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, 13 Dec
Free Ride Naenae Park - Workshop Open
RSVP
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
RSVP
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
Buy Tickets
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
Bikes for Christmas
RSVP
20 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Struggling with costs and need a present for your tamariki or yourself? Come and grab a bike for Christmas, a free fix up and a sausage. Limited stock available.
Mon, 22 Dec
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Play Day
RSVP
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.
Sat, 10 Jan
Free Ride @ Daly Street - Pito One Bike Picnic
RSVP
10 Jan 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ride with us from Daly Street or meet us at Pito One beach for a BYO picnic dinner.
Thu, 15 Jan
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Play Day
RSVP
15 Jan 2026, 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.
Fri, 23 Jan
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Summer Fun Day with the Dreamcatchers
RSVP
23 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This fun-filled afternoon is being organised by the disabled community, their friends, family, and supporters andis being run in partnership with Hutt City Council and the Dreamcatchers, one of Community Connection’s Everyday Networks. Our container will be open and our bikes will be available.
Sat, 31 Jan
Free Fix up at Te Rā o te Raukura!
RSVP
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
RSVP
03 Feb 2026, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Free Ride and War Memorial Library for bike stories and play at Daly Street.
Sat, 14 Feb
Free Ride @ Daly Street - Build Your Bike Skills
RSVP
14 Feb 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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.
Sat, 21 Feb
Free Fix up at Pito One fair.
RSVP
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.
Fri, 27 Feb
Free Ride @ Daly Street - Bike BBQ
RSVP
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.
Sun, 26 Apr
Free Fix up at Orange Bike Day
RSVP
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
Cycle with Confidence - Expression of Interest.
RSVP
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.