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Tour de Trigs


On the Weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of December sees the famous Banbury organised 49th Tour de Trigs take place. Competitors from 14 to 60+ years will navigate in teams of three over the 50 mile cross country course, nonstop within 24 hours. Younger and new to the event teams may take the option of the 30 mile (shorter) and 15 mile (Taster) distances. Special trophies are awarded to Duke of Edinburgh teams, Scout and school teams. Main trophies to classes and overall winner of the 50 mile event.

Competitors have entered from all over the country from as far afield as Norwich, Cambridge, Yorkshire, , Derbyshire, Lymington, local and all points in between. There are a number of school teams from Warriner school Bloxham competing

They will be competing for the main coveted Tour de Trigs trophy, and other category trophies. Certificates are awarded for those who finish the arduous course, and to those who complete the shorter routes

They will set off at 1 minute intervals from 9.30 a.m on the Saturday from the Warriner School.

Competitors will be given a detailed route 30 minutes before they start requiring them to visit manned Check points where drinks are available and unmanned Check points where they have to punch their cards with a unique orienteering punch.

The event is large with a volunteer staff of over 200 manning check points, emergency services, transport vehicles for retirees, communications, off road rescue teams and catering for all.

Presentation of Trophies will be on Sunday at 1 p.m by the President of Banbury Rotary Club