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I’m tired. It’s probably not the best time to do this, but it’s important to try and gather thoughts fairly soon whilst still fresh in the head. My 16th attempt at the three peaks Cyclocross yesterday was a tough one. … Continue reading
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I know I go on a bit about the Three Peaks Cyclocross. It’s nice for me at this time of September to put down a marker as to how I’m feeling. It’s my event and I am going to enjoy … Continue reading
© 2011 Dave Haygarth. All rights reserved.
I had a bad sleep last night. My clavicle broken into two pieces is reasonably easy to get comfortable when I’m upright and in a sling, but lying in bed it’s hard to. But that’s what this is about, to … Continue reading
© 2011 Dave Haygarth. All rights reserved.
A quick moment to gather my thoughts before the big off in the 3 peaks cyclocross on Sunday. Â It’s an annual pattern of familiar routine always peppered with new things each year to distract me. Â The basic sectors of the … Continue reading
© 2011 Dave Haygarth. All rights reserved.
n. Medical Term. An impairment of health or a condition inflicted by carrying a bicycle up steep hillsides repeatedly, in obsessive manner.
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 
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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
Just made this from my GPS file from the 2008 race…. Continue reading