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 dow...
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The 100-mile ancient road (now, technically, off-road) runs from Winchester to Eastbourne, wending its way through wheatfields and across chalk dow...
Read moreA virtually entirely off-road route to the coast. Leave London and follow the Thames to Weybridge, along the Wey Navigation to Guildford.
Read moreFollow a James Bond themed ride - along the River Thames, through Staines, to Pinewood studios.
Read moreA 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 poin...
Read moreRide the Basingstoke canal to Deepcut - skirting the edge of the army training grounds - watch out for friendly fire!
Read moreFor a lesser known cycling destination, with wild hills and views to take your breath away (literally), head to Morocco. Offering some on the world...
Read moreThis 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 clim...
Read moreA route with plenty of elevation as you head out through the "sticks" to Cheddar Gorge.
Read moreThis 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 Salvado...
Read moreA beauty of a mainly off-road route (with the odd road stretch) out along the Thames via Weybridge and Basingstoke canal to Deepcut.
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