Free local guided rides

Hours: 2 to 3 

Cost: Free

Age: 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and able to ride a bike)

Our guided bike rides are a great way to explore Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland and build your confidence to ride locally. These courses are perfect if you already know how to ride a bike but are keen to get to know the best cycle routes for those short trips around your neighbourhood a bit better – whether that’s to the supermarket, café, school or town centre.  

By trying these routes out in the safety of a group and with an experienced instructor, you can practice your cycling skills and learn some tips and tricks to get you from home to your local amenities quickly and safely! 

Bikes and helmets are provided for free. If you’ve got your own bike or e-bike, you’re welcome to bring it along instead.

What kind of guided rides are there?

Check out some examples of the guided rides you can sign up to.

Don’t panic, it’s volcanic: A 10km loop exploring Puketāpapa’s cycle paths that have been extensively re-wilded and provide access to several local schools, the local bike hub, and volcanic summits.

Spring fling - New Lynn to Avondale: A 16km route from New Lynn, through Avondale to Western Springs. This ride has great connections to Unitec and the city centre, and also passes by a local bike hub.

Off the beaten track – follow the Northwestern Pathway: A 14km return route from the rapidly expanding Westgate area and along the Northwestern Motorway corridor – bring a picnic or have a play at the Tui Glen Reserve playground on the way!

Bike train - Te ara ki uta ki tai: A 14km return route through the eastern suburbs of Glen Innes, Meadowbank and Ōrākei and returning along Tāmaki Drive. Stop off for a refuel at a nearby café.