These rides are a great way to establish a weekly routine of exercise and offer the opportunity to get out and meet new people. Led by trained volunteer leaders, these fun and free cycle rides offer you the chance to ride with other like-minded people and feel the benefits that this fantastic exercise can offer.
Make sure you complete the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) beforehand and arrive 10 minutes before the start time of the ride:
All new and returning participants are required to complete an annual Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) before attending a health cycle ride.
60 minute ride led at a gentle, leisurely pace on flat terrain (where available) with occasional stops for people who are less active or are less confident with cycling.
60 minute ride on mixed terrain, which has occasional hills. This leisurely ride is for people who are generally more active and confident on a bike.
| Day | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
Tuesdays |
Ferndown Forest Golf Club, BH22 9PH (meet outside the bar). Level 1 and 2 ride available |
10am to 11am |
| Wednesdays | Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, BH24 2ET (meet outside bike hire). Please note normal car parking charges apply. Level 1 and 2 ride available |
10am to 11am |
Wednesdays |
Redlands Leisure and Community Park, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AW. Level 1 ride only. Commences Wednesday 2 September 2026 | 10am to 11am |
| Thursdays | Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne BH21 4EA. Level 1 and 2 ride available | 10am to 11am |
| Fridays | The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project, Shillingstone. Level 1 ride only. | 10am to 11am |
Kingston Lacy rides will not take place in high winds or yellow weather warnings.
Subsidised bike hire is available at Moors Valley Country Park which can be paid for on the day of the ride, please arrive 10 minutes before the ride so have time to collect a bike.
If you require a bike at Weymouth or Kingston Lacy, it is £2.50 and can be booked by calling 01425 480811 or online.
Bike hire is not currently available at Ferndown.
Free bikes available if required at the The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project for the Shillingstone ride.
The ride scheme is led by trained volunteers each week, giving lots of people the opportunity to get active outdoors. To become a cycle leader, you must complete two stages of training: a theory session followed by a practical session.
To become a volunteer health cycle leader, complete our online enquiry form and we'll be in touch.
