There's no meeting point. Each ride begins from each participants home or base. We ride during the same days, but not physically together.

Some will create local social rides during the United Ride, so maybe there's an event near you. For most participants the United Ride will be a ride on their own (maybe with a friend), starting and ending at their home, as any other ride. The difference is the mindset (reflecting about cycling) and being part of something bigger.

Absolutely anyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re a daily commuter, a weekend warrior, or a seasoned racer - the United Ride is for everyone who loves the feeling of turning the pedals. You choose your route, distance, and pace.​​​

Because it’s not about training, racing, or setting records - it’s about pausing to notice why we ride. United Ride is a shared moment where thousands of cyclists across the world ride “together,” each on their own road or trail, but united by the same intention: celebrating the we ride all year and the joy and meaning of cycling.​

GripGrab RIDE ALL YEAR means freedom to cycle through every season. With the right gear you stay warm in winter, cool in summer, dry in the rain, protected from wind, and comfortable on every ride. It’s about turning bad weather into good rides, keeping your training consistent, and enjoying the simple joy of cycling - all year round.

But it’s more than just gear - it’s how we, at GripGrab, approach cycling ourselves. RIDE ALL YEAR is our mindset: we don’t wait for perfect weather, we embrace the challenge of every season. It’s about resilience, joy, and sharing the ride - no matter what the forecast says.

And we’re not alone. Around the world, riders are discovering that the seasons don’t set the limits - they set the stage. That’s why we invite you to join our RIDE ALL YEAR movement: to celebrate cycling in all conditions, to inspire others, and to show that every ride can be a great ride.

Ok, this will be a profound answer. Bear with us.​ Reflection allows us to slow down and reconnect with the deeper reasons we ride. When we take a step back from numbers, segments, and performance goals, we often rediscover the pure joy that brought us to the bike in the first place. This can shift our mindset from obligation to inspiration.​ ​

That motivation becomes a powerful driver in the darker, colder months, when riding is harder to justify. By remembering why we ride, we embrace the seasons as part of the journey instead of obstacles to overcome.​

This is the heart of GripGrab’s Ride All Year philosophy: cycling through sun, rain, wind, and snow - knowing that each ride has value, and each condition has something to teach us. Reflection strengthens this mindset, helping us see the bigger picture and carry motivation into every season.​

The joy isn’t in pretending that winter isn’t cold or that rain isn’t wet - it’s in discovering what happens when we ride anyway, and stay comfortable because of choosing the appropriate gear.​

We each ride for different reasons: Some to train and get stronger, others to chase flow, and others simply to enjoy exercise and the outdoors. And no matter the weather - rain, wind, or cold - none of it should stop you from riding. With the right gear, every season offers its own opportunity, and every ride can be what you want it to be.

There’s a quiet satisfaction in facing the elements and realizing you are stronger and more resilient than you thought. The world looks different in the rain, the air feels sharper in the cold, and those small moments - the crunch of frozen ground, the glow of lights in the dark, the silence of a snow-covered road, become part of the ride’s reward.​

It’s also about the afterglow: coming home with a warm heart, knowing you didn’t let the weather stop you. That sense of pride and presence is something you can’t always get on a perfect summer’s day. This is why we ride all year.​​​

We're working on making silk screen (hand printed) T-shirts available to purchase for a symbolic price. Sign-up and stay tuned for more info on United Ride T-shirts and other cool stuff in the making.

It's a GripGrab community nickname.
GripGrab fans (and even employees) refer to themselves as Gripsters, meaning riders who resonate and connect with the GripGrab Ride All Year mindset. We hope you will be a Gripster too - Maybe you already are?