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

By Ryan O'Connell

PledgeMe.Project

Tourism,

NZ $9,030 pledged


132 people pledged


Closed


NZ $7,000 minimum target


100 100% Complete

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

Make a Pledge

About

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

 

 

 

 

Comments

Updates 5

You need to pledge to see this update.

You need to pledge to see this update.

You need to pledge to see this update.

You need to pledge to see this update.

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

    Isabella Cawthorn
    04/05/2015 at 10:11pm

    "THis is awesome! I am buying this as a gift. The perfect combination for enjoying Wellington!"

    Graham Robinson
    04/05/2015 at 9:08pm
    claudia silva
    04/05/2015 at 8:54pm
    Robin Sheat
    04/05/2015 at 2:31pm
    Greg Bodnar
    04/05/2015 at 1:17pm
    Pablo Gomes Ludermir
    04/05/2015 at 11:38am
    Kerry Mulligan
    04/05/2015 at 10:20am
    Andrew
    03/05/2015 at 8:33pm
    Anonymous pledger
    03/05/2015 at 7:46pm
    Anonymous pledger
    03/05/2015 at 11:48am
    Stephen counsell
    03/05/2015 at 8:40am
    Lynne Brunton
    03/05/2015 at 8:02am

    "Go the eBike revolution!"

    George Ballantyne
    02/05/2015 at 8:10pm
    Anna Costley
    02/05/2015 at 12:19pm
    Lillian Fougere
    02/05/2015 at 11:19am

    "So excited about being a guinea pig on an electric bike :)"

    Anoushka Isaac
    02/05/2015 at 10:39am
    mm
    01/05/2015 at 7:04pm

    "GO MAN GO"

    laurie
    01/05/2015 at 6:42pm
    Miranda
    01/05/2015 at 4:55pm
    Josh McArthur
    01/05/2015 at 3:01pm
    Matthew Fowler
    01/05/2015 at 12:01pm

    "Great work team!"

    Roger Tweedy
    01/05/2015 at 10:35am

    "Great initiative Ryan - looking forward to seeing your bikes all across the city"

    Beziac Carole
    01/05/2015 at 9:34am

    "Lower our energy consumption by finding new ways of life is the key to our future.Thank you for this initiative :-)"

    Sam Donald
    01/05/2015 at 8:43am

    "Good luck getting over the line"

    robin maxwell
    01/05/2015 at 6:45am
    Emma Cullen
    30/04/2015 at 11:40pm
    Pam Robinson
    30/04/2015 at 10:31am

    "Great idea guys. "

    ramon lavia
    29/04/2015 at 10:16pm
    Hannah Griffin
    29/04/2015 at 9:06pm
    Matthew Gibbons
    29/04/2015 at 9:00pm

    "Go Sofia! Really hope you guys get the funding. I have been sharing as much as possible."

    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

     

     

     

     

    Comments

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    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 
      Isabella Cawthorn
      04/05/2015 at 10:11pm

      "THis is awesome! I am buying this as a gift. The perfect combination for enjoying Wellington!"

      Graham Robinson
      04/05/2015 at 9:08pm
      claudia silva
      04/05/2015 at 8:54pm
      Robin Sheat
      04/05/2015 at 2:31pm
      Greg Bodnar
      04/05/2015 at 1:17pm
      Pablo Gomes Ludermir
      04/05/2015 at 11:38am
      Kerry Mulligan
      04/05/2015 at 10:20am
      Andrew
      03/05/2015 at 8:33pm
      Anonymous pledger
      03/05/2015 at 7:46pm
      Anonymous pledger
      03/05/2015 at 11:48am
      Stephen counsell
      03/05/2015 at 8:40am
      Lynne Brunton
      03/05/2015 at 8:02am

      "Go the eBike revolution!"

      George Ballantyne
      02/05/2015 at 8:10pm
      Anna Costley
      02/05/2015 at 12:19pm
      Lillian Fougere
      02/05/2015 at 11:19am

      "So excited about being a guinea pig on an electric bike :)"

      Anoushka Isaac
      02/05/2015 at 10:39am
      mm
      01/05/2015 at 7:04pm

      "GO MAN GO"

      laurie
      01/05/2015 at 6:42pm
      Miranda
      01/05/2015 at 4:55pm
      Josh McArthur
      01/05/2015 at 3:01pm
      Matthew Fowler
      01/05/2015 at 12:01pm

      "Great work team!"

      Roger Tweedy
      01/05/2015 at 10:35am

      "Great initiative Ryan - looking forward to seeing your bikes all across the city"

      Beziac Carole
      01/05/2015 at 9:34am

      "Lower our energy consumption by finding new ways of life is the key to our future.Thank you for this initiative :-)"

      Sam Donald
      01/05/2015 at 8:43am

      "Good luck getting over the line"

      robin maxwell
      01/05/2015 at 6:45am
      Emma Cullen
      30/04/2015 at 11:40pm
      Pam Robinson
      30/04/2015 at 10:31am

      "Great idea guys. "

      ramon lavia
      29/04/2015 at 10:16pm
      Hannah Griffin
      29/04/2015 at 9:06pm
      Matthew Gibbons
      29/04/2015 at 9:00pm

      "Go Sofia! Really hope you guys get the funding. I have been sharing as much as possible."

      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.