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When Adventure Comes Calling
Our new Adventure products are created for customers who take the road less travelled. -
Sustainable cycling and the next generation
Christmas is a time for family, and Pearson 1860 has been a family cycling business for 160 years. Now in the hands of a fifth generation, we hope future Pearsons will continue our mission, to get more people cycling and produce the most sustainable bikes and kit. -
In the beginning: 1860, a year in brief
When Tom Pearson, our founder, first opened for business, in 1860, he probably thought his humble bike shop was a low-key affair, writes James Faulkner. At least compared with what else was happening around the world... -
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 we regale some poor soul with the time-splits for our latest sportive, or the benefits of hill reps. Heaven forbid we’ll be asked to explain what endorphins actually are. -
Introducing the 160 Year Old Cyclist
After over a century and a half in business, it still comes back to the same things - be kind and look after your customers. We’ve had one friend longer than any other, Fraser has been with us since the beginning. -
Test Your Mettle
At Pearson, we design the bikes in our Road collection to ensure you get the most from your riding experience. We design them to provide an optimal position, then build them to guarantee years of comfortable use. -
Badge of Honour
The Pearson Rose has been our guarantee of provenance for more than 160 years. Emma Winterson looks back at how this humble bloom became a big noise. -
Introducing the new Pearson 1860 Urban Range
Pearson has always prided itself on being adaptable. That’s why the new Pearson 1860 range reflects the changes we’ve seen over time to various boundaries. As the world’s oldest cycling company, we’ve witnessed Sutton, home to our original store when it opened in 1860, slowly change from a country village to a small town; it was finally absorbed by the growing metropolis of London... -
Always Read the Label: Because It’s There
Whether riders or rock-climbers, the mountains have called adventurers for generations. Pearson’s Adventure collection raises a glass - champagne, naturally - to an icon of exploration. When you’ve been around as long as Pearson has, that’s a lot of history. A lot of wandering off the map. A lot of firsts. We like to think of that history as a palette of influences,... -
Introducing the new Pearson 1860 Adventure Collection
You might know that our founder Tom Pearson first opened his shop in 1860. You might know that from mending boneshakers and penny-farthings we expanded into other bikes. And today Pearson is the oldest bike business in the world. You might not know that at the ripe old age of 159 (and counting) Pearson Cycles is proud to announce an exciting new direction. It’s... -
Origin Stories
Pearson bikes are designed with personality and to celebrate all aspects of our national character. So, when it comes to choosing their names, we take inspiration from some unusual sources. -
Pearson 1860 - a new era
We are proud to announce a new direction for Pearson, with the launch of a new concept called Pearson 1860. -
Footwear As Part Of Proper Cycle Fit
Cycling shoes are considered one of the most crucial contact points between the rider and their machine. As a result, have become a tremendously scrutinised topic in recent years. Although footwear is a vital component of proper cycle fit, too often can improper selection serve as a hindrance to rider comfort and performance. Despite their being a seemingly endless amount of choice and professional...
The 1860 Hub
The 1860 hub is our Pearson journal. Stories of old and new. People and places. News and culture. Please join us in conversation.