Drops/Flats Q

[czb]

Have been wanting to race this for a long time; and was planning to x Atlantic this year to do so; now I read no flats rule in effect for 2011? Is this correct? Must we race w drops? Are exceptions allowed? I race a true cyclocross frame and wheelset but with a kforce flat bar set. Can anyone confirm the rules please?

[neil²]

It's pretty clear here:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=49

After a lengthy discussion with the Commissaires of this year's race it was decided that from 2011 STRAIGHT HANDLEBARS will no longer be permitted in the 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross, all machines will have drop bars.

John Rawnsley (Organiser)

[czb]

After a not so lengthy deliberation, it seems pretty clear that such a stupid rule means some won't waste money in GB racing under this stupid ruling.

[simon]

I don't think you'll be missed.

[czb]

By mutual consent the ocean shall remain

[yoda]

I can't believe someone would consider coming from the states to ride a race and be quibbling about putting a set of drops on their bike! it doesn't make sense.

[simon]

Can't wait for the yearly "why can't I ride my mountainbike?" question

[monkeynut]

Why cant I ride the peaks on my mtb?
It will be cool rad n well gnarly dude!!
just kidding
(dont even own one)

[scottyroyal]

It has drop bars.... can I ride it?

[pomchipz]

For me, a cyclocross bike with straight bars just isn't a real cyclocross bike.