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

Tue, 23 Jun
Te Ara Tupua Group Ride.
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23 Jun 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Time Has Arrived! The Path is Opening! Join us on a group ride from Daly Street down to Petone and along Te Ara Tupua, the brand new shared path connecting Lower Hutt and Wellington. Bring your own bike or use one of our Ebikes. Bookings essential.
Multiple Dates
Sat, 27 Jun
Free Ride Naenae Park - Workshop Open
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27 Jun 2026, 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 $65 bike service on our shop page to secure your spot.
Sat, 27 Jun
Whānau bike skills bike training for all ages.
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27 Jun 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
Sun, 28 Jun
Te Ara Tupua Group Ride.
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28 Jun 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Time Has Arrived! The Path is Opening! Join us on a group ride from Daly Street down to Petone and along Te Ara Tupua, the brand new shared path connecting Lower Hutt and Wellington. Bring your own bike or use one of our Ebikes. Bookings essential.
Sat, 04 Jul
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Matariki Light Party
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04 Jul 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for a community bike event to celebrate Matariki at Te Tõpūnga Hapori I Daly Street. Grab some kai at Emjayz Food Truck, Face Painting, Music, Bike Decorating and more.
Multiple Dates
Tue, 07 Jul
Free Ride @ Daly Street- Little wheels Story time with War Memorial Library
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07 Jul 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Free Ride and War Memorial Library for bike stories and play at Daly Street.
Multiple Dates
Sat, 11 Jul
Free Ride - WORKSHOP CLOSED for long weekend
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11 Jul 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Our Naenae Workshop is Closed for the long weekend.
Sat, 18 Jul
Matariki Tupua Ride- Free Ride @ Daly Street
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18 Jul 2026, 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). Registration is essential.
Date and time is TBD
Team e-bike ride
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Date and time is TBD
Take your team out on a great activity, you'll feel the wind in your hair and experience some of the great cycleways and views the region has to offer. Rides cost $400 are 2 hours and include two instructors, a cuppa and up to 11 e-bikes for your team to ride.
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.