RIDE series
CHOOSE YOUR RIDE
Seasoned sportive rider, or taking your first steps into cycling? Action’s RIDE Series of charity bike rides is for you.
With cycle routes ranging in length from 34 to 102 miles, across five events, there is a sportive to suit all abilities. Tackle the brutal climbs of Yorkshire, and Kent's North Downs, or the undulating countryside of Essex, and quiet winding lanes of Suffolk, or take on our newest ride around the North Wessex Downs.
Explore all five rides below and be sure to sign up in advance online for the best possible price on your next UK sportive.
JOIN THE FIGHT
Where will you RIDE?
With five events spread out across the year, and the country, there’s a RIDE to suit your team
Get on your bike
Get in the saddle and be ready to pedal
Join the fight
Your registration fee and fundraising helps towards groundbreaking medical research to save and change children's lives
WHERE WILL YOU RIDE?
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.
RIDE Castle
10 May 2026
Expect some tough climbs after departing the start line with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.
RIDE Suffolk Sunrise
17 May 2026
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
RIDE Wessex Downs
5 July 2026
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.
This was a great event - beautiful route, well organised, supportive people, decent food and drink and a really fun atmosphere to it. Highly recommended!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
CHIP TIMING
AID STATIONS
SIGNED ROUTES
MEDAL
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
FOOD & DRINK TO PURCHASE
PHOTOS TO PURCHASE
ENDORSED BY SHERACES
Our RIDE series has been officially endorsed by SheRACES, a Community Interest Company which exists to level the start line and enable more women to take part in races and events, and have a good experience when they do. You can read more about the SheRACES guidelines that we’ve committed to below.
RIDE Hub
Riders of all levels we've got the latest help and advice to help you prepare for your next challenge and get inspired.
Check out our latest cycling blogs, news, reviews, hints and tips to help you prepare to take on one of our RIDE series events.
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