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 services below, event listings and opening hours.

Free Bikes

Free kids bike service

Free e bike library

Free skills training

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skills

training

Monthly

Free

Fix ups

Our programmes

Sat, 14 Jun
Free Ride - workshop open
RSVP
14 Jun 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, 14 Jun
Whānau bike skills bike training for all ages.
RSVP
14 Jun 2025, 12:30 pm – 2:30 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, 14 Jun
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Matariki Light Party
RSVP
14 Jun 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for a community bike event to celebrate Matariki at Te Tõpūnga Hapori I Daly Street.
Tue, 17 Jun
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Story time with Naenae Neighbourhood hub.
RSVP
17 Jun 2025, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join Free Ride and Naenae Neighbourhood Hub for bike stories and play at Daly Street.
Thu, 26 Jun
Free Ride @ Daly Street - Puncture repair workshop
RSVP
26 Jun 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come and learn how to fix your own puncture with our community mechanic Martin.
Sat, 28 Jun
Free Ride - workshop open
RSVP
28 Jun 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, 28 Jun
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Matariki Tupua Ride
RSVP
28 Jun 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for a whānau bike ride from Te Tõpūnga Hapori I Daly Street to Honiana Te Puni Reserve (Petone foreshore). When we arrive at Honiana Te Puni Reserve, we'll be welcomed by iwi mana whenua Taranaki Whanui at the Tāwharau Pods. TRegistration is essential.
Wed, 02 Jul
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Whānau bike skills bike training for all ages.
RSVP
02 Jul 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 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 Jul
E-bike Library Group ride - Riverside drive to seaview
Buy Tickets
06 Jul 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This is the second ride for those wishing to join the E-bike Library. We will extend from our first ride to (Taita Rock) to include some road riding and further distance. Tickets are free, but a booking is required.
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.