Boost your cycling skills and confidence with Active Devon’s free adult cycle training sessions!
Whether you’re a complete beginner, returning to cycling after a break, or looking to build confidence for commuting, our friendly instructors are here to support you. We offer a range of sessions tailored to different abilities, all delivered in small, supportive groups. You don’t even need your own bike – you can borrow one for free during your session.
- Learn to Ride (Beginners): Perfect for those new to cycling or lacking confidence. Sessions take place away from roads and cover helmet fitting, bike safety checks, mounting and balancing, controlling your bike, cornering, braking, and signalling.
- Learn to Ride with Female Instructor: All the benefits of our beginner session, led by a female instructor for those who prefer a female-led space. Slightly longer (1.5 hours) and run in groups of up to six.
- Cycle Confidence (Mixed Ability): Improve your confidence making short journeys on quiet roads and cycle paths. Learn about helmet fitting, bike safety, using gears, riding among traffic, and group cycling.
- Confidence on Roads (Intermediate): For intermediate riders wanting to boost on-road confidence, including safe road positioning and navigating junctions.
- Workplace Cycle Training: Bespoke sessions delivered at your workplace for you and your colleagues, free of charge. Bikes and helmets can be provided.
All sessions are free and available across Devon. New dates and locations are added regularly. If you can’t find a session near you, check back soon or contact us to discuss bespoke options.
Our instructors tailor each session to your personal goals, helping you build skills at your own pace. We welcome adults of all ages and abilities, and strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
How to book: Book online for most sessions, or complete a form for workplace training. If you have questions or want to discuss bespoke sessions, call Emily or Aaron on 01392 925150 or email bst@activedevon.org.
What participants say:
“The instructors are really knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I was able to talk to them about areas that I found difficult or unsure of such as changing gear and they would tailor the session to include this. I initially was unsure of accessing the cycling sessions as an adult as I thought that I was too old and would be judged. I was not at all judged and actually felt encouraged and supported. I now cycle twice a week at the very least, have increased confidence and I really enjoy it!” – Exeter Resident
Join us and discover the joy and freedom of cycling in Devon!