Park 2 Park: Southern route Guided ride with Pedal Ready

Join us to celebrate and experience the newly completed bike route between Shorland Park in Island Bay right through to Waitangi Park in the city.

Whether you want to explore the new bike connections or simply celebrate the completed route, Park 2 Park is a great opportunity to give the new separated bike lanes a go in a friendly, supportive environment.

Wellington City Council and Pedal Ready are teaming up to run social bike tours of this recently completed route. Build confidence and skills to travel safely and efficiently by paihikara (bike) while getting to know the bike improvements from Park 2 Park! Find out more about whats on offer at wcc.govt.nz/park2park.

The ride will start from Switched on Bikes HQ near Waitangi Park and finish in Shorland Park in Island Bay.

Please allow 2 hours for the ride. Arrive 30 minutes early if you are renting a bike.

These rides are suitable for people who:
- Know how to ride a bike but aren't yet travelling by bike in the city; or
- Those travelling by bike in the city but would like to gain confidence; or
- Those who want to learn how to use new 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 themselves. Please enquire directly with Switched on Bikes if you'd like to borrow a bike seat for the tour.

An electric bike is strongly recommended to participate in this ride. Thanks to Switched on Bikes and Wellington City Council, you can rent an electric bike for just $10 if you don't have access to one.

Please book that separately here:

https://switchedonbikes.rezdy.com/642002/electric-bike-hire-welly-on-wheels

You can either leave the bike with us after the tour and make your own way home. If you're feeling extra enthusiastic and want to extend your ride on Saturday, you're welcome to hold onto the bike and return it before 5pm to Switched on Bikes, or return it by 10am the following day at no extra charge. Hold onto it for all of Sunday for only $45!

If you would like to learn to ride a bike away from the road, check out the free Pedal Ready courses on their website. Any pātai (questions) about these tours please get in contact: tours@wcc.govt.nz.