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

Sun, 16 Nov
E-bike Library Group ride- Taita rock (approx 10km)
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16 Nov 2025, 1:00 pm – 18 Jan 2026, 4:00 pm
This is a beginner level ride, distance is not too far and a great opportunity for new Ebike riders and those who may lack confidence to give it a go. This ride is mostly off the road utilising the Hutt Valley’s cycle trails. Tickets are free, but a booking is required.
Sun, 30 Nov
Free Fix up - Eastbourne Market.
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30 Nov 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us at the Easbourne Market. We will be alongside the Te Ara Tupua Alliance to promote our services and provide basic bike bike repairs.
Tue, 02 Dec
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Story time with War Memorial Library
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02 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Free Ride and War Memorial Library for bike stories and play at Daly Street.
Sat, 06 Dec
Free Ride Naenae Park - Workshop Open
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06 Dec 2025, 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 $50 bike service on our shop page to secure your spot.
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Sat, 06 Dec
Whānau bike skills bike training for all ages.
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06 Dec 2025, 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, 13 Dec
Free Ride Naenae Park - Workshop Open
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13 Dec 2025, 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 $50 bike service on our shop page to secure your spot.
Sat, 13 Dec
Free Ride @ Daly Street - Free Fix Up
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13 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bring your bikes for a safety check and service. Find out more about what we do, join Free Ride to be part of our cycling community.
Sun, 14 Dec
E-bike Library Group ride - Silverstream
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14 Dec 2025, 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.
Sat, 20 Dec
Free Ride Naenae Park - Workshop Open (2)
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20 Dec 2025, 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 $50 bike service on our shop page to secure your spot.
Mon, 22 Dec
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Play Day
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22 Dec 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us at Te Tōpūnga Hapori i Daly Street for a Bike Play Day. Feel free to bring your own bikes and scooters or use the ones provided. Make a flag or Tassels to decorate your bike. Some tuition on riding may be available depending on busyness on the day.
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.