It's incredible to think that the UK's biggest celebration of cycle commuting is now ten years old. In that time, tens of thousands of ordinary people have swapped four wheels for two, fully embracing the financial, environmental and health benefits of commuting by bike.
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.
As so many more of us are taking up cycling and commuting to work we wanted to share some of our top tips with you. Our staff and pro team riders share their tips for how to make your cycle commute more fun and enjoyable.
Whether you intend to ride for fitness, transportation, or fun, a hybrid is the go-to bike for many people. But what exactly is a hybrid bike, and what sort of riding is it best suited to? Read on for the full lowdown.
Hybrids combine the relaxed riding position of an MTB with the speed and efficiency of a road bike. The result is a bike that is comfortable, fun, and perfect for everyday rides on varied terrain. Here, we take you through the various models that make up the Ribble Hybrid range.
Why not switch up your daily commute and reap the benefits of cycling to work? Whether you've not ridden a bike in years or have never cycled at all, Cycle to Work Day day is all about giving it a go. The advantages of riding to work are many and well documented; you save money, avoid frustrating traffic jams, improve your physical and mental wellbeing and reduce your carbon footprint. What's not to love? We asked some of our colleagues to share why they choose to commute to work by bike.
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.