Its a brutal race and ferocious winds and torrential rain. We do not want to see a training plan of how you intend to prepare for the 3 peaks cyclocross. A facebook home for the very seasonal blog posts added to 3pcx. Three peaks cyclocross provides another great weekend of triple mountain climbing. It is the toughest and biggest cyclocross event in the uk. A film about the three peaks cyclocross race in yorkshire, with interview from paul oldham, two time winner of the race, about what makes the race so unique and three peaks 2016 on vimeo join. Sep 26, 2012 3 peaks cyclocross not long now rarely does a massparticipation race have so much history. Racing the worlds toughest cyclocross race gcn presenter challenge duration. Two highlights though would be th place at the three peaks arguably the toughest cross event of the uk calendar taking place over three.
No idea what im letting myself in for really, other than most people telling me its one of the hardest cycling events its possible to do. Three peaks challenge ltd is entitled at any time for whatever reason to deny me access andor engagement in any activity. Oct 04, 20 only two cardiff jif members entered the three peaks this year. Heather dawe confirms that 3 peaks cyclocross book is under way. The three peaks cyclocross takes place on sunday 30 september 2012, with the start at helwith bridge, near hortoninribblesdale the race begins at 9. The event takes place on the last week of september and is held on the three peaks of yorkshire ingleborough, whernside and penyghent. Jebb makes it eleven in ideal conditions updated over 600 riders tackled the famous three peaks race on sunday, but rob jebb came out on top for the eleventh year. To be fair, back in 1960 it was likely unimaginable that the three peaks cyclocross race would continue into the next century and attract 600 riders each year.
The three peaks the worlds toughest cyclocross race gravel tripping duration. Full results, certificate printing and live event monitor. My 3rd three peaks cx and 2nd time riding single speed. Thats probably true, since most cross races dont tackle three peaks. It was a sort of hardriding club run the first time, rawnsley said in 2012. Detailed recent results all open in a new browser window 2019. A film about the three peaks cyclocross race in yorkshire, with interview from nick craig, three time winner of the race, about what makes the race so unique and three peaks cyclocross 2018 on vimeo. The 3 peaks cyclocross is johns enduring legacy and a fitting tribute to a very special person. This sunday sees the 49th edition of the race go ahead and the largest ever field of competitors will line up to tackle the 38 mile route. Far more suited to my endurance background and fell running than regular 40 minute cross races. Ability to meet cut off times we look for racing experience at a standard that suggests the rider will complete the course within the published cutoff times.
The three peaks cyclocross challenge is an annual race which covers 38 miles across three of the highest fells in yorkshire. The handsling cxd looks ready for the 54th three peaks cross race. The three peaks in question are ingleborough 703 metres, whernside 736 metres and penyghent 694. The 3 peaks cyclocross race is described as one of the toughest events in the uk. Sep 29, 2015 three peaks cyclocross race 29 september, 2015 29 september, 2015 by ianbarrington this time last week, if you asked me to write a list of the things that appealed about the three peaks cyclocross race, im not sure it would be a very long list. It was a tough day for all the riders and the marshalls. The 3 peaks cyclocross bike race is one of the toughest uk events out there. It most closely resembles a mountain bike marathon race, but one where mountain bikes are not allowed. His obsessive dedicated 3 peaks blog here documents anything of mild interest from groundbreaking interviews to obsessive minutiae, and is mustread stuff for. Julie phelan talking about the three peaks cyclocross race produced on an iphone 6 plus. Its been a while since ive been inspired to write anything on cycling tips but it occurred to me that the 3 peaks challenge is coming up this weekend and i just started thinking about. Oct 08, 2012 3 peaks cyclocross challenge 2012 headcam footage of the first hill, ingleborough.
The three peaks the worlds toughest cyclocross race gravel. This is a no nonsense sort of race, and sign on is done in a tent in the pub garden next to the hostel where many of the racers stay the night before where hot water is not exactly guaranteed. The three peaks cyclocross is an annual cyclocross event over the three peaks of ingleborough, whernside and penyghent, in yorkshire, england. Steep carrying climbs, rocky descents, fast rolling road sections and long grinding onb. Dave is a selfconfessed obsessive about this event. A 3 peaks cyclocross survival guide after the flurry of excitement in early june that is the lottery of how to obtain a three peaks cyclocross entry, my inbox has been reasonably inundated with anxious newcomers to the race asking how best they might prepare. Full results and video cyclocross magazine cyclocross news, races, bikes, photos, videos cyclocross magazines website posted a good report this year. All of this time ive had one race in my mind, the three peaks cyclocross race, held annually in the yorkshire dales, a crazy idea of a 38 mile race summiting the peaks of ingleborough, whernside and penygent on a highly unsuitable bicycle. It it organised by bradford racing cycling club on the last weekend of september. Last year i managed to get a pretty good time of 3hrs 45mins single speed 5mins short of the record and 15mins faster than my time with gears 2 years previous. In september 1959 a young, brave lad from the nearby town of skipton took on the challenge that he set himself to complete the already legendary the three peaks hikingrunning route on his bike. Dave haygarths three peaks cyclocross blog this is required viewing.
They were sketchy on ingleborough from the top of simon fell to cold cotes but this was worth it for no punctures and a one bike ride. The a to z of the 3 peaks cyclocross uk cyclocross. Cycling weekly 2012 gallery from andy jones three peaks. Com m 7 nick craig scottuk mv40 8 jonathan pugh the bulls m 9 ben bardsley. The three peaks cyclocross race is held in the yorkshire dales and is a unique event on the british cyclocross calendar. Whyte prepare custom cx bike for 3 peaks race bike. Paul oldham wins 2016 three peaks cyclocross cycling weekly. As you probably know, john rawnsleys event organisation for every 3 peaks cyclocross since 1961 has been well documented as being something very special. Three peaks usa 2012 part of the ultra cross series, held in banner elk, north carolina. Three peaks cyclocross race middle ring all the way. The three peaks the worlds toughest cyclocross race.
Evidence of the above minimum requirements must be provided on the entry form. Three peaks usa september 25, 2011 touted as americas hardest cyclocross race, part of the 2011 2012 american ultracross championship series. Craig standage joined me again and ground out his 5 th successful three peaks race off only one specific training session well done squire. My first three peaks cyclocross race uk cyclocross. Including detailed results from recent events and individual and team roll of honour scroll down the page. Im riding the 3 peaks cyclocross race this weekend. Three peaks cyclocross ef education first pro cycling. Its probably not the best time to do this, but its important to try and gather thoughts fairly soon whilst still fresh in the head. With thanks to the craven arms giggleswick for an excellent stay. Paul oldham and delia beddis won the 2016 edition of the iconic three peaks cyclocross race in north yorkshire. The 3 peaks cyclocross race is a tough event held in the bleak hills of yorkshire in northern england. A most peculiar cyclocross race konrad manning has raced the three peaks cyclocross race many times the race over three yorkshire mountain summits is widely accepted as the toughest cross race in the world. The three peaks cyclocross challenge rutland cycling.
Last month, andy ward, one of our european contributors who helped with our reporting of the milton keynes world cup last year, is currently training for his first race at the iconic 3 peaks cyclocross race in september. The 2010 three peaks cyclocross race by andy holden youtube. Idiots guide to the 3 peaks cyclocross merlin cycles blog. The 3 peaks cyclocross pictures from 2012 can be seen here.
Three peaks cyclocross blog a personal blog and pointer to. Sep 19, 20 last year i took photos of the three peaks cyclocross in terrible conditions, there was a strong wind blowing a hooleyand the rain was torrential, preventing rain on the lense was a challenge. He is laying out his early goals, and attempting to attack them by integrating his training into his commute as he planed in his beginners guide. The 3 peaks cyclocross race is staged in the yorkshire dales every year at the end of september. The toughest and finest cross race on the calendar scales the highest peaks in yorkshire. Check it out, listen on the turbo, tell your friends and share the love. A beginners introduction to the 3 peaks cyclocross race. John was brought into the british cycling hall of fame one of the 50 honoured by british cycling last year. The 3 peaks cyclocross is staged in the yorkshire dales. Three peaks cyclocross blog a personal blog and pointer to all i find on the about the 3 peaks cyclocross.
The course varies considerably from the standard 4560 minute courses, and instead takes place over 38 miles, with the winner usually clocking in around three hours. My 16th attempt at the three peaks cyclocross yesterday was a tough one. We catch up on everything since september including world champs, autumn racing, three peaks, cross season so far, harrys dodgy madone and knee, zwift and much more. Spectating at the race if youre not riding or servicing a rider in the race, probably the best spectating options are on the final peak, penyghent. The three peaks is a muchloved cyclocross challenge in yorkshire, england that bills itself as the hardest cyclocross race in the world. Crawley announced as host of 2021 national cyclocross championships the championships will take place over the weekend of january 9 and 10, following the fivedate 2020 hsbc uk national cyclocross series, dates for which have also been released today. Sep 24, 2015 the 3 peaks cyclocross race is a unique bike race. Preparation for the three peaks cyclocross race is in full swing now the handsling cxd will make its debut at the notoriousiconic three peaks cyclocross this september.
The race was first run in 1961 and it feels like very little has changed. The three peaks cyclocross is an annual cyclocross event over the yorkshire three peaks of ingleborough, whernside and penyghent, in yorkshire, england. Three peaks challenge ltd or any of its representatives cannot be held responsible for any illness, loss, injury or death sustained before, during or after participation in an activity provided by three peaks challenge limited. Every year for over a halfcentury, yorkshire dales national park has hosted the renowned 3 peaks cyclocross event, which takes place at the start of the season in september. The annual three peaks cyclocross is held in yorkshire. Oct 24, 2016 the three peaks cyclocross is an annual cyclocross event over the three peaks of ingleborough, whernside and penyghent, in yorkshire, england. Rob jebb storms up simon fell to pull clear of last years champion nick craig. Alongside his online coaching business, nick also runs speedy swimming which specialise in 121 front crawl technique lessons, endless pool swim video analysis, swim clinics and group swim sessions. Regulations and instructions pdf files open in new window. Three short but sweet 2012 videos from carl seymour on vimeo.
Described by many as the hardest cyclocross race in the world, the 3 peaks challenge combines hard terrain, seemingly vertical gradients and the typically volatile english weather. If the organisers adhere to uci cyclocross rules they wont, uci have changed. If you are considering doing this event you should familiarise yourself with the following. Keith parkinson webmaster 2019 photos see below click on a pic to open in a new tabwindow. Robert jebb born 28 february 1975 in bingley is an english fell runner, skyrunner, and cyclocross rider. Its a hard place to ride a bike at the best of times, even on the road, so to meet safety requirements each competitor must carry a survival blanket and a whistle in case they get into difficulty.
Aug 28, 2016 great article on the three peaks cyclocross. The three peaks cyclocross is an annual event taking place in the yorkshire dales. My peaks optimised bike features topmounted chicken levers for better control and weight distribution on the steep descents, a 1x drivetrain for weight loss and simplicity, a near 1. Sam bacon the chasers collectives date with the 3 peaks. He is also a training peaks level 1 coach, and was formerly a regional development coach for the south east region for british triathlon. The three peaks cyclocross is an annual cyclocross event over the yorkshire three peaks of. There was really no other fair or just way to describe the weather conditions on that last sunday of september 2012.
For those of you who arent in the know, it essentially consists of carrying your bike up the three highest peaks in north yorkshire, before clinging on for dear life all the way down the other side. March 5, 2012 its been a while since ive been inspired to write anything on cycling tips but it occurred to me that the 3 peaks challenge is coming up this weekend and i just started. Its not like a normal cyclocross race lots of laps of a small course somewhere not very remote. Three short 2012 video clips three peaks cyclocross blog. The crowd is thick with riders of all kinds, from the fleet to those simply hoping to. Three peaks cyclocross blog a personal blog and pointer. The 3 peaks cyclocross is staged in the yorkshire dales national park every year at the end of september. The mass start cx race is a unique type of bike race. Whether the three peaks is your way to get fit at the beginning of the season or the very peaks of your season itself, the british cyclocross scene would be a strange place every september if john rawnsley hadnt had the capability to not only get this race going, but to remain as its organiser for the first 50 years.
Provisional result live timing 1 paul oldham hope factory racing mv40 2 david mirfield ua colne m 3 alexander forrester m 4 adrian lansley pedalon mv40 5 gary macdonald hope factory racing m 6 giles drake leisure lakes bikes. Please note that this years race was staged two weeks earlier than usual due to the world road race championships being hosted in harrogate. Three peaks cyclocross blog page 2 a personal blog and. Hover your mouse over the images below to see a description. He has won the annual three peaks cyclocross in the yorkshire dales a record twelve times since 2000, is a fourtimewinner of the three peaks race in the same region and broke catalan dominance in the buff skyrunner world series when he became champion in 2005. This sunday will see the 50th running of the three peaks cyclocross race. The date for 2020 will be sunday september 27th subject to official confirmation. Please email a link to your 2019 photo gallery andor online video and ill try and get them on here as soon as possible.
Three peaks usa 2012 the hardest cyclocross race in america. The route takes in the yorkshire three peaks, and a total distance of 61km 38 miles. The three peaks cyclocross is an annual cyclocross event over the three peaks of ingleborough, whernside and penyghent, in yorkshire. Heres a short post from our rather tired team who also raced and were a sponsor of this incredible race.
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