Ride It Keep It – Glen Innes run by GTGO & AT + Free Bike, Helmet & Ride
About this Event
🚲 Ride It Keep It – Glen Innes
Run by Got To Get Out | Supported by Auckland Transport
Sat 13 June | Point England Reserve (Parking Area)
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 Glen Innes, Panmure and Point England locals riding. You’ll be matched with a refurbished bike from the Got To Get Out Workshop (Glenfield Auckland), learn how to care for it, go for a guided group ride along the cycle path — and take your bike home at the end of the session. Plus you get a FREE helmet, lock and pump too!
Behind the programme is a dedicated team of mechanics and volunteers at the Got To Get Out Workshop who restore donated bikes and give them a second life — helping keep bikes out of landfill 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
- Reduce transport emissions
- Give quality refurbished bikes a second life instead of landfill
- Build confidence and independence through cycling
📍 Event Details
Location: Point England Reserve (Parking Area)
Date: Sat 13 June
Time: 10am-1pm
- 10:00am – Arrive & Register
- 10:15am – Meet your Bike - Bike allocation, FREE helmet, lock and pump
- 10:45am – Bike care session
- 11:30am – Group ride (approx. 40 mins along the cycle path)
- ~12:45pm – 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:
- Gold Card
- Community Services Card
- Student ID
- Youth or School ID
2. Meet Your Bike + Get a FREE Helmet
You’ll be:
- Matched to a refurbished bike
- Fitted correctly for comfort and safety
- Given a FREE helmet, lock and bike pump to 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
- Basic maintenance & care
- Simple checks to keep your bike running smoothly
4. Group Ride 🌿
Enjoy a relaxed guided ride along the cycle path:
- Easy pace
- 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
👥 Who is this for?
- Glen Innes, Panmure and Point England locals
- Youth 12+, Gold Card holders, Community Card holders
- People who don’t currently have a working bike
- Riders who already know how to ride (even if a bit rusty!)
⚠️ Important Notes
- You must already know how to ride a bike
- Bikes are limited and allocated based on fit and need
- Only one bike per person
- You must take your bike home on the day so please bring your car, prepare your boot, or ride the bike home
- In the event of severe weather conditions or other need for rescheduling - we will inform you on the week of the event of a rescheduled date.
📩 Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Arrival & Registration
Host: Robert Bruce
Info: Arrive & Register - bring with you your Gold Card, Community Services Card, Student, youth or school ID.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 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.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Bike Care Session with Robert Bruce (GTGO Bike expert)
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.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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 — perfect for building confidence and enjoying the ride together.
🕑: 12:45 PM
Wrap up + feedback survey
🕑: 01:00 PM
Finish where you started - Keep your bike, helmet, lock & bike pump!
Info: We’ll return to where we began, then it’s yours to keep — your bike and helmet, ready for your next ride.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
NZD 0.00
