22 December 2023•Alan Grayteam ribbleribble's festive cycling challengethe ribble collectiveRibble's Festive Cycling ChallengeThe days may be growing ever shorter, and the Christmas holidays may be upon us, but it’s still the perfect season to set yourself that long-awaited cycling challenge.
2 June 2023•Alan Grayunbound gravelgravel racinggravel grindingDestination Unbound Gravel with the Ribble CollectiveWhen it comes to gravel racing, Unbound Gravel is the biggest show on earth. The US gravel race regularly attracts the cream of cycling talent from across the globe, four of whom represented the Ribble Collective. Little could these unsuspecting riders have guessed ...
2 March 2022•unknown authorGeorge Goodwin - My hope & ambitions for 2022Leading UK triathlete and Ribble ambassador George Goodwin reflects on the trials and tribulations of 2021 and looks to the future for further success. After the performances of 2020 propelled him into the spotlight, George Goodwin entered 2021 full of confidence and expectations. But with opportunities to race limited by the pandemic, the highs and lows that followed instilled in him a hunger to add to a title haul that includes the Ironman 70.3 European Championship secured in Elsinore, Denmark.
8 February 2022•unknown authorRibble recommends - 5 iconic ClimbsEaster is almost upon us and the first long weekend of the year is a great opportunity to dust off the summer bike and get some miles under the belt. For those seeking a new challenge this Easter or simply a change from your normal routes why not get out, explore and conquer one of these iconic climbs?
26 October 2021•unknown authorRibble Rides - Garstang to Beacon FellAs cyclists, there's a great enjoyment to be gained from exploring new roads and trails. This is why we have put together a guide to some of our favourite rides. Ribble Rides - Garstang to Beacon Fell Country Park is a point to point ride of moderate length and difficulty.
22 October 2021•unknown authorBig tyres and big gears for the big outdoorsFor our latest blog, we turned to Clitheroe Assistant Store Manager Jack whose preferred mode of cycling is a hardtail MTB. The reason why he prefers an MTB to any other bike is a gleefully simple one; it’s because it’s great fun. Jack tells us why every ride should involve big tyres and big gears.
15 October 2021•unknown authorSteel is real for Oli, our Clitheroe Store ManagerSteel 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.
14 October 2021•unknown authorCycle to work, buy a bike, and save moneyWhat is Cycle to Work? Cycle to Work is a government based incentive, designed to entice more commuters out of their cars and onto bicycles. It also allows you to purchase a lovely new bicycle and make considerable savings into the bargain.
16 September 2021•unknown authorRibble Weldtite take on Dirty Reiver 200It's been a difficult year for racing, so Ribble Weldtite's Jacob Tipper, Will Brown and Rich Jones were looking to Gravel Racing for something a little different. That's where the epic gravel grinder that is Dirty Reiver 200 comes in. We caught up with the trio to gather their thoughts on how it went.
