Ōtaki Bike Space | Energise Ōtaki

Ōtaki Bike Space
Te Wāhi Pahikara o Ōtaki

Heading towards carbon neutral, by bike.

Want a bike?

Since 2017 we've revamped your donated bikes and given them away.

Why? Biking (not driving) local trips of just 2-3km can cut Ōtaki's transport emissions by 40%.

And save energy. And reduce waste. And boost people power!

It's a win-win. (A spin-spin.)

CONNECT

Volunteer

Energise Ōtaki runs on people power.

Ōtaki Bike Space has six-weekly volunteer sessions to fix up donated bikes. Volunteers can come regularly or just once, and don't need bike experience.

Want to join us?

Volunteer

When is the next bike giveaway?

Giveaways are now held around every six weeks at Ōtaki College. Here are details of our next session. This is also a chance to drop off bikes you no longer want. We gratefully accept bikes with little or no rust, needing only a little TLC.
When is your next volunteers' session?

We welcome all volunteers - no bike or bike fixing experience necessary. Volunteer fix-it days are within 10am to 2pm, as suits you. Saturday, 6th September Saturday, 18th October Interested? Please email Kirsty at otakibikespace@gmail.com.
Can anyone get a bike? Is it free?

Yes! Koha is appreciated.
Do you want my bike? Where can I drop it off?

Is your bike in pretty good condition? Needing no or only minor repairs? Then yes please. Please note that we are now receiving bike donations during our 6-weekly giveaway days. Please bring your bike down to Ōtaki College (turn left once inside the gate) between 11am-1pm on Saturday 6th September. Ngā mihi nui!
I'm not sure if my bike is in good enough condition. How do I find out?

If you think your bike might need more than a minor repair, please send us a photo or a description of it. That will help determine if it is worth repairing salvaging for parts or sending to recycling. Email Kirsty at: otakibikespace@gmail.com
Do I have to know how to repair bikes to volunteer?

No! There's a job for everyone.