Bike Hub Henderson

Nothing beats hearing from happy riders in our community 🚲

"Can’t rate this place high enough. Hadn’t ridden a bike in more than 10 years, and wanted to get into it this year for training and riding along with my kids. I’m 213cm, not easy to find a used bike! Shane was absolutely awesome and went far out of his way to build me one, and it turned out an absolute peach. Been riding it every day since I got it 3 weeks ago. Thanks mate!" - Braden

Please keep an eye out for these stolen ebikes!

The Bike Hub will be closed this Saturday as we take time to acknowledge ANZAC Day.
We'll also be closed tomorrow for a staff meeting.
We’ll be open our usual hours Fri & Sun, 10am–2pm.

In the 1880s, cycling in Auckland looked a little different.

Think penny farthings, racing laps at the Auckland Domain, and club uniforms with peakless hats.

These days we have safer bikes, more riders and support from Bike Hubs to help you get rolling.

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In the 1880s, bike clubs sprang up around New Zealand and were especially popular with younger men. Possibly because bikes such as the High Wheeler, aka the Penny Farthing, were lightweight, fast, and there was an element of danger in racing them. Auckland had its own bike clubs, including the Waitematā Bicycle Club (members pictured here) formed in 1883. Bikes were raced, and long distance treks held, and the club uniform included peakless hats. In Auckland, races took place on the Auckland Domain cricket oval although the club was only allowed to use the oval on race days. A decade later, bicycle design had changed which meant safer cycling, and more women taking to the sport and forming their own clubs.
Waitematā Bicycle Club, 1883, from Waitematā Bicycle Club (Album 64)
Image reference: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 3-ALB64-35