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Cyclocross legend Roland Liboton receives E-GRIFN with tricolour via our dealer Smartwheels

Cyclocross legend Roland Liboton receives E-GRIFN with tricolour via our dealer Smartwheels

Cyclocross legend Roland Liboton received a remarkable surprise last weekend at the Bocholt-based bike specialist Smartwheels. He was presented with an E-GRIFN featuring a unique custom design. The occasion marked both Liboton’s 69th birthday and the tenth anniversary of Smartwheels. The initiative was brought together by entrepreneur Davy De Ceuster, who works with Liboton as an advisor for the De Ceuster Bouwpunt Cycling Team.

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Test ride on the iconic Formula 1 Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps

Test ride on the iconic Formula 1 Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps

Have you always dreamed of racing your bike on a Formula 1 circuit? Then in the coming months you’ll get the chance during a new edition of the ING Cycl'on Track! On seven Tuesdays, spread over six months, the track opens in the evening for cycling enthusiasts. From 6:15 PM until sunset, it’s up to you to discover iconic places in sports history such as the Raidillon of Eau Rouge and La Source by bike. And for the occasion, you can also ride an ultra-fast Ridley test bike.

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The advantages of a ‘one-by’, now available in our configurator

The advantages of a ‘one-by’, now available in our configurator

In recent years, more and more riders in the peloton have been using a so-called ‘one-by’ setup. While this evolution has long been established in the off-road segment, it is still relatively new and innovative on the road. Nevertheless, the system is rapidly gaining popularity. Riders from Uno-X also regularly opted for a single chainring setup this spring, made possible by their switch to SRAM. Do you believe in the benefits of a one-by? Then you can now choose the new SRAM Force XPLR (1x13) or SRAM Red XPLR (1x13) in our Noah Fast configurator.

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25 mm, 28 mm, 30 mm or wider: how do you choose the ideal tire width for your road bike?

25 mm, 28 mm, 30 mm or wider: how do you choose the ideal tire width for your road bike?

There was a time when road cyclists swore by tires that were 21 or 23 millimeters wide. In recent years, however, that trend has been completely overturned. The standard first shifted toward 25 millimeters and then to 28 millimeters. Nowadays, you increasingly see 30 millimeters and even 32 millimeters in the peloton. We outline this evolution and explain how Ridley responded to this phenomenon early on.

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Lena Meißner and Rebecca Anderbury chase their 2026 dream on the Triton Fast

Lena Meißner and Rebecca Anderbury chase their 2026 dream on the Triton Fast

With the launch of the Ridley Triton Fast in autumn 2025, we introduced our very first pure triathlon bike. World Champion Jelle Geens is naturally the ultimate ambassador of this speed machine and successfully defended his world title aboard it. Following in his footsteps, other international triathletes are also making the switch to the Triton Fast. In 2026, both Lena Meißner and Rebecca Anderbury will pursue their ambitions on our fastest triathlon machine ever.

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Frederik Engels and Jurgen De Witte conquer the Brasil Ride Bahia

Frederik Engels and Jurgen De Witte conquer the Brasil Ride Bahia

It is an adventure that demands everything: strength, perseverance and character. For seven days, riders brave the tropical wilderness of Brazil and push themselves to the limit. When Jurgen De Witte heard about this challenge, he did not hesitate for a second. One phone call to Frederik Engels, who already had his Ridley Raft XC prepared, was all it took. The adventure could begin, heading for Brazil, for seven days of suffering and joy.

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Freshly crowned world champion Delano Heeren receives X-Night RS in ‘rainbow design’

Freshly crowned world champion Delano Heeren receives X-Night RS in ‘rainbow design’

This Wednesday afternoon, we welcomed some “distinguished guests” at the Experience Center of Belgian Cycling Factory. Freshly crowned Junior Cyclo-cross World Champion Delano Heeren (16) was honoured following his impressive “golden” race on Sunday morning. Ridley also presented the Dutch rider from Acrog-Tormans with a brand-new X-Night RS in ‘rainbow design’. “I think it’s a really beautiful bike,” said the surprised world champion with a big smile.