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Let’s Ride

Our concise guide on how to stay safe and make the most of your bike. Let’s Ride has tips on setting yourself up, planning a ride, and riding in traffic. It breaks down what those ‘Bus only’ signs really mean and what to watch out for around heavy vehicles.

Download the guide (PDF 2.4 MB)

Cycle skills

Getting ready to ride? Want to make the journey to work more comfortable? Brush up on your cycle skills at one of Pedal Ready's free Cycling in the City training session. Pedal Ready also provides training at schools and workplaces, private individual or group lessons, and training about e-bikes.

BikeReady is New Zealand’s national cycling education system. 

Information

The official New Zealand code for cyclists is a user-friendly guide to New Zealand’s traffic law and safe cycling practices.

Cycling road code

BikeThere is a Wellington City Council website that aims to support people who want to ride their bike in Wellington.

Bike There

Advice

Cycle Wellington is an active local community group that advocates for better biking in Wellington. Sign up through their website to keep across what is happening to improve cycling conditions and connect with others already cycling regularly.

Cycle Wellington

Light it up – our top tips!

Use front and back lights if you ride between sunset and sunrise, or if visibility is poor.

If you ride at night, wear something light, bright or reflective. A backpack cover is a great option. 

We recommend two lights in front and two lights rear, one steady and one flashing in each direction. 

Don’t dazzle other walkers and riders – point your front light down a bit.  

Bikes must have pedal reflectors, or you must wear reflective material when riding at night.  Increase your side-on visibility with reflectors or lights on your spokes, and tires with reflective side walls. 

Pick up your free reflective gear today!

You can pick up free reflective gear from any of the places in the list below. While stocks last. Limits apply.

Wellington City

Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui | Wellington Central Library

Waitohi | Johnsonville Community Hub

Bikespace community bicycle repair workshop, next to Te Papa

Lower Hutt

Front counter at Hutt City Council, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt

Porirua

Front counter at Porirua City Council, 16 Cobham Court, Porirua

Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Central Library

Reception at Upper Hutt City Council, 838-842 Fergusson Drive

Kāpiti

Customer services at main council building, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu

Waikanae Service centre, Waikanae Library, Mahara Place, Waikanae

Ōtaki Service centre, Ōtaki Library, Corner of Main Street and 13 Aotaki Street, Ōtaki

Wairarapa

Masterton District Library, 45 Chapel Street, Masterton (temporary location)

Carterton Library, 28 Holloway Street, Carterton

Greytown Library, 89 Main Street, Greytown

Featherston Library, 70-72 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston

Martinborough Library, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough

As cycling numbers increase, so do attempts at bike theft.  But there are easy steps you can follow to reduce your risk of getting your bike stolen.

Love your bike? Register it on the Garage 529 app 

We’re encouraging bike owners to register their bikes with 529 Garage – a free app to keep bikes linked to their rightful owners (just like registering a car). 

Greater Wellington is giving away free 529 shield stickers to register your bike in the app. Collect these from our Cuba street office while stocks last. 

Register you bike here

Love your bike? Lock it up well!

Here are our top tips to lock your bike like a pro:

• If your bike is stolen always report it to the Police by calling 105 or go to the police website.
• Buy a good D-lock or chain lock. Thin cable locks are easy to cut. If you have a high-end bike or an e-bike, buy a great lock, and use two types.  
• Lock your bike through the frame, not just a wheel or around the forks.  
• Find somewhere solid to lock your bike. A bike rack is best. Some signposts aren’t fixed in place.  
• Be kind. Don’t block paths or doorways and think of other users.
• Be sure to lock your bike at home, work, and school. Don’t leave your bike in a shared area or an open yard, garage, or carport. 

Consumer NZ has published guides to help you choose the right lock, and e-bike.

Consumer - Bike locks

Consumer - Electric bikes