As a semi-professional cyclist who rides for the Ribble Collective and works full-time in London for a professional services firm, Amelia knows a thing or two about how to juggle the 9-5 with an intense training schedule. Here, she shares her essential tips to fit it all in!
Ribble's head of design and former World Tour pro, Jamie Burrow, shares his hacks on how to get the most out of your winter riding.
Are you looking to take up cycling? Our beginner's guide to cycling contains all of the advice we would have liked to receive when we first started out. There's no denying that cycling has experienced a huge surge in popularity in recent years. The reasons are many and varied, But we can certainly attribute the successes of British riders at the Olympics and in cycling's most prestigious races as being the major catalyst to people taking it up as a hobby.
As so many more of us are taking up cycling and commuting to work we wanted to share some of our top tips with you. Our staff and pro team riders share their tips for how to make your cycle commute more fun and enjoyable.
Ribble Rides - Fylde Coast is a short ride that is suitable for all of the family. This route takes in mainly off-road sections of the West Pennine Trail. Starting at the mouth of the Ribble estuary it follows the coastline a short distance to Lytham St Annes. Find out more below.
Steel is real for Oli, our long-distance cycling Clitheroe Store Manager. Since our flagship showroom opened back in April, we've all taken the opportunity to test our commute to work. By car and, of course, by bike. Top marks on the cycling commute leader board undoubtedly go to Oli. So far, he's cycled the furthest in any single ride. Commuting from where he lives in Stockport to our showroom on the Barrow Brook Retail Park.
What are the essentials for every ride? The most common mistake for novice cyclists is heading out on the maiden test ride without appropriate equipment. After all, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of your shiny new bike and forget about the possibility of picking up a puncture. To avoid making this faux-pas, why not check out our list of the key essentials for every ride?