“No one knew I was riding an E-bike.” It’s the kind of comment we hear all the time from Ribble riders. This is a guide to stealth electric bikes - why stigma exists, how hidden batteries and lightweight frames make the difference, and the real-life experiences of riders.
Easter 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?
When he completed his first-ever Ironman distance triathlon 6-years ago, Stew Conway was hooked. He had fallen in love with arguably the world’s toughest sport. One that sees athletes complete a 3.8km swim, followed by a 180km bike and concluding with a full marathon. Such was his conviction at the time, he made a bold statement to his daughters. He declared that "Daddy was going to go to Kona one day". From 'here to Kona' is the incredible story of Stew's incredible dedication to fulfilling his dream of reaching the World's ultimate Ironman.
Jane’s story is a familiar one to most cyclists. Inspired to find a new hobby, it was the sight of her brother’s collection of bikes that evoked happy childhood memories of riding a bike. A short, painful, and exhausting ride aboard a decrepit and rusty mountain bike ensued. But the seed was planted and Jane was hooked. Instantly falling in love with the sense of freedom and joy that cycling brings.
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.
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.
Renowned for his own epic rides, Ribble Bike Mechanic, Brad heard about a new challenge - the Hell of the North West. A solo, unsupported 840km ride that travels through some of the North West's finest parks and up some of its cruellest climbs. Here, he tells all.
Going the distance is the story of Ribble's youngest ever sponsored rider and GBDURO's youngest ever competitor. With previous entrants reading like a who's who of enduro racing, George's epic trek aboard the Gravel SL is following in the footsteps of the finest endurance riders of a generation.
Here at Ribble, we love to hear from the people who ride our bikes. To find out why they ride, where they ride, and what they love so much about this great sport that we all love so much. That's why we created 'Real.Bike.People.' A series dedicated to the people that matter the most, you! The latest instalment comes to you from the USA and is proof positive that teal is real.