The Ribble Rebellion race team is set to ride the 2024 Armed Forces Cycling Classic on Ribble’s P-51 Mustang & Spitfire limited editions of the Ribble Ultra SL R road bikes.
Ribble is a UK brand with global presence and over the past years has been innovatively challenging the sport and the industry with inspiring product and an exciting bold approach.
The RIBBLE REBELLION is the latest racing incarnation from the dynamic brand – a crit team designed with the sole purpose to disrupt the global crit scene. With ‘Colour Clash’ kit and that distinctive aero-optimised Ultra SL R, RIBBLE REBELLION has been ripping up US crits. Stealing podiums at Redlands and Speedweek the squad are on manoeuvres ready to race the Armed Forces Cycling Classic on some very special machines.
Designed to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Matthew Bostock (UK) will be riding Ribble’s Forces Edition Ultra SL R and Cole Davis (USA) will be racing on Ribble’s P-51 Mustang Ultra SL R. Both bikes have taken their design inspiration from British and US aeroplanes used in World War II and in liberating Europe on D-Day.
Ribble’s Sasha Castling commented: “Working with Rob at Armed Forces Cycling Classic, we realised just what a special event this was. It’s our first time at this race and being invited is such a huge privilege. We thought it would be a fitting tribute to honour all armed services with these unique Ribble race machines.
The British Spitfire inspired Ultra SL R Forces Edition was originally created to coincide with London Poppy Day last year featuring the D-Day invasion stripes as acknowledgement to the lead up to the 80th Anniversary of the allied D-Day invasion.
This year, with the celebration of the allied D-Day invasion on 06/06/24 and the Armed Forces Cycling Classic scheduled the weekend beforehand, we relished the opportunity to create a P-51 Mustang inspired design with its striking yellow nose and metallic silver fuselage for American rider Cole Davis who will be joined by Matthew Bostock riding the British Spitfire.
Seeing the Ribble Rebellion squad as they take off at AFCC is going to be so exciting and emotive – riding with the mission to win and to celebrate all our Armed Forces. The P-51 Mustang Ultra SL R will be auctioned for TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), helping to raise awareness and funds for their outstanding work and dedication. So, we sincerely hope people will dig deep and generously support this year!” Sasha Castling Head of Marketing & PR Ribble Cycles
Ribble Ultra SL R P-51 Mustang Special Edition : ‘Rebellious Ribble’
‘Rebellious Ribble’ takes its artistic interpretation and cue from the legendary USAF WWII P-51 Mustang. Featuring Allied D-Day stripes, yellow nose, USAF insignia and D-Day anniversary on a silver fuselage. Fittingly the design has been applied to Ribble’s flagship road model, the aerodynamically optimised Ultra SL R – one of the fastest bikes in the world as a tribute.
A carbon moncoque frame, Ultra aero integrated 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 Ultra SL R Seatpost (10mm lay back) and a Selle Italia SLR Boost saddle.
Designed by Jamie Burrow. Ex Pro Tour Rider (including UPS) and Head of Product, Ribble Cycles
Ribble Rebellion AFCC Roster:
Matt Bostock (UK) – Ribble Ultra SL R Forces Special Edition (Spitfire)
Jim Brown (UK)
Cole Davis (USA) – Ribble Ultra SL R P-51 Mustang Special Edition
Cam Fitzmaurice (Can)
Max Rushby (UK)
Ribble Ultra SL R Forces Special Edition Bike Spec
Frame & Fork: Ribble Ultra Aero SL R Disc frame & fork (Toray T1000/T800 Carbon Monocoque frame)
Handlebars: Ribble Ultra Aero Carbon Integrated 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 Ultra SL R Seatpost (10mm lay back)
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Boost
Additional features: Royal British Legion logo adorned Kapz Titanium Top Cap
The Ribble Ultra SL R Forces Special Edition takes its artistic interpretation and cue from the legendary WWII Spitfire aircraft livery adorned with Allied striping and RAF roundel on the green 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 men and women. It heralds the RBL’s Poppy Appeal and biggest fundraising campaign held every November during the period of Remembrance and acknowledges the lead-up to the 8oth Anniversary of the Allied D-Day Invasion. Fittingly the design has been applied to Ribble’s flagship road model, the aerodynamically optimised Ultra SL R – one of the fastest bikes in the world as a tribute. The Forces Special Edition features an authorised one-off Royal British Legion logo adorned Kapz Titanium Top Cap to seal the brands union.
Designed by Jamie Burrow – Head of Product. Ribble Cycles.
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