26th june 2027

PPG began back in 2019, with its first edition seeing a small group of inspiring female* cyclists, take on the challenge of completing one of the toughest cycling routes in the country.

Since then, as the event has grown, we have seen some incredible riders take on the event, testing themselves in both body and mind. 

However, one thing is apparent, not just in PPG but across the wider ultra endurance cycling community. 

The number of women* riding and racing in events is still not proportinate to the men.

We want to help change that by offering an opportunity for women* to build skills and confidence in an ultra-distance cycling setting but with the support and encouragement they need to go a bit further.

That is why we have devised the PPG Prologue.

What is it?

The PPG Prologue is a event which runs alongside the main PPG event, exclusively for female* cyclists.

The event starts at the same time as the main PPG event, but tackles one of the loops of the famous course, around 200km in length and taking in around 4,500m of climbing. 

It is a still a challenging course, but riders may have as much or as little support as they need.  This might include enlisting roadside or moto-support, booking hotels or meeting with family and friends. Riders can take as long as they like to ride the course and PPG HQ will be on call 24:7 to support riders and provide advice and recovery assistance where possible.

What support is on offer?

We know the support you might require will vary depending on your level of experience and we will contact Prologue Riders in advance to see what we can do to help them tackle their challenge.  

Options may include dedicated WhatsApp groups, Q&A sessions and 1-2-1 mentoring.  

We will provide specific support and advice on the course if you get in  pickle and this may include recovery or mechanical support where possible.

Interested in knowing more?

Listen to PPG Race Director, Laura Massey-Pugh, and Prologue ride and ultra distance cyclist Jess Golding.

Any questions?

If you have any questions, or want to discuss the PPG Prologue, or the main PPG event, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us on purepeakgrit@gmail.com

*By female/women, we're welcoming anyone  from across the wide range of FLINTA gender identities. FLINTA is a German acronym that refers to people who are not cis men, and stands for: Frauen: Women, Lesben: Lesbians, Intergeschlechtliche: Intersex, Nichtbinäre: Non-binary, Trans: Trans, and Agender: Agender.