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The Pearson Journal
The 1860 Hub
Our view of the world, from the saddle.
cycling
63 articles
Lee Valley Velopark Road Circuit
Lee Valley VeloPark’s one mile floodlit road circuit is cycling's very own premium road in the heart of East London.
MINEGOESTOELEVEN MK III
Inspired by the original ‘mockumentary’, Minegoestoeleven is the flagship of the Pearson Road cycling collection. A versatile, full-carbon road bike it is equally suited to both the everyday cyclist and the aspiring...
Sportive Breaks: The South Down Beast
A challenging late season ride that packs in plenty of ups and downs as we ride through the South Downs National Park.
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.
To Brighton and Back!
A quick route to Brighton via Ditchling Beacon. Taking in the North and South Downs climbs, this ride is varied with rolling, lumpy and fast sections.
Weare Street
The ancient road of Weare Street near Ockley is a beautiful and tranquil highlight to this flowing ride through Surrey.
She Bangs The 'drons
This is a wonderful ride starting in South Manchester and heading into the Peak District to see the rhododendrons, quiet lanes, lovely scenery.
To Kings Langley!
This route follows the towpath through some of the shadier areas of North London. Pick your way between fisherman and walkers past Watford to Kings Langley - beyond even...
Wighty-Tighty Lefty-Loosey
This route takes you out to the Wild West Wight. These trails offer breath-taking views and lung-busting climbs, paired with coastal cycle paths and scenic Island villages.
For Queen And Country!
Follow a James Bond themed ride - along the River Thames, through Staines, to Pinewood studios.
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...
Friendly Fire!
Ride the Basingstoke canal to Deepcut - skirting the edge of the army training grounds - watch out for friendly fire!
Blockhaus
This week's aspirational ride means heading over to Italy to take on the Blockhaus; a climb steeped in cycling history, first tackled in the Giro d'Italia back in...
Le Razzamatazz
Le Razzamatazz takes in a few of the lesser-known and slightly more gentle climbs in the spectacular Vallée Verte.
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...
Planespotting
Interesting route out of London via Hillingdon. Busy roads at times, so aim to go out early and avoid the traffic.
Sent to the Tower!
A mix of gravel and road on the way to Leith Hill Tower via Redlands woods. The tower offers one of the most iconic views in Surrey.
Say Cheese!
A route with plenty of elevation as you head out through the "sticks" to Cheddar Gorge.
Fens and White Elephants
This route sets off along the River Cam and Lode Way towards Ely - cross nature reserves and bird reserves on a well-marked National Cycleway.
Are you being Observed? - A Northern Classic
The route starts and finishes in the Altrincham area of South Manchester and takes in some of Cheshire's nicest lanes and villages.
Industrial Revolutions
Starting and finishing at the Bath Railway station, this route takes on the National cycleways, abandoned railways and canals of the industrial revolution from Bath towards Bristol and...
Tour de Avoriaz
Amazing Alpine vistas from every angle, climb the hairpins to Les Lindarets ‘goat village’ and through the pine forest to the spectacle of 1960s Le Corbusier influenced architecture...
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 NEW ABNORMAL
The declinein public transport useis unlikely to be terminal butsomethingsignificantis happeningin the way we navigate our towns and cities by bike.