3 Peaks Cycles Blog

Spring has a way of getting cyclists excited again. The days are getting longer, the roads are drying out, and those rides you’ve been thinking about all winter suddenly feel very real.

Before you head out on the first big ride of the season, it’s worth giving your bike a quick once-over. Winter conditions can be tough on components, and catching small issues early can save you from bigger problems later.

Here are 10 simple things to check before the riding season properly gets underway.

Routes, Real-World Tips and Making the Most of the Season.

Winter riding in the Yorkshire Dales is a different beast. The roads are quieter, the trails are muddier, and the weather has a habit of changing its mind halfway through a ride. But get your approach right, and winter can be one of the most rewarding times to be on a bike.

This isn’t about chasing personal bests or big summer miles. It’s about riding smart, choosing the right routes, and embracing what winter riding in the Dales actually offers.

January doesn’t have to be dull, especially if you’re gearing up for winter riding or planning a few upgrades for the year ahead.

This month, we’re running a January Sale with a difference, where the more you spend, the more you save. It’s a simple way to pick up the kit you need while enjoying a bit of extra value.

A practical guide to staying warm, dry, and happy on the bike

Winter riding can be some of the best riding of the year. Quiet roads, crisp air, empty trails, and that unbeatable feeling of earning your post-ride coffee. The key to enjoying it all comes down to one thing: dressing properly.

Get it right, and winter riding feels brilliant. Get it wrong, and it becomes a short, miserable slog home with frozen fingers. Here’s how to layer up properly and stay comfortable through cold, wet, and windy conditions.

The 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race is often described as Britain’s toughest and most iconic cycling challenge. It covers around 38 miles across the Yorkshire Dales, combining rough tracks, steep climbs, rocky descents, and classic Dales road sections. Riders tackle the summits of Ingleborough, Whernside, and Pen-y-Ghent, carrying their bikes for much of the uphill terrain and battling the unpredictable Dales weather along the way.

This year, Will Scholey took on the challenge for the first time. We caught up with him to talk about his training, race experience, and what it takes to conquer the 3 Peaks for the first time.

We get it — after a big day out on the trails, all you want to do is kick off your shoes and grab a brew. Here’s our simple, tried-and-tested guide to cleaning your mountain bike properly (and why it’s worth the effort).