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The Pearson Journal
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Our view of the world, from the saddle.
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Forge: Your Questions Answered
We sat down with Scott Decker, Bicycle Design & Product Manager at Pearson, to talk through how the Forge came to life — the thinking, the data, and...
On And Off: Putting It To The Test
At the heart of every product test is a simple question: How does it perform in the real world? This time, we took the On And Off for...
Mastering the Cobbles: Riding the Paris-Roubaix Sportive
Riding the Paris-Roubaix Sportive means taking on the same brutal cobbles as the pros — and loving every rattling minute of it. When our own resident 'Stig', Adam...
The Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a New Bike
In an effort to encourage healthier lifestyles and reduce environmental pollution, the UK government introduced the Cycle to Work Scheme over two decades ago. This initiative has flourished,...
Conquering the Strade Bianche: A Tale of Grit and Italian Charm.
As the dust settles and the adrenaline slowly subsides, it's time to reflect on my recent journey through the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany, where the iconic Strade Bianche unfolded...
Shimano Ultegra vs 105 Di2
Both Shimano Ultegra Di2 and 105 Di2 are 12-speed electronic groupsets that shift crisply and stop on the same hydraulic disc brakes. Shimano built them around the same...
Rounding The Corner: My Journey to the Strade Bianchi Sportive
As part of the Pearson cycling family, I've pedalled through my fair share of races and challenges, and spent blissful hours on two wheels since I can ever...
Why Choose Shimano 105 Di2?
Electronic shifting used to be a luxury reserved for the top of the range. Shimano's 12-speed 105 Di2 (R7170) changed that — it brings genuine Di2 performance within...
Leith Hill-Brighton-Leith Hill
A suitably epic gravel ride for the longest Saturday of the year. Ride from the base of Leith Hill down to the coast and back through the South...
Winter Training: Road vs Gravel Bikes
As winter sets in, every cyclist faces the same early-season question: stick with the road bike, switch to gravel — or ride both? Here's how the two compare...
The Benefits of Riding Early Season Sportives
Riding early season events offers an exhilarating and beneficial experience for both road and gravel riders. As cyclists emerge from the winter months, spring provides the perfect backdrop...
Bikepacking Iceland: Route, Kit & the Right Bike
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a mesmerizing destination for adventurers seeking a unique biking experience. With its stunning landscapes, rugged terrain, and a wealth of...
YEAR WE GO AGAIN
In 2023, Pearson introduced its most data-driven frame design ever; we look back at some of the other events which made the news. JANUARY Kicking off a year...
Numbers Games
The arrival of the new Pearson Forge has altered our thinking about bike-frame geometry and how numbers are so important to us. (In a good way, obviously.) Over...
Nemone X Pearson Tyre Tracks Volume 4
It’s that time of year when we excitedly stream the latest compilation of Nemone x Pearson Tyre Tracks. Put together by our favourite BBC 6 Music DJ, this...
OFF SEASON ADVENTURE
Mattie Dodd realised a rare window of leave in his pro contract with the Tirol KTM Continental Cycling Team. Unlike many, he didn't wish to sit at home...
Swinley Forest Gravel
Swinley forest is better known for its mountain biking rather than gravel, but nestled away in this forest west of London there is an expansive network of forest...
Hand-Built in London: How Every Pearson Bike Is Made
At Pearson, our legacy spans over 160 years, and every bike that leaves our London workshop is a testament to this enduring expertise. Unlike other manufacturers, our bicycles...
PICO DE LAS NIEVES- GRAND CANARIA
Since when has the UK been so cold? Trying to put distance under your belt is tough at the moment, and there are only so many indoor sessions...
Lady Marmolada
Everyone has heard of the Maratona, a 140k epic sportive starting and finishing in the mountain village of Corvara, in the heart of the Dolomites.
On And On – conquering an off-road ultra-race
When I first came across the description of the Mountains of The Merfynion (MOTM), my heart raced with excitement. It was a single-stage, unsupported ultra-endurance event spanning over...
FIRING UP THE FORGE
Our latest open evening saw the culmination of more than 160 years of cycling knowledge (not to mention two years of intense design work), with the official launch...
TO THE OLD CAPITAL
A journey from the current capital to Winchester, which was the capital of England under Alfred the Great. This road ride promises to take you through some lesser-known Surrey and...
How to fit tubeless tyres
Tubeless tech for road bikes has a reputation for being a faff. But road tubeless has matured to the point where it works well consistently and I now...