Where would be a good place to spectate may be catching em a couple of times round?
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Where would be a good place to spectate may be catching em a couple of times round?
Start, foot of Ingleborough and Ribblehead are good. Track up and down P-y-G
I'm probably running up to the top of Ingleborough from Horton (getting their by 10 ish) and then reverse tracking the cyclo-cross route down to Gill Garth and Selside, then trotting over to High Birkwith and reverse tracking the 3 peaks walkers route back to Pen y Ghent. With a bit of luck I'll see the front runners come through and a good chunk of the field in both placesQuote:
Originally Posted by Woodzy
Not there, this year. Marshalling on a mate's trail race.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodzy
My usual ploy:-
Park on N side of turn-off to Gill Garth and head up the farm lane to see the full field go through.
Drive to Ribblehead, park E of the junction then jog under viaduct to Winterscales and along the public bridleway to Bruntscar then 200 - 300 yards up the Whernside ascent. If it's a clear day you can see Jebbie almost all the way to the summit ridge, running the lot with the bike on his shoulder, awesome.
After the first dozen or so have passed, run back to Ribblehead, drive to H-I-R - through the village and turn L to park by the school. Cross the beck and up Horton Scar Lane - you might well have missed the first half dozen ascending - but you'll see the rest going up and everyone descending. I usually head down to H-B to see the tail-enders finish.
Ian.
That was good!!! :)
Me and Mrs tfg walked up from Ingleton, up to Ingleborough just in time to see the leaders go through! Then we followed it back down to Cold Cote and wandered home for hot soup and a cuppa by the fire! Brill! Got a fair few pics, not sure how in-focus they are as camera I had isn't great at action shots and I forgot my specs so I couldn't see very well!
Must do it next year...the spectating bit, maybe look to see how 'bike fit' I can get and look at qualifying events for 2016?
Did you get up there Stolly? Didn't see you!
Yeah me and Harry were there, stood on the front of Ingleborough (the opposite end to Ingleton). Timed my run up Ingleborough well too, getting there about 5 minutes before Jebbie.Quote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
Ah! We were on the top by the shelter checkpoint
Great morning out! :)
Now I've got the right Sunday:o :o
Rob Jebb wins again, with a time of 2.59:25
Nick Craig, 2nd @ 3.02:27 (takes 'Vet 40' title)
And, to my utter delight, Tim Gould 13th @ 3.18:11 ('Vet 50' winner) :D
The highest placed friend of mine, from my days of CX (still see him at fell-races), was Phil Hinchcliffe; 77th @ 3.40:22
As I type, only the top-100 finishers are on display
http://track.sportident.co.uk/compet...5-0195EBC04EDC
One of the best days of the year for me. Right up there with the FRA relays, the BG dinner and XOTF weekend
Couldn't agree more DT. Been to a few cycle events this year including Tour of Flanders, Paris Roubaix and T de F, but I reckon that was the best!!
I was running late as I had the little man in tow but we got to cold coates just before jebby came through n watched 1st 30 odd through, then we went to ribble head to watch jebby through with his support paul for his road bike swap then quickly off to Horton, p y g track just missed rob going through but got most of the leaders n watched em back down again top day out.
O n met Alister Brownlee watching :D
Interesting point about Alistair Brownlee. We saw him walking the route last weekend with a group of pals
5:01 for me - pleased to get so close to 5 hours. Had 3 self imposed mechanicals on road sections, changing into big-ring - big-ring 3 times, each time necessitated taking off back wheel to extricate myself - what a doof!
We had a small group from our club out supporting and we really enjoyed it. Ran up to Ingleborough just in time to see Jebby, cheered on as many as we could, and then headed over to PYG to just catch him again coming back. Blown away by how fast the leading riders descend down that track...!
Never given CX a go but having been 'in a state' plenty of times near the end of a fell race, you really get a boost from spectator and marshall support. So it felt really good to cheer on the riders up the last peak and hand out sweets. There were more than a fair few that looked like they needed it on that last climb!
Huge well done to all that took part. Impressive stuff.
Managed to get quite a nice panoramic shot from Ingleborough: https://flic.kr/p/prNYUg
That is a great pic there Graham! :)
AgreedQuote:
Originally Posted by that_fjell_guy
There's several albums now loaded up to the race website;
http://3peakscyclocross.org.uk/photo-gallery/
Just a quick question. I believe you are required to do 'qualifying races for this. Anyone know what they may be?
Cheers
One - Eleven
My 3PCX Album...
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advice please- would a 50-34 chain ring be better for the ppp's cx than a 46-36 also would it be better with a 11-32 cassette than say 11-28
also what kind of tyre pressures do people ride fort ppp's Newbie to this game many thanks.
woodzy, have you registered on the 3P's Cx website's own forum?
There's lots of discussion on there.
Personal observations from a recreational cyclo-cross rider ( 9+ years ) who does not race:- As a newbie, under geared is better than over geared when it comes to precision bike handling over & around obstacles. Experience and increased bike fitness will allow you to up the gearing in time - I'm now using middle ring / middle sprocket in situations where I used to be on grannie ring / big sprocket.
My second hand bike came with an 11-28 (7 spd) cassette and 46/36, which was overgeared for me. I swapped to a MTB 44/32/22 chainset which has really suited me.
Cheers for the info il have a look into the 3p's cx forum didn't know it existed
For what it's worth....
I've run the traditional 46-36 on the front for 3 races, changed last year to a 48-34. My personal preference would be for the latter, or a 50-34 as it'll benefit a bit on the road sections, especially if you can get working with a decent group.
I've always run up to 27 or 28 on the back and that's been fine. I might go for a 30 or 32 next year just to make things feel a bit easier going up PyG lane, but to be honest if you can manage the pain of pushing a slightly bigger gear up there, you move along quite well. I doubt i'll be spinning in 32, it'll probably just feel like the same grind as a 28 so maybe I should just grit it out.
To be honest your legs are bu**ered whatever you run once you get to PyG lane - although I did see Jebbie for the first time ever this year as I ascended the lane. Have seen 2nd place onwards every year, but never the big dog.
I run Schwalbe Landcruisers at about 65 psi front & back, and then pray none of my teeth fall out :o)
Not sure if the new 3PCX forum has got quite the same input as the old one, used to be loads of techy nerdery going on, all completely above my head of course!
Cheers Chevinbytorchlight that helps a lot that was pretty much what I was thinking with the road section and the PYG accent so thanks that's reassured me.
what about spare wheels on course is I worth the expense n hassel or is it best to just carry tubes n tyres rnd?
Thanks again.
I've had someone on the course each year with spare wheels, but (touch wood!) have never yet needed them! I'm not sure I even agree with the principle of spare wheels and bikes being allowed, I've just gone along with it because others do.
If expense is a consideration (and it is for me!), i'd buy the cheap as chips Landcruiser tyres which are virtually bombproof, and pack a couple of tubes. Don't worry about spare wheels etc round the course, unless someone really fancies driving round after you to take in the atmosphere.
It's that time of year again - who's going?
I'm on car parking duties from 7:00 am then supporting my lad!
Good luck with that task!! #thickskin #steeltoecaps :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by brett
I reckon riding would be easier than either of those 2 jobs...
I'm in, looking forward to it but quite nervous as its my first outing. As far as I can tell there is only one water station before the ascent of Whernside, is that right?Quote:
Originally Posted by ChevinbyTorchlight
Some funny comments on singletrack re: fellrunners not having any truck with group work on the road sections.....
To be honest I've never paid attention to the water stations, I've no idea where they are but presume maybe Cold Cotes? And then Ribblehead?
I've done it 4 times now and 2 years I've found great groups on the road, and 2 years I've been stuck with folk who wouldn't pull their turn. Last year I worked to Whernside with a top Wharfedale fell runner, and then down to Horton with a current World Masters mountain champion, so my own general experience is that fell runners seem honest enough to do their turn, and also appreciate that they need the group help to hold their own on the road sections.
It's the ones in cycling club kit you've got to watch out for as they try and sneak a rest before they take a kicking up on the fells :o)
Absolutely top day out so make the most of your first time - the usual saying is that the first time is a recce and then you can race it in the years after. I often find with these things as with tough fell races though, if you don't get caught up with personal expectations, you often perform better than you thought possible. My first year is still my 2nd best time.
Word of warning that the most dangerous part of the race is the first few miles to Horton, hundreds of people riding like complete fools in a tight bunch, it's horrible for a while.
Oh - and get to the start line early unless you want to start at the very back!!
Good luck :o)
Thanks! Sounds like good advice. Good luck to you as well :)
I'll be there propping up the bottom half again, VeloCake colours. I've never managed to get much of a boost from being in a group - they're usually going past me and I don't have the oomph to get on the back! I've blogged this morning actually about the build up: http://furiouscycling.blogspot.co.uk.../on-hooks.html
Have a good one everyone.
What a great day out, parking supervisor in the morning and supporting the lad by bike during the race.
Superb conditions for the spectators :)
Yes, I was out spectating and supporting a couple of Bowland guys ( in their respective cycling club colours ) - above Bruntscar and up Horton Scar Lane. The best conditions I've known in around 15 years of getting to this event. Nice to see that Helm Hill now have cycling shirts in addition to running singlets.
Paul Oldham's performance was a turn up for the books; I guess that nothing is "static" in life - the status quo is there to be challenged & overturned.
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Originally Posted by brett
Aye, was an amazing day. People faceplanting all around me coming off Ingleborough in the bogs, had a chuckle to myself (after seeing they were OK of course) then managed my own spectacular faceplant, karma. One puncture coming off Pen-y-ghent doing bunny hops over drainage channels - not a good idea. Loved it.Quote:
Originally Posted by brett
Got a bit of a tan on the lower slopes of Whernside taking pics!
Name the athlete...................
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Rob HopeQuote:
Originally Posted by Ady In Accy
Good spot!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Also Ran
Spotted him on Penygent