Get Back on a Bike

Cycling gets you outdoors into the fresh air, where there are fabulous views to nourish you. It is a great way to get your body moving, and to improve your physical fitness. It's also sociable and fun.

These weekly, group rides are designed as a gentle reintroduction to cycling for those who haven't been on a bike for years. They take place on purpose built, graded tracks at Haldon forest - and occasionally on the Exe Estuary Cycle Path, so there’s no need to worry about traffic. There’s a café on site if you fancy a coffee or tea after the ride.

Your leader is Cathy Debenham, a cycling enthusiast and a qualified British Cycling Mountain Bike Leader.

You will:

• Build your confidence on a bike
• Develop new skills
• Meet new people
• Enjoy the benefits of being out in nature
• Feel more alive!

At Haldon you will ideally have a mountain bike, although a hybrid is also OK on the beginners trails. If you haven't got a bike then you can hire one from Forest Cycle Hire at the Haldon Forest site to get started.

Any bike is suitable for the Exe Estuary Path. Bike hire is available at Darts Farm. Telephone 01392 878209 to book.

As you progress, we can recommend places to buy new or second hand bikes.

NB: parking at Haldon costs £4 in holiday season, £3 in term time.

For more information contact Cathy: cathy@bikeguidedevon.co.uk, 07786 440129.