Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross

The Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross is an annual cyclo-cross event over the Yorkshire three peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent, in Yorkshire, England. It it organised by Bradford Racing Cycling Club on the last weekend of September.

Overview

The original course was 40 kilometres long, but was increased to 47 km in 1980. More course changes in 1982 and 1983 increased it further, to 50 km and then 57 km respectively. The most recent alteration, in 1994, extended the course to 61 km. The current course starts at Helwith Bridge, 3 km south of Horton in Ribblesdale, and tackles Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent. Because part of the race is on private land, cycling the whole course at any other time of year is not possible.

Except during the 1980s and early 1990s when mountain bikes were permitted, only cyclo-cross bicycles with drop handlebars are allowed. There were no female competitors until 1979, and there were no races in 2001 or 2007 due to foot and mouth disease.[1][2]

Awards

Total Prize Money: £5,000+

Riders are awarded certificates based on their time around the course.

  • Elite - under 3 hours 30 minutes
  • 1st class - under 4 hours
  • 2nd class - under 5 hours
  • merit - all other finishers

List of overall winners
Year Male Winner Female Winner Winning Team
1961 John Rawnsley (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1962 Harry Bond (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1963 Ian Craig (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1964 Harry Bond (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1965 John Bell (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1966 Harry Bond (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1967 Harry Bond (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1968 Tom McDonald (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1969 John Atkins (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1970 John Atkins (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1971 Eric Stone (GBR)-Keighley St. Christopher C.C.C.
1972 Chris Wilkinson (GBR)-Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1973 Barry Davies (GBR)-Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1974 Barry Davies (GBR)-Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1975 Barry Davies (GBR)-Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1976 John Atkins (GBR)-Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1977 Eric Stone (GBR)-Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1978 Eric Stone (GBR)-Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1979 Eric Stone (GBR) Brenda Atkinson (GBR)Ron Kitching/Sun Tour
1980 John North (GBR) Susan Hoare (GBR)Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1981 Arthur Manz (SUI)-Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1982 Eric Stone (GBR) Susan Hoare (GBR)Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1983 Richard Bates (GBR)-Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1984 Tim Gould (GBR)-Norton Wheelers
1985 Tim Gould (GBR) Christine Walker (GBR)Chesterfield Coureurs/Ness
1986 Tim Gould (GBR) Janet Sanger (GBR)Chesterfield Coureurs/Ness
1987 Tim Gould (GBR)-Ace R.T./Peugeot
1988 Tim Gould (GBR) Emma Wood (GBR)Ace R.T./Peugeot
1989 Tim Gould (GBR) Melanie Grivell (GBR)Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1990 Fred Salmon (GBR) Melanie Grivell (GBR)Ace R.T./Peugeot
1991 Nick Craig (GBR) Isla Rowntree (GBR)Helwith Bridge Alers
1992 Fred Salmon (GBR)-Helwith Bridge Alers or Bradford Olympic R.C./Paul Milnes/Lusso
1993 Fred Salmon (GBR) Alison Garside (GBR)Helwith Bridge Alers or Bradford Olympic R.C./Paul Milnes/Lusso
1994 Chris Young (GBR) Alison Garside (GBR)Ace R.T./Peugeot or Helwith Bridge Alers
1995 Andy Peace (GBR) Jacqui Foster (GBR)Helwith Bridge Alers or Bradford Olympic R.C./Paul Milnes/Lusso
1996 Andy Peace (GBR) Ruth Gamwell (GBR)Helwith Bridge Alers
1997 Chris Young (GBR) Mari Todd (GBR)Pace Racing/Pace Satellite TV
1998 Chris Young (GBR) Sue Thomas (GBR)Team Marie Curie/Pace Satellite TV
1999 Ian Cuthbertson (GBR) Kali Exley (GBR)Team Marie Curie/Pace Satellite TV
2000 Rob Jebb (GBR) Sue Thomas (GBR)Helly Hansen - Giant - MBI
2001No race - foot & mouth disease in the area
2002 Rob Jebb (GBR) Louise Robinson (GBR)Science in Sport.com
2003 Rob Jebb (GBR) Louise Robinson (GBR)Wheelbase/Ron Hill
2004 Rob Jebb (GBR) Louise Robinson (GBR)Wheelbase/Ron Hill
2005 Rob Jebb (GBR) Louise Robinson (GBR)Wheelbase/Ron Hill
2006 Rob Jebb (GBR) Isla Rowntree (GBR)Scott UK
2007No race - foot & mouth disease in the area
2008 Rob Jebb (GBR) Heather Dawe (GBR)Wheelbase/Gore Bike Wear
2009 Nick Craig (GBR) Renee Saxton (GBR)Wheelbase/Cannondale/Gorebikewear
2010 Rob Jebb (GBR) Renee Saxton (GBR)Wheelbase/Cannondale/Gorebikewear
2011 Nick Craig (GBR) Louise Robinson (GBR)Crosstrax
2012 Rob Jebb (GBR) Victoria Wilkinson (GBR)Team Hope Factory Racing
2013 Rob Jebb (GBR) Delia Beddis (GBR)Jedi Cycle Sport
2014 Rob Jebb (GBR) Verity Appleyard (GBR)Jedi Cycle Sport
2015 Paul Oldham (GBR) Jules Toone (GBR)Hope Factory Racing

(source: "Results and Roll of Honour", 3 Peaks Cyclo-cross official website)

References
  1. "Jebb tumbles but still prevails in Cyclo-Cross series", Yorkshire Post, 24 September 2007
  2. "Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race cancelled", Westmoreland Gazette, 28 September 2007

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