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.
One of the youngest Outliers, Jenson, isn’t just here to make up the numbers - he’s bringing some serious firepower. With a background in cyclo-cross and a fearless approach to racing, Jenson is ready to make his mark on the gravel scene.
Harry Tanfield, a decorated road and track rider turned gravel rookie, joins the Ribble Outliers for a whole new challenge in 2025.
With over a decade in elite endurance MTB, four national titles, and World Championship starts, Ben Thomas brings experience, strategy, and a passion for pushing limits to the Ribble Outliers.
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. But nature had other plans. Here’s Sophie's take on a day that was anything but smooth.