Life as a new parent
He’s no stranger to a challenge but becoming a father for the first time earlier this year has been one of former pro cyclist Russell Downing’s defining moments and, at times, his toughest.
Meet our Cycling Event Managers
A chance to learn more about our cycling event managers
Are you ready to RIDE?
With 6 RIDE’s in our ever growing series we thought it would be a great time to take you through what to expect and what you will require on the day at one of our events.
A family’s inspiring challenge to celebrate their precious twins Winnie and Teddi
There were many occasions when Winnie and Teddi's parents Megan and Dan thought they would never make it to this day. A day where they are all at home, alive and on a 67-day countdown to their first birthday.
Not the end of the road for Dan
Our amazing Champions of CycleSport ambassador Dan Martin retired from professional cycling this month at the age of 35. We spoke to the father-of-two about his decision to leave the sport and his plans for the future.
Helping to develop great research minds of the future
We’re delighted to have recently caught up with a former Action Research Training Fellow, Professor Emma Duncan, who is closely involved in helping to better understand COVID-19 in children.
World Polio Day: The History of Polio
Action was founded by Duncan Guthrie, whose own daughter Janet contracted polio aged just 20 months old.
Praise from a cycling legend
We caught up with Martyn Ashton, who's also a supporter of spinal-cord research foundation Wings for Life, to talk about riding, filming and his plans for life after lockdown – including details of an exciting new addition!
Setting new standards
We spoke to Jody Cundy OBE from his home in Manchester about his training schedule, breaking boundaries in elite sport and why he’s looking forward to his role as an ambassador for Action at our Champions of CycleSport Dinner in November.
Pushing the boundaries
We spoke to road racing cyclist Alex Dowsett from his base in Andorra about his ongoing support for Action and why our Champions of CycleSport Dinner offered a platform to inspire others.
Control the controllables – top tips for preparing for a sportive
We spoke to the long-term Action supporter Sean Yates at his home in Spain. Here are his top tips for anyone taking on a sportive on how to be ready to ride – and never stop pushing.
Pedal power helping to save and change children’s lives
As a charity funding medical research to help save and change the lives of sick babies, children and young people, we rely on the generosity of supporters. Not only those individuals who ride their bikes, climb mountains, give up their time or make donations, but also corporate supporters like Garmin.
Contact our communications team
Our communications team handles queries from the media. If you have a press-related query please contact:
Grace Wardley, Communications and Engagement Officer gwardley@action.org.uk
Out of hours mobile number: 07754 320281
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