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Dan Chissick - Israel - MTB WOC Long Qualification

MTB WOC Long Qualification

At last, a World Championship in Israel. I arrived straight at the start, late due to traffic problems, and headed into the forest for some photography, in the vicinity of two controls in an area of single-tracks, some paved and some not.Apart from taking over 100 photos, I could see…
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the worlds top MTBOers in action. They ride fast, they are very concentrated, they make orienteering mistakes, and they take the race very seriously. It was great fun watching them and taking photos, and I discovered that they can be just as unpredictable as foot orienteers.Afterwards I went to the finish, where the great attraction was the swimming pool - certainly necessary in this hot weather. I didnt have time to get first-hand impressions from the riders, but I think most were satisfied with the course and the organisation.My pictures are here.Our team didnt do as well as expected. Both…

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