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Map Name
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Map Image
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Scale
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Countours
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Winner Time Men
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Winner Time Women
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Long Qualification
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Haruvit
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1:15000
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5m
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50 min
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50 min
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Middle
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Ben Shemen
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1:15000
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5 m
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50 min
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45 min
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Relay
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Ben Shemen
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1:15000
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5 m
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40 min
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35 min
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Sprint
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Neot Kedumim
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1:10000
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5 m
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15 min
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15 min
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Long
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Eshtaol
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1:20000
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10 m
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90 min
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80 min
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All events will be organized in accordance with the 2008 IOF Competition Rules for
MTB Orienteering Events:
- Competitors must reach all control points in possession of their bikes
- Riding off-trail is permitted
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The competition terrain consists of rolling hills of moderate elevation (approximately
200 m ASL) at the foot of the central mountains,- between the Mediterranean coastline
and Jordan Rift Valley in the East. The terrain at the competition sites is predominantly
forested evergreens accompanied by a variety of fir, oak, cypress and olive trees.
The forested terrain is partially rocky with small open meadows. Trail options are
numerous and vary from singles to a network of fast doubles.
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The eastern Mediterranean climate during the summer is very hot with no precipitation.
The average temperature in August ranges from 21 -31 degrees Celsius, and the humidity
ranges from 55-70%.
Note: Unavoidably, competition time
will take place during midday sun. Competitors are advised to take extra care to
avoid dehydration.
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The terrain is covered with rocks and stones of various sizes. During the summer,
the ground is dry with an abundance of sharp thorns on the trails. It is highly
recommended to use all necessary means to avoid flat tires.
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