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Two people riding bikes in Wellington on a bike tour.

Dates

  • Sat 15 Feb 2025, 9:30am–11:30am

Restrictions

Adults Only

**Please note a change in start location. We will be starting from Switched on Bikes from their new location! That is 15/22 Herd St, on the waterfront (near Waitangi Park) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/m4o7uoG8JYuFzxvF8

Wellington City Council, Ngaio Going Carbon Neutral and Pedal Ready are teaming up to run social bike tours of the recent street changes in Ngaio and the surrounding area. Build confidence and skills to travel safely and efficiently by paihikara (bike) while getting to know the bike improvements in Ngaio!

The ride will finish at Ngaio Union Church, where there will be the monthly Repair Cafe that runs till 1pm for those who want to attend. A good excuse to bring a friend and get your belongings repaired!

Please allow 2 hours for the ride. Arrive 30 minutes early if you are renting a bike.

These rides are suitable for people who:
- Know how to ride a bike but aren't yet travelling by bike in the city; or
- Those travelling by bike in the city but would like to gain confidence; or
- Those who want to learn how to use new infrastructure.

Open to riders aged 18+ (or 13+ if accompanied by an adult). Families are also welcome to bring younger children on cargo bikes or bike seats provided themselves. Please enquire directly with Switched on Bikes if you'd like to borrow a bike seat for the tour.

An electric bike is strongly recommended to participate in this ride. Thanks to Switched on Bikes and Wellington City Council, you can rent an electric bike for just $10 if you don't have access to one. Please book that separately here:
https://switchedonbikes.rezdy.com/642002/electric-bike-hire-welly-on-wheels

You can either leave the bike with us after the tour and make your own way home (the 25, 26 bus and Johnsonville train depart regularly to the city). If you're feeling extra enthusiastic and want to extend your ride on Saturday, you're welcome to hold onto the bike and return it before 5pm. You would be charged with an additional $15 for half-day hire, and you can decide what you'd like to do as late as the end of the guided ride on Friday.

This ride is also a great way to participate in the Aotearoa Bike Challenge during February. Sign up, log your rides, encourage your friends and be in the draw to win great prizes! Find out more here:
https://www.lovetoride.net/nz.

If you would like to learn to ride a bike away from the road, check out the free Pedal Ready courses on their website. Any pātai (questions) about these tours please get in contact: tours@wcc.govt.nz.

PRIVACY STATEMENT: The information you shared in signing up for this ride is used for booking and safety purposes. Within 14 days after the tour, your name and emergency contact details will be deleted. Other information provided may be stored anonymously to support our project evaluation. Your email address will be stored for up to 4 months following the tour. Within that time, we may contact you with follow-up information about biking in Pōneke, as well as feedback opportunities about the ride and the impact it has had on your travel around Pōneke. You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you and to ask for it to be corrected if you believe it is incorrect. If you would like to ask for a copy of your information or to have it corrected, please contact us at tours@wcc.govt.nz.

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