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London City Race

At the inaugural City of London Orienteering Race Nick Barrable and Mhairi Mackenzie emerged from the Barbican complex relatively unscathed to take the honours in the open races, with close competition across the classes. Others emerged from the Barbican with mental scars, while for some competitors they emerged with cuts…
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and grazes from some heroic crimefighting which interrupted their race. On a glorious sunny day, with temperatures creeping up towards 20°C, the event arena at Broadgate Circle quickly filled with the buzz of competition as participants readied themselves for their runs. In the stunning ampitheatre-esque surroundings, with start at one edge and finish at the other (see webcam shot below), anticipation built ahead of a race which had been brewing for over a year. The wait seemed to be worthwhile, as competitors returned from their courses beaming to enjoy some free Clif bars while enthusing about everything from the complexity…

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