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E Bike News



We have been tinkering with the idea of how we can bring e-bikes into our community, for our community to try. Some of you would have already been involved in our Wheel Change project, giving some people access to e-bikes via a rent to own trail scheme.


Sadly we couldn't provide this ongoing, but read on for some e-bike news... we need your ideas and feedback to help us make e-bikes a successful part of Free Ride.


If you're involved in our current Wheel Change E-bike and E-scooter programme, we'd love you to come and see us at our workshop on Saturdays for a check in.


The scheme will be moving to the next stage, and Rich from Rebicycle will be in touch to let you know how we will set up payment for the scheme and what the options are if you don't want to keep your e-bike or scooter.


Let us know if you would use an e-bike here.


If you're not involved in our Wheel Change trial, we do have another opportunity to have e-bikes as part of the Free Ride offering in the future.


Because we are building a community of riders, we want your views to help set up our next project and we want to know how you would use e-bikes.


We'll also have some other programmes happening to build mechanic skills in the community, so let us know what you are keen to be part of.


We'd like everyone's opinion on our e-bike programme Let us know here.

Upcoming Events

  • Free Ride Workshop open
    Free Ride Workshop open
    Sat, 09 Dec
    Lower Hutt
    09 Dec 2023, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    09 Dec 2023, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Our Saturday workshop is open for getting fitted for new bikes, helmets and safety gear. Come get a standard bike service or other services for payment on a sliding scale.
  • Free Ride Workshop open
    Free Ride Workshop open
    Sat, 16 Dec
    Lower Hutt
    16 Dec 2023, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    16 Dec 2023, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Our Saturday workshop is open for getting fitted for new bikes, helmets and safety gear. Come get a standard bike service or other services for payment on a sliding scale.
  • Whānau Bike Skills
    Whānau Bike Skills
    Sat, 16 Dec
    Lower Hutt
    16 Dec 2023, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    16 Dec 2023, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Learn to ride, build your skills or learn how to help your tamariki ride safely. This is a supportive whānau friendly bike riding course in the safety of a small, off road bike park. You can bring your own bike, or if you don't have one, we'll supply one, just let us know. Meet at Free Ride Workshop
  • Free Ride Workshop open
    Free Ride Workshop open
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 20 Jan
    Lower Hutt
    20 Jan 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    20 Jan 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Our Saturday workshop is open for getting fitted for new bikes, helmets and safety gear. Come get a standard bike service or other services for payment on a sliding scale.
  • Te Ra o Te Raukura
    Te Ra o Te Raukura
    Sat, 27 Jan
    Lower Hutt
    27 Jan 2024, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
    Lower Hutt, 172 Whites Line East, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
    27 Jan 2024, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
    Lower Hutt, 172 Whites Line East, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
    Come to Te Ra o Te Raukura by bike, and get your bike safety checked for free by our Free Ride workshop team.
  • Monthly Free Fix UP at The Naenae Village Market
    Monthly Free Fix UP at The Naenae Village Market
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 03 Feb
    Lower Hutt
    03 Feb 2024, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    03 Feb 2024, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Get your bike safety checked or fixed for free at The Naenae Village Market on the first Saturday of the month. Look for the Free Ride Flag!
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