Ultrarunner and endurance athlete John Kelly is attempting the epic Wainwrights challenge for Action
We recently caught up with John Kelly AKA the Random Forest Runner – an experienced endurance athlete and one of the most respected competitors in the ultrarunning community. John is soon to be taking on one of his toughest runs yet – the Wainwrights – with the hope of raising vital funds for rare disease research.
Team Seineo Hero - London 2 Paris UK 2021
This week would have seen a group of Action cyclists head to Paris. However, team Seineo Hero - will still be challenging themselves by riding from London to St Ives.
Back in the saddle
Action spoke to Olympic gold medallist Dani Rowe MBE about how her exercise regime has changed since giving birth to her son and why she’s looking forward to our Champions of CycleSport Dinner in November.
RIDE Essex Dirty 2021
Action’s first gravel ride, the 58 mile route takes in many bridleways around the area, with a total of 16 off road sectors.
Spotlight on one of our Champs
Mark Beaumont – an ambassador for our Champions of CycleSport Dinner, which takes place in November 2021 – talks about his lockdown adventures, future projects and why he’s looking forward to digging out his tux for a great cause.
Corner like a Pro
Cornering is one of the most important skills to master on bike. Get it right and you will see your times plummet and your confidence soar.
Gravel Riding
With Gravel the new hot topic on the cycling scene, we explore the key differences between Road and Gravel bikes and may help you decide if it's time to apply the N+1 rule to your bike collection.
Ride Comfy, Ride Happy
Whether you're riding your first full day bike ride ever or a veteran of endurance events, choosing the right saddle can make or break your ride.
No Bake Energy Bites
How to fuel for a long ride? Nutrition and how you fuel can be the difference between a great ride and suffering halfway. Here we have a simple recipe to help fuel your ride!
Training Rides
How to add structure and training benefits to a ride and get the most out of your time on the bike.
Stretching for cyclists - Part 1
So, you're back on the bike making the most of the of the sunnier days training for your Action Medical Research event. When you finish what’s your priority, Shower? Food? Bike cleaning routine?
Fuel Your Ride - Banana Oat Bars
Are you first to grab a banana for the ride or pick one up as a go to option at a feed stop? Then this Banana Bar recipe is for you!
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