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Castle Ride 100
Castle Ride 100 information
- Date: 16 May 2010
- Registration fee: £25
- Type: Bike ride
- Eventers last year: 1200
- Sponsorship target: £25
- Distance: 100 miles or 100km
- Grade: 8
- Location: Tonbridge, Kent
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Castle Ride 100
Last year’s Castle Ride 100 was a sell-out event attracting more than 1,000 riders despite the weather! This year’s event looks set to sell out again with the introduction of a 100km option to complement our classic 100-mile route. Both routes will take you along quiet country lanes, winding through the scenic Garden of England and crossing the border into Sussex.
The Castle Ride 100 is a must do event for any serious cyclists and those seeking a first time challenge with the 100-mile route offering some challenging climbs along the way, including the horror of Hollingbourne! The grounds of Tonbridge Castle once again provide a unique venue for this popular event where family and friends can gather at the finish to celebrate your achievement.
If you are a seasoned cyclist or a recreational rider, the Castle Ride 100 has been designed to make sure you have the perfect day in the saddle. The Castle Ride 100 is fully supported by great route signs, marshals, bike mechanics, back-up vehicles, regular drink points and a fantastic lunch stop. You will be cheered over the finish line as you receive your commemorative Castle Ride 100 ride medal. Enter now.
Our riders will be helping to stop suffering in children. Every tough mile ridden helps fund medical research to treat sick babies and tackle premature birth, to make life better for children with disabilities, and to target a group of rare diseases that together severely affect many forgotten children.
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Over 600 riders signed up for the Castle Ride 2010!
Published 3 March 2010 13:33
The amazing Castle Ride now has 600+ fantastic riders signed up and is growing daily!Help us achieve that magic 1000 ...read more
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Fundraising guide - Download
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A guide on how to raise as much money as possible for Action Medical Research.
Castle sponsorship form - Download
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A sponsorship form to print off to gather offline sponsorship money.
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A guide on how to prepare and train for cycle rides.
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Find the question below that you wish to ask and click the question to get the answer. If you can't find the question in the FAQ's you can contact us using the contact form.
- Q: What time do I need to be at the start point?
Registration opens from 7am and closes at 9am.
- Q: Can I leave my belongings at the start?
No, we recommend you either lock you valuables in your car, or carry them with you.
- Q: Where is the nearest railway station?
Tonbridge is the nearest station and is approximately 5 minutes from the start point at Tonbridge Castle.
- Q: Is there parking at the start/finish point? And if so, how much does it cost?
There are two free car parks near the castle, these will be signed on the day.
- Q: Are there changing facilities at the start?
There are toilets at the start which can be used for changing.
- Q: What time will the ride start?
Riders will be leaving in small groups from 7am until 9am.
- Q: Are there toilets on the route?
Yes, there are some WC's along the route. Also at lunch.
- Q: What time does the ride finish?
8pm.
- Q: Are there showers and changing at the finish area?
No, there are no showers at the finish. You can change using the toilets on site.
- Q: Is there food and drink available at the finish?
You can benefit from free tea and biscuits at the finish. You can also purchase from the Hog Roast we will have on site until 7pm.
Cyclists needed for New Year charity challenge
Cyclists are being urged to rise to the challenge and sign up to take part in the Outdoors Show 100 to raise funds for leading UK children’s charity Action Medical Research.
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The perfect cycling gift to help children and premature babies this Christmas
If you are struggling for that elusive Christmas present for the cyclist in your life then how about registering them for the Outdoors Show 100 bike ride?Alternatively, you can sign yourself up for this New Year challenge.The early-season event takes place on Sunday 28th March 2010 and starts from The Outdoors Show, held at the National Exhibition and Conference Centre (NEC) in Bir
New results from study investigating link between social deprivation and survival after premature birth
The results of a study carried out by researchers at the University of Leicester, co-funded by leading children’s charity Action Medical Research, are to be published on bmj.com tomorrow (Wednesday 2 December 2009).
The study examined the link between social deprivation and survival after premature birth1.
Actress Kym Marsh highlights need for more research into premature birth
Action Medical Research is heartened to see Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh highlighting the urgent need for more research into preventing premature birth on ITV’s Tonight: Born Too Soon programme (shown on Monday 9 November).
This is an issue our charity is dedicated to tackling and our special appeal, <
Saira Khan hosts Glasgow ladies’ lunch to raise funds for children’s charity
BBC TV presenter and ‘mumpreneur’ Saira Khan will be hosting this year’s annual Glasgow Ladies’ Lunch in aid of children’s health charity Action Medical Research at the Hilton Hotel on Friday 6 November.
The popular lunch event attracts around 600 ladies from across Scotland for an afternoon of fun, fundraising and fine dining, and
Anti-cancer agent could be used to prevent premature birth
Trichostatin A, an agent initially investigated in the laboratory as a possible cancer therapy, has been shown to inhibit contractions in muscle from the uterus and could have a role in preventing premature labour[i]
Robot therapy lends a helping hand to children with dyspraxia
A high-tech robotic arm that can be used at home by children with dyspraxia to improve hand coordination is being developed by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Action Medical Research unveils exciting new challenge rides at Cycle Show
An exciting new programme of challenge rides is being launched by national charity Action Medical Research at the Cycle Show at London’s Earl’s Court (8-11 October).
The Bach Choir performs Carols at Cadogan to raise funds for children’s health charity Action Medical Research
Thursday 3 December 2009 at 7.30 pm
Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, London SW1
Conductor: David Hill
Organ: Jane Watts
London City Brass
Percussion: David Corkhill
Percussion: Charles Fullb
London to Paris
London to Paris information
- Date: 21 - 25 July 2010
- Registration fee: £99
- Type: Bike
- Eventers last year: 600
- Sponsorship target: £1,200
- Distance: 325 miles
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London to Paris
The London to Paris bike ride is an iconic cycling challenge
This charity ride is a must for any cycling enthusiast regardless of riding ability. It is the ultimate cycling challenge and you get to see the finish of the Tour de France.
London to Paris 2010 is now closed, please do call us on 01403 210 406 if you would like to go on our reserve list for any of our 5 routes.
We are offering a choice of five routes to the French capital, each one leading you along beautiful country roads and through quiet picturesque villages. You'll have one of the best times of your life and know you are doing it all in the name of charity! What better reason could there be for an excuse to enjoy the atmosphere, the French sun and the many café stops en route to Paris? Sign up now for the experience of a lifetime.
New for 2010 is a three-day cycle option for those seeking the ultimate challenge! From 22 to 25 July, this new route gives you everything that makes the London to Paris experience so special but with 100 miles of cycling each day, you'll still make it in time to watch the Tour de France. Accommodation at the start is included with this package. Download the London to Paris 2010 brochure.
Official images from the 2009 ride are now available to buy.
- Official 2009 images to buy route 1
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Route 5 is closed, London to Paris 2010 is full
Published 4 February 2010 10:57
Thank you to everyone that has registered for our 2010 London to Paris bike ride.We are pleased to announce that ...read more
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- Only route 5 remains!
28 January 2010 10:57 - Route 1, 3 and 4 are now full
5 January 2010 11:00 - Few places remain
14 December 2009 11:00
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Route 1 itinerary - Download
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Information day poster and form - Download
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Details and application form for the London to Paris 2010 information day
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Profile view of Route 5
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Fundraising guide - Download
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A guide on how to raise as much money as possible for Action Medical Research.
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Long distance training guide - Download
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A guide on how to prepare and train for a long distance cycle ride.
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Virgin London Marathon
Virgin London Marathon information
- Date: 25 April 2010
- Registration fee: £50
- Type: Marathon
- Sponsorship target: £1,700
- Distance: 26.2 miles
- Location: London
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Virgin London Marathon
Registration for the Virgin London Marathon 2010 is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied to run for Action Medical Research and good luck to everybody taking part in the worlds greatest road race on 25 April 2010 – we will be there to cheer you on!
If you have your own place in the Virgin London Marathon 2010 you can still join the Take Action team and take advantage of the great support we offer, which includes:
- full training guide written by former London Marathon winner Mike Gratton
- motivating newsletters packed full of advice
- dedicated members of staff who can help answer any questions or worries you have
- high-quality branded, wicking running vest
- access to fundraising materials
- an online sponsorship account
- discussion forum so you can talk to your fellow runners
- post-race reception with food, drink, showers and masseurs
- fundraising incentives including the chance to win Polar Running Watches and iPods
- four amazing cheering parties to help you round the course
Just just email running@action.org.uk to join the team.
If you didn’t manage to secure a place to run the Virgin London Marathon 2010 but do want to do a marathon this year we still have places available for the Real Berlin Marathon in Germany on 26 September 2010 or the Chicago Marathon in the USA on 10 October 2010.
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Fundraising guide - Download
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Find the question below that you wish to ask and click the question to get the answer. If you can't find the question in the FAQ's you can contact us using the contact form.
- Q: What happens if I get injured?
If you get injured before February then PLEASE tell us immediately as we may still be able to replace you with another runner, we will then transfer your place over to the 2011 run. If you get injured after February then please still alert us asap, if you have banked money with us then we can transfer you over to 2011.
- Q: What happens if I'm struggling to reach my fundraising target?
We ask for at least £700 of your fundraising target to be with us by the first week of April. The total amount of £1,700 doesn't need to be with us until the end of June. If you feel that you will be unable to raise the minimum £1,700 then we politely ask that you don't apply for a place. Our marathon places are worth a lot to the the charity and it is essential that our runners are commited to raising the minimum amount we are asking for. We are always here to help with all fundraising, if you are struggling then please let us know and we can help you. If it is getting near the deadline and you are short of the minimum amount then we will ask you to make up the difference yourself. If you pay the difference yourself and continue to fundraise then we can refund you once all the money is in.
- Q: Can I apply for one of your places if I've entered the ballot?
Yes, you can still apply, if you are successful and we give you a place and you then secure a place through the ballot, then you can still run for us but we'll refund your registration fee and you won't have a minimum fundraising target to hit.
Namibia Desert Trek
Namibia Desert Trek information
- Date: 17 - 26 March 2010
- Type: Trek
- Registration fee: £99
- Sponsorship target: £3,000
- New event
- Location: Namibia, West Africa
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Namibia Desert Trek
Trek with the stars…
See Namibia for just £99. This is your chance to experience first hand the joys of a vast, silent, unspoilt wilderness. Exposed to the mercy of the elements, Namibia landscapes are not what you would expect to find in Africa. A fascinating country of deserts, tortured rock, open plains and eerie coastline.
This is the last place on earth the Black Rhino roam free and the only home of the desert elephant.
Join pop music icons Martin Fry from ABC and Richard Drummie of Go West on this amazing trek into one of the most inhospitable, but truly unbelievable environments on earth as we gradually enter the oldest desert in the world, the formidable Namib that stretches north-south hugging the infamous Skeleton Coast.
This seven-day trek promises you amazing sunsets, nights under the clearest skies you’ve ever seen and fantastic unforgettable memories.
From the moment you sign-up for this fantastic challenge you will receive first class support from our experienced and dynamic events team. Once registered, we'll send you a welcome pack bursting with information about the charity as well as our top fundraising tips. We will provide you with expert advice to help prepare for the trek as well as issuing you with training plans and a full kit list. In short, we will ensure that you are fully prepared for this experience of a lifetime.
To join us on this spectacular challenge we require a non-refundable registration fee of £99 and a commitment to raise a minimum of £3,000 in sponsorship. £1,665 covers the organisational costs with the balance going towards funding the very best in vital medical research. Download your event brochure in the downloads tab below.
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Online registration is now closed
Published 27 January 2010 10:58
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please contact the events department for more information on 01403 327442 or ...read more
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Find the question below that you wish to ask and click the question to get the answer. If you can't find the question in the FAQ's you can contact us using the contact form.
- Q: How fit do I have to be?
Everyone will need to have trained and established a good level of fitness for the trek. The more you have physically prepared yourself then the more enjoyment you will get out of the challenge, you will be sent a training guide to help you prepare.
- Q: Will I carry my own kit?
No, you will only be expected to carry what you need that day, ie. Camera, sun cream, warm top, snacks etc. All you need to do is concentrate on enjoying the magnificent views and experiences.
- Q: Do I need any specialist kit?
No, all you will need are some good quality and comfortable walking boots. Walking poles are a good idea but not essential. A full kit list will be provided.
- Q: What does the registration fee cover?
The entire £99 non-refundable registration fee goes to Action Medical Research. It is used to fund all administration involved in organising the trek ie. Resources, staffing, marketing, information packs and advertising.
- Q: What happens if I can't raise the money?
We require at least 80 per cent of the sponsorship money eight weeks before departure. If you cannot raise the amount, you are liable to forfeit your place on the trek or you may choose to make up the difference yourself. Remember to let us know if you have any difficulties, we can always help you.
Dunsfold Duathlon
Dunsfold Duathlon information
- Date: 22 August 2010
- Registration fee: £24
- Type: Marathon
- Distance: Run 4.5km, cycle 15km, run 4.5 km
- Location: Dunsfold Park, Surrey
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Dunsfold Duathlon
This is your chance to show your versatility on two wheels and two legs by cycling and running on the 'Top Gear' track in Surrey’s Dunsfold Park.
The course involves a 4.5 kilometre run followed by a 15 kilometre cycle and a final 4.5 kilometre run over the flat Dunsfold Park track. Whatever your fitness level this challenge will give you the opportunity to test your limits as well as raise much-needed money for charity. It is also a great test event for people looking to do triathlons.
You can also take part in this event as a team, with one person taking on the running leg and another the cycling.
Raise £20 for Action Medical Research and you will receive:
- A high quality branded wicking running vest
- A training guide to help you reach your potential
- A post-run massage to soothe those weary legs!
Raise £150 for Action Medical Research you will also get an iPod Nano, this small iPod is great for training with; you can listen to music to keep you motivated without being weighed down.
So come and join the Take Action team for this duathlon, set up a sponsorship account and start fundraising.
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Birmingham researchers start pioneering research into poor growth in unborn babies
A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Women’s Foundation Trust, have been awarded a research grant from leading children’s charity Action Medical Research to investigate the role of thyroid disorders on the development and growth of unborn babies.
New study into childhood stroke launched
Hundreds of children have strokes every year1 and childhood stroke is one of the top ten causes of childhood death2
New discovery could lead to prevention of premature labour
Researchers at Imperial College London have identified pathways that lead to premature birth, and discovered that blocking two of the pathways may delay premature birth. The research was funded by leading children’s charity Action Medical Research.
TV doctors complete London to Paris charity ride
A group of TV doctors have successfully completed a 300-mile London to Paris bike ride for children’s health charity Action Medical Research and are set to raise more than £10,000.
TV doctors on the road to Paris
TV doctors Dawn Harper and Pixie McKenna from Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies series swapped their swabs for saddles yesterday (Wednesday 23 July) as they left Blackheath to complete the first 90-mile stretch of a 300-mile London to Paris bike ride for national children’s health charity Action Medical Research.
Viner Bikes supports TV doctors on 300-mile ride for UK children’s charity
A team of TV doctors will be riding the Viner Gladius road bike, supplied by UK distributors Company Z Ltd, when they take part in a London to Paris bike ride for children’s health charity Action Medical Research this month.
Iron Horses wins Ride 24 - 24 hour team relay bike ride, organised by children’s charity Action Medical Research
Sunday 28 June 2009 Gold, silver and bronze medals were presented by Olympic and World Champion cyclist Nicole Cooke to the Iron Horses, Avis Team 2 and Keep it Wheel who came in first, second and third place respectively in Ride 24, the unique, 24 hour, team relay bike race, organised by leading children’s charity, Action Medical Research.