Introducing The Merlin Cycles Rivington Brewing Co. Racing Group – a multi-discipline highway, gravel and triathlon workforce arrange with the only real intention of getting some enjoyable on bikes, getting some podiums and perhaps having a beer or two!
The 2 Lancashire companies have had an unofficial affiliation for the previous few years with various the workers from each firms usually assembly up for rides and post-ride refreshments on the Brewery Taproom within the gorgeous location at Rivington, simply 6 miles away from Merlin HQ.
When the thought of getting a workforce collectively was instructed in late 2024 the thought rapidly snowballed, and with third sponsor, and in addition native enterprise, LDL Lighting approaching board, once more from driving collectively, the workforce was fashioned.
The workforce of 16 contains each female and male riders and covers all disciplines. With Nationwide Champions, Ironman winners and powerful gravel riders aiming for UCI Worlds qualification, it’s a Group with an thrilling 12 months forward of them. Taking over among the hardest races throughout a number of continents from Belgium to Hawaii, the Merlin Cycles Rivington Brewing Co. Racing Group have the liberty to race a calendar of their selecting, pushing themselves to the restrict to realize private objectives.
Ben Stubbs, founder and brewer at Rivington Brewing Co. who’s greatest purpose this 12 months is Ironman stated ‘becoming a member of up with Merlin Cycles, a neighborhood enterprise who I’ve obtained to know effectively was a chance we couldn’t miss. While we wish to compete at our highest degree, all of us wish to have some enjoyable and share a beer afterwards. That is our first 12 months and I’m trying ahead to watching the workforce and riders develop and develop’.
Basic Supervisor, Paul McLeod from Merlin Cycles who’s calendar begins in Belgium on the Turnhout UCI Gravel Sequence can’t wait to get began. ‘The workforce is a chance to unfold the phrase of three superb Lancashire firms who all share a ardour for biking. We’ve created an awesome friendship between the two different firms concerned within the workforce, and are all trying ahead to the workforce rising’.
The Group selected Kalas, the producers of the quickest race package within the pro-peloton, and as utilized by the likes of Mathieu van der Poel for his a number of World Champion races, to provide a design that stood out and mixed the colors of the three firms, with the wave design symbolizing the synergy of the workforce and driving a bicycle. With package that performs on the highest degree, Kalas have produced a workforce package that stands out and provides the riders a aggressive edge.
Additionally supporting the workforce are ABUS with the workforce all being equipped the aero GameChanger 2.0 to assist obtain the quickest instances doable while conserving them secure, and STYRKR conserving the riders equipped with all of their diet necessities.
As a part of the Group launch, riders from the workforce additionally obtained collectively and brewed a particular beer, ‘Via and Off’ which is at the moment obtainable from the Rivington Brewery Taproom.
Observe the workforce on Instagram right here – Merlin Cycles Rivington Brewing Co. Racing Group
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