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The Pearson Journal
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Our view of the world, from the saddle.
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The weather’s changing - time to winterise your ride
With the change in seasons, we’ve got months of cold, wet weather to look forward to. How should you prepare your bike for riding through winter? Winter can...
The perfect indoor training set-up
It’s that time of year again when the thought of a ride outdoors is that bit less tempting. The weather and diminishing hours of daylight may make it...
Palace to Palace
A London to Windsor ride is perfect loop for winter training. It is long, flat and doesn't take you down tiny lanes, so you can accumulate base miles at maximum...
From City To Sandy Shores
Make the most of the sunshine and enjoy a jaunt to the beach. Starting from the Pearson shop, in East Sheen, this road route takes you through Esher, Guildford and Midhurst to...
Here Today, Here Tomorrow.
Cost effective, exceptional performance, negligible carbon footprint. In creating our new Pearson Everyday collection, we’ve our put our money (not yours) where our mouth is.
Lee Valley Velopark Road Circuit
Lee Valley VeloPark’s one mile floodlit road circuit is cycling's very own premium road in the heart of East London.
MINEGOESTOELEVEN MK III
Inspired by the original ‘mockumentary’, Minegoestoeleven is the flagship of the Pearson Road cycling collection. A versatile, full-carbon road bike it is equally suited to both the everyday cyclist and the aspiring...
How to change your pedals: everything you need to know
Sooner or later you’re going to need to remove the pedals from your bike. Although it may seem like a really simple operation, we’ve got a few tricks...
Guide to bikepacking: what to ride and what to take
Heading off for a few days on your bike is a great opportunity to get off the beaten track and explore new areas a bit further afield. A...
Sportive Breaks: The South Down Beast
A challenging late season ride that packs in plenty of ups and downs as we ride through the South Downs National Park.
SOUND GUY
If you worry you’re an underachiever, Simon Hayes’ CV might not be a comfortable read. BMX prodigy, jujitsu black belt, Hollywood Oscar winner, thank goodness he only recently...
The South Downs Way
The 100-mile ancient road (now, technically, off-road) runs from Winchester to Eastbourne, wending its way through wheatfields and across chalk downland.
How to touch up chips and scratches in your bike's paint
You’ve looked after it lovingly, spent money on upgrades and kept it well serviced. So you’ll want to fix chips and scratches in your bike’s paintwork. It’s a...
An Ode To Adventure Racing
For city types, being ‘off grid’ means turning off the smartphone; for survivalists, it’s a tin-foil helmet; for dedicated Pearson customer, John Hull, it’s the Pan Celtic endurance...
How to choose the right tyres
It’s surprising how much difference a good set of tyres can make to your ride experience. Some tyres just feel faster and more grippy than others and can...
Should your next groupset be electronic?
At the top end of the bicycle market, you’ll now almost always find bikes kitted out with electronic groupsets. Every pro team uses electronic shifting. Although the tech...
To Brighton and Back!
A quick route to Brighton via Ditchling Beacon. Taking in the North and South Downs climbs, this ride is varied with rolling, lumpy and fast sections.
A Trail of Two Cities
A virtually entirely off-road route to the coast. Leave London and follow the Thames to Weybridge, along the Wey Navigation to Guildford.
PORTRAITS OF THE CYCLIST
Pearson’s new Swift Half sweatshirt celebrates the extraordinary work of Frank Patterson, the prodigious pen-and-ink virtuoso and cycling’s very own great master. By Jack Buxton. Patterson's drawing of...
How to wrap your bar tape perfectly
If your bar tape has seen a bit too much abuse, or maybe you’ve invested in an upgrade to a flashy new set of handlebars - or you...
How to set your cleats up perfectly
For many cyclists bolting their cleats to their shoes is a bit of an ordeal. If you get it wrong it might result in discomfort and inefficient pedalling....
Weare Street
The ancient road of Weare Street near Ockley is a beautiful and tranquil highlight to this flowing ride through Surrey.
She Bangs The 'drons
This is a wonderful ride starting in South Manchester and heading into the Peak District to see the rhododendrons, quiet lanes, lovely scenery.
How to keep your bike serviced at home
There’s a lot you can do to keep your bike running at its best, before you need to head down to the bike shop. Here are our tips...