Three Peaks Cyclocross

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03-10-2008, 05:11 PM
nikalas

Re: 3 Peaks cyclocross. Help!

was touch and go... 4 minutes behind schedule at top of Ingleborough, snapped off front shifter having a bit of a spill on way down so only had small chain-ring from then on, 5 minutes up at top of Whernside, puncture on way down, bang on at top of PYG and then spun my 34X12 as fast as my legs would allow.
06-10-2008, 05:55 PM
gougled

Re: 3 Peaks cyclocross. Help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Whistle

My favourite moment was at the stile when rider 44 went straight past a massive queue, climbed the fence and went off into the distance saving himself at least 4 minutes, absolutely shameless, there's never a lightning strike about when you need one is there.

I am number 44 and there seems to have been a mistake in my identity!!
I arrived at the stile to see a queue 20m+ long and promptly joined the back of it! I was then joined by a friend of mine with whom i had a chat as we waited at least 5 minutes until we were at the front. He climbed over, I passed him my bike and off i went!

While i was waiting a rider did continue past the whole queue seemingly oblivious to the heckling coming from the queing crowd, I can confirm however that that rider was deffinately not number 44!!:mad:
06-10-2008, 07:24 PM
yoda

Re: 3 Peaks cyclocross. Help!

Someone's got their numbers wrong!
Number 44 was stood next to me,number 48 waiting patiently on the left hand side of the queue.
I had a yellow major jake he had what looks like a red mountain bike with disc brakes.
We were there when the queue jumper did his dastardly deed,he went round the right hand side.
Once more...it wasn't 44! Somebody has definitely got it wrong!
06-10-2008, 08:15 PM
dominion

Re: 3 Peaks cyclocross. Help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoda

Someone's got their numbers wrong!
Number 44 was stood next to me,number 48 waiting patiently on the left hand side of the queue.
I had a yellow major jake he had what looks like a red mountain bike with disc brakes.
We were there when the queue jumper did his dastardly deed,he went round the right hand side.
Once more...it wasn't 44! Somebody has definitely got it wrong!

Mountain bike??? Them be bannished from 3 p's ?? :eek:

...and what's this about someone getting a tow off their support car?
06-10-2008, 10:06 PM
Ady In Accy

Re: 3 Peaks cyclocross. Help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dominion

Mountain bike??? Them be bannished from 3 p's ?? :eek:

...and what's this about someone getting a tow off their support car?

It was number 44 :)
06-10-2008, 11:08 PM
yoda

Re: 3 Peaks cyclocross. Help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoda

looks like a red mountain bike with disc brakes.

"LOOKS LIKE"!!:D
It is definitely a cx bike!
07-10-2008, 05:37 PM
No Whistle

Re: 3 Peaks cyclocross. Help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gougled

I am number 44 and there seems to have been a mistake in my identity!!
I arrived at the stile to see a queue 20m+ long and promptly joined the back of it! I was then joined by a friend of mine with whom i had a chat as we waited at least 5 minutes until we were at the front. He climbed over, I passed him my bike and off i went!

While i was waiting a rider did continue past the whole queue seemingly oblivious to the heckling coming from the queing crowd, I can confirm however that that rider was deffinately not number 44!!:mad:

My apologies Gougled, presumably a numeral hiding in front of the orange 44armband of the scallywag in question. I will go and fall off my bike now providing you with some Karmic payback! :o
07-10-2008, 10:25 PM
gougled

Re: 3 Peaks cyclocross. Help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Whistle

My apologies Gougled, presumably a numeral hiding in front of the orange 44armband of the scallywag in question. I will go and fall off my bike now providing you with some Karmic payback! :o

Apology accepted. Please do not feel you should throw yourself off your bike! I think the karmic balance has been restored!!
08-10-2008, 08:40 AM
tog

Re: 3 Peaks cyclocross. Help!

445 he's ya man
31-03-2009, 11:40 AM
Ady In Accy

Re: 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race

Is it an enter on-line affair which will open at midnight similar to 3ppp or is it print off and post?
31-03-2009, 03:41 PM
parky

Re: 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

Is it an enter on-line affair which will open at midnight similar to 3ppp or is it print off and post?

It is a print it off and post job. (I do the 3PCX website).

KEITH
31-03-2009, 05:16 PM
Ady In Accy

Re: 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by parky

It is a print it off and post job. (I do the 3PCX website).

KEITH

Thanks Keith, I will have my stamp ready.
19-04-2009, 08:43 PM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race

Training ride by last years 2nd place Nick Craig:cool:
http://www.everydaycycling.com/edc/r...ick_craig.aspx
19-04-2009, 08:48 PM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race

Tim Gould and Rob Jebb Interview
http://www.rouleur.cc/recent-feature...eaksinterviews
20-04-2009, 08:06 AM
GeoffB

Re: 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race

Quote:

Originally Posted by merrylegs

Training ride by last years 2nd place Nick Craig:cool:
http://www.everydaycycling.com/edc/r...ick_craig.aspx

He's a decent fell-runner, too. And he's just turned 40, so watch out you vets - Nick's after you!
16-07-2009, 11:24 PM
trilathon

3 Peaks CX entry list on line

first draft of accepted riders listed

yippeee I'm in:)
16-07-2009, 11:31 PM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by trilathon

first draft of accepted riders listed

yippeee I'm in:)

Me too:cool:
16-07-2009, 11:35 PM
brett

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Whoot!!!! :D
16-07-2009, 11:46 PM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by brett

Whoot!!!! :D

Don't be fooled into thinking them vet 50's is slow, they make zimmer's out of carbon these days:D
16-07-2009, 11:52 PM
Hanneke

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Oh my f*cking God! I am in...:eek:

This scares me much more than TdG or Everest marathon...

Dim Wibblio... Dim Wibblio... Dim Wibblio...
16-07-2009, 11:56 PM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanneke

Oh my f*cking God! I am in...:eek:

This scares me much more than TdG or Everest marathon...

Dim Wibblio... Dim Wibblio... Dim Wibblio...

Don't worry, you'll be fine, quads might ache after though:D;)
17-07-2009, 12:10 AM
Hanneke

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by merrylegs

Don't worry, you'll be fine, quads might ache after though:D;)

Ah, well, at least you are used to my screaming quads already, but will Antisally be able to cope ;)
17-07-2009, 08:34 AM
Ady In Accy

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

I'm in too. Sort of like a forum ride out then eh :D
17-07-2009, 08:44 AM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

who's this Dim Wibblio fellow ?

are they riding too :confused:
17-07-2009, 08:50 AM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

I'm in too. Sort of like a forum ride out then eh :D

Excellent, looks like all who wanted it have gained entry

Perhaps we should ride for the team event:D

Give Wheelbase a run for their money:D;)
17-07-2009, 11:38 AM
Antisocial

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanneke

Ah, well, at least you are used to my screaming quads already, but will Antisally be able to cope ;)

How long have you been in the 40+ age group grandma:).

I am more concerned about my back and arches for running, than my quads - anyway as a non runner won't you be at a disadvantage?
17-07-2009, 11:39 AM
Antisocial

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

OMG

I have just realised, I will have to choose which X bike to use, that is going to be harder than the race, bugger! (No that was not a request Merry)
17-07-2009, 12:38 PM
skennaugh

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

I'm jealous
17-07-2009, 12:41 PM
Antisocial

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

of my bikes or the fact Hanneke is a wrinkly
17-07-2009, 02:26 PM
Hanneke

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antisocial

How long have you been in the 40+ age group grandma:).

I am more concerned about my back and arches for running, than my quads - anyway as a non runner won't you be at a disadvantage?

That is why Merry was referring to my aching/screaming quads... I hardly ever run and when I do. it hurts my quads :D

Been in the 40+ age group for aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages and well wrinkly, ask Merry ;)
17-07-2009, 02:38 PM
Antisocial

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanneke

That is why Merry was referring to my aching/screaming quads... I hardly ever run and when I do. it hurts my quads :D

Been in the 40+ age group for aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages and well wrinkly, ask Merry ;)

I avoided your persistent advances in he past cos' I thought you were you were nobbut a child - but dating a glamorous gran- hmm. I shall ask merry if he if has finished with you and let you know if I have decided to take you up on your previous kind if desperate offers.

Best wishes
17-07-2009, 05:53 PM
owmeknee

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on

Im in ! , first timer, got to sort a bike out now, have to be nice to wife for a week or two .......
17-07-2009, 06:14 PM
wharfeego

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on

Quote:

Originally Posted by owmeknee

...got to sort a bike out now...

'ave a word wi' Ady...'e might 'ave a spare machine:rolleyes::D
17-07-2009, 07:10 PM
fishbulb

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Yeah, Ady's got a cracking frame...;)

PS iamin. Yay!
17-07-2009, 09:18 PM
Hanneke

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Looks like a nice little crowd is in now :)

I have negotiated the whole weekend off, so I can travel up at my leasure on Saturday, but may just leave on Friday eve... and have changed a half day off to the Monday morning :)
17-07-2009, 11:33 PM
wharfeego

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishbulb

Yeah, Ady's got a cracking frame...

'ard on 'is gear is that Ady:rolleyes:
24-07-2009, 11:04 AM
idler

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Any of you fellow deviants ridden the thing on a singlespeed? My only cross-like bike is a fixed Pompino (currently with road tyres). Because I like it, not for any hair-shirt puritanical reasons.

Now I know this would make a fine 'singlecross' bike with a freewheel and smaller chainwheel, both of which are in the shed ...but I don't want to die on this thing. I'm under no illusions about doing well, beating the cut-offs and avoiding old ladies passing me would be good.

I know it's been done lots of times on singlespeed (and fixed even) but still, what do you folks think?
24-07-2009, 11:17 AM
Hanneke

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

I would not know, I am new to this lark... and I have gears. I am however an old lady, so you better make sure you stay ahead of me, whatever you decide to do :D
24-07-2009, 04:16 PM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

as you say, if you don't mind being slow on the road, and maybe walking a bit further off road, I don't see a problem...except in choosing the best compromise gear/ inches

all sorts of fitness levels on all sorts of machines jus turn up and get round ( within the rules ofcourse:) ) so you'd probably have company and 'feel in the race' though to be frank, half the attraction of such a course is in negotiating the topographical challenge so who cares if you're alone...the challenge is probably enough....wouldn't fancy it myself though:D

if you finish infront of me i'll be gutted:)
24-07-2009, 09:10 PM
Ady In Accy

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by idler

I know it's been done lots of times on singlespeed (and fixed even) but still, what do you folks think?

A thread on this ilk has been started on the 3p forum................me thinks by a Rossy Harrier oldish timer :)

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