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.
Before you take part in a cycle ride
Make sure you complete the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) beforehand and arrive 10 minutes before the start time of the ride:
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ)
All new and returning participants are required to complete an annual Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) before attending a health cycle ride.
Get Back in the Saddle levels
Level 1 - Health 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.
Level 2 - Active leisure ride
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 |
The Palm House Cafe, Weymouth, DT4 7TZ. Level 2 ride only. | 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.
Bike hire
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 Kingston Lacy, it is £2.50 and can be booked by calling 01425 480811 or online.
Bike hire is not currently available at Ferndown or Weymouth.
Free bikes available if required at the The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project for the Shillingstone ride.
Volunteer Get Back in the Saddle leader opportunity
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, there are two elements of the training, theory session followed by a practical session.
If you would like to become a volunteer health cycle leader please complete our online enquiry form and then we will be in touch with you.