NOTICE BOARD - updated 11/7/08

Entries for the 2008 event are CLOSED. The entry list is now fully up dated with the July 1st entrants.

1. Please study the official list of accepted riders for 2008.

2. If you are on that list and still wish to ride in this year's event then you need do no more. Just turn up on the day and sign on! A one year adjustment to age categories has been made for those who entered for last year's cancelled event.

3. The limited number of places made available for new applications on July 1st were quickly snapped up . The successful applicants have now been added to the list of accepted riders - commiserations to those who didn't get in.

4. Riders who want to withdraw should contact John Rawnsley.
John's address: Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross 2008, c/o John Rawnsley, East Howgill, Bishopdale, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 3TG email: john3peaks@hotmail.com

Helwith Bridge 30/9/07. Ian Briggs writes...
"We had a splendid ride today. 14 people (including John Rawnsley) turned up for the 'start' at Helwith Bridge at 10.00am and as expected there were 2 x cake stops and one pub stop during the morning. John regaled us with some tales of the early (and earlier) days of the 'Peaks as we rode round - and despite there being no race as such, we paid due homage to it in its absence - as it were".

General information about the 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross is listed further down this page.

Accommodation: You can stay in a hostel next to race HQ or camp in the field where the race finishes - updated details will be posted here soon.

*** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!! NO-CYCLING EXCLUSION ZONES ***
It is normally illegal to ride over sections of the race route that are footpaths or traverse private land. Permission to ride over these sections has been granted for the day of the race only. This means that there is strictly NO CYCLE TRAINING over most of the off-road sections. See the no-training course map for full details. The future of the race will be in jeopardy if selfish riders ignore these restrictions.

Discussion Forum
Chat about any aspect of the race. Equipment, training, race experiences, aches and pains, tips for newbies... etc. Share your experiences, knowledge (or ignorance!) and wisdom with everyone else on our discussion forum. The organiser is a regular forumite - so anything you say will be heard and could make a difference!

Dave Haygarth's Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross Blog
Want to find out more about your favourite race? Then visit this essential blog. In Dave's own words... "I've competed in the Three Peaks since 1995 and each year I get more and more obsessed by it. This blog is a pointer to the various bits from around the world wide web about the Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross. News, interviews, race reports, photos - anything specifically to do with the race".

Start from Helwith Bridge, 2 miles south of Horton-in Ribblesdale. Event HQ is the Helwith Bridge Inn

• Regulations and Instructions: If you are considering doing this event you should familiarise yourself with the following: Regulations and Instructions for Competitors and Instructions for Support Vehicles (pdf files - open in new window)
  
  
• Start times: Vets, ladies and juniors start at 9.30am and seniors at 10.00am.
  
  
  
• Race distance is 38 miles, of which 34 is rideable (20 cross and 18 road) and 5000 feet of climbing (see course details for further information).
  
  
• Neutralised start for 5.5km (led by the safety car) for safety reasons because of the nature of the local roads.
  
  
• Only competitors riding cyclo-cross bikes will be allowed to take part. Mountain bikes (or any other type of two-wheeled transport) are not permitted and anyone who appears (in the opinion of the race officials) to contravene this rule will be disqualified and/or prevented from taking part in the race.
  
  
• Certificates will be awarded to competitors completing the course in the following times: Elite Class under 3 hours 30mins, 1st Class under 4 hours, 2nd Class under 5 hours, Merit all other finishers
  
  
• 2008 Entry fees: £28 British Cycling members (£31 to non-members) plus optional donation to rescue and communications services.
  
  
• Race results are by SPORTident and will be published on this website as soon as possible after the race.