WORLDWIDE SUCCESS
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ibble Cycles is one of the oldest brands in cycling with a rich history dating back to 1897 when it was first founded in Preston. Fast forward to the 21st century and today they are a global brand, headlining the world-beating Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling (RWPC) men’s team. A recent two-week training stint in Calpe, Spain, set the team up in readiness for the current cycling season that has already seen 15 wins in the UK and Europe. With high hopes for the Tour of Britain in September, the number-one ranked team in the UK are in great shape and their impressive new Ultra SL R edition machines, engineered by Ribble Cycles, which has a manufacturing facility in Preston, are already attracting lots of attention. “It’s Ribble’s flagship performance professional road bike and we have definitely seen a step up – particularly in the flat races,” says team rider Jack Rees. “It really attracts attention with its handlebars, engineering, aerodynamics and colours that work with the kit. The Ultra SL R is a significant part of Ribble’s reputation for innovation, and we are seeing marginal gains across all areas. As a team we optimise all areas of performance from our bikes to our race strategy.” The pre-season training saw the team fly to Alicante to escape the chilly British weather: “Calpe is brilliant – it’s a mecca for cyclists. It was great for us from a training perspective as a team, being all together.
Ranked number one in the UK, Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling men’s team competes on the world stage and has made a great start to the 2022 season, writes Jan Woolley
