Cycle training

Are you unsure where to position yourself at junctions? Do you fancy cycling to work but need help to practice a route? Maybe you’ve never been on a bike, or not for years anyway?

Whatever your reason for wanting to improve your cycling skills, here is a list of local cycling training providers.

Monty's Bike Hub SHOW

Contact: Josh Allen

Email: bikes@montys.org.uk

Facebook: Monty's Bike Hub

Monty's Bike Hub is a social enterprise and charity supporting all things cycling in the east of Southampton.

Sound Cycling SHOW

Contact: Eleanor van der Hoest

Telephone: 07952 314768

Email: eleanor@soundcycling.co.uk

"I learnt to ride as an adult myself so I understand what it’s like to make that leap of faith! The thrill and freedom of going places under my own steam is still with me. Many years of cycling later, I was inspired to train as a cycling instructor to help others start or restart riding. There are so many good reasons to cycle and my friendly, supportive, one-to-one tuition can give you the skills and confidence to get riding - and be a positive presence on our roads."

CycleWise SHOW

Contact: Dilys Gartside

Telephone: 01258 860 157 or 07751 044365

Email: cyclewisesouthampton@gmail.com

"Having cycle commuted to work for years as a solicitor, in 2005 I qualified as a freelance cycling instructor and set up Cyclewise in Southampton to teach, both adults and children of any age or ability, the joys and skills to ride a bicycle as a mode of transport.

In Jan 2023, I gained 1st4sportLevel2 recognition, being the updated qualification required by all cycling instructors.

When not teaching, I am leading rides for less confident folk and campaigning for safer cycling, particularly the 20sPlenty movement seeking a reduction in the default speed limit in built up areas from 30mph to 20mph, at which most errors can be avoided or walked away from.

I'm now based in North Dorset but cover locations from there to Southampton where I still regularly teach."

123CycleRight SHOW

Contact: Vincent Licence

Telephone: 07845 306940

Email: info@123cycleright.co.uk

"I provide cycle skills tuition to all age groups, from absolute beginners to more experienced cyclists, in groups or 1-1 tuition. As an experienced HGV and car driver as well as a cyclist, I can provide tips on assessing risks at challenging junctions and ways to improve communication with other road users. In addition, I specialise in providing cycle skills to children and adults with special needs."

On Your Bike cycle training SHOW

Contact: Adrian Woolley

Telephone: 07900 016716

Email: bikeabilityinstructor@gmail.com

Facebook: On Your Bike

"My mission is to get more people cycling for everyday journeys by coaching safer cycling. I'm currently a Child Workforce School Sports Coach and have been since September 2013. I have skills, expertise and interests in sports and outdoor activities and I have proven experience of building rapport and engaging with trainees. I pride myself in motivating others to reach their full potential."

Off-road public practice sites SHOW

These are sites where parents can take young children to help them learn basic control and bike riding skills.

Riverside Park
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