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Our view of the world, from the saddle.
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A RAID ACROSS THE BORDER
The racing was hard - with the tone being set by an inexperienced pace car driver who had the "neutral start" up to about 40kmh! That split the...
PRESS THE STOPPERS: Rim brakes VERSUS disc brakes.
It’s rare these days to find a new bike that’s not equipped with disc brakes and you have to hunt around for a bike frame that is designed...
SOUND ENGINEERING
Pearson’s new Rock and Roll gravel wheelset has been engineered with only one outcome in mind; to help you roll over rocks – see what we did there?...
SPACE: THE CYCLE FRONTIER
To design a truly cycling-friendly city, most architects and planners will tell you the best way is to start from scratch. The reality, of course, tends to be...
THE SPECIAL ONE
Packed with natural performance properties, merino is the wonder fabric every cyclist should own. Merino, not to be confused with a certain Portuguese football manager, constitutes a large...
Nemone X Pearson: Tyre Tracks Playlist Volume 3
It’s that time of year when getting outside to ride might not have the usual appeal. Thankfully, 6 Music DJ Nemone has once again curated an exclusive playlist...
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Winter is the time of year when cyclists everywhere reach for the indoor trainer. But steel yourself to keep riding outside and you’ll discover all manner of benefits...
You take the high road, I'll take the low road.
If you ever find yourself this far up north in Scotland don't miss the opportunity to do this amazing gravel ride!
One hour outdoor workouts to keep you fit over the winter
If you’re pressed for time and with short daylight hours to boot, making the best use of your ride time is really important over winter. Maintaining your fitness...
CHILTERN AND RIDGEWAY LOOP
GRAVEL 58KM 700M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending in Henley-on-Thames, this ride explores some of the highlights of the Chiltern Hills. Taking in the Judges...
Zwift VERSUS WAHOO X - which should you choose for your indoor riding?
Zwift dominates the indoor cycling app landscape, but there are alternatives like Rouvy, which offer something different. Now snapping at Zwift’s heels is the Wahoo X platform though...
A SALUTE TO THE BAKEWELL TART
Starting and ending in Bakewell cycle past the picturesque Ladybower reservoir in the peak district. This route then takes you along the sunning snake pass one of Britain's...
How to light your way this winter
It’s that time of year again, when a cyclist’s fancy turns to lights. Each year when brands bring out their new lights there’s an arms race, with new...
Testing Testing
GRAVEL 32.12KM 530M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain The ideal test track for a gravel bike. A mix of on and off road sections to understand true capability....
INSIDE OUT AUTUMN ROUTE
GRAVEL 66 KM 112M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain The Autumn Inside Out route promises to introduce even the most experienced navigators to a ride that spans lesser...
How to find your perfect saddle
Of the three touchpoints between you and your bike, the saddle is often the most difficult to get right. You’ll be sitting on it for hours on end...
Group Therapy - Mental Health Awareness Day
Going riding with your nearest and dearest can be the equivalent of a ‘brain vaccine’. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, Pearson invites you to buddy up, saddle...
Holkham and Stiffkey stores
Taking in the twisting roads and beautiful Norfolk countryside this is a great route to, ironically, unwind on. Follow the coastal road, taking in one of the UK's...
Bolton Abbey Loop
ROAD 96.0KM 1,380M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending at Bolton Abbey this ride takes you through the twisting lanes of the Yorkshire Dales. Make sure...
Bäckstedt's Last Dance - Keizer der Juniores - race report
One of the final UCI races of the season, the three stage Keizer der Juniors, was run in northern Belgium over the weekend of 17-18th September. Backstedt fielded...
Her Majesty The Queen
The staff at Pearson are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts and prayers are with His Majesty The King and...
Elan Valley Reservoirs
GRAVEL 80 KM 1200M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending in the quaint Welsh town Rhayader this gravel loop explores sections of the Trans Cambrian Way...
Olympic Nostalgia 10 YEARS ON
The 2012 Olympic Road Race route cuts through central London to cross the River Thames at Putney Bridge. Take on the famous Box Hill, and enjoy the breathtaking views.
Steph Davis. Why cycling brings me happiness.
If you know me already, you’ll know me as a runner, so you are probably wondering why I am here about to tell you about the mental health...