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

Sat, 31 Jan
Free Ride - WORKSHOP CLOSED
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31 Jan 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Our Naenae workshop is closed this weekend as the team is at Te Rā O Raukura doing basic bike checks and fixes. Come and see us at Te Whiti Park,
Sat, 31 Jan
Free Fix up at Te Rā o te Raukura!
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31 Jan 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come and see us at Te Whiti Park for the best local event in the calendar - Te Rā o te Raukura! Ride your bike to te Whiti Park and get a free safety check and fix up. This applies to small fixes only, anything beyond repair on the day will be referred to our workshop.
Tue, 03 Feb
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Story time with War Memorial Library
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03 Feb 2026, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Free Ride and War Memorial Library for bike stories and play at Daly Street.
Tue, 10 Feb
E-bike Group ride- Te Ara Tupua Taster
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10 Feb 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Set to open in Autumn this year, Te Ara Tupua is a shared path connecting Lower Hutt and Wellington. We are excited to be Partnering with Te Ara Tupua to bring you a chance to explore the Hutt side gateway to the new path.
Thu, 12 Feb
Easy Bike Maintenance - Naenae
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12 Feb 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.
Sun, 15 Feb
E-bike Group ride- Te Ara Tupua Taster
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15 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Set to open in Autumn this year, Te Ara Tupua is a shared path connecting Lower Hutt and Wellington. We are excited to be Partnering with Te Ara Tupua to bring you a chance to explore the Hutt side gateway to the new path.
Sat, 21 Feb
Free Fix up at Pito One fair.
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21 Feb 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come and see us at the Pito One Fair! Ride your bike to the fair and get a free safety check and fix up. This applies to small fixes only, anything beyond repair on the day will be referred to our workshop.
Tue, 24 Feb
E-bike Group ride- Te Ara Tupua Taster
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24 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Set to open in Autumn this year, Te Ara Tupua is a shared path connecting Lower Hutt and Wellington. We are excited to be Partnering with Te Ara Tupua to bring you a chance to explore the Hutt side gateway to the new path.
Fri, 27 Feb
Free Ride @ Daly Street - Bike BBQ
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27 Feb 2026, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Drop by our container at Daly Street Social after work for a BBQ and a bike check or basic repairs.
Sat, 28 Feb
Whānau bike skills bike training for all ages.
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28 Feb 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
Mon, 02 Mar
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Story time with War Memorial Library
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02 Mar 2026, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Free Ride and War Memorial Library for bike stories and play at Daly Street.
Sun, 26 Apr
Free Fix up at Orange Bike Day
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26 Apr 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come and see us at the Orange Bike Day ! Ride your bike to the park and get a free safety check and fix up. This applies to small fixes only, anything beyond repair on the day will be referred to our workshop.
Date and time is TBD
Free Ride @ Daly Street - Build Your Bike Skills
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Date and time is TBD
Come along for a bike check and some tips on building your bike skills. Have a go on our mini obstacle course and build up to the big pump track. Our Mechanics will be onsite for bike checks and small fixes along with some cycling trainers to help you on your way.
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.