
20 May 2025
Meet the Ribble Outliers: Metheven Bond
By day, Metheven helps shape the bikes the team rides, providing the precision and performance that fuels top-level racing. And then he races them—fast.
From the Giro to the Worlds and La Vuelta, Sophie has proved she can perform at the very top. Her early start in the WorldTour built the resilience that now powers her gravel ambitions. With the Ribble Outliers, she’s ready to channel that top-tier experience into a fresh challenge.
This is the story of The Outliers' wild weekend at The Hills – a Gravel Earth Series race set against the stunning backdrop of Italy’s Prosecco region. The course promised rolling vineyard tracks, challenging climbs, and high-speed gravel racing. But as Sophie, one of our riders, quickly found out… nature had other plans. Here’s her take on a day that was anything but smooth.
At Ribble, we are committed to pushing boundaries, pursuing performance, and supporting the growth of cycling at every level. That’s why we proudly announce our partnership with the Smurfit Westrock Women's Cycling Team for the 2025 season.