Part history lesson and part celebration of the 50-year anniversary of when Tom first welded up his own bicycle frame – at 16-years old – here's a comprehensive timeline of the history of Ritchey.
Tom Ritchey / Ritchey Cycling Blog
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Posted: March 08, 2022Categories: Ritchey
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Posted: February 08, 2022Categories: Ritchey
Read more »2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Ritchey. Join us as we celebrate the trail Tom blazed and his influence on what we all ride today.
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Read more »It’s been so long since we’ve been able to travel anywhere that the idea seems thrilling. If you’ve forgotten how to plan a trip, here are some suggestions for where to ride post-pandemic.
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Read more »Our friends at the Gravel Union recently had a nice (virtual) fireside chat with Tom to talk about his early days, riding gravel on bikes with skinny tires with his mentor Jobst Brandt in the 1970s, the state of today's gravel riding and a lot more.
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Read more »In the true spirit of Ritchey and Tom Ritchey himself, we take a look at a group of cyclists who strip it all back to the bare bones of what it is to ride a bike. Rough stuff-style.
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Posted: March 27, 2020Categories: Ritchey
Read more »Steel’s appeal as a bicycle frame material is alive and thriving thanks to its versatility, craftsmanship, and durability. But don’t take our word for it, listen to these Fans of Steel…
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Read more »After a wonderful gravel ride with a great group of people in Dusseldorf, Germany back in August, Tom Ritchey sat down for a candid one-on-one interview inside the Schicke Mütze bicycle shop and cafe in town.
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Read more »Group bike rides offer wonderful cycling experiences, the chance to bond with other cyclists, and are a great way to find new bicycle routes. You've likely ridden bikes with all sorts of groups of other people, but have you ever tried to organize your own group ride? It's easy and fun, and these guidelines for organizing a group ride for the first time will ensure everyone will have a great ride.
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Read more »The Swiss Cross has been part of the Ritchey stable of bikes for 25 years, and a new version is here to satisfy all of your cyclocross and other off-road racing cravings. While the core of this legendary steel bike remains true to its roots, there's some very modern updates found on this version. Here's what you need to know about the new Ritchey Swiss Cross.
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Read more »Now that we're well into the new year, with the gluttony of the holidays behind us, don't you think it's time to start your mountain bike racing training regimen? Sure, it's cold outside but winter pains equal summer gains! Check out this post for some winter MTB training tips and motivation.