Gravel, chaos, and raw grit—Welcome to Hell dives into Britain’s wildest road race, capturing Smurfit Westrock Pro Cycling’s brutal 2025 CiCLE Classic journey.
The Outliers were in action at Unbound last weekend, and Team Manager Rich has pulled together his 'Notes from the Trails' update to give you a taste of what went on….
By day, Metheven helps shape the bikes the team rides, providing the precision and performance that fuels top-level racing. And then he races them—fast.
So, you've found your perfect Ribble bike. It looks sleek, fast, and ticks all the right boxes. But the real question is—does it actually fit you?
From the Giro to the Worlds and La Vuelta, Sophie has proved she can perform at the very top. Her early start in the WorldTour built the resilience that now powers her gravel ambitions. With the Ribble Outliers, she’s ready to channel that top-tier experience into a fresh challenge.
One of the youngest Outliers, Jenson, isn’t just here to make up the numbers — he’s bringing some serious firepower. With a background in cyclo-cross and a fearless approach to racing, Jenson is ready to make his mark on the gravel scene.
Harry Tanfield, a decorated road and track rider turned gravel rookie, joins the Ribble Outliers for a whole new challenge in 2025.
With over a decade in elite endurance MTB, four national titles, and World Championship starts, Ben Thomas brings experience, strategy, and a passion for pushing limits to the Ribble Outliers.
This is the story of The Outliers' wild weekend at The Hills – a Gravel Earth Series race set against the stunning backdrop of Italy’s Prosecco region. The course promised rolling vineyard tracks, challenging climbs, and high-speed gravel racing. But as Sophie, one of our riders, quickly found out… nature had other plans. Here’s her take on a day that was anything but smooth.