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The Massif Cantalien offers tremendous terrain and the Merrell Oxygen Challenge proposes 4 Orienteering events between the 13 and 16 May 2010.

Compose your à la Carte Challenges by choosing those events you feel at home in!

ONLINE REGISTRATIONS FOR THE MERRELL OXYGEN CHALLENGE ARE NOW CLOSED

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Inscriptions are possible on site.
Please contact us at merrelloxygenchallenge@aso.fr for checking the events availability
or any further information.

Thursday 13 May 2010

Orienteering Prologue - Sprint
This sprint is the short race format par excellence. It will take you from the heart of the resort to the woods, and from the ski slopes to the built-up areas. This is a spectacular event because the spectators can be present all along the route. Accessible to competitors of all levels, especially orienteering debutants, this prologue sprint should be won within 14/15 minutes.


• Start time: one runner per minute from 1 p.m.
• Open to those of 12 years of age and over. For under 18s, parents’ signed consent is mandatory
• Fees: €10 for adults, €9 for under 18s
• Register now

Friday 14 May 2010

Score
This score race with its innovative format (due to its exclusively downhill profile) will be one of the most enjoyable events during the 4 days of the challenge, in which time management and race strategy will be primordial. Following a grouped altitude start, you must reach the centre of the resort within a time limit having found the maximum amount of markers. It is up to each participant to choose their ideal route! The score race is an event open to pathfinders of all levels, including novices.

Race times are limited to:
- 30 minutes for 12 to 18 years old men and women
- 45 minutes for women above 19
- 60 minutes for men above 19


• Start time : 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. (3 sessions)
• Open to those of 12 years of age and over. For under 18s, parents’ signed consent is mandatory
• Fees: €15 for adults, €12 for under 18s
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Saturday 15 May 2010

Orienteering-Endurance
This new format combines endurance and adaptability. Orienteering-Endurance involves moving from one sprint zone to another. In total, 3 sprints (in 8 to 10 minutes for the best) will be located on the map, linked by non-timed sections.

Changes in scales and signing will require a good ability to adapt and the changes in pace will show just how quick you are at map reading.

This innovative format will delight experienced pathfinders seeking a new way to enjoy their sport, whilst novices can vary their pleasure by changing maps several times during the same event.


• Start time: one runner per minute from 10 a.m.
• Time Limit : 5 hours
• Open to those of 12 years of age and over. For under 18s, parents’ signed consent is mandatory
• Fees: €15 for adults, €12 for under 18s
• Register now

Sunday 16 May 2010

Medium Distance
The Medium Distance race will be the leading orienteering event during the 4 days of the Merrell Oxygen Challenge. This race involves all the fundamentals of orienteering on a new field of play, with uninhibited views of the splendid Cantal landscape. Medium Distance, a technical discipline with many changes in direction and requiring instinct from time to time to reach the markers, is reserved for experienced pathfinders.


• Start time: one runner per minute from 8 :00 a.m.
• Time limit : 2 hours 30
• Open to those of 12 years of age and over. For under 18s, parents’ signed consent is mandatory
• Fees: €25 for adults, €20 for under 18s
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The Big Challenge: the Merrell Oxygen Series

The Merrell Oxygen Challenge offers Mountain Bikers the chance to take up the A la Carte Challenges. But for the most seasoned among you, we’ve devised The Big Challenge: the Merrell Oxygen Series!

The concept is simple: complete 3 events of different formats over 4 days. Are you ready to take on the Big Challenge?

Your enrolment for the Merrell Oxygen Series will be validated when you are registered for each of the 3 events.

This contest is open to 19 and older only.

Each individual participating in the Merrell Oxygen Series will receive an additional gift : a reflecting technical vest.