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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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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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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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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Evolution in Short(s)
Cycling shorts have come a long way since their humble beginnings. We will fast track through history and explore the evolution of this essential p...
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PRISMA – SEEING THE LIGHT
You might have noticed our new range looks a bit different. There’s the particularly bold colour palette for starters. Turns out you can have too m...
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The Cycle Show - Pearson x Classified
Join Pearson at the Cycle Show 2023. The UK’s leading show for all things bike is taking place this weekend, 21st to 23rd April, at Alexandra...
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LIGHTER THAN AIR - A FIRST IN CYCLE SAFETY
Pearson’s new hi-tech self-inflating gilet offers the perfect blend of protection and performance. As part of our new collection for spring-sum...
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TAKE THE ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH
Meet the versatile new Pearson gravel bike designed to take you further than ever before. “The limits of my language,” wrote Ludwig Wittgenstein, ...
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Cycle to Work: why it’s a great option to buy your next bike
Cycle to Work is a great way to save on the cost of a new bike and the accessories you need to ride it like a helmet and lights. Here at Pearson we...
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