Category Archives: Contributed

Remembered to put my camera in my kit bag this year – second time running!Some snaps of the goings-on before and after the race in Helwith Bridge here, including Nick’s very light frame Continue reading →

My previous post on the Three Peaks Cyclocross blog seemed to make out that it was not about the bike or the gear, but more about the training and fitness. I stand by this in general, but there’s a middle-ground – it’s about all-round readiness.I’ve b… Continue reading →

We’ve had a bit of a gathering in Helmshore, Lancs (where I live) the last couple of Friday lunchtimes. It’s amazing how many people who ride the three peaks are within a few miles of here and it made sense to get a few of them together to share the p… Continue reading →

First timer Steve Riley is under no illusions about the venture he’s setting out on later this September… even though he’s given himself the luxury of things like gears.So I was thinking why on earth would anyone want to read about an ordinary bloke … Continue reading →

Guest Blog Post from Alan Dorrington:Less than one calendar month till the 3 Peaks but my conflict has been in full swing for some time now – normal cross vs Peaks. Whilst the Peaks is cross, it certainly isn’t cross as we know it, Jim. It is utterly u… Continue reading →

Despite being at this game since 1995, I still can’t help but want to tweak with gear in the hope that there might be some ‘holy grail’ of equipment / setup that I’ve missed out on.I’ve gleaned lots of valuable knowledge in the numerous events I’ve rid… Continue reading →

To the team of people who went up Simon Fell on Saturday to erect the improved stile at ‘that’ nasty bottleneck, we salute you.We’ll even forgive you for having a cyclocross bike on the illegal training ground, seeing as JR was looking on. Continue reading →

A good thorough article (found through the 3 peaks forum) here – click on the image then the magnifying glass to the top right to view to a readable level.Particularly like the notion that anyone organising a race like the Three Peaks in Belgium would … Continue reading →