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The Pearson Journal
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Our view of the world, from the saddle.
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POCKETS OF GREEN
Cycle through some of London's greenest spaces this summer. Laced with many an opportunity for a picnic in the park, this route sees you through the grandest, Richmond, Bushy, Hyde...
A guide to power measurement
For many cyclists, a power meter is an essential piece of equipment to monitor and improve their performance. But even the least expensive power meters cost well over...
Badge of Honour
The Pearson Rose has been our guarantee of provenance for more than 160 years. Will Pearson looks back at how this humble bloom became a big noise.
Dura-Ace vs Ultegra A Comparison Of Excellence.
With the introduction of 12-speed Dura-Ace and Ultegra, Shimano narrowed the options available and also the differences between its two top end groupsets. But there are still reasons...
FORCE OF NATURE - A BIKEPACKING ADVENTURE
Bikepacking is a beautifully simple concept. Take one of the ever-growing numbers of high-performance gravel bikes on the market and kit it out with everything you need. If...
What’s the big deal with gravel riding?
Gravel bikes have really taken off in a big way in the last few years and there’s more and more choice of gravel equipment - not just bikes...
Beginner's guide to the Tour de France
For a pro cyclist, the ultimate accolade is to be picked by their team to ride the Tour de France. But most will finish hours behind the eventual...
NEUTRAL SUPPORT. Bikes designed for individuals.
As the world’s oldest cycling company, Pearson has spent 160 years not making bikes for women. And that’s not about to change anytime soon. In the modern battle...
CIRCLES OF LIFE
It’s often our parents who teach us to ride a bike and thus introduce us to a lifelong pleasure. Ahead of Father’s Day, we offer a heartfelt thank...
Autumn in the city
The perfect autumnal route taking in all of London's beautiful parks so you can witness the city as it changes colour.
Planes trains and automobiles. A guide to travelling with your bike.
It's that time of year when we set our sights on riding further afield. Here’s what you need to know about travelling with your bike. Beyond the odd...
Evolution in Short(s)
Cycling shorts have come a long way since their humble beginnings. We will fast track through history and explore the evolution of this essential piece of any cyclist’s...
BRAILSFORD WAY (Ffordd Brailsford)
The Brailsford Way (Ffordd Brailsford) is made up of two routes paying tribute to the local legend David Brailsford who grew up in Snowdonia. This route is the 75-mile (125km)...
LIGHTER THAN AIR - A FIRST IN CYCLE SAFETY
Pearson’s new hi-tech self-inflating gilet offers the perfect blend of protection and performance. As part of our new collection for spring-summer 2023, we’re proud to introduce Lighter Than...
One Ring to Rule Them All: 1x Gravel Gearing Explained
Single chainring gearing is a growing trend for adventure bikes, with a multitude of features adopted from mountain bike and road technology. To make sense of it all, we will explore the advantages...
River Lea Gravel
The banks of the River Lea in East London are stoked in history. Paths that were once used by horses to pull supply barges in and out of...
SMOOTH TRANSITIONS. YOUR ELECTRONIC GEAR COMPANION.
Shimano now has three Di2 12-speed electronic groupset options for you to choose from. Here are the differences between the three and the surprise reasons why we think...
TAKE THE ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH
Meet the versatile new Pearson gravel bike designed to take you further than ever before. “The limits of my language,” wrote Ludwig Wittgenstein, “mean the limits of my...
A Beginner's Guide to Tubeless Tyres
Tubeless tyres have become increasingly popular in the cycling world, and for good reason. They offer a number of advantages over traditional tyres and tube combinations, making them...
STILL SMALL VOICE
Pearson believes in the health benefits cycling has to offer. (You might have heard us mention it before.) The physical benefits are reasonably self-evident. You ride, get tired,...
What happens during a bike fit?
Many riders feel that they know what works for them, or have got used to the way their bike was set up when they bought it. But a...
Komoot Women's gravel series 2023
Seeing this route laid out in front of you really gives you an appreciation of the mileage and terrain covered by the women taking part in the Komoot...
PEDAL THROUGH PARADISE: bikepacking the Canaries
The chance of a winter sun trip cycling in the Canary Islands was impossible to resist when news of the komoot 2023 Women’s Rally series dropped in my...
Cycle to Work: why it’s a great option to buy your next bike
Cycle to Work is a great way to save on the cost of a new bike and the accessories you need to ride it like a helmet and...