On And On – conquering an off-road ultra-race
When I first came across the description of the Mountains of The Merfynion (MOTM), my heart raced with excitement. It was a single-stage, unsupport...
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TO THE OLD CAPITAL
A journey from the current capital to Winchester, which was the capital of England under Alfred the Great. This road ride promises to take you thro...
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How to fit tubeless tyres
Tubeless tech for road bikes has a reputation for being a faff. But road tubeless has matured to the point where it works well consistently and I n...
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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 t...
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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 me...
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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.
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Dura-Ace vs Ultegra A Comparison Of Excellence.
With the introduction of 12-speed Dura-Ace and Ultegra last year, Shimano narrowed the options available and also the differences between its two t...
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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 wi...
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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 but wh...
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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 w...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 od...
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