{"id":49327,"date":"2026-04-23T09:55:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=49327"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:55:47","slug":"join-the-ventum-x-merlin-cycles-gravel-ride-out-at-rivington-brewery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/join-the-ventum-x-merlin-cycles-gravel-ride-out-at-rivington-brewery\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Ventum x Merlin Cycles Gravel Ride Out at Rivington Brewery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/V1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49330 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/V1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/V1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/V1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/1000;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Merlin Cycles and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/brand\/ventum\/\">Ventum<\/a> for an evening Gravel ride out from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivingtonbrewing.co.uk\/\">Rivington Brew Co<\/a> this May, bringing together great bikes, good company and one of the North West\u2019s best cycling spots. Taking place on <strong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"230\">Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 6:30pm<\/strong>, the Ventum x Merlin Cycles Ride Out promises a relaxed social spin around the stunning roads and lanes surrounding Rivington, before heading back to the brewery for a well-earned post-ride drink. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re already a Ventum fan, curious to see the bikes up close, or simply fancy joining fellow riders for a midweek spin, this is the perfect chance to get involved. Expect a friendly atmosphere, scenic routes and the kind of community feel that makes these ride outs so popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaces are limited, so make sure to secure your place early! 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