Try your local cycle route! Get to know the route and street changes, build cycling confidence and skills, and learn about interesting features along the way!

These events are organised by Wellington City Council and the bike tours are led by Pedal Ready.

Each ride starts and ends at Switched On Bikes on the waterfront near Waitangi Park.

These rides are suitable for people who:

• know how to ride a bike but aren't yet cycling in the city; or

• are cycling in the city but would like to gain confidence; or

• want to learn how to use new cycling 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 by themselves. Please enquire directly with Switched on Bikes if you'd like to borrow a bike seat for the tour.

• If you're feeling extra enthusiastic and want to extend your bike hire, you're welcome to hold onto the bike overnight and return it before 9:30am to Switched on Bikes at no extra charge!

• There's also the option to hold onto the bike all day the following day for a discounted cost of $39.

• Please discuss your intentions with us on the day.

Registration is $20, which also covers e-bike hire from Switched on Bikes! If you’re bringing your own bike, no problem! We’ll refund you $20 at the end of the ride. Use of an e-bike for this tour is strongly recommended.

Note: this event may be postponed or cancelled at short notice in the event of extreme or adverse weather. If this occurs, we will notify you as soon as possible using the contact phone number you provide during registration.

If this tour is not quite for you and you would like to learn to ride a bike away from the road instead, please check out the free Pedal Ready courses on their website https://www.pedalready.org.nz/. Any pātai (questions) about these tours, please get in contact: info@pedalready.org.nz.