13 August 2024
Why Triathlon? A beginners guide to Triathlon in 2024
Ribble Collective triathlete Lewis Bradley shares what inspired him to take up triathlon and offers a beginner's guide for anyone interested in taking up the sport.
Blog Tag | ironman
2 March 2022George Goodwin - My hope & ambitions for 2022
Leading UK triathlete and Ribble ambassador George Goodwin reflects on the trials and tribulations of 2021 and looks to the future for further success. After the performances of 2020 propelled him into the spotlight, George Goodwin entered 2021 full of confidence and expectations. But with opportunities to race limited by the pandemic, the highs and lows that followed instilled in him a hunger to add to a title haul that includes the Ironman 70.3 European Championship secured in Elsinore, Denmark.
11 January 2022From here to Kona - Stewart Conway
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.
14 December 2020One woman's challenge to qualify for Kona 2021
Ribble's very own Dee Allen is determined to make it to the start line of the iconic Ironman World Championships next year. Here is the story of one woman's challenge to qualify for Kona 2021.
12 November 2020Darren Hardy - 10 Ironmans. 10 Cities. 10 Days.
A challenge of epic proportions awaits Darren Hardy - 10 Ironmans in 10 cities in 10 days. All in aid of the charity that helped him in his recovery, Help For Heroes. We spoke to the army Veteran and Warrior Games double Gold Medallist to see what inspired him to take on this daunting challenge.