Switched on Bikes: Electric Bike Hire and Guided Tours of Wellington

By Ryan O'Connell

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Switched On Bikes: Electric Bike Hire And Guided Tours Of Wellington

Project 2015-04-06 16:32:22 +1200

Switched on Bikes brings Electric Bike Hire and Guided Tours to Wellington.

 

We want to provide a fun, unique and green way to explore our capital city. eBikes are just like regular bikes but the electric assist gives you a good boost heading up Wellington's hills and helps you ride further. eBikes are so much fun to ride!  We've got five electric bikes that have been eating up Wellington's hills, but we need five more to be operating properly.

 

Switched on Bikes is being supported by the Smart Energy Challenge and the Wellington City Council, get this...

 

Every pledge that you make gets matched dollar-for-dollar by the Wellington City Council.

 

For those of you who support us at this early stage, we're offering extremely good value eBike hire and tours and memberships for locals. There are other fun rewards too. You could pledge for these for yourself or keep the voucher for when a friend visits Wellington.

 

Our eBike tours are going to be unique, fun and quirky- we reckon that 'Barry's Bus Tours' or 'Wendy's Walking Group' just doesn't cut it for the modern traveller. We're going to be telling wonderful tales of Cuba St, visiting the best cafes and checking out Wellington's craft beer breweries- sitting down for a pint once the riding is done.  eBikes also allow riders to get further than they thought possible- Miramar Peninsula to the South Coast, Brooklyn Wind Turbine and Zealandia are all within reach.

 

Switched on Bikes will support local initiatives that encourage more people to ride bikes and who advocate for better bike lanes in Wellington. eBikes are a realistic alternative to a commute by car and we'll be providing free eBike hire through community groups so people can 'try my bike'- we've already kicked this off by providing raffle prizes of eBike hire to Karori by Bike.

 

 

We really hope you can support us so we can really get rolling! You can also find out more about us at switchedonbikes.co.nz or on Facebook 

 Thanks!

Ryan O'Connell and Sofía Robinson

 

Video- Madeline Cook

Photography- Clarissa Mattos

 Sofia and Ryan hanging out on eBikes on the Wellington Waterfront

 

 

 

 

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Chicken on eBike!

28/04/2015 at 9:51 PM

Hi all


Thanks for all your support so far and a massive shout out to everyone who came to the Smart Energy Challenge launch.
 
Things are going well, we keep getting great feedback from customers, our Date Packs are flying off the e-shelves, and we even got ourselves on the front of the Sunday Star Times Business Section last weekend. Phew!
 
We've only got 9 days to go, and we need just a bit more support, so if you can, please share our campaign with your friends and remind them that pledges gets match funded. So that $5 is actually $10 if we reach target! And reaching target means we get to buy 5 more awesome eBikes for you and your mates to play around on.
 
We have a new reward which is a 5 Trip 1/2 day eBike hire for only $99. That's less than 1/2 price and it doesn't expire. We also have the Smart Motion eBike up for grabs as a PledgeMe reward, so get in touch if you want to have a spin beforehand, its a real beauty to ride.
 
Thanks again for your support, we look forward to seeing you at our party, and if you want to see Sofia getting bitten by her chicken, check out our new video.
 
Sofia and Ryan
Switched on Bikes 

    Pledgers 132

    Barbara Insull
    29/04/2015 at 3:44pm

    "I can't wait to get to Wellington and try an Ebike and get a tour! Good luck with your venture!"

    Anonymous pledger
    29/04/2015 at 9:16am

    "I admire these forward, sustainable thinkers! It's about time Wellington got Switched On."

    Jimmy Green
    28/04/2015 at 11:45pm

    "Yes! Yes! Yes!"

    kelvin aris
    28/04/2015 at 10:35pm
    Ben Jah
    28/04/2015 at 10:33pm
    Renee Rushton
    28/04/2015 at 10:15pm

    "Goooooo Switched on bikes!!!"

    Charlie
    28/04/2015 at 6:03pm

    "Nice work team!"

    Eoin Kelly
    28/04/2015 at 10:13am
    Chris
    27/04/2015 at 10:12pm

    "This is an awesome initiative and I'm excited to be testing out the bikes on one of your tours :)"

    Christine O'Connell
    27/04/2015 at 5:47pm

    " Looking forward to a ride on a Switched on Electric bike when we are next in Wellington. What fun !"

    paul bruce
    27/04/2015 at 4:39pm
    Rosie Percival
    26/04/2015 at 7:49pm
    Amiria
    26/04/2015 at 12:16pm
    Beth Brash
    26/04/2015 at 11:28am
    John K
    25/04/2015 at 4:30pm
    John K
    25/04/2015 at 4:28pm

    "Let the revolution begin!"

    Anthony
    25/04/2015 at 3:17pm

    "Bringing more people on 2 wheels cruising around Welly: rad project Ryan!"

    Eryn
    23/04/2015 at 11:05pm

    "Boo-yaa! Hope you kids Kill it!"

    martin garrood
    23/04/2015 at 8:13pm
    martin garrood
    23/04/2015 at 8:11pm

    "Awesome idea - good luck with developing the bike tours!"

    Sonya Cameron
    23/04/2015 at 6:07pm
    Alice
    23/04/2015 at 5:12pm
    Alice
    23/04/2015 at 5:12pm

    "Go Switched On Bikes!"

    Michael Clemens
    22/04/2015 at 9:56pm
    Neville Henderson
    22/04/2015 at 8:11pm

    "Grand idea! Glad to help you on the way. "

    Hannah Mackintosh
    22/04/2015 at 5:21pm
    Alastair Smith
    22/04/2015 at 4:34pm

    "eBikes have real potential to transform biking in windy hilly Wellington"

    jen.rg
    22/04/2015 at 3:08pm
    fiona Hood
    21/04/2015 at 10:55pm

    "Choice, can't wait to take grandma out on a bike trip! This'll make it sweet"

    Ian Shearer
    21/04/2015 at 7:26pm

    Followers 10

    Followers of Switched on Bikes: Electric Bike Hire and Guided Tours of Wellington

    Switched On Bikes: Electric Bike Hire And Guided Tours Of Wellington

    Project 2015-04-06 16:32:22 +1200

    Switched on Bikes brings Electric Bike Hire and Guided Tours to Wellington.

     

    We want to provide a fun, unique and green way to explore our capital city. eBikes are just like regular bikes but the electric assist gives you a good boost heading up Wellington's hills and helps you ride further. eBikes are so much fun to ride!  We've got five electric bikes that have been eating up Wellington's hills, but we need five more to be operating properly.

     

    Switched on Bikes is being supported by the Smart Energy Challenge and the Wellington City Council, get this...

     

    Every pledge that you make gets matched dollar-for-dollar by the Wellington City Council.

     

    For those of you who support us at this early stage, we're offering extremely good value eBike hire and tours and memberships for locals. There are other fun rewards too. You could pledge for these for yourself or keep the voucher for when a friend visits Wellington.

     

    Our eBike tours are going to be unique, fun and quirky- we reckon that 'Barry's Bus Tours' or 'Wendy's Walking Group' just doesn't cut it for the modern traveller. We're going to be telling wonderful tales of Cuba St, visiting the best cafes and checking out Wellington's craft beer breweries- sitting down for a pint once the riding is done.  eBikes also allow riders to get further than they thought possible- Miramar Peninsula to the South Coast, Brooklyn Wind Turbine and Zealandia are all within reach.

     

    Switched on Bikes will support local initiatives that encourage more people to ride bikes and who advocate for better bike lanes in Wellington. eBikes are a realistic alternative to a commute by car and we'll be providing free eBike hire through community groups so people can 'try my bike'- we've already kicked this off by providing raffle prizes of eBike hire to Karori by Bike.

     

     

    We really hope you can support us so we can really get rolling! You can also find out more about us at switchedonbikes.co.nz or on Facebook 

     Thanks!

    Ryan O'Connell and Sofía Robinson

     

    Video- Madeline Cook

    Photography- Clarissa Mattos

     Sofia and Ryan hanging out on eBikes on the Wellington Waterfront

     

     

     

     

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    Chicken on eBike!

    28/04/2015 at 9:51 PM

    Hi all


    Thanks for all your support so far and a massive shout out to everyone who came to the Smart Energy Challenge launch.
     
    Things are going well, we keep getting great feedback from customers, our Date Packs are flying off the e-shelves, and we even got ourselves on the front of the Sunday Star Times Business Section last weekend. Phew!
     
    We've only got 9 days to go, and we need just a bit more support, so if you can, please share our campaign with your friends and remind them that pledges gets match funded. So that $5 is actually $10 if we reach target! And reaching target means we get to buy 5 more awesome eBikes for you and your mates to play around on.
     
    We have a new reward which is a 5 Trip 1/2 day eBike hire for only $99. That's less than 1/2 price and it doesn't expire. We also have the Smart Motion eBike up for grabs as a PledgeMe reward, so get in touch if you want to have a spin beforehand, its a real beauty to ride.
     
    Thanks again for your support, we look forward to seeing you at our party, and if you want to see Sofia getting bitten by her chicken, check out our new video.
     
    Sofia and Ryan
    Switched on Bikes 
      Barbara Insull
      29/04/2015 at 3:44pm

      "I can't wait to get to Wellington and try an Ebike and get a tour! Good luck with your venture!"

      Anonymous pledger
      29/04/2015 at 9:16am

      "I admire these forward, sustainable thinkers! It's about time Wellington got Switched On."

      Jimmy Green
      28/04/2015 at 11:45pm

      "Yes! Yes! Yes!"

      kelvin aris
      28/04/2015 at 10:35pm
      Ben Jah
      28/04/2015 at 10:33pm
      Renee Rushton
      28/04/2015 at 10:15pm

      "Goooooo Switched on bikes!!!"

      Charlie
      28/04/2015 at 6:03pm

      "Nice work team!"

      Eoin Kelly
      28/04/2015 at 10:13am
      Chris
      27/04/2015 at 10:12pm

      "This is an awesome initiative and I'm excited to be testing out the bikes on one of your tours :)"

      Christine O'Connell
      27/04/2015 at 5:47pm

      " Looking forward to a ride on a Switched on Electric bike when we are next in Wellington. What fun !"

      paul bruce
      27/04/2015 at 4:39pm
      Rosie Percival
      26/04/2015 at 7:49pm
      Amiria
      26/04/2015 at 12:16pm
      Beth Brash
      26/04/2015 at 11:28am
      John K
      25/04/2015 at 4:30pm
      John K
      25/04/2015 at 4:28pm

      "Let the revolution begin!"

      Anthony
      25/04/2015 at 3:17pm

      "Bringing more people on 2 wheels cruising around Welly: rad project Ryan!"

      Eryn
      23/04/2015 at 11:05pm

      "Boo-yaa! Hope you kids Kill it!"

      martin garrood
      23/04/2015 at 8:13pm
      martin garrood
      23/04/2015 at 8:11pm

      "Awesome idea - good luck with developing the bike tours!"

      Sonya Cameron
      23/04/2015 at 6:07pm
      Alice
      23/04/2015 at 5:12pm
      Alice
      23/04/2015 at 5:12pm

      "Go Switched On Bikes!"

      Michael Clemens
      22/04/2015 at 9:56pm
      Neville Henderson
      22/04/2015 at 8:11pm

      "Grand idea! Glad to help you on the way. "

      Hannah Mackintosh
      22/04/2015 at 5:21pm
      Alastair Smith
      22/04/2015 at 4:34pm

      "eBikes have real potential to transform biking in windy hilly Wellington"

      jen.rg
      22/04/2015 at 3:08pm
      fiona Hood
      21/04/2015 at 10:55pm

      "Choice, can't wait to take grandma out on a bike trip! This'll make it sweet"

      Ian Shearer
      21/04/2015 at 7:26pm

      Followers of Switched on Bikes: Electric Bike Hire and Guided Tours of Wellington

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 07/05/2015 at 9:00 PM.