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Our view of the world, from the saddle.

100km+

34 articles
The South Downs Way
100km+27 Aug 2021

The South Downs Way

The 100-mile ancient road (now, technically, off-road) runs from Winchester to Eastbourne, wending its way through wheatfields and across chalk downland. 

A Trail of Two Cities
100km+16 Jul 2021

A Trail of Two Cities

A virtually entirely off-road route to the coast. Leave London and follow the Thames to Weybridge, along the Wey Navigation to Guildford.

Windsor Great Park
100km+16 Apr 2021

For Queen And Country!

Follow a James Bond themed ride - along the River Thames, through Staines, to Pinewood studios.

Puiggy in the Middle Mallorca
100km+26 Feb 2021

Puiggy in the Middle Mallorca

A gem starting in the winding Balearic country lanes, rising to sweet-smelling Pine forest climbs and on to the smooth roads up to the highest point of the island, the...

North Downs ridge
100km+26 Feb 2021

Friendly Fire!

Ride the Basingstoke canal to Deepcut - skirting the edge of the army training grounds - watch out for friendly fire!

Morocco Mountains
100km+5 Feb 2021

Magical Morocco

For a lesser known cycling destination, with wild hills and views to take your breath away (literally), head to Morocco. Offering some on the world's most staggering beauty...

The Hills Are Alive...
100km+30 Oct 2020

The Hills Are Alive...

This route is designed and tested by Pearson 1860 sponsored rider Mattie Dodd. When planning the route he wanted to include as many of the big climbs of...

Cheddar Gorge
100km+4 Sep 2020

Say Cheese!

A route with plenty of elevation as you head out through the "sticks" to Cheddar Gorge.

Los Dos Monasterios
100km+31 Jul 2020

Los Dos Monasterios

This epic route is a real test of climbing and endurance. Crossing the middle of the island, the route takes in the climbs, El puig de Sant Salvador...

The Dirty Winza (Editors Cut)
100km+10 Jul 2020

The Dirty Winza (Editors Cut).

A beauty of a mainly off-road route (with the odd road stretch) out along the Thames via Weybridge and Basingstoke canal to Deepcut.

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