BIKE THE STRIKE - SIMPLY ROLL WITH IT
With industrial action on rail services planned for next week, now’s the perfect time to switch a different kind of tube. At Pearson, we’re well-st...
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DUCHENNE DASH - LONDON TO PARIS IN 24HRS
This London to Paris in 24 hours ride is in support of the wonderful charity Duchenne UK and will be taking place this weekend. Riders set off on F...
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Shimano vs Look pedals: What’s the difference?
For most riders, the choice is between Shimano and Look pedals for their road bikes. Here’s a rundown of the two pedal ranges and what they each of...
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LANDS END LOOP
This punchy cornish loop starts and ends in Penzance. This route will take you along the famous cornish coastline. Take a picture at the famous Lan...
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Team Backstedt battle in the National Champs
Report written by Mattie Dodd. Last weekend the National Championships took place up in God’s Own Country (Yorkshire) on the edge of the Howardian ...
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Should you go 1x or 2x for gravel?
Gravel bikes aren’t one size fits all and there’s a lot of diversity in how they can be specced for different objectives. One of the largest decisi...
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PEARSON X CANTII WAY
After the great success of King Alfred's Way and West Kernow Way, Cycling UK has launched its latest route The Cantii Way. This 145 mile (234 km) l...
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FROM PALACE TO CASTLE
Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubliee with a Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle ride. Starting at Buckingham Palace the route takes you through R...
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Brompton declassified: a guide to the folding bike range
It’s the most recognisable folding bike in the world, seen under everyone from London commuters to ex-pro David Millar riding around Girona. But th...
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WINDERMERE WANDER
Cycle around the famous Lake Windermere in the picturesque Lake District. A route that is best done in the morning or later evening as this tourist...
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TALKING HEADS
Sunday 15th May sees the end of Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK. In America, meanwhile, the entire month of May has been given over to ...
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Pearson Slow Twitch
A route that takes in areas of interest which are regular haunts of certain birds including summer visitors. Cetti's Warbler, Black Cap, Redwing an...
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BACKSTEDT TEAM RACE REPORT
Race report: After a tough race on the Saturday, Dylan, Mattie and Nathan decided to give a race in Duisburg a go. It was a race consisting of 14 ...
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