Event centre (EC) 

The EC will be located in Smiltene, at the sports complex Teperis. 

Address: Kalnamuiža, Smiltene, LV-4729, Latvia 

 

How to get there 

The EC is located some 2 km from Smiltene center 

 

	Distance by car	Time by public transport
Riga International Airport	150 km – 140 minutes	3,5 hours by bus

 

3. TRAVEL AND TOURIST INFORMATION 

Visa requirements 

You do not need a visa if you come from EU or Schengen area country.  

Other international travellers may be required to hold a Latvian visa prior to travel to Latvia, depending on your country of residence. For more information, please see the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia. If you require further assistance, please send an email to info@mtbo-wcup.lv. 

 

4. TRANSPORT 

The competition centres/finish arenas are all next to the Event Centre and can be reached by bike/on foot. The organisers do not offer any transport from the EC to the competitions. 

5. EMBARGOED AREAS 

The embargoed areas are published in IOF Eventor: Embargoed Areas for MTBO World Cup round 2, Smiltene, Latvia (orienteering.org) 

6. EVENT PROGRAMME  

Dates and types of competitions 

	WCup, U23 World Championships	World Master Series, Young Guns World Series, Open
Thu ,  July 4	Arrival, Model event	Model event
Fri, July 5	Sprint  Opening ceremony	Sprint  Opening ceremony
Sat, July 6	Long	Long
Sun, July 7	Mixed Relay          Closing, departure	Middle   Closing, departure

7. MAPS AND TERRAINS  

The most recent versions of previous orienteering maps of the competition terrains are accessible on the organiser’s website www.mtbo-wcup.lv/old-maps. 

All maps will be made according to the IOF International Specification for MTB Orienteering Maps ISMTBOM 2022 (see https://orienteering.sport/iof/mapping). 

Competition  Scale / vertical contour intervals	Description of terrain
Sprint  1:5000 / 5 m	Area - urban area and park.  Track network- high density of very fast tracks in the park.  Landforms - in urban part relatively flat, a valley of a small river in the park territory, some steep slopes (up to 25 meters) and stairs.
Long  1:15 000 / 2,5 m	Area - forest.  Track network - medium to dense network of tracks and paths with all kind of rideability.  Landforms - generally sand based dunes with some steep slopes (up to 35 meters). Not as high and intensive in some areas.  Visibility - generally transparent pine forest, but there are a lot of areas (overgrown clearings) with very poor visibility
Middle  1:10 000 / 2,5 m	Area - mostly forest.  Track network - medium to dense network of tracks and paths with all kind of rideability.  Landforms - generally sand based dunes with some steep slopes (up to 35 meters). Not as high and intensive in some areas.  Visibility - generally transparent pine forest, but there are a lot of areas (overgrown clearings) with very poor visibility

 

 

Half board – breakfast and dinner – is included in the accommodation price (except for category D).

 

Lunch can be ordered and will be available in in the competition center on Saturday and Sunday. Price – 10 €. You can book it together with accommodation or order separetely till July 1.

 

12 COMPETITION RULES

12.1 Information about rules

 

The second round of the CX80 MTBO World Cup and the U23 WMTBOC will be organised in accordance with the following rules valid at the time of the event:

 

· IOF MTBO Competition Rules

 

· Special Rules MTBO World Cup All the rules can be found at https://orienteering.sport/mtbo/competition-rules.

 

Further general MTBO rules:

 

· Competitors must get to all control points with their bikes.

 

· The bicycle must be with the competitor at all times.

 

· Wearing a rigid safety helmet is compulsory during competitions and training sessions.

 

· Riding outside the mapped area during the competition is not allowed.

 

· In Latvia one drives on the right side of the road. Competitors must therefore ride on the right side on all roads and tracks.

 

· National traffic rules must be followed.

 

12.2 Information about off-track riding

 

Off-track riding is allowed.

 

12.3 Controls not situated on paths

 

In the Sprint there may be off-track controls in rideable open areas. They will be set so as not to require control descriptions.

 

12.4 Anti-Doping

 

Doping is strictly forbidden and the organisers of World Cup MTBO are dedicated to supporting the anti-doping authorities in their work. Doping tests are always carried out in accordance with the procedures described in the WADA International Standard for Testing. The IOF Anti-Doping Rules and the World Anti-Doping Code apply. Athletes who are selected for the doping tests must bring an official identification (with photo) to the doping test area. The athlete should also bring along their therapeutic use exemption (TUE) if applicable. In general, it is advisable that the athletes bring along their ID to all the competitions and events.

 

For more information and anti-doping documents, please consult: https://orienteering.sport/iof/anti-doping

 

13 COMPETITION INFORMATION

13.1 Punching system

 

SPORTident Air+ (system for contactless punching with SI Active Cards SIAC) with a working range of 150 – 180 cm will be used.

 

14 OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING

 

· Information about available trainings will be on www.mtbo-wcup.lv

 

· The organisers are happy to provide maps and help organise trainings upon request. Please send your request to info@mtbo-wcup.lv.