DEVON County Council is offering adults living or working in Devon a Free two-hour cycle confidence session to help you get back in the saddle, boost your confidence, and enjoy all the benefits that cycling has to offer.
The sessions can be tailored to individual needs and friendly, qualified instructors can help you with:? • learning how to ride a bike, or brushing up on your cycling skills?• improving your confidence when riding on roads?• advice for riding to work, e.g. what route to take and how to prepare ?• tips for riding as a family, e.g. advice on suitable routes
Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet Member with responsibility for cycling, said: “The turnout at the Devon Stage of the Tour highlighted the continued popularity of cycling and hopefully it will inspire some people to take part in this year’s Cycle September.
“It’s a fantastic challenge which has helped thousands of people to take up or return to cycling and it’s an opportunity for businesses and individuals to encourage active travel, if they haven’t already done so.
“For those lacking in experience or confidence there are specific sessions designed to help get them onto two wheels.
“Cycling offers so many benefits for health, wellbeing and the environment. “Reducing congestion is also good for local business, which is essential as we look to make a strong economic recovery.”
To find out more and to book a session, visit: devon.cc/cyclefree .