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The Pearson Journal
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Our view of the world, from the saddle.
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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...
Put The Hammer Down
Forged with Pearson’s trademark quality, reliability and craft, the new Hammerandtongs offers some timely updates to a long-standing Pearson favourite.
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...
CYCLING RITUALS FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE
Cycling, I LOVE cycling, I mean what sane person wouldn’t? The freedom and happiness that a simple mode of transport delivers is, to me, priceless. As with most things...
THE NEW ABNORMAL
The declinein public transport useis unlikely to be terminal butsomethingsignificantis happeningin the way we navigate our towns and cities by bike.
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.
TO PASTURES NEW
As the nation crosses its fingers ahead of lockdown easing, the Pearson Adventure collection includes two pieces to get you on your bike and off the beaten track....
HOOKED ON CLASSICS
In this, our 160th year, Pearson is releasing two ‘anniversary jerseys’, classic, high-performance road cycling jerseys that commemorate two equally classic rides. Classic cycling routes attain such status...
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...
IN PRAISE OF LYCRA.
THE PEARSON BIB SHORT GUIDE FOR ALL CYCLISTS The new cycling boom is the perfect time to break out an essential piece of kit. Pearson’s cycling bib shorts...
The greatest invention of humankind?
On World Bicycle Day, Pearson hails the mode of transport that, in these challenging times, is proving especially valuable. Is the humble bike one of our finest creations?
UTILITY VEHICLES
The launch of Pearson’s new Summer 2020 range has coincided with a cycling boom. A fortuitous by-product of unfortunate events, we raise a glass to the ultimate utility vehicle...
British Summertime Begins.
Pearson’s launch best sustainable road cycling bib shorts yet. Made entirely from recycled materials, Pearson's lightweight cycling 'British Summer Time Begins' bib shorts owe their name to a...
The bicycle. A golden opportunity to change gear.
Despite such a terrible backdrop of the Covid crisis, this is truly a golden opportunity to make cycling a serious part of our daily transport. Not just for...
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...
Look after Number One - Stay Self Sufficient On Every Ride
Being self-sufficient is more important than ever at the moment, with fellow riders understandably reluctant to stop and help with those...
GO THE DISTANCE. OUR FAVOURITE BIKE RIDES FOR CYCLISTS.
To ‘go the distance’, a term derived from the gruelling world of boxing, when two contenders would complete the scheduled length of a fight, without being stopped or...
GOING SOLO GUIDE: HOW TO BUY A PEARSON BIKE ONLINE
While our Sheen store remains very much open, government advice regarding Covid-19 means we must ask that appointments be made in advance. Fortunately, Pearson’s online service is every...
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!
Three Ways Cycling Makes You Healthier and Happier
By guest writer James Hewitt. It can feel challenging to fit everything into our increasingly complex lives. Many of us are trying to succeed at work, maintain good...
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...
Cycling solo - 8 tips to keep you safe on the road
During times of uncertainty (whether that is political, financial or medical) we’ve found that the humble bicycle can get you through the tough times, and out the other...
Budget 2020 - an open letter to the Chancellor.
As it seems that the budget is to go ahead, we would like to take this opportunity as a business to appeal to you regarding another crisis on...