First things first...

(photo - Bina Briggs)

You're all excited now - and you think you want to ride the Three Peaks Cyclo Cross and / or the Iron Cross? Here's how:-

Three Peaks:- Sorry, entries are now closed for the 2008 race. However even though the selection procedure for the 2009 running has yet to be announced, it will almost certainly be at the organisers' discretion again and you need to keep a regular eye on the "race info" page of web site here -

http://www.3peakscyclocross.org.uk/race_info.htm

For your guidance though it is now usual for entries to open online on or around the 1st July (though you have print and post the entry form).

Please understand that entries are not currently selected on a 'first come first served' basis but are selected by the organisers. At the very least you will be expected to show on the entry form that you generally have the requisite experience, race fitness or have undertaken the proper training to be able to compete in the 'Peaks. Beyond that we can't give much guidance.

Mainly because of the 'rise' of the internet, the Three Peaks Cyclo Cross has become a much higher profile event in the last couple of years and seems to have gained the attention of folks from outside of the quite small Cyclo-Cross fraternity, so the entry is now always heavily oversubscribed and closes within a few days - so you'll have to act quickly and we can only wish you the very best of luck.

NOTE:- In answer to the oft repeated question - NO you can't use a mountain bike in the 'Peaks - Cyclo Cross bikes only... Don't bother asking, it's not going to happen.

Iron Cross VI (i.e. 6):- Entries are open until race morning 12th October, though it's cheaper to enter in advance and the entry limit might max out before race day of course...

It's very simple, go here:-

http://www.yellowbreechesracing.org/ironcross/registration/

...and follow the instructions, You will need to register on the BikeReg website first (quick and free) and then you can enter instantaneously using a credit card. Child's play...

NOTE: Cyclo Cross and Mountain Bikes are both very welcome in the Iron Cross - in fact I don't believe I know of a race reg' that precludes you from using a unicycle if you were daft enougn... NO please don't.


Coming Soon:- How to get there - and where to stay...