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

Tue, 26 May
Te Ara Tupua Group Ride.
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26 May 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Time Has Arrived! The Path is Opening! Join us on a group ride from Daly Street down to Petone and along Te Ara Tupua, the brand new shared path connecting Lower Hutt and Wellington. Bring your own bike or use one of our Ebikes. Bookings essential.
Multiple Dates
Sat, 30 May
Free Ride - WORKSHOP CLOSED for long weekend
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30 May 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Our Naenae Workshop is Closed for the long weekend.
Sat, 30 May
Te Ara Tupua Group Ride.
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30 May 2026, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The Time Has Arrived! The Path is Opening! Join us on a group ride from Daly Street down to Petone and along Te Ara Tupua, the brand new shared path connecting Lower Hutt and Wellington. Bring your own bike or use one of our Ebikes. Bookings essential.
Multiple Dates
Tue, 02 Jun
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Little wheels Story time with War Memorial Library
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02 Jun 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Join Free Ride and War Memorial Library for bike stories and play at Daly Street.
Multiple Dates
Thu, 04 Jun
Beginner's Bike Mechanics - Two Part Course
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04 Jun 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Want to feel more confident looking after your bike? Join us for our Beginner Bike Maintenance Course, a relaxed and practical two-week series designed to teach the basics. We recommend attending both sessions to build your skills but you can sign up separately for one or the other if you wish to.
Thu, 04 Jun
Easy Bike Maintenance (Beginners Bike Mechanics Part 1) - Naenae
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04 Jun 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Come and learn some of the skills needed to repair and maintain your own bike with Martin our awesome and engaging community mechanic. This is part of a two part series. We recommend doing both sessions.
Sat, 06 Jun
Whānau bike skills bike training for all ages.
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06 Jun 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
Thu, 18 Jun
Puncture Repair Workshop (Beginners Bike Mechanics Part 2) - Naenae
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18 Jun 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.
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.