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Another allrounder Phil Galpin competes in time trials, cyclo-cross and cross-country running. In 2003 he completed the 3 peaks cyclo-cross race. Often billed as the world's toughest cyclo-cross race it is certainly not an average race. It includes ascents (and descents) of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-Ghent in North Yorkshire totalling 38 miles, 20 of which are off-road, and 5000ft of climbing. Fine weather blessed the race this year and an absence of punctures helped Phil to finish 136th overall in a time of 4 hours 17 minutes. It was his first attempt at this legendary race in its 42nd running. Rob Jebb won the event in 2 hours 53 minutes from Nick Craig in 2nd place. 250 competitors finished the race. Phil has also won the Ted and Doris trophy for the inter-section champion.
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