Ribble

Ribble is a name associated with several subjects in England. The most prominent are the River Ribble, the local government district of Ribble Valley, and the British bicycle manufacturer Ribble Cycles.

The River Ribble is a major river in North West England. It rises in the Bowland area of the Forest of Bowland and flows westward through Lancashire into the Irish Sea. Along its course it passes towns such as Clitheroe and Preston, and forms the Ribble Estuary on the Fylde coast. The estuary is an important site for wildlife, and the river has long supported industry and transport, as well as modern recreation and flood management.

Ribble Valley is a rural district of Lancashire named after the river. Its administrative center is Clitheroe, and the area includes historic villages and landscapes along the Ribble and its tributaries. The district is known for its scenic Bowland and agricultural heritage, and for cultural sites such as abbeys and historic houses.

Ribble Cycles is a British bicycle manufacturer and retailer based in Preston, Lancashire. The company designs and sells road, gravel, and commuter bikes, mainly through its online store and network of dealers. Ribble Cycles is recognized for offering performance-oriented bikes at accessible price points and for its direct-to-consumer business model.