Mugdock Mountain Bike Orienteering

The weather forecast was dull and cloudy but no expectation of rain. Unfortunately it rained pretty much solid for the three hours of the event. I'm getting fairly familiar with the bike trails around Milgavie and Mugdock with the events becoming easier with local knowledge. Started badly though on the first control with around 10 minutes lost going where it looked like a pretty simple cut through that didn't exist. After that all went pretty well until I got a puncture after about two hours. By the time it was repaired I just had to head back - making it just before the deadline. Pleasantly surprised to come 6th of 15.