Introducing The Merlin Cycles Rivington Brewing Co. Racing Crew – a multi-discipline street, gravel and triathlon staff arrange with the only real goal 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 a lot of the workers from each corporations typically 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 staff collectively was advised in late 2024 the thought shortly snowballed, and with third sponsor, and in addition native enterprise, LDL Lighting approaching board, once more from driving collectively, the staff was fashioned.
The staff of 16 consists of each female and male riders and covers all disciplines. With Nationwide Champions, Ironman winners and robust gravel riders aiming for UCI Worlds qualification, it’s a Crew 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 Crew have the liberty to race a calendar of their selecting, pushing themselves to the restrict to attain private targets.
Ben Stubbs, founder and brewer at Rivington Brewing Co. who’s largest objective this 12 months is Ironman mentioned ‘becoming a member of up with Merlin Cycles, a neighborhood enterprise who I’ve bought to know nicely was a chance we couldn’t miss. While we need to compete at our highest degree, all of us need to have some enjoyable and share a beer afterwards. That is our first 12 months and I’m trying ahead to watching the staff 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 staff is a chance to unfold the phrase of three superb Lancashire corporations who all share a ardour for biking. We’ve created an incredible friendship between the two different corporations concerned within the staff, and are all trying ahead to the staff rising’.
The Crew 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 supply a design that stood out and mixed the colors of the three corporations, with the wave design symbolizing the synergy of the staff and driving a bicycle. With package that performs on the highest degree, Kalas have produced a staff package that stands out and provides the riders a aggressive edge.
Additionally supporting the staff are ABUS with the staff all being provided the aero GameChanger 2.0 to assist obtain the quickest instances doable while preserving them secure, and STYRKR preserving the riders provided with all of their vitamin necessities.
As a part of the Crew launch, riders from the staff additionally bought collectively and brewed a particular beer, ‘Via and Off’ which is at present obtainable from the Rivington Brewery Taproom.
Observe the staff on Instagram right here – Merlin Cycles Rivington Brewing Co. Racing Crew
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