RIDE HUB
ACTION RIDE HUB
Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride"
Welcome to the RIDE HUB!
Welcome to the RIDE HUB - Action's virtual cycling stop.
This is a place for riders of all experience levels, to help you prepare for an event and get inspired. You can find helpful hints and tips to get the most out of your Action event, check out training plans or find some cycling information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Take on our RIDE challenges
RIDE Wessex Downs
30 March 2025
Take on our newest sportive, part of the RIDE Series, featuring some of the best of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with three road routes offering something to suit all abilities.
RIDE Wessex Downs Dirty
14 April 2024
Join Action on our brand-new gravel ride taking in some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB, with two routes featuring over 20-miles of continuous off-road riding along one of Britain's oldest trackways.
RIDE Castle
11 May 2025
Expect some tough climbs after departing the imposing Tonbridge Castle with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.
RIDE Suffolk Sunrise
18 May 2025
Experienced riders lay down a benchmark on this fast and furious sportive, or newer riders tackle their first long-distance on flat and forgiving terrain
Davina's Big Sussex Bike RIDE
Date TBC Part of Action's RIDE Series, join our celebrity ambassador and TV presenter Davina McCall on this Sussex bike ride raising funds for sick babies and children.
RIDE The Dales
29 June 2025
Follow in the tyre tracks of the Tour de Yorkshire through Summer Bridge and Pateley Bridge before taking on the climb that never ends, Trapping Hill.
RIDE Essex
31 August 2025
Three road route options take riders on a journey through quiet villages and the farmlands of Essex where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.