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The Three Peaks cyclo-cross race is an annual cyclo-cross event held over the Yorkshire three peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent, in Yorkshire, England. Organised by Bradford Racing Cycling Club and held annually on the last weekend of September, it bills itself as the "hardest cyclo-cross race in the world".^[1] While other races may have comparable or even greater distances and height gain—Whernside, the tallest of the Peaks, only reaches 736 metres—it is the combination of gradient, terrain, and weather that give the Three Peaks its reputation.

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 was in 1994, which extended the course to 61 km. The current course starts at Helwith Bridge, 3 km south of Horton in Ribblesdale, and the riders tackle the peaks in the order Ingleborough, then Whernside, and finally Pen-y-ghent. Because the race takes place on footpaths and private land, cycling the course at any other time of year is not allowed, making practice impossible.

Except for a brief period during the 1980s and early 1990s when mountain bikes were permitted, only cyclo-cross bicycles are allowed. There were no female competitors until 1979, and there were no races in 2001 or 2007 due to foot and mouth disease.^[2]^[3]

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 United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1962	Harry Bond United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1963	Ian Craig United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1964	Harry Bond United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1965	John Bell United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1966	Harry Bond United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1967	Harry Bond United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1968	Tom McDonald United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1969	John Atkins United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1970	John Atkins United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1971	Eric Stone United Kingdom	-	Keighley St. Christopher C.C.C.
1972	Chris Wilkinson United Kingdom	-	Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1973	Barry Davies United Kingdom	-	Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1974	Barry Davies United Kingdom	-	Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1975	Barry Davies United Kingdom	-	Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1976	John Atkins United Kingdom	-	Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1977	Eric Stone United Kingdom	-	Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1978	Eric Stone United Kingdom	-	Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1979	Eric Stone United Kingdom	Brenda Atkinson United Kingdom	Ron Kitching/Sun Tour
1980	John North United Kingdom	Susan Hoare United Kingdom	Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1981	Arthur Manz Switzerland	-	Bronte Wheelers/McManus & Poole
1982	Eric Stone United Kingdom	Susan Hoare United Kingdom	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1983	Richard Bates United Kingdom	-	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1984	Tim Gould United Kingdom	-	Norton Wheelers
1985	Tim Gould United Kingdom	Christine Walker United Kingdom	Chesterfield Coureurs/Ness
1986	Tim Gould United Kingdom	Janet Sanger United Kingdom	Chesterfield Coureurs/Ness
1987	Tim Gould United Kingdom	-	Ace R.T./Peugeot
1988	Tim Gould United Kingdom	Emma Wood United Kingdom	Ace R.T./Peugeot
1989	Tim Gould United Kingdom	Melanie Grivell United Kingdom	Bradford Racing Cycling Club
1990	Fred Salmon United Kingdom	Melanie Grivell United Kingdom	Ace R.T./Peugeot
1991	Nick Craig United Kingdom	Isla Rowntree United Kingdom	Helwith Bridge Alers
1992	Fred Salmon United Kingdom	-	Helwith Bridge Alers or Bradford Olympic R.C./Paul Milnes/Lusso
1993	Fred Salmon United Kingdom	Alison Garside United Kingdom	Helwith Bridge Alers or Bradford Olympic R.C./Paul Milnes/Lusso
1994	Chris Young United Kingdom	Alison Garside United Kingdom	Ace R.T./Peugeot or Helwith Bridge Alers
1995	Andy Peace United Kingdom	Jacqui Foster United Kingdom	Helwith Bridge Alers or Bradford Olympic R.C./Paul Milnes/Lusso
1996	Andy Peace United Kingdom	Ruth Gamwell United Kingdom	Helwith Bridge Alers
1997	Chris Young United Kingdom	Mari Todd United Kingdom	Pace Racing/Pace Satellite TV
1998	Chris Young United Kingdom	Sue Thomas United Kingdom	Team Marie Curie/Pace Satellite TV
1999	Ian Cuthbertson United Kingdom	Kali Exley United Kingdom	Team Marie Curie/Pace Satellite TV
2000	Rob Jebb United Kingdom	Sue Thomas United Kingdom	Helly Hansen - Giant - MBI
2001	No race - foot & mouth disease in the area
2002	Rob Jebb United Kingdom	Louise Robinson United Kingdom	Science in Sport.com
2003	Rob Jebb United Kingdom	Louise Robinson United Kingdom	Wheelbase/Ron Hill
2004	Rob Jebb United Kingdom	Louise Robinson United Kingdom	Wheelbase/Ron Hill
2005	Rob Jebb United Kingdom	Louise Robinson United Kingdom	Wheelbase/Ron Hill
2006	Rob Jebb United Kingdom	Isla Rowntree United Kingdom	Scott UK
2007	No race - foot & mouth disease in the area

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

References

^ "Once More Unto The Peaks 07", Ian Cleverly (quoting organiser John Rawnsley), August 30 2007
^ "Jebb tumbles but still prevails in Cyclo-Cross series", Yorkshire Post, September 24 2007
^ "Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race cancelled", Westmoreland Gazette, September 28 2007

External links

Three Peaks official website

[cleverly-1] "Once More Unto The Peaks 07", Ian Cleverly (quoting organiser John Rawnsley), August 30 2007

[yp07-2] "Jebb tumbles but still prevails in Cyclo-Cross series", Yorkshire Post, September 24 2007

[wg07-3] "Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race cancelled", Westmoreland Gazette, September 28 2007

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	The '''Three Peaks cyclo-cross race''' is an annual [[cyclo-cross]] event held over the [[Yorkshire three peaks]] of [[Ingleborough]], [[Whernside]] and [[Pen-y-ghent]], in [[Yorkshire]], [[England]]. Organised by [[Bradford Racing Cycling Club]] and held annually on the last [[weekend]] of September, it bills itself as the "hardest cyclo-cross race in the world".<ref name="cleverly">[http://www.londoncyclesport.com/news/article.asp?UAN=3136&SP=332585698224344610212&v=2 "Once More Unto The Peaks 07"], Ian Cleverly (quoting organiser John Rawnsley), [[August 30]] [[2007]]</ref> While other races may have comparable or even greater distances and height gain—[[Whernside]], the tallest of the Peaks, only reaches 736 metres—it is the combination of [[gradient]], [[terrain]], and [[weather]] that give the ''Three Peaks'' its reputation.		The '''Three Peaks cyclo-cross race''' is an annual [[cyclo-cross]] event held over the [[Yorkshire three peaks]] of [[Ingleborough]], [[Whernside]] and [[Pen-y-ghent]], in [[Yorkshire]], [[England]]. Organised by [[Bradford Racing Cycling Club]] and held annually on the last [[weekend]] of September, it bills itself as the "hardest cyclo-cross race in the world".<ref name="cleverly">[http://www.londoncyclesport.com/news/article.asp?UAN=3136&SP=332585698224344610212&v=2 "Once More Unto The Peaks 07"], Ian Cleverly (quoting organiser John Rawnsley), [[August 30]] [[2007]]</ref> While other races may have comparable or even greater distances and height gain—[[Whernside]], the tallest of the Peaks, only reaches 736 metres—it is the combination of [[gradient]], [[terrain]], and [[weather]] that give the ''Three Peaks'' its reputation.