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The Pearson Journal
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Our view of the world, from the saddle.
gravel
50 articles
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...
Finding Common Ground
Ride out to explore Wisley, Ockham, Oxchott and Esher Commons - crossing the abandoned runway at Wisley Airfield.
There's Gold In Them There Hills.
This route takes in the best gravel tracks and gorgeous views that Surrey has to offer from Leith Hill, Newlands Corner, and more.
Two Days Up North
The plan was to ride to Edinburgh in two days, through the heart of the Lakes and then north through the Borders.
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.
An Ode To Adventure Racing
For city types, being ‘off grid’ means turning off the smartphone; for survivalists, it’s a tin-foil helmet; for dedicated Pearson customer, John Hull, it’s the Pan Celtic endurance...
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.
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...
TO KINGS LANGLEY!
Have you ever wanted to visit Kings Langley? The setting of William Shakespeare's Richard II, Act III, Scene IV. Home of Kings Langley FC. Birthplace of John Milbank...
Leith Hill - Brighton - Leith Hill.
A suitably epic gravel rid. Ride from the base of Leith Hill down to the coast and back through the South Downs & Surrey Hills. Taking in some...
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.
Friendly Fire!
Ride the Basingstoke canal to Deepcut - skirting the edge of the army training grounds - watch out for friendly fire!
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 Bartlett
An on and off-road route starting and ending in Beddington-Park, designed by legendary Pearson cyclo cross pro Tony Bartlett
Glorious Gravel
The Surrey Hills but not as you know it. Starting from Cranleigh we tour the Winterfold Woods and the Hurtwood, the home of Mountain Biking south of London.
Planespotting
Interesting route out of London via Hillingdon. Busy roads at times, so aim to go out early and avoid the traffic.
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.
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...
The Great Escape
Pearson’s Adventure cycling collection has been designed for intrepid exploration. So, a journey that starts in south-west London might take you further than you ever imagined.
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.
What have the Romans ever done for us?
This route sets off through Wimbledon Common, along the Hogsmeade River to Epsom Common. Follow the Roman road down to Box Hill, then across towards Ranmore where you join...
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...
Thames Pathfinder
From Pearson Performance Sheen, 50km through Richmond Park, Wimbledon Common, Thames Tow Path, Bushy Park and back through Richmond. Almost entirely off-road!
Pearson Inside Out Gravel Series
GRAVEL 52KM 337M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain The route promises to introduce even the most experienced navigators to a ride which spans lesser know paths and tracks...