Tena koutou, nga mihi nui ki te mana whenua o tenei rohe, Taranaki Whanui me Ngati Toa Rangatira. Ngā mihi nui mo tō maakitanga o tatou hapori. Mauri ora.

Welcome to Free Ride. We are a charitable bike workshop and membership programme based in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai - Lower Hutt, NZ. We are a volunteer organisation.

We provide a range of free services, subsidised bike services and paid services. Please see our event listings and opening hours.

Our programmes

Mon, 26 Oct
Let's Go Te Ara Tupua Community Bike Day
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26 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for a holiday bike day on Labour Weekend Monday. We'll have free bike servicing, ebike guided rides and a mechanic workshop right on the trail.
Multiple Dates
Sat, 31 Oct
Free Ride Naenae Park - Workshop Open
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31 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and see us for your bike fixes or get sized for a new bike. You can pre-book a $65 bike service on our shop page to secure your spot.
Sat, 31 Oct
Whānau bike skills bike training for all ages.
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31 Oct 2026, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Free ride's Hutt Valley Whānau Bike Skills for all. Do you want to learn to ride? Are you keen to get back on a bike? Do you want to build confidence on two wheels and get some tips about how to stay safe? Join us for our Pedal Ready cycle training course for all ages - children and adults
Sat, 31 Oct
Free Ride @ Daly Street: Tricks & Treats Bike Disco
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31 Oct 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Our time has come to an end at Te Tōpūnga Hapori i Daly Street. Join us for our final event - Our Tricks and Treats Bike Disco! Dress up and bring you bike down for some fun riding, kai, music and share you memories of your time with us at Daly Street.
Thu, 05 Nov
Puncture Repair Workshop - Naenae
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05 Nov 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Come and learn how to fix your own puncture with our community mechanic Martin. This is part 2 of our two part Beginners Bike Mechanics course. We recommend you attend both workshops if you are able.
Sun, 08 Nov
E-bike ride - Beginners ride to Taita Rock and Motutawa
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08 Nov 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
An easy ride along The Beltway Cycle way and the Hutt River Trail. This is a great 10k ride and goes through Motutawa Avalon park, and shows a safe route back to Naenae.
Sun, 22 Nov
Let's Go Te Ara Tupua - Beginners Ebike ride
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22 Nov 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for a beginner level Ebike ride along the shared Pathway; Te Ara Tupua. This ride will include a short 'Ready to Ride' workshop including bike and helmet checks. Tickets are free, but a booking is required.
Sat, 28 Nov
Whānau bike skills bike training for all ages.
RSVP
28 Nov 2026, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Free ride's Hutt Valley Whānau Bike Skills for all. Do you want to learn to ride? Are you keen to get back on a bike? Do you want to build confidence on two wheels and get some tips about how to stay safe? Join us for our Pedal Ready cycle training course for all ages - children and adults
Sun, 06 Dec
E-bike Library Group ride - Naenae to Silverstream. INTERMEDIATE
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06 Dec 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for an Ebike group ride. This is an intermediate level ride (due to distance) and is best suited to capable riders and those who have completed a shorter ride with us already. It will include some road riding, river trail and further distance. Tickets are free, but a booking is required.
Sun, 13 Dec
Let's Go Te Ara Tupua - Intermediate Ebike ride
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13 Dec 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for an intermediate level Ebike ride along the shared Pathway; Te Ara Tupua. This ride is intermediate/advanced level due to it's distance, from our workhop in Naenae and down the shared pathway and back (over 25km). Tickets are free, but a booking is required.
Date and time is TBD
Team e-bike ride
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Date and time is TBD
Take your team out on a great activity, you'll feel the wind in your hair and experience some of the great cycleways and views the region has to offer. Rides cost $400 are 2 hours and include two instructors, a cuppa and up to 11 e-bikes for your team to ride.
Date and time is TBD
Cycle with Confidence - Expression of Interest.
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Date and time is TBD
Free ride's cycle with Confidence for Adults and Youth. Learn to ride with confidence, build your skills riding on the road, with our skilled instructors. THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST, THE COURSE WILL BE SCHEDULED WHEN WE REACH AT LEAST 4 INTERESTED ATTENDEES.