Introducing Steve Richard
Name - Steve Role - Sales Height - 6'1" Weight - 87kg My Job at Ribble: Sales/Customer service - I work in the Sales office answering your telephone and. Email order enquiries where I can, helping with any technical questions about our bikes and products and offering advice and guidance on buying one of our bikes. Local customers and those that come to visit us to get sizing advice etc and pick up orders will see me in the showroom...usually only Saturdays or if it's really busy!My Bikes: Ribble R872 - 52.5cm frame with a Campagnolo Chorus groupset (standard race 39/53 -12/25) Fulcrum Quattro wheels and Deda finishing kit, 100mm stem and 44cm bars. I use this during the summer and for the odd (very odd) race and it is just awesome to ride, quite stiff and great power transfer especially with the Fulcrum wheels, the carbon seatpost and Prologo saddle mean it's not too uncomfortable for the long rides either. 
Ribble Winter Audax -58cm frame this has a Shimano 105 (yes gone over to the dark side on this one) Mavic Aksium wheels and Deda finishing kit. This is the winter/rainy day/commuting bike, it is to be fair very hard to beat the Shimano and Mavic Aksium wheel pairing for this type of year round, all weather use, a bike for all seasons. 
Best Road Bikes for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Getting Started
New to road cycling and drowning in jargon? This guide cuts through the noise. We break down what actually matters on your first road bike, from comfort to gearing, and show you which options suit real UK riding. No hard sell. No tech waffle. Just straight-talking advice to help you choose a bike you will actually enjoy riding.
When To Service Your Bike? A Practical Guide for Every Rider
Looking after your bike doesn’t start and end with a clean after riding. Regular servicing keeps it working at its best, no matter how often you ride. The tricky part is knowing when a service is needed. Too early feels unnecessary. Too late and the problems have already crept in. This guide breaks it down simply so you can ride more and worry less.
Staying Motivated: Winter Wisdom From The Ribble Family
When winter kills your motivation, even the pros feel it. The difference is they’ve built strategies that keep them riding when willpower runs out. Here’s how they stay consistent, break through the slump, and keep the pedals turning through the toughest months.
10 weeks down and far from decided: here’s why to join now
Ten weeks in and building momentum. Join the Ribble Winter Racing Series now - your best 10 results count. Race hard, miss weeks, progress.
Podiums, Progress and Proper Riding
2025 was a year of real momentum at Ribble. From podium finishes across the global gravel scene to the launch of 22 new bikes, progress showed up where it matters most. Here are the moments and machines that defined our 2025.
Best Road Bikes 2026
A clear guide to choosing the right road bike for how you actually ride, cutting through the noise to explain what actually makes a road bike ‘the best’ in 2026.
Get Back To Cycling Training Plan
This 4-week plan is designed to increase your FTP with targeted threshold work, sweet spot training, VO₂ max intervals, and progressive endurance—building the adaptations needed to hold higher power for longer.
The Rise of Women’s Gravel Riding and What’s Coming in 2026
Gravel riding isn’t just a trend, it’s a movement. And women are at the heart of it. Here, we dig into why women’s gravel riding is booming, what the data tells us, and where the next wave of growth is heading.
Shimano 105 - The GOAT Groupset?
Shimano 105 is the groupset riders trust when they want pro-level performance without the pro-level price. With both mechanical and Di2 options now available, it might just be the GOAT. Here’s why.
SPORTFIT: Why Flatbar Bikes Might Be Right For Your
Flat bars just make riding feel easy again. No ego, no overthinking, just control, comfort, and a bike you actually want to use every day. If you want riding to feel simpler, more natural, and way more enjoyable, this is worth a read.
Clean: A Quick Wash Guide With Tom Couzens
Winter rides = filthy bikes. But it doesn’t need to be a chore. Ribble Ambassador Tom Couzens shares a quick 10-minute clean that keeps your bike running smooth and makes getting back out tomorrow a whole lot easier.
Commuting: Your Daily Training Opportunity
About 6.7% of British workers cycle to work and many turn these commutes into effective training sessions, combining fitness goals with daily travel.