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The Pearson Journal
The 1860 Hub
Our view of the world, from the saddle.
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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.
Tyre Tracks
Nemone, the 6 Music DJ (and Pearson bike rider) offers an expertly curated playlist to kickstart your riding in 2021. Nemone is a woman of many talents. A...
Decembergs
We have two routes to help you burn off that Christmas pud and keep your legs turning as we tick into the new year.
A Thank You From Pearson.
Christmas offers the chance for reflection, a time to bid farewell to the old year and look ahead to the new. The 2020 edition can’t come soon enough...
An Unfinished Journey
In the second instalment of Pearson’s interview with Emily Chappell, the celebrated endurance cyclist and author reflects on how far she’s come personally – but how far the...
Long-Distance Relationship
Endurance rider Emily Chappell discovered the mental-health benefits of cycling the hard way. Not only did it make her (insanely) fit, it also launched a successful writing career....
The Bartlett
An on and off-road route starting and ending in Beddington-Park, designed by legendary Pearson cyclo cross pro Tony Bartlett
BRYTER LAYTER
Pearson’s first waterproof cycling jacket is inspired by an icon of Britain’s musical past but designed with future generations in mind. The musician Nick Drake enjoyed a prolific,...
THE PERFECT BIKE SET-UP
‘Bike-fitting’ is a process in which the set-up of your bike and equipment is carefully positioned to suit your ability and needs as a cyclist. The goal is...
SIMPLY Off The Charts
WHY GRAVEL?To get off the road, de-stress, widen your horizons and develop new skills. This type of bike riding is more interesting and engaging than anything you've done...
Magic Circles
Pearson’s latest bike for city riding draws inspiration from an unlikely source – a celebrated adrenaline junkie who took his own cycling to the wire...
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...
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.
World Mental Health Day – Look Out For The Beauty Around Us
"Cyclists see considerably more of this beautiful world than any other class of citizens. A good bicycle, well applied, will cure most ills this flesh is heir too."
HOME COMFORTS
With rumours of another lockdown circulating, at Pearson we have the perfect cycling kit to keep you in shape on the home front. Don’t panic (buy), Mr Mainwaring....
Gravel Curious?
With our high-performance bikes and dedicated rides, gravel riding with Pearson offers the chance to see things differently. If you’re new to off-roading, Pearson is the perfect place...
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.
THE POWER OF THREE
At Pearson’s London bike-fitting studio, our rider-centred philosophy means your bike is the very last thing on our minds. (Sort of.) By Louise Waugh A common misconception about...
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...