We offer one-to-one cycle training for any cycling ability for those who are 16 years old or over and work, live or study within Southampton City Council boundaries for only £5! The training is suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to regular cyclists. 

Tailored for You:
You choose the focus of the session, to develop the cycling skills that you need. We will work with you on a one-to-one basis, whether you are a:

New or returning cyclist:

• Become a confident cyclist whether you are new or returning to cycling, or moving from off-road to on-road
• Feel safer on the road
• Plan quiet or quick routes for your daily commute

Experienced Cyclist:

• Plan quiet or quick routes for your daily commute
• Become more aware of drivers around you
• Feel confident using junctions and roundabouts, or when changing lanes
• Brush up on the Highway Code and best practice when cycling
• Be aware of bad habits and learn to correct them

How do I book?

You can buy vouchers for one lesson (£5 for your first two hours), two or even three lessons (£5 for your first lesson, £10 each for the second and third lesson). Details of payment options are found below. Paying online is the easiest method, but alternative methods are available.

After receiving your voucher, arrange directly with your instructor to borrow a bike, helmet, as well as picking a location and time that will suit both you and your instructor. If you need to borrow a bike, the locations may be limited to where the bikes are stored.

Online payment:

Payment can be made from the Southampton City Council secure payments page. You need to provide your name, billing address, e-mail, contact number, and how many lessons you want to purchase. You can always buy additional lessons after your first lesson.

Please make sure that all the details are correct and that you’ve chosen the right payment, as any refunds will incur a £25 administrative fee.

Once you’ve purchased the lesson online, you’ll need to print out the confirmation e-mail. This will serve as your physical voucher that will need to be presented to your instructor.

If you want to purchase the voucher for a friend or family member (they do make wonderful gifts!), you’ll need to use your billing details, and let your instructor know.

When you’re ready to pay online, please click here to be redirected to the SCC payments site.

By cheque:

Send a cheque made payable to ‘Southampton City Council’ along with your name, address and contact details to Sustrans, Floor 4, SCC, One Guildhall Square, Southampton, SO14 7FP. Payment by this method may lead to a delay in receiving your voucher by post.

By cash:

You can hand deliver a sealed envelope saying “Adult Cycle Training - Sustrans” with the exact amount and your contact details to the Guildhall Square reception (address above). Payment by this method may lead to a delay in receiving your voucher by post.

How to redeem voucher:

Simply contact your instructor, Adrian Woolley, on 07900 016 716 to book a mutually convenient lesson time/date and/or discuss any queries.

I will then ask you for a bit of information about your current cycling ability and a few other questions. This will help me to make a suitable suggestion for the location (i.e. a park, a quiet road, etc.).