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Ribble & TrainingPeaks: 4-Week Taper Plan for Peak Performance

We’re excited to work with TrainingPeaks to bring you a free 4-week taper plan created by Ben Thomas, former UK National Champion and Ribble Outliers pro rider to celebrate our partnership with the British Gravel Championships. Whether you’re targeting jersey or another endurance challenge, this plan is designed to help you hit the start line fresh, fast, and ready to perform at your very best.

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Why This Plan Works

Expert-led training – Proven sessions from one of Britain’s top gravel racers.

Peak on race day – A taper structure that balances rest, recovery, and sharpness.

For any endurance goal – Perfect for gravel, road, and XC events.

Fully device-ready – Structured workouts that sync seamlessly with Garmin, Wahoo, and more.

Bonus: Plan participants get 20% off TrainingPeaks Premium, unlocking advanced analytics, flexible scheduling, and deeper performance insights.
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Ribble and the British Gravel Champs

Ribble Cycles is proud to partner with the British Gravel Championships in 2025. The Ribble Outliers pro gravel team will compete for the national champions jersey, and riders can see and test the latest Ribble bikes. We aim to inspire more people to embrace the challenge of gravel racing.

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About Ben Thomas

Ben Thomas is one of Britain’s most accomplished gravel and endurance cyclists and a former UK National Champion. Racing with the Ribble Outliers pro gravel team, he combines science-led training with hard-earned race insight. This taper plan uses the same strategies he relies on to peak for race day.
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About Ribble Cycles

Founded in 1897, Ribble Cycles is one of the world’s oldest bicycle brands, trusted for their knowledge and design of reliable, high-performance bikes. Each one is designed, tested, and built in the UK, with riders able to customise through the BikeBuilder to suit their needs and riding style.