Our newsletter
Don't get dropped!
Be the first to know about new collections and special offers.
The Pearson Journal
The 1860 Hub
Our view of the world, from the saddle.
Latest stories
276 articles
THINK BIKE.
A by-product of the global pandemic was a cycling boom. Yet it might also change the way we live, work (and ride) forever.
To Kings Langley!
This route follows the towpath through some of the shadier areas of North London. Pick your way between fisherman and walkers past Watford to Kings Langley - beyond even...
TO KINGS LANGLEY!
Have you ever wanted to visit Kings Langley? The setting of William Shakespeare's Richard II, Act III, Scene IV. Home of Kings Langley FC. Birthplace of John Milbank...
How to choose the right size road bike
So you’ve decided to splash out on a new bike - we hope it’s a Pearson - and have decided what spec you want and how much you...
Leith Hill - Brighton - Leith Hill.
A suitably epic gravel rid. Ride from the base of Leith Hill down to the coast and back through the South Downs & Surrey Hills. Taking in some...
Pearson's Rutland Classic
A lovely 3-hour road ride from Cafe Ventoux, a well-known cycling Cafe in Leicestershire
The Pearson Guide to Shimano road and gravel bike groupsets
Shimano offers a massive range of components for your bike, whether you’re riding road, MTB, gravel, cyclocross, track or an e-bike. Here’s our run-down of Shimano groupsets for...
Bib Shorts: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
If you’ve spent the winter riding in tights, you’ll be looking forward to the swap to shorts now that the weather has started to warm up. But what...
DESIGNER’S GILD
Our popular Hammerandtongs carbon road bike is marking its 10th birthday with some striking new aero updates. Pearson bike designer Scott Decker explains how we’ve improved on a...
Wighty-Tighty Lefty-Loosey
This route takes you out to the Wild West Wight. These trails offer breath-taking views and lung-busting climbs, paired with coastal cycle paths and scenic Island villages.
Strava vs Komoot: what's the best cycling app?
You know what they say: if your ride isn’t on Strava, it didn’t happen. But Komoot has carved itself out a nice niche that doesn’t overlap much with...
For Queen And Country!
Follow a James Bond themed ride - along the River Thames, through Staines, to Pinewood studios.
How to set your perfect saddle height
Getting your saddle height dialled is important. It doesn’t just affect your comfort on the bike but the biomechanics of pedalling, helping you to ride more efficiently and...
Shere Drop
The route is a challenging scenic loop through Surrey.
Mind How You Go
Riding regularly is good for both body and brain. But there are times when it can give us even more, that Zen-like peace you can only find on...
How To Tame A Dragon
Think cycling up Snowdon is tricky? Try doing it twice on the same day. In the first of a new series of epic rides, Pearson reports on a...
Why it’s a good idea to upgrade your wheels
They’re a key part of your bike, affecting its performance and your riding enjoyment. But many bikes are sold with sub-par wheels. Here’s why your bike’s wheels may...
Puiggy in the Middle Mallorca
A gem starting in the winding Balearic country lanes, rising to sweet-smelling Pine forest climbs and on to the smooth roads up to the highest point of the island, the...
Friendly Fire!
Ride the Basingstoke canal to Deepcut - skirting the edge of the army training grounds - watch out for friendly fire!
Head For Change
A cycling mindset for pro rugby. Even with upwards of 74,000 baying fans packed into a rugby stadium, the sound of two giants coming together in a full-blooded...
Magical Morocco
For a lesser known cycling destination, with wild hills and views to take your breath away (literally), head to Morocco. Offering some on the world's most staggering beauty...
The Roots of Gravel
The roots of gravel riding are said to be planted in the mud of cyclocross racing. We highlight the differences between gravel versus cross riding. Gravel bikes have...
Streets Ahead
The growing popularity of cycling can only be a good thing for our health, fitness and mental wellbeing. While many cities are making progress, a lot more needs...
5 tips to be brilliant on Zwift
With the indoor cycling world being dominated by Zwift, here are five pearls of wisdom from our resident ex-pro and indoor training expert Edmund Bradbury to help maximise your efforts in...