What is a Gravel Bike?
What is a Gravel Bike?
Gravel bikes are changing how people ride. Sitting right in the middle of road and off-road, they're fast on tarmac and stable on loose ground. Comfortable over long distances and ready for whatever the ride throws at you.
Gravel Bikes - Which frame material is right for you?
More cyclists than ever are seizing the opportunity to take their rides off-piste in search of freedom and adventure. But to do so, you need the right tool for the job - a gravel bike. The Ribble gravel range consists of four frame materials. Each of these offers something a little different in terms of ride quality, longevity and performance characteristics. So how do you decide which frame material is right for you?
The Rise of Women’s Gravel Riding and What’s Coming in 2026
Gravel riding isn’t just a trend, it’s a movement. And women are at the heart of it. Here, we dig into why women’s gravel riding is booming, what the data tells us, and where the next wave of growth is heading.
Proven on the World Stage: Ribble Outliers at the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships
A season-defining finale in Limburg: fast, technical racing, a dominant Dutch display, and the Ribble Outliers closing 2025 with grit, heart, and standout rides.
Gravel Worlds 2025: One Last Dance for The Outliers
The Ribble Outliers take on the biggest race of the season - the Gravel World Championships in Limburg, Netherlands - after a year of relentless racing, preparation, and grit, all leading to this final showdown.
Unfinished Business: Jenson Young Returns to the Three Peaks
Ribble Outlier Jenson Young heads back to the legendary Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross, chasing redemption on Britain’s toughest one-day race after heartbreak on Pen-y-ghent in 2024.
Outliers at the British Gravel Championships: Grit, Glory & Podiums
The British Gravel Championships at Dalby Forest delivered a weekend of all-out racing, changing weather, and fierce competition. For the Ribble Outliers, it was a chance to test themselves against the country’s best—and they rose to the occasion. From time trial victories to championship podiums, the team showcased grit, strength, and the performance.
Backing British Gravel: Ribble at the British Gravel Championships
At Ribble, cycling has always been more than just bikes. It’s about community, progression, and giving back to the sport that shapes us. That’s why we’re proud to be the presenting partner of the 2025 British Gravel Championships – an event that showcases the very best of one of cycling’s fastest-growing disciplines.
From Gravel to GRIT: Your Guide to Ribble’s New Gravel Ranges
The Ribble Gravel range has evolved into the new ALLGRIT and ULTRA-GRIT families, making it easier than ever to choose the perfect bike for your ride - from adventure-ready versatility to race-day speed, with SPORTFIT flat bar options for added comfort and control.
ALLGRIT vs ULTRA-GRIT: Which Gravel Bike Is Right For You?
Gravel riding means different things to different riders - from all-day adventure to flat-out speed. That’s why we built two platforms: ALLGRIT for versatility and ULTRA-GRIT for racing. Here’s how to choose the right one for you.
CGR vs ALLROAD: Choosing Between Versatility & Endurance Performance
Not sure whether the CGR or the ALLROAD is the right bike for you? Both deliver big-mile comfort and performance - but in very different ways. Here’s how to cut through the detail and find your perfect match.
CGR vs Gravel: Choosing Between Multi-Surface & Gravel Performance
Whether it’s the daily commute, weekend roads, or gravel epics, we have two platforms built to go beyond the beaten path: the CGR and our Gravel range. The question is - which one’s right for you?