Accessible cycling

If you find riding a traditional bike challenging, the Accessible Cycling programme can open up the joy of cycling to you.

We are an accredited Wheels for All Centre operating from the Golf and Activity Centre at Moors Valley Country Park and Weymouth.

Accessible cycling at Moors Valley Country Park

We have a fleet of adaptive bikes to suit a range of needs, from a lack of cycling confidence to physical or mental impairment. These include side-by-sides, recumbent trikes, a wheelchair bike, tag-a-longs, tandems, tricycles and handcycles.

Getting started 

All new participants must have a 1-2-1 consultation to get started. This can be carried out with individuals or as a group. 

Complete our online enquiry form to get a consultation to get started.

We will come back to you with a choice of dates and times for your 1-2-1. Most consultations are carried out on a Tuesday and cost £5 per participant. 

1-2-1 consultation and next steps 

During your pre-booked 1-2-1 consultation, you will get to try out some bikes and discuss which would best suit your needs. The hire cost for an accessible bike is £5.

Carers can use an additional bike for free if required. Full details on availability and advance booking procedures will be fully explained during your initial consultation.

Please make sure you have completed a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) before participating in this activity.

Accessible cycling Weymouth 

Offering a range of adaptive bikes within a traffic free environment based at Weymouth Gateway Park and Ride. 

The next available sessions are as follows for 2024; 

• Wednesday 21 February 2024 11am or midday - Cancelled due to bad weather forecast
• Friday 8 March 2024 11am or midday
• Wednesday 20 March 2024 11am or midday or 1pm

There is a charge of £5 per person to help maintain the fleet. There is a maximum of 10 riders per session. Helmets are available.

To book and pay for your bike please call 01425 480811. If you are a new person or group please complete the online enquiry form before making a booking.

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ)

If you are a new participant to the accessible cycling programme, a returning participant or if your health condition has changed, we ask that everyone who takes part completes a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire.

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Volunteering opportunities

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer to help support the accessible cycle programme we would love to hear from you, please email us at healthandactivity@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.