The 1860 Hub

Our view of the world,
from the saddle

Guide

SOUND ENGINEERING

Pearson’s new Rock and Roll gravel wheelset has been engineered with only one outcome in mind; to help you roll over rocks – see what we did there?...

SOUND ENGINEERING
Stories

SPACE: THE CYCLE FRONTIER

To design a truly cycling-friendly city, most architects and planners will tell you the best way is to start from scratch. The reality, of course, ...

SPACE: THE CYCLE FRONTIER
Stories

THE SPECIAL ONE

Packed with natural performance properties, merino is the wonder fabric every cyclist should own. Merino, not to be confused with a certain Po...

THE SPECIAL ONE
Stories

Nemone X Pearson: Tyre Tracks Playlist Volume 3

It’s that time of year when getting outside to ride might not have the usual appeal. Thankfully, 6 Music DJ Nemone has once again curated an exclus...

Nemone X Pearson: Tyre Tracks Playlist Volume 3
Stories

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Winter is the time of year when cyclists everywhere reach for the indoor trainer. But steel yourself to keep riding outside and you’ll discover all...

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

You take the high road, I'll take the low road.

If you ever find yourself this far up north in Scotland don't miss the opportunity to do this amazing gravel ride!

Brora Scotland
Guide

One hour outdoor workouts to keep you fit over the winter

If you’re pressed for time and with short daylight hours to boot, making the best use of your ride time is really important over winter. Maintaini...

One hour outdoor workouts to keep you fit over the winter
50-100km

CHILTERN AND RIDGEWAY LOOP

GRAVEL 58KM 700M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending in Henley-on-Thames, this ride explores some of the highl...

Chiltern Ridgeway
Guide

Zwift VERSUS WAHOO X - which should you choose for your indoor riding?

Zwift dominates the indoor cycling app landscape, but there are alternatives like Rouvy, which offer something different. Now snapping at Zwift’s h...

Zwift VERSUS WAHOO X - which should you choose for your indoor riding?
100km+

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 sn...

SNAKE PASS PEAK DISTRICT
Guide

How to light your way this winter

It’s that time of year again, when a cyclist’s fancy turns to lights. Each year when brands bring out their new lights there’s an arms race, with n...

How to light your way this winter
0-50km

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 section...

Testing Testing - Marc Bolan memorial