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Get back to riding in 2026
January is when riding starts. We don't wait on the weather improving. We ride. Start now. Below you'll find two free structured training plans for rebuilding fitness or chasing performance gains, some straightforward winter advice and the bikes built for British conditions. Pick your approach, download your plan and get rolling.
Ben Thomas is a four-time national champion with over a decade of elite racing experience. He runs a successful coaching business and partnered with TrainingPeaks to create the "FTP Booster" plan. His approach: smart training that fits real life.
This 4-week plan helps you rebuild fitness and confidence after time off the bike. No power meter needed: sessions are guided by perceived effort, making it doable whether you're on the road or turbo. The structure builds gradually, respecting your current fitness level while establishing consistent riding habits. Includes structured TrainingPeaks workouts plus a free one-month trial. Straightforward approach, manageable sessions, steady progress back to form.
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is the maximum average power you can sustain on a bike for one hour, measured in watts. It shows your cycling fitness level. This 4-week plan focuses on raising your FTP through a mix of threshold work, sweet spot training, and VO2 max intervals. Created by coach Ben Thomas, you'll need a power meter and ride 3-5 times per week, building progressively from aerobic foundation work through higher-intensity sessions before tapering into a final FTP test. Includes structured TrainingPeaks workouts plus a free one-month trial. Simple structure, clear sessions, measurable results.
January isn't something to endure. It's an opportunity. While most cyclists wait for better weather, those who embrace these weeks build the fitness that carries them through the entire year. Quieter roads, focused training, and consistent progress start right now.
The daily commute represents hours of potential training time every week. Rather than viewing it as dead miles between home and work, learn how to transform these necessary journeys into structured sessions that build fitness, track progress, and make every pedal stroke count.
Get the right bike for the start of the season, choose from 105 and 105 Di2 bikes available now in our winter sale.
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.
Ten weeks in and building momentum. Join the Ribble Winter Racing Series now - your best 10 results count. Race hard, miss weeks, progress.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
About 6.7% of British workers cycle to work and many turn these commutes into effective training sessions, combining fitness goals with daily travel.
