Pedal Paddle Peak | The Jurassic Coast

Itinerary

• Date TBC - Online event briefing  

  Two weeks before the event, you and your team will attend an online event briefing where you will get a full brief and overview of the event ahead of the day. You'll have the chance to ask any final questions.

• Friday 25 September – Event registration

  Arrive at the event base to check in, receive your race pack and event t-shirt, and drop off your bags for the next morning.

• Saturday 26 September – Challenge day

  Complete all three elements with your team, then celebrate with a BBQ and reflect on your impressive achievement.

Who is it for?

This challenge is no walk in the park but it's do-able by anyone who's willing to train for it and who can last for 8-9 hours. See if you've got what it takes.

Training guide

You will receive a training guide in your welcome pack.

SheRACES

Pedal Paddle Peak has been officially endorsed and accredited by SheRACES, a Community Interest Company (CIC) that exists to level the start line and enable more women to take part in races and events, and have good experiences when they do.

Bikes

Bike type

Road, hybrid or e-bikes.

You will need to bring your own bike to the event (along with a helmet) unless you choose to hire a bike through the event's bike hire service.

The cycle route is all on road, so a road or hybrid bike is recommended. Being an on-road route, mountain bikes wouldn’t be the first recommendation; however, if this is what you’ve trained on and you feel confident on it, it's fine for you to use one. The range of gears may help you with some of the hills.

E-bikes

Teams using E-bikes would be excluded from the Fastest Finishers Awards to make this fair to other teams.

Free bike hire

There's a free bike hire service which includes:

• Two-day hire (Friday and Saturday)
• Helmet
• Bike delivery and collection
• Support with any adjustments to the bike at registration
• Secure storage overnight
• Bike mechanic service throughout event day

Stage 1 - Pedal 40km

Cycle on road for 40km through quaint Dorset villages, heaths and country lanes, passing both the ancient Corfe and Lulworth castles.

Stage 2 - Paddle 3km

3km over the sheltered waters of Studland Bay with the chalk stacks of Old Harry Rock in the background.

Stage 3 - Peak 17km

17km over hills and downs and along Purbeck ridge with panoramic views on your descent to Studland, taking in the chalk stacks of Old Harry Rock and views over Poole Bay and the Isle of Wight.

Stage 4 - Finish

Celebrate your achievement with fellow team members and participants with a delicious complimentary BBQ.

Event HQ

Studland Bay
Studland
Dorset
BH19
UK

Included

• Free bike hire
• A full safety briefing two weeks before the event
• Lunch, power snacks, drinks on the course 
• Kayak / canoe equipment (including paddles and life jackets)
• Bike mechanics on hand
• Bike racks and storage overnight (and between each challenge)
• Changeover stations and signage
• Qualified marshals and staff on route
• First aid support (just in case!)
• A trend-setting event t-shirt
• Finishers’ medal
• Team awards
• Celebratory complimentary BBQ at the finish

Not Included

• Accommodation (recommendations available)
• Travel to and from the Jurassic Coast
• Meal the evening before your challenge

This was our first time taking part in this event, and wow! It was so well put together and organised. We can’t wait to do it next year! Hannah B – 2024 participant  

One of the best events I’ve ever done! Alex P – 2024 participant 

What a great event in a stunning part of the UK. Really well organised and great camaraderie. We would totally recommend it! Team Roberts, Emma R – 2024  participant 

A supreme challenge… but absolutely worth every minute. James T - 2024 participant

Such a great day led by a great team! Vici B – 2024 participant

Taking on the personal challenge was great, doing these three activities back to back was a mental and physical challenge – but hugely rewarding. It's a great way to push yourself whilst also raising money for such an important cause. James C – 2024 participant  

It is a privilege to be able to take part in this event. The charity is incredible. It’s a tough challenge, but a very enjoyable day! Katie G – 2024 participant  

Having a relationship with the MDUK event team is great, and it’s nice to see them whenever we take on one of their events. We love the Pedal Paddle Peak challenge itself (we’ve done both the Lake District and Snowdon now) and the camaraderie of all taking part too. Definitely coming back to take on PPP again. Lee G – 2024 participant  

What an amazing experience, made even better by supporting a great cause. Nick B – 2024 participant

Each participant will receive an eco-friendly event t-shirt.

Muscular Dystrophy UK

Your team's fundraising efforts help fund world-class research and life-changing support for people living with muscle-wasting conditions.

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the leading charity for over 60 rare muscle-wasting conditions. Connecting the Muscular Dystrophy community for over 60 years. Coming together to improve understanding.

Providing advice and support. Working with healthcare providers so everyone can get specialist care. Campaigning to break down barriers. Fundraising for breakthroughs in research.

Because everybody should have the best quality of life. Now.

The charity makes sure that expert advice, support and healthcare are available to more than 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting and weakening conditions, and the people around them. Helping us all feel good, mentally and physically.

With generous people like you, Muscular Dystrophy UK is also accelerating access to effective treatments. Working with pioneering researchers in labs. By combining willpower, the charity has made advances that would have been unthinkable just ten years ago.

Of the funds you raise, £36 could fund an hours research to bring us closer to these effective treatments.

Fundraising

• 2-person team

  £98 registration fee + £900 fundraising

• 4-person team

  £196 registration fee + £1800 fundraising

• Self-funded

  £395 per person
  The self-funded option does not require any fundraising, but it is encouraged.

Together we’re stronger.

Together we’re Muscular Dystrophy UK.

Age

Please note that 16 and 17 year olds will need to be accompanied by an adult parent / guardian.

Entry fees