Ride It Keep It - New Lynn - thanks Auckland Council!
About this Event
🚲Ride It Keep It – New Lynn
Run by Got To Get Out | Supported by Auckland Council
👋Who is this for?
- Residents of New Lynn, Avondale, Kelston (and neighbouring suburbs), &
- Community Services Card holders &,
- People who don’t currently have a working bike &
- Riders who already know how to ride (even if a bit rusty!)
📍Sun 22 Nov | New Lynn
Want a bike? Learn how to use it, ride it… and keep it.
🚲Ride It Keep It is a free community event designed by Got To Get Out to get locals riding bikes. You’ll be matched with a refurbished bike from the Got To Get Out Workshop, learn how to care for it, go for a guided group ride exploring the local cycle paths — then take your bike home at the end of the session. Plus you get a FREE brand new helmet, lock and pump too!
Behind the programme is a dedicated team of mechanics and volunteers who restore donated or discarded bikes and give them a second life — helping keep bikes in circulation while making cycling more accessible to the community.
🌱What's this about?
This programme is part of a wider initiative to:
- Get more people riding bikes locally,
- Explore cycle paths,
- Reduce transport emissions
- Give quality refurbished bikes a second life
- Build confidence and independence through cycling
📍Event Details
Location: Meet at New Lynn Train Station (exact meeting point to follow to ticket holders), as we need to lay out all our bikes
Date: Sunday 22 November
Time: 10am-12pm
- 945am – Arrive & Register with hosts
- 10am – Meet your Bike - Bike allocation, FREE helmet, lock and pump
- 10:30 - Skills session
- 11:am – Group ride (approx. 30 mins along the cycle paths around New Lynn return), then basic maintanence session.
- 12:pm ish – Wrap up, survey, keep your bike and take it home
🔑How it works
1. Registration
To take part, you’ll need to fill in the registration form and bring your:
- Community Services Card, we may ask to see it :)
2. Meet Your Bike + Get a FREE Helmet Lock and Pump
You’ll be:
- Matched to a refurbished bike, repaired at Got To Get Out Workshop
- Fitted correctly for comfort and safety,
- Given a FREE helmet, lock and bike pump to use and keep
3. Learn the Basics (with Robert Bruce, founder of Got To Get Out)
Join a hands-on session led by Robert Bruce:
- How your bike works, gears and brakes,
- Simple checks to keep your bike running smoothly
4. Group Ride
Enjoy a relaxed guided ride along the nearby cycle paths at an easy level suiting beginner riders,
- Easy pace
- About half an hour of riding,
- Support along the way,
- Build confidence riding in a group
5. Keep Your Bike
At the end of the event, the bike is yours to take home and use!
Book your ticket now!
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival & Registration
Host: Robert Bruce
Info: Arrive & Register - bring with you your Community Services Card. Please be on time!
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Meet your Bike - Bike fitting + FREE helmet, lock and pump
Info: Bike allocation + fitting - This is where we find the right bike in our collection of refurbished bikes to suit your height. Your bike will be fitted to you and you'll get a free helmet, lock and pump.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Guided Group Bike Ride (along cycle path)
Info: Join a guided ride along the cycle path with the group. It’s an easy, social loop or there-and-back, perfect for building confidence and enjoying the ride together.
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Bike Care Session
Info: Get to know how to look after your bike. You’ll learn the basics of maintenance — from tyre pressure to brake checks — giving you the confidence to keep it running safely and smoothly.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Farewell + feedback survey
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Finish where you started - Keep your bike, helmet, lock & bike pump!
Info: Farewell!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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