About The UK Triple Crown
The UK Triple Crown (UKTC) is a UK-based bikepacking challenge that combines three off-road ultra-endurance cycling events: the Highland Trail 550, Dales Divide and North Wales 400. Each of these events is notoriously challenging yet also uniquely beautiful.
Riders aim to complete all three routes within the same calendar year to qualify as a UK-TC Finisher. The rider with the fastest cumulative time across the three is recognised as the UK Triple Crown winner for that year.
The events are grassroots in nature, run on a voluntary basis and with low or no entry fees. Riders can take part in the official events or attempt each route as an individual time trial (ITT). For their times to count, they must be tracked on our platform on all three routes.
New for 2026, we have built a custom UKTC leaderboard, which will pull in data from all three maps. The aim is to highlight those riders who are taking on the challenge and help dotwatchers keep tabs on the race as it unfolds across the year. Click through to the leaderboard below.
*Please register with the event before you register your tracker with us. If you plan to do an ITT, please still contact the organiser as they will provide you with the official 2026 route for you to follow.
Dales Divide
The Dales Divide is a 600-kilometre-long bikepacking event that takes riders coast-to-coast across northern England, before returning. It weaves its way through the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. It mixes quiet lanes, farm tracks and moorland trails. With an early April group start, it also risks wet and windy spring weather.
Highland Trail 550
The Highland Trail 550 is a rugged, self-supported 550-mile (885 km) mountain bike route through the remote Scottish Highlands. It features stunning singletrack, dirt roads and significant climbing. Riders must navigate challenging terrain and unpredictable weather, as well as significant hike-a-bike.
North Wales 400
The North Wales 400 is a tough 400-kilometre loop around North Wales. Starting and finishing at Llandegla Forest, it features more than 10,000 metres of climbing and technical singletrack. Designed originally as a training challenge for the Highland Trail 550, it demands strong fitness and even includes an ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
