Adult cycle training vouchers
Whether you want to improve your fitness, save money, cut traffic congestion or reduce your carbon footprint, cycling has something for everyone.
Many people would like to cycle to work or for pleasure but are put off by the traffic or because they feel out of practice. A refresher cycle training session can give you added confidence.
Voucher scheme
We have teamed up with local cycling trainers who can provide cycle training to help you feel more confident and refresh your skills.
We have a limited number of vouchers on offer giving you one-to-one bespoke tuition at a reduced rate. Each voucher entitles you to a two-hour session, individually tailored to you with a qualified instructor.
To qualify for a voucher you must live in the Dorset Council area and be aged 18+. The scheme does not cover Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Find out about adult cycle training in these areas:
Request a cycle training voucher
Complete our online form to request a voucher, you will need to pay on the day
Voucher details
You can buy up to three vouchers for £10 each but you are under no commitment to continue if you want to stop after one or two lessons.
This means you could have up to six hours bespoke cycle training at a time and location convenient to you for just £30 giving learners a 75% discount on usual prices.
What you'll need
Ideally you will need to bring your own bike to the sessions. If you don't own a bike but would still like to learn to ride, please contact your preferred trainer from the list below to discuss. In some instances arrangements can be made to borrow a bike from the instructor.
It is a good idea to have a bike helmet, you will also need lights on your bike if training at night or in dawn/dusk conditions.
List of training instructors
| Location | Instructors name | Telephone | Email |
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| Blandford, Sturminster Newton, Okeford, Wimborne and Ferndown. Can also cover other areas of Dorset, please ring to discuss |
Dilys Gartside |
01258 860157
or
07751044365 |
Cyclewisesouthampton@gmail.com |
| Blandford, Wimborne and surrounding locations |
Lucy Bemand |
07738648880 |
lbemandcycling@hotmail.com |
| East Dorset area, Blandford Forum, Corfe Castle, Dorchester, Ferndown, Purbeck, Sturminster Newton, Swanage, Wareham, Weymouth, Wimborne and Wool |
Adrian Woolley |
07900016716 or
01202 949305 |
bikeabilityinstructor@gmail.com |
| Dorchester |
Holly Harris |
01305 251521 |
dorsetsafecycling@gmail.com |
| Ferndown |
Rob Doyle |
07921140743 |
robdoyle@dcleisure.co.uk |
| Ferndown leisure centre |
Tracy Taylor |
01202 877468 |
tracybaker@dcleisure.co.uk |
| Ferndown leisure centre |
Tom Newman |
07702301983 |
tomnewman@dcleisure.co.uk |
| Lyme Regis, Bridport and Weymouth |
Martin Gershon |
07796135256 |
m_gershon@hotmail.com |
| Weymouth and Portland |
Angus Dawson |
01305 820262 |
adawson@ipaca.org.uk |
| Weymouth |
Paul Cotterell |
01305 830477or
07943 150491 |
pjc3108@gmail.com |
| Weymouth. Flexible to train others across Dorset |
James Kimber |
01305 760782 or
07817921131 |
hotjaminternational@googlemail.com |
| Wimborne, Ferndown, Blandford, Wareham, Swanage, Corfe Castle |
Steve Coombes |
07900418240 |
stevecoombes@hotmail.co.uk
|
Under 18s
If you are under 18, or are a parent interested in cycle training for your child, please view our information on bikeability training.