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Our view of the world, from the saddle.

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10 articles
The Old Man of Coniston
50-100km15 Jul 2022

The Old Man of Coniston

This punchy loop starts and ends in Ambleside. Taking you along part of Lake Windermere and Coniston. Have your camera at the ready to take in the spectacular views and...

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...

Le Razzamatazz
50-100km15 Jan 2021

Le Razzamatazz

Le Razzamatazz takes in a few of the lesser-known and slightly more gentle climbs in the spectacular Vallée Verte.

The Bartlett
50-100km27 Nov 2020

The Bartlett

An on and off-road route starting and ending in Beddington-Park, designed by legendary Pearson cyclo cross pro Tony Bartlett

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.

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.

Bluebells in woods
50-100km6 May 2020

Life On Mars

This ride takes its name from a Strava section on the route, called Life on Mars. Quite apt we thought when the world feels like a slightly alien...

When Adventure Comes Calling
bikes4 Jan 2020

When Adventure Comes Calling

Our new Adventure products are created for customers who take the road less travelled.

I may be some time - Bike Pearson 1860
bicycles25 Oct 2019

Origin Stories

Pearson bikes are designed with personality and to celebrate all aspects of our national character. So, when it comes to choosing their names, we take inspiration from some...