Care home residents have re-discovered the joy of a bicycle made for…three.

The Poundbury residents enjoyed the wind in their hair and the thrill of a cycle ride, some for the first time in years, thanks to a new initiative.

People living at Colten Care’s Castle View took part in ‘Cycling Without Age,’ a global movement aimed at building intergenerational relationships through the joy of cycle trishaw rides.

Kat Williams, companion team leader at Castle View, said: “Cycling Without Age’ signs up volunteers to charter these amazing trishaws around the community allowing older and less able passengers the freedom of cycling without peddling.

“The scheme was started in 2012 in Copenhagen by a man called Ole Kassow, who wanted to find a way to help his elders get back to cycling.

“It has gone on to become a success across the world and we are thrilled it has now been launched in Poundbury, where trishaws are taking people on tours around the Great Field and Poundbury Estate.”

Kat continued: “In their younger years, many of our residents loved riding bikes, some in their leisure time and others to commute to and from work.

“David Gale, Dee Bustin and June Anstey spent many years enjoying bicycles in their youth and adulthood and were only too pleased to have a ride in a trishaw, which evoked some wonderful memories of their youth.”

Resident Rosemary Hannon also enjoyed a ride.

She said: “I used to cycle everywhere when I was younger and found the experience simply exhilarating. It was wonderful to feel the freedom of cycling again.”

Resident David Gale enjoyed his ride with some VIP company - Dorchester’s new Mayor, Councillor Janet Hewitt.

David said: “It’s been a while since I was on a bike, but I really enjoyed it and it was especially nice to be accompanied by the Mayor.”