, pushing or
carrying – but you may not leave your
bike.
Cycling is only allowed on roads and
paths, asphalt and gravel surfaces and
surfaces marked with orange or black
spotted markings according to the
current map standard ISMTBOM 2022.
It is mandatory to follow Swedish traffic
rules and traffic signs. Show regard to
other traffic, follow officials’ instructions
and be careful when crossing trafficked
roads. It is not allowed to cut through
the forest between paths, cross open areas
marked with yellow or areas marked
as out of bounds on the map. According
to the competition rules it is not allowed
to ride a bike outside the area of the
map. The competition is conducted according
to Swedish Orienteering Federation
rules for MTBO (Version 2017-01-09).
Entries
Entries remain open at oringen.se or at
Competitor Services at O-Ringen square
or the at the competition arenas. The
deadline for registration for the 3-day
MTBO is 22/7 at 21:00. Entry on the day
for Stage Start courses is possible up to
and including 60 minutes before the last
start time.
Training map
There is a training map that covers a
smaller area adjacent to the Östersund
map available to buy from the XXX
store. Controls without punches/timing
are available 7/17–7/26. The area is a
mixture of forest and residential areas.
Parking is at the ÖP hall in Odensala,
Östersund. A disc golf course is located
in a smaller part of the area - watch out
for flying discs!
Maps
All maps are revised in 2023 and laser
printed on laminated paper. The map
size is A3 for all classes during all stages.
Punching system
Contactless punching with SportIdent
Air+ control units and SI Air+ Cards
(SIAC). All controls are equipped with
a powerful unit that registers punches
when the control is passed within 1.8
meters. It is the competitor’s responsibility
to have a functioning SIAC and to
verify that the SIAC beeps and flashes as
confirmation of punching, so take care!
If such confirmation is not obtained,
punch the map with the back-up pin
punch present on the control.
Competitors who do not possess a
personal SIAC must reserve a rental SIAC
and collect it at Competitor services. We
recommend reserving rental SIACs via
oringen.se. Test controls will be available
at the arena for those that need to familiarise
themselves with the system before
the start! SIAC battery test units will also
be available at the verification station.
The SIAC contains a small battery
which needs to be replaced after around
three years to maintain reliability. The
date for the next service can be checked
on sportident.com/siacservice.
Controls
Control points are marked by an orienteering
control kite, with an SI Air+ unit
and control code number mounted on
fiberglass cane. A pin punch is available
as a back-up if the SI Air+ unit is not
functioning correctly.
There are many controls in the forest,
so check the control codes carefully!
Control codes
Control codes are printed on the map
besides the control circle. There are no
loose control descriptions.
Markings in the terrain
• Blue-yellow tapes mark prohibited
areas and are also used where two
paths pass close to each other. It is
prohibited to cross the blue-yellow
tapes!
• Red-white tapes are used to warn
about a dangerous object in the terrain
, e.g road barriers or steep drops
that come suddenly and may not be
marked as dangerous on the map.
• White tapes are used to mark an
indistinct path in the terrain.
Competitor numbers
Every participant must display their
competitor number attached to the
bicycle. Competitor numbers can be
collected at Competitor services at O
-Ringen square until Sunday evening at
21.00 and during the competition days
at Competitor services at the arena.
Cable ties for affixing the race number
to the bike can be obtained when the
number is collected.
Verification station
Participants should pass the verification
station on the route to the start. The
SIAC will be cleared and checked, and
if necessary allocated to the correct
competitor. The SIAC battery voltage
and latest battery replacement will also
be checked here.
Water
Water will be available at the arena, and
at the start on stage 2 only. No water
points will be available in the forest,
therefore it is recommended to carry
water on the bicycle or in a backpack.
Start procedure
Start times are allocated according to
the start list. Call up will be 2 minutes
before competitors’ allocated start time.
Upon entering the start lane, there will
be SIAC CHECK and then SIAC TEST
units. The map is collected 1 minute
before the start time. Competitors
should have both feet and the front
wheel behind the start line until the
start signal. Late start will be available
with a maximum of 30 minutes from
the original start time. Open classes use
a punching start. Due to some minor
overlap in planning between open class
and age-class courses, competitors in
open classes should report to the start
personnel to “book” a next available
start time upon arrival to the start. We
do not anticipate there will be much of a
wait for an appropriate time.
It is your responsibility as a competitor
to ensure you pick up the correct
map(s). Many classes have map
exchanges – in such cases competitors
will be provided with all maps for their
course at the start, and there will be no
exchange points in the terrain.
Finish
The finish is situated at the Arena for all
stages. There will be an electronic finish
line. The finish time is registered when
the SIAC crosses the finish line.
Maximum time permitted
Sprint 2 hours.
Middle distance 3 hours.
Long distance 4 hours.
Red Exit
In case of problems when downloading,
take the Red Exit in the finish tent. The
Red Exit can also be used if you need
to report a technical problem, wildlife in
the competition area or a violation of
competition rules.
Aborted race
Competitors who retire from the race
must report to download at the finish as
soon as possible and pass through the
finish and download as usual. If this is
not possible for any reason, you should
immediately contact the MTBO competition
organisers or competitor services
at O-Ringen square.
Competitor service
A competitor service point will be available
in each arena for:
• direct registration to open classes,
• collection of rental SIAC cards
• collection of competitor numbers
The following services will be
available at the arena:
• catering/kiosk
• bike service point
• map stand sales and hire (50 kr/day)
via Nordenmark
• bike wash
• toilets
• shower
• changing rooms
First aid
A first aid point will be available at each
arena. There are no first aid points in the
terrain. In case of emergency call 112. In
non-emergency situations the organisers
can be reached
Equipment
Competitors must have a bike with them
at all times and wear a helmet. Competitors
may carry compasses as well as
tools and spare parts during the competition,
but may not use spare parts that
have been carried into the competition
area by anyone other than themselves
or fellow competitors. Electric bikes are
not permitted.
Results
Results can be found at www.oringenonline.se
and at the arenas
Prizegiving
Prizes to stage winners are given out at
the arenas – the prizegiving for each
class will take place on a rolling basis as
soon as possible after the class results
are decided. The prizegiving for the
overall 3-day competition will be conducted
at the O-Ringen square in Åre
on Wednesday July 26 at 18:00. Prizes
to second and third placed competitors
can be collected from Competitor Services
after the prizegiving ceremony.
Protests
Protests against decisions by the head
organisers following a report of a rule
being broken must be submitted in
writing at the Red exit in the finish tent,
or to Competition Services at O-Ringen
Square, within two hours of the decision
being presented, for these to be communicated
to the competition jury.
Jury
Andreas Ainemo, O-Ringen Smålandskusten
2024 (convener).
Anna Hansson, Smålandskusten 2024.
Jakob Jakobsson,
O-Ringen Smålandskusten 2024.
Göran Carnander,
O-Ringen Jönköping 2025.
Karin Kullman, OK Alehof.
Competition management
• Helen Hanstock, Östersunds OK,
Competition organiser MTBO,
phone +46 76-527 91 24.
• James Turton, Östersunds OK,
Competition organiser MTBO,
phone +46 76-391 70 20.
• Lennart Hamberg Östersunds OK,
Competition administration,
phone +46 70-203 14 44.
• Magnus Johansson, Åre OK, Competition
Manager O-Ringen Åre 2023.
• Leif Bylars, Forsa OK,
Planner Stage 1-2.
• Cecilia Thomasson, Östersunds OK,
Course controller Stage 1-2.
• Melanie Simpson, Wing OK,
Planner Stage 3.
• David Sundström, Söderhamns OK,
Course controller Stage 3.
• Ingrid Stengård, Fältjägarnas IF,
Mapper.
• Anders Thomasson, Ulricehamns OK,
Map controller.
Stage 1, Middle Distance– Sunday July 23rd
Assembly
Arena Östersund, at Östersund Ski
Stadium. Directions to the car park are
available from Litsvägen in Östersund.
Parking
Parking on hardstanding – entry from
Arenavägen opposite Östersunds FK
football stadium. 400-800m from
the car park to the arena – follow the
marked path and do not try to cross the
main road. No car park fee or permit is
required. Campervans are able to park
at the main car park.
Map
MTBO Östersund, 1:7500, contour
interval 5m, revised 2019-2023 by Ingrid
Stengård according to ISMTBOM 2022.
Entries for Stage Start
Registration for Stage Start classes is
available from 08:00-11:30 at Competitor
Services at the arena.
Course distances and map details
Final course information will be published
on oringen.se one week before the
competition and also available at the
arena on the competition day. Comments
from the planners and organisers
about the status of the terrain will also
be available in this final bulletin.
Start
First regular start 10.00. Open classes
starts are from 10:00-12:30. The start is
400m from the arena, on hard standing,
slightly uphill. No toilets or water are
available at the start – please use those
facilities at the arena.
Terrain
The competition terrain consists of
asphalt rollerski tracks, wider gravel roads
and rooty singletrack, with mostly good
ridability. The terrain is moderately hilly
with a few steeper paths. The ski stadium
area close to the arena has a dense network
of smaller indistinct paths, some of
which may not be mapped, so take care
to ensure you take the path you intend!
The area sees heavy recreation
traffic, please respect other users. We
have done our best to ensure that local
rollerskiers are aware of the competitions
to minimize traffic on the rollerski
track during the race, but be aware that
rollerskiers might still be out training in
the competition area.
The few forest and private roads in
the area are generally quiet, but do look
out for traffic and ensure you adhere to
normal rules of the road.
Maximum time
3 hours. Courses close 15:30.
Stage Start classes
The following classes are open for Stage Start entries with approximate
distances below:
Class Sprint Middle Long
Mycket lätt kort
(Prova på)
Navigational
Difficulty
3,0 4,5 6,0 Very easy
Lätt Mellan 4,0 6,0 10,0 Easy
Lätt Lång 5,0 7,0 15,0 Easy
Svår Kort 3,0 4,5 6,0 Difficult
Svår Mellan 4,0 6,0 10,0 Difficult
Svår Lång* 5,0 7,0 15,0 Difficult
*NB – Difficult long can be somewhat more physically and technically
demanding than the other navigationally difficult courses.
Code of conduct for MTBO competitors
• Slow down when passing pedestrians.
• When two cyclists meet:
a) keep to the right, cyclists must pass each other with the left shoulder
b) cyclists going uphill have priority
c) at intersections between a small path and a road, cyclists on the
road must be given priority
• Overtaking another cyclist must be done on the left side
• Slower cyclists must give way to overtaking cyclists.
• Do not stop directly at controls to read the map – please make way for
other competitors by moving a few metres away.
• It is the competitors’ duty to help injured fellow competitors.
• Do not leave litter in the forest, even at control sites! Please take all
packaging etc. to the finish line with you and ensure that they are
disposed of/recycled correctly.
Stage 2, Long Distance – Monday July 24th
Assembly
Arena Östersund, at Östersund Ski
Stadium. Directions to the car park are
available from Litsvägen in Östersund.
Parking
Parking on hardstanding – entry from
Arenavägen opposite Östersunds FK
football stadium. 400-800 m from
the car park to the arena – follow the
marked path and do not try to cross the
main road. No car park fee or permit is
required. Campervans are able to park
at the main car park.
Map
MTBO Östersund, 1:15000 and 1:10000,
contour interval 5 m, revised 2019-2023
by Ingrid Stengård according to ISMT-
BOM 2022.
Entries for Stage Start
Registration for Stage Start classes is
available from 08:30-12:00 at Competitor
Services at the arena.
Safety
Courses DH21 and DH20 pass through
a military area in the northernmost
part of the map. There is no planned
military activity happening during the
event, however respect should be given
to any military personnel who happen
to be in the area. There is the possibility
that UXO (unexploded ordinance)
may be found in the area, therefore it is
extra important to keep to the marked
paths and keep out of areas marked as
forbidden on the map, even if you intend
to retire from the competition. Entering
the area is done at one’s own risk. If any
UXO is found it must not be disturbed
Assembly
Arena Röjsmon. Directions to parking
from the E14 in Järpen.
Map
MTBO Järpen, 1:5000, contour interval
5m, revised 2019-2023 by Ingrid Stengård
according to ISMTBOM 2022.
Parking
Parking on grassy areas. Distance to
Arena 500 m.
All competitors and spectators must
follow the marked path from the car
park to the arena. Caution must be
exercised at road crossings. Parking or
otherwise entering the residential area
near the arena is prohibited as this
forms part of the competition area.
Entries on the day
Registration for Stage Start, including
Come and Try classes from 09:30-14:00.
Come and try MTBO!
Novice competitors are invited to start
after 13:00, to allow competitors in competition
classes to have broadly cleared
the competition area. Map holders are
available to borrow from Nordenmark.
and reported to the competition organisers
at the first available opportunity.
Course distances and map details
Most courses have at least one map
exchange – all maps are provided at the
start. Final course information will be
published on oringen.se one week before
the competition and also available at
the arena on the competition day. Comments
from the planners and organisers
about the status of the terrain will also
be available in this final bulletin.
Start
First regular start 10.00. Open classes
starts from 10:00-13:00. The start is
3500 m from the arena, on cycle paths
through the city suburbs. Limited water
are available at the start but please fill
up large bottles and bladders before
leaving the arena.
Terrain
Moderately hilly area with a mix of recreation
area, smaller areas of housing,
and a military training area. A nice mix
of asphalt roller ski tracks and roads,
gravel roads, broader paths and rooty
singletrack, with mostly good ridability.
Normal traffic rules apply. Please
show consideration to other users in
the area. We have done our best to
ensure that local rollerskiers are aware
of the competitions to minimise traffic
on the rollerski track during the race,
but competitors should nevertheless be
aware that rollerskiers might still be out
training in the competition area.
Maximum time
4 hours. Courses close at 17:00.
Stage 3, Sprint – Tuesday July 25th
Start
First regular start 11.00. Stage start and
open classes may start from 11.00 to
15.00. Come and try competitors advised
to start after 13.00.
Distance to start 1000 m on asphalt
rollerski track and easy paths. There is
no toilet or water at the start, please use
the facilities at the arena.
Terrain
The majority of this stage is carried out
in the urban areas of Järpen, and mostly
on paved roads, requiring many short,
fast route choices. Some forest trails in
the ski areas will be used with wider and
narrower exercise trails. NB – normal
traffic rules apply!
Traffic
Large sections of the courses take place
in a residential area on roads that
will not be closed to ordinary motor
traffic. Ordinary traffic rules apply to
all participants. Violations may result in
disqualification. Show consideration for
residents, children and other road users
in the area.
Course distances and map details
Final course information will be published
on oringen.se and be available at
the arena on the competition day. Comments
from the planners and organisers
about the status of the terrain will also
be available in this final bulletin.
Maximum time
2 hours. Courses close at 17:00.
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