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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.



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

  •  Naenae to Silverstream Bridge and return - RIDE FULL
     Naenae to Silverstream Bridge and return - RIDE FULL
    Naenae to Silverstream Bridge and return - RIDE FULL
    Sun, 05 May
    Lower Hutt
    05 May 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    05 May 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    This ride is an intermediate ride of about 20 km. Some parts are on trails, and through little mini forests. Ride one of our 10 e-bikes or ride your own. Coaching will be provided.
  • Mechanic workshop
    Mechanic workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 09 May
    Lower Hutt
    09 May 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    09 May 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Come and learn some skills to help you fix your own bike. This is a casual mentoring session on Thursday nights where you can learn as you go. Rangatahi welcome but must come with an adult.
  • Free Ride Workshop open
    Free Ride Workshop open
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 11 May
    Lower Hutt
    11 May 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    11 May 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.
  • Whānau Bike Skills
    Whānau Bike Skills
    Sat, 11 May
    Lower Hutt
    11 May 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 31 Treadwell Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    11 May 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 31 Treadwell Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Free Ride's Hutt Valley Whānau Bike Skills (level 0-2) Meet at Basketball Court, 31 Treadwell Street, Naenae. Keen to get back on a bike or get riding for the first time? Want to build confidence on two wheels and get some tips about how to stay safe when sharing the road.
  • E-bike Riverside ride - Intermediate
    E-bike Riverside ride - Intermediate
    Sun, 19 May
    Lower Hutt
    19 May 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    19 May 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Intermediate Ride. This is not for beginner riders. Riders must have some recent experience riding, and confidence on a bike. Tickets are free, but a booking is required.
  • Cycle with confidence
    Cycle with confidence
    Sat, 25 May
    Lower Hutt
    25 May 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 31 Treadwell Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    25 May 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 31 Treadwell Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Adults learn to ride with confidence, build your skills riding on the road, with our skilled instructors. You can bring your own bike, or if you don't have one, we'll supply one, just let us know. Meet at the basketball court on Treadwell Street.
  • E-bike Ride Te Ara Tupua - Intermediate
    E-bike Ride Te Ara Tupua - Intermediate
    Sun, 26 May
    Lower Hutt
    26 May 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    26 May 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Intermediate Ride. This is not for beginner riders. Riders must have some recent experience riding, and confidence on a bike. Tickets are free, but a booking is required.
  • Whānau Bike Skills
    Whānau Bike Skills
    Sat, 08 Jun
    Lower Hutt
    08 Jun 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 31 Treadwell Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    08 Jun 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 31 Treadwell Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Free Ride's Hutt Valley Whānau Bike Skills (level 0-2) Meet at Basketball Court, 31 Treadwell Street, Naenae. Keen to get back on a bike or get riding for the first time? Want to build confidence on two wheels and get some tips about how to stay safe when sharing the road.
  • E-bike ride Petone and Seaview - Intermediate
    E-bike ride Petone and Seaview - Intermediate
    Sun, 16 Jun
    Lower Hutt
    16 Jun 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    16 Jun 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Intermediate Ride. This is not for beginner riders. Riders must have some recent experience riding, and confidence on a bike. Tickets are free, but a booking is required.
  • Cycle with confidence
    Cycle with confidence
    Sat, 22 Jun
    Lower Hutt
    22 Jun 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 31 Treadwell Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    22 Jun 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 31 Treadwell Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Adults learn to ride with confidence, build your skills riding on the road, with our skilled instructors. You can bring your own bike, or if you don't have one, we'll supply one, just let us know. Meet at the basketball court on Treadwell Street.
  • Cycle with confidence
    Cycle with confidence
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 27 Apr
    Lower Hutt
    27 Apr 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    27 Apr 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Adults learn to ride with confidence, build your skills riding on the road, with our skilled instructors. 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, 27 Apr
    Lower Hutt
    27 Apr 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    27 Apr 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.
  • Beginner E Bike Group Ride - Taitā Rock and Motutawa Avalon Park
    Beginner E Bike Group Ride - Taitā Rock and Motutawa Avalon Park
    Sun, 14 Apr
    Lower Hutt
    14 Apr 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    14 Apr 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    This beginner’s ride goes from Naenae to Taita Rock on the Beltway Cycleway, then up on to the Hutt River Trail to Motutawa Avalon Park for a cup of tea. Ride one of our 10 e-bikes or ride your own. Coaching will be provided.
  • Mechanic workshop
    Mechanic workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 11 Apr
    Lower Hutt
    11 Apr 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    11 Apr 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Come and learn some skills to help you fix your own bike. This is a casual mentoring session on Thursday nights where you can learn as you go. Rangatahi welcome but must come with an adult.
  • E- Bike Group Ride - Moonshine Park
    E- Bike Group Ride - Moonshine Park
    Sun, 07 Apr
    Lower Hutt
    07 Apr 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    07 Apr 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Come and use one of our e-bikes, get some tips and coaching and ideas for rides, and be part of our e-bike library. Rides are for adults only and are limited to 12 people. This ride will go from Naenae ato Moonshine Park in Upper Hutt.
  • E- Bike Group Ride -  Riverside ride
    E- Bike Group Ride -  Riverside ride
    Sun, 24 Mar
    Lower Hutt
    24 Mar 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    24 Mar 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Come and use one of our e-bikes, get some tips and coaching and ideas for rides, and be part of our e-bike library. Rides are for adults only and are limited to 12 people. This ride will go from Naenae along some roads and cycleways next to the Waiwhetu stream.
  • E- Bike Group Ride - From Naenae to Lower Hutt - Shopping routes
    E- Bike Group Ride - From Naenae to Lower Hutt - Shopping routes
    Sun, 10 Mar
    Lower Hutt
    10 Mar 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    10 Mar 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Come and use one of our e-bikes, get some tips and coaching and ideas for rides, and be part of our e-bike library. Rides are for adults only and are limited to 12 people. This ride will go from Naenae and show some routes and tips when getting the shopping on your bike.
  • E- Bike Group Ride - From Naenae to Alicetown
    E- Bike Group Ride - From Naenae to Alicetown
    Sun, 03 Mar
    Lower Hutt
    03 Mar 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    03 Mar 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Lower Hutt, 35 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
    Come and use one of our e-bikes, get some tips and coaching and ideas for rides, and be part of our e-bike library. Rides are for adults only and are limited to 12 people. This ride will go from Naenae to Alicetown.
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