The inaugural Turkey Burner, part of the Mud and Sweat series, will take place on Sunday January 2 at Woodbury Common near Exeter.

Two events will run on the day – the Orienteering class combines off-road mountain biking with the skill of navigating, where riders aim to score highest by visiting as many of the checkpoints marked on their map as they can in the time allowed.

The Trail Blazer class challenges competitors to ride a specified number of laps around a set course (no navigation required) in the fastest time possible.

Individuals, pairs and families can enter on the day from 10am, all that’s needed is a sense of fun and adventure, a working bike, a helmet, a compass (if entering the Orienteering class) and money for entry fees as well as well-earned refreshments.

Prizes from the event’s main sponsors, Big Peaks Adventure Superstore, Cotswold Outdoors and Powerade, will be awarded to category winners after the event.

Full event details, along with online entry, can be found online at www.mudandsweat.com