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Leith Hill-Brighton-Leith Hill
100km+15 Feb 2024

Leith Hill-Brighton-Leith Hill

A suitably epic gravel ride for the longest Saturday of the year. Ride from the base of Leith Hill down to the coast and back through the South...

Marmolada
50-100km7 Nov 2023

Lady Marmolada

Everyone has heard of the Maratona, a 140k epic sportive starting and finishing in the mountain village of Corvara, in the heart of the Dolomites.

BRAILSFORD WAY (Ffordd Brailsford)
100km+3 May 2023

BRAILSFORD WAY (Ffordd Brailsford)

The Brailsford Way (Ffordd Brailsford) is made up of two routes paying tribute to the local legend David Brailsford who grew up in Snowdonia. This route is the 75-mile (125km)...

SNAKE PASS PEAK DISTRICT
100km+4 Nov 2022

A SALUTE TO THE BAKEWELL TART

Starting and ending in Bakewell cycle past the picturesque Ladybower reservoir in the peak district. This route then takes you along the sunning snake pass one of Britain's...

Testing Testing - Marc Bolan memorial
0-50km17 Oct 2022

Testing Testing

GRAVEL 32.12KM 530M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain The ideal test track for a gravel bike. A mix of on and off road sections to understand true capability....

mental health day - Two cyclist cycling in wales
Advice10 Oct 2022

Group Therapy - Mental Health Awareness Day

Going riding with your nearest and dearest can be the equivalent of a ‘brain vaccine’. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, Pearson invites you to buddy up, saddle...

Bolton Abbey Loop
50-100km30 Sep 2022

Bolton Abbey Loop

ROAD 96.0KM 1,380M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending at Bolton Abbey this ride takes you through the twisting lanes of the Yorkshire Dales. Make sure...

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...

Lake Annecy- Le Semnoz+ Col de le Forclaz
50-100km7 Jul 2022

Lake Annecy- Le Semnoz+ Col de le Forclaz

Starting and ending in Annecy this ride promises outstanding mountain and lake views. On your ride keep an eye out for a lovely café called La Baratte in Leschaux...

Lake Como Circuit
50-100km24 Jun 2022

Lake Como Circuit

Starting in Menaggio follow the lake road to enjoy beautiful views of Lake Como, and idle through the quaint villages along the way. Take in Lake Lugano on the Italian...

Brecon Beacon Banger
100km+4 Mar 2022

Brecon Beacon Banger

ROAD 152KM 2270M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Image by Timmo - Komoot The ultimate Brecon Beacon challenge to test the legs while taking in the gorgeous Welsh...

HIGH ROADS AND LOW ROADS
0-50km24 Feb 2022

HIGH ROADS AND LOW ROADS

GRAVEL 30KM 260M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending in Princess Street, beneath the gaze of Edinburgh Castle, this loop promises to reveal the city's magnificence,...

FINISH WITH A BATH cycling route
100km+11 Feb 2022

FINISH WITH A BATH

Escape from the hustle and bustle of London to the ancient city of Bath and recover with a dip in a bath. Not the original Roman version, but...

LOVELACE BRIDGES LOOP
0-50km4 Feb 2022

LOVELACE BRIDGES LOOP

GRAVEL 28.5KM 320M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain The Surrey Hills have many a hidden gem, recently our colleague Jess went exploring and found the Lovelace bridges. Back...

Urban Skirmish
0-50km31 Jan 2022

Urban Skirmish

This urban route takes you into the city, through Kensington Gardens, past Buckingham Palace, Westminster and along the Thames. Taking in the wonderful sights that London has to...

The Hardest Hundred: Surrey/Kent.
100km+28 Jan 2022

The Hardest Hundred: Surrey/Kent.

Ride one of the toughest routes in the South East - take on 13 major climbs (including 8 in the Top 100 climbs) in Surrey & Kent.

Wellbeing: Natural Highs-Pearson1860
cycling17 Jan 2022

Wellbeing: Natural Highs

We know cycling is good for both body and mind, even if we’re not exactly sure why. It releases endorphins. That’s the best most of us can muster as...

Finding Common Ground
50-100km14 Jan 2022

Finding Common Ground

Ride out to explore Wisley, Ockham, Oxchott and Esher Commons - crossing the abandoned runway at Wisley Airfield.

Pedal Into Christmas
0-50km10 Dec 2021

Pedal Into Christmas

It's the most wonderful ride of the year. The London Christmas lights are one of a kind, this Pearson route starts at Westminster and takes you past the...

COP26 Pearson to Glasgow
100km+19 Nov 2021

COP26 Pearson to Glasgow

Inspired by the many people who cycled to COP26 from all over the country, we have created a six day tour starting at the Pearson shop in East...

IT'S A COP-OUT
active transport12 Nov 2021

IT'S A COP-OUT

The Cop26 summit held in Glasgow over the past fortnight has offered genuine hope for the future. Some say cycling wasn’t given its due at the event but...

A Whole New Weald
100km+5 Nov 2021

A Whole New Weald

The Weald /ˈwiːld/ is an area of South East England between the parallel chalk escarpments of the North and the South Downs. 

In And Out Of The Big Smoke
0-50km29 Oct 2021

In And Out Of The Big Smoke

Starting at Tower Hill and ending at the Pearson Cycles shop, this 30km route promises to highlight some of the best sightseeing that London has to offer.

Shimano 12 speed
Cycling22 Oct 2021

What’s new with Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra 12-speed?

We’re expecting a drop of Shimano’s latest 12-speed Ultegra groupset at Pearson soon and will be offering it as an option on our road bike range, which you...

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