Blog Tag | what-we-ride

  1. 22 October 2021

    Big tyres and big gears for the big outdoors

    For 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.

  2. 14 October 2021

    Cycle to work, buy a bike, and save money

    What 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.

  3. 12 November 2020

    Joe Fox Showroom Manager - Staff Rider Stories

    In our Staff Rider Stories series of blogs, we introduce you to some of the people behind the brand. Today's victim... sorry volunteer is Joe Fox, Showroom Manager of The Mailbox in Birmingham. We speak to Joe Fox, Showroom Manager of our Flagship Showroom in The Mailbox, Birmingham. Retail has been our biggest developing platform for sales and a frontline in our world-class customer service. We hear what experiences Joe has to offer when you visit him and his team.

  4. 12 November 2020

    Spending quality time together-Real.Bike.People.

    Hannah from Manchester decided that she should be out enjoying the benefits of the fresh air whilst spending quality time together with her boyfriend. So at the start of the year, she purchased her first bike so that they could enjoy cycling together and hasn't looked back since. Here we let Hannah tell the story.

  5. 12 November 2020

    Off-road for the Off-season: with Will Brown

    Used to riding the Endurance SL R series for Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling, Will Brown thought he'd make the most of this year's lack of racing by taking his training off-road with the Ribble HT Ti. In Off-road for the Off-season, we catch up with him to see how he's finding it.

  6. 12 November 2020

    REAL.BIKE.PEOPLE. : Our CGR Adventures

    Over the past few months, cycling has been a great way for Adrian and son Jackson to escape the familiar 4 walls at home. Helping to reinstate a sense of freedom _(and competitiveness!)_ and just forget the madness 2020 has brought along! In 'Our CGR Adventures' Adrian shares their experience in avoiding lockdown fever.

  7. 2 November 2020

    Jumper Obsessed Rider On Why The Ht Ti Is The Dream Bike

    Every time I pull the Ribble HT Ti out I know it’s my time to play. Jumper Obsessed Rider On Why The Ht Ti Is The Dream Bike.

  8. 30 October 2020

    Manchester to Paris: a bikepacking adventure.

    Cycling YouTuber Katie Kookaburra decided to ride from her front door in Manchester and ride the 550km to the iconic Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Little did she know that this would be accomplished in the midst of a 40° heatwave. Here in 'Manchester to Paris: a Bikepacking adventure' Katie recounts the trip on her Endurance SL, in all of its sweaty glory.