Cotswolds 100/200/300
📍 Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
Yorkshire Dales, United Kingdom · 27 September 2026
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
At 61km with 1524m of climbing, this is the UK's toughest and biggest cyclo-cross event, featuring significant unpaved and unrideable sections over challenging terrain.
Visit official site →This race is for experienced cyclo-cross or mountain bike athletes seeking a significant physical and technical challenge.
Riders with limited off-road experience, lower fitness levels, or those unfamiliar with steep, technical descents will find this race particularly demanding.
Training should emphasize sustained climbing power, descending skills on rough terrain, bike handling in technical sections, and endurance.
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The total distance of the 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross is 61 kilometers (38 miles).
The race features a total of 1524 meters (5000 feet) of climbing.
The course is a mix of tarmac (28km) and unpaved sections (33km), with an estimated 6-8km of unrideable terrain depending on conditions.
Mechanical support, bike changes, and food/drink hand-ups are permitted only at the marked pit areas in Cold Cotes and Ribblehead.
The event has specific cut-off times at various checkpoints, with the finish scheduled between 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM on race day.
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