Team Ribble, Goodbye Cold Weather, Hello Summer!
Team Ribble sponsored triathlete Ailbhe Carroll is about to begin her 2018 tri season in Europe but an Aquathon in Ireland is now quite the warm-up she expected. Hello again and thanks for coming back : ) This update was originally going to be a race report from France, but my original plans were turned slightly upside down and a new race had to be found! Over in Ireland I found the National Aquathon Champs, so home to the motherland I went. So, how did the swim-run race from Dublin Bay go? In two words – Raynard’s Syndrome. Do you know what it is? 
A mid-May open water swim from Dublin is never going to be super warm and when I get cold... I really do get cold. Result? Loss of circulation to the extremities and obviously not ideal on race day. With the water at a less than balmy 12 degrees it became apparent that I may struggle. I swam well though and exited with the leaders, but transition was the second order of the day and it was one I wouldn't have ordered myself from the menu.
Time lost in transition
Thanks to the cold water I couldn't use my hands as I would have liked. I struggled to open my wetsuit. Eventually got it. Pulled it down to my hips. I struggled to grasp it to pull it over my hips. Eventually got it. I struggled to get it off my feet. Eventually got it. And as for getting my feet into my shoes... that was absolutely not a smooth transition. I couldn't feel my feet and I couldn’t get my hands to function... I had a great time in transition watching people come and go as I still struggled. Anyway out on to the run I went eventually. I did manage to run well to win my first senior National Champs title which was nice, but I crossed the line in third place overall, beaten by two young guns who were fabulous on the day. It’s great to see such young talent being showcased on the Emerald Isle. 
Next up... I travel to Poland for a European Cup Triathlon on Saturday May 26th. I’ll be back with another update soon... Happy pedaling everyone! Ailbhe.
We Came, We Saw, We Conquered.
All four elite national jerseys, a medal for every rider, and a comeback story six weeks in the making. This is how the first ever official British Gravel Championships went for the Ribble Outliers.
Back From Altitude
Jenson Young has spent the biggest training block of his season on his own in the Sierra Nevada. He flies home on Monday with Nationals and the Europeans to come.
Leila Gschwentner solos to victory
Smurfit Westrock Cycling Team rider Leila Gschwentner delivered a brilliant solo victory at the 2026 Arlberg Giro Criterium in Austria.
Jenson Young Takes on the London Orbital Gravel Route
His goal? Chase down the 2 GCN presenters Si Richardson and Alex Paton who started the same route with a 90-minute head start.
Titanium Bike Buying Guide: How to Choose
Compare Ribble's titanium road, gravel and CGR bikes. Learn the differences between each model and find the right titanium bike for your riding style.
E-Bike Positive - The Industry's New Safety Trust Mark
Can you tell a legal e-bike from an illegal one? Over 80% of people surveyed don't know the difference.
Electric Bike Buying Guide 2026
Not sure which electric bike to choose? This guide compares E-Road, E-Gravel and E-Hybrid bikes to help you decide.
ULTRA-ROAD vs ULTRA-RACE: Which One Is Right For You?
Two bikes, one range, two different kinds of fast. We take a look at the ULTRA-ROAD and ULTRA-RACE to help you decide which is the right bike for you.
Why Your Race Bike Might Be Making You Slower
A longer, lower, more aggressive position means faster right? Not always. We take a look at the reality of performance that's sustainable.
How We Built ULTRA-ROAD: Behind The Design
We take a look at the design of the ULTRA-ROAD. Not a comfort bike, or a softer alternative to a race bike, but a performance road bike designed around the way most riders actually ride.
Everything You Need to Know About the ALLROAD CARBON
The ALLROAD CARBON takes everything riders already loved about the ALLROAD SL and refines it for the way modern road riding actually looks. Lighter, smoother and more capable across rough roads, long rides and changing conditions, it is built to keep going when the tarmac stops being perfect.
Gravel Bike vs Road Bike: How to Choose
Gravel bike or road bike? One's built for speed, the other for versatility, but the right choice comes down to how and where you ride. Here's how to decide.