Get Back on a Bike

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, so there’s no need to worry about traffic. There’s a café on site and we generally have a coffee or tea after the ride (they also sell cake...).

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

Your leader is Cathy Debenham, a cycling enthusiast and a qualified British Cycling Mountain Bike Leader. She will share tips and tricks with you, so you:

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

"A fun way to get and stay fit in the great outdoors with fab company! Unlike many of the exercise classes I have attended, I really look forward to my weekly ride and have even bought my own bike!!" - Mary Ann Nestor

Ideally you will have a mountain bike, but a hybrid is also OK on the beginners trails. If you don't own a bike then you can hire one from Forest Cycle Hire at the Haldon Forest site to get started. As you progress, we can recommend places to buy new or second hand bikes.

For more information contact Cathy: [email protected], .