The Ribble Insurrection race staff is ready to journey the 2024 Armed Forces Biking Basic on Ribble’s P-51 Mustang & Spitfire restricted editions of the Ribble Extremely SL R street bikes.
Ribble is a UK model with international presence and over the previous years has been innovatively difficult the game and the trade with inspiring product and an thrilling daring strategy.
The RIBBLE REBELLION is the most recent racing incarnation from the dynamic model – a crit staff designed with the only real objective to disrupt the worldwide crit scene. With ‘Color Conflict’ equipment and that particular aero-optimised Extremely SL R, RIBBLE REBELLION has been ripping up US crits. Stealing podiums at Redlands and Speedweek the squad are on manoeuvres able to race the Armed Forces Biking Basic on some very particular machines.
Designed to rejoice the eightieth anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Matthew Bostock (UK) can be using Ribble’s Forces Version Extremely SL R and Cole Davis (USA) can be racing on Ribble’s P-51 Mustang Extremely SL R. Each bikes have taken their design inspiration from British and US aeroplanes utilized in World Conflict II and in liberating Europe on D-Day.
Ribble’s Sasha Castling commented: “Working with Rob at Armed Forces Biking Basic, we realised simply what a particular occasion this was. It’s our first time at this race and being invited is such an enormous privilege. We thought it will be a becoming tribute to honour all armed providers with these distinctive Ribble race machines.
The British Spitfire impressed Extremely SL R Forces Version was initially created to coincide with London Poppy Day final 12 months that includes the D-Day invasion stripes as acknowledgement to the lead as much as the eightieth Anniversary of the allied D-Day invasion.
This 12 months, with the celebration of the allied D-Day invasion on 06/06/24 and the Armed Forces Biking Basic scheduled the weekend beforehand, we relished the chance to create a P-51 Mustang impressed design with its placing yellow nostril and metallic silver fuselage for American rider Cole Davis who can be joined by Matthew Bostock using the British Spitfire.
Seeing the Ribble Insurrection squad as they take off at AFCC goes to be so thrilling and emotive – using with the mission to win and to rejoice all our Armed Forces. The P-51 Mustang Extremely SL R can be auctioned for TAPS (Tragedy Help Program for Survivors), serving to to boost consciousness and funds for his or her excellent work and dedication. So, we sincerely hope individuals will dig deep and generously help this 12 months!” Sasha Castling Head of Advertising & PR Ribble Cycles
Ribble Extremely SL R P-51 Mustang Particular Version : ‘Rebellious Ribble’
‘Rebellious Ribble’ takes its inventive interpretation and cue from the legendary USAF WWII P-51 Mustang. That includes Allied D-Day stripes, yellow nostril, USAF insignia and D-Day anniversary on a silver fuselage. Fittingly the design has been utilized to Ribble’s flagship street mannequin, the aerodynamically optimised Extremely SL R – one of many quickest bikes on the planet as a tribute.
A carbon moncoque body, Extremely aero built-in handlebar is paired with Ultegra Di2 (8100 2×12-speed) groupset, Rotor 56T/44T chainrings, Zipp 454 NSW Tubeless Disc Wheelset, Pirelli P Zero Race Tubeless Tyres, Tan, 28mm, Ribble Extremely SL R Seatpost (10mm lay again) and a Selle Italia SLR Increase saddle.
Designed by Jamie Burrow. Ex Professional Tour Rider (together with UPS) and Head of Product, Ribble Cycles
Ribble Insurrection AFCC Roster:
Matt Bostock (UK) – Ribble Extremely SL R Forces Particular Version (Spitfire)
Jim Brown (UK)
Cole Davis (USA) – Ribble Extremely SL R P-51 Mustang Particular Version
Cam Fitzmaurice (Can)
Max Rushby (UK)
Ribble Extremely SL R Forces Particular Version Bike Spec
Body & Fork: Ribble Extremely Aero SL R Disc body & fork (Toray T1000/T800 Carbon Monocoque body)
Handlebars: Ribble Extremely Aero Carbon Built-in Handlebar
Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 (8100 2 x 12-speed) groupset with Rotor 56T/44T chainrings
Wheels: Mavic Cosmic SL65 Tubeless Disc Wheelset
Tyres: Continental GP5000 AS TR Tubeless Tyres, Black, 28mm
Seatpost: Ribble Extremely SL R Seatpost (10mm lay again)
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Increase
Extra options: Royal British Legion brand adorned Kapz Titanium High Cap
The Ribble Extremely SL R Forces Particular Version takes its inventive interpretation and cue from the legendary WWII Spitfire plane livery adorned with Allied striping and RAF roundel on the inexperienced fuselage and was designed to coincide with the annaul launch of the Royal British legion’s London Poppy Day on the 2nd Nov. The design, creatively represents the forces and honours all service women and men. It heralds the RBL’s Poppy Enchantment and largest fundraising marketing campaign held each November through the interval of Remembrance and acknowledges the lead-up to the 8oth Anniversary of the Allied D-Day Invasion. Fittingly the design has been utilized to Ribble’s flagship street mannequin, the aerodynamically optimised Extremely SL R – one of many quickest bikes on the planet as a tribute. The Forces Particular Version options an authorised one-off Royal British Legion brand adorned Kapz Titanium High Cap to seal the manufacturers union.
Designed by Jamie Burrow – Head of Product. Ribble Cycles.
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