Organization and Events
MTB-O is one of four orienteering sports governed by the International Orienteering Federation. First World Championships was arranged year 2002 in Fontainebleau, France. Since year 2004 World Championships has been arranged every year. European Championships have been arranged since year 2006. Mountain bike orienteering is most popular in European countries and Australia.
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