Blog Tag | road-bikes

  1. 6 June 2023

    The Ribble Challenger Collection - Best in Class Performance

    June 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of bike week - an annual global celebration of two-wheeled transportation. Bike week aims to coax people from all walks of life to ditch motorised transport and embrace the many benefits offered by the humble bicycle. Our challenger class of bikes are big on performance, providing everyone from the weekend warrior to the everyday hero with best-in-class bikes that deliver pound-for-pound the best performance vs price ratio around. Break free from the daily routine and discover the bikes that will result in a happier, healthier, and more productive you.

  2. 30 March 2022

    A beginner's guide to cycling

    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.

  3. 10 March 2022

    Endurance Bikes vs All-Road Bikes vs Gravel Bikes

    Ribble compares endurance bikes, all-road bikes and gravel bikes in this ultimate bike guide to help you choose the best bike for your needs.

  4. 8 February 2022

    Ribble recommends - 5 iconic Climbs

    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?

  5. 17 January 2022

    Gravel or CGR - Which is best for me?

    Gravel or CGR, a question as old as time... kind of! If you are torn between the two, our in-depth guide should provide the answers to decide which suits your riding style and needs best.

  6. 15 October 2021

    Steel is real for Oli, our Clitheroe Store Manager

    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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.