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The Pearson Journal
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Our view of the world, from the saddle.
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HIGH ROADS AND LOW ROADS
GRAVEL 30KM 260M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending in Princess Street, beneath the gaze of Edinburgh Castle, this loop promises to reveal the city's magnificence,...
CANTERBURY COASTAL CANTER
Escape the city for the perfect day out along the coast of Kent. Starting in Canterbury you make your way to Whitstable along the Crab and Wrinkle Way....
What’s the difference between a gravel groupset and a road groupset?
Gravel groupsets explained, with all the options from Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo
FINISH WITH A BATH
Escape from the hustle and bustle of London to the ancient city of Bath and recover with a dip in a bath. Not the original Roman version, but...
LOVELACE BRIDGES LOOP
GRAVEL 28.5KM 320M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain The Surrey Hills have many a hidden gem, recently our colleague Jess went exploring and found the Lovelace bridges. Back...
Urban Skirmish
This urban route takes you into the city, through Kensington Gardens, past Buckingham Palace, Westminster and along the Thames. Taking in the wonderful sights that London has to...
The Hardest Hundred: Surrey/Kent.
Ride one of the toughest routes in the South East - take on 13 major climbs (including 8 in the Top 100 climbs) in Surrey & Kent.
How to keep your commute interesting
If you’re returning to work in the office, commuting by bike is a great way to keep fit. You can escape from public transport, saving yourself some cash...
Wellbeing: Natural Highs
We know cycling is good for both body and mind, even if we’re not exactly sure why. It releases endorphins. That’s the best most of us can muster as...
Finding Common Ground
Ride out to explore Wisley, Ockham, Oxchott and Esher Commons - crossing the abandoned runway at Wisley Airfield.
Race to Royal Regatta.
This route takes you out of London and into the gorgeous countrysides of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
There's Gold In Them There Hills.
This route takes in the best gravel tracks and gorgeous views that Surrey has to offer from Leith Hill, Newlands Corner, and more.
2021 REVIEW. WELL THAT WENT WELL.
As we bid farewell to another year of the pandemic, Pearson looks back at some of the seismicevents of the past 12 months.(And some not so much). The...
PEARSON TYRE TRACKS VOLUME TWO, BY NEMONE
At this time last year, 6 Music DJ Nemone created an exclusive Pearson playlist to keep you cycling through the dark days of winter. And this month, she’s...
Bling Bling - coming through
Your guarantee of cycling quality for the better part of a hundred and sixty years, in 2022 the Pearson rose head badge is set to get a glamorous makeover....
Pedal Into Christmas
It's the most wonderful ride of the year. The London Christmas lights are one of a kind, this Pearson route starts at Westminster and takes you past the...
COP26 Pearson to Glasgow
Inspired by the many people who cycled to COP26 from all over the country, we have created a six day tour starting at the Pearson shop in East...
A NEW ANGLE
The humble chevron features across the Pearson range. From bikes to apparel, this centuries-old design is sure to have you heading in the right direction. If you’re looking...
IT'S A COP-OUT
The Cop26 summit held in Glasgow over the past fortnight has offered genuine hope for the future. Some say cycling wasn’t given its due at the event but...
A Whole New Weald
The Weald /ˈwiːld/ is an area of South East England between the parallel chalk escarpments of the North and the South Downs.
In And Out Of The Big Smoke
Starting at Tower Hill and ending at the Pearson Cycles shop, this 30km route promises to highlight some of the best sightseeing that London has to offer.
Two Days Up North
The plan was to ride to Edinburgh in two days, through the heart of the Lakes and then north through the Borders.
What’s new with Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra 12-speed?
We’re expecting a drop of Shimano’s latest 12-speed Ultegra groupset at Pearson soon and will be offering it as an option on our road bike range, which you...
Puncheur 2021
The challenge of Puncheur is not a long list of nasty climbs, neither is it mega-endurance. The challenge is to keep up a good tempo along rolling roads...