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On-road coaching

The only nationally available rider coaching in New Zealand. Delivered by experts and available from just $20.

About our on-road coaching courses

While each course delivers important skills on its own, the full complement is designed to help you progress to a higher level. So, if you start at Urban Commuter or Bronze, you can advance through Silver to Gold level, taking a maximum of two courses per year along the way (you can only do one Gold course per year).

Once there, you can continue to take a Gold refresher course each year. From learning how to keep yourself safe on the daily commute to honing the most advanced riding techniques, there's a Ride Forever course to suit your needs. Ride Forever courses also support NZTA's Competency-based Training and Assessment requirements for licensing.   

Get $200 cashback on your rego

To qualify you must take one Gold course between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2025, and hold a full New Zealand Class 6 motorcycle licence for at least 2 years.

Course levels

The Ride Forever courses operate at four different levels as shown below.

Urban Commuter or Scooter Survival
If you're new to riding a motorcycle or scooter, mostly ride in an urban environment, and want to boost early skills and commute safely, these half-day courses are for you.
What you'll get out of it

Skills and knowledge to deal confidently with urban traffic flows and riding situations. Understanding of road positioning to better see and be seen. Improved braking skills. More competence and confidence to enjoy riding more.

On the day

Starting with a briefing and safety check, you'll move on to an urban ride through varying traffic flows, stopping from time to time for assessment and advice.

Ensure you wear adequate clothing, with all skin covered. Bring a pen and paper, make sure your machine is warranted, registered and roadworthy. Arrive with a full tank.

Price 4 hours for $20 Ride Forever purple logo that's Urban commuter specific
Bronze
This full-day course is ideal for riders on a Learner licence or those on a Class 6 Restricted licence riding LAMS-approved machines.
What you'll get out of it

A sound understanding of road positioning: to better see and be seen, and its importance in cornering. Improved skills in low-speed manoeuvring and braking. Understanding the right speed and gear for any riding situation.

On the day

After a thorough briefing and safety check you'll head out onto a mix of urban and rural roads, including some higher speed sections. Practicing skills may take place off-highway with several stops for assessment, including a lunch break at a café.

Ensure you wear protective motorcycle clothing, top to toe, bring a pen and paper, and money to buy lunch, make sure your machine is warranted, registered and roadworthy, arrive with a full tank.

Price 8 hours for $20 Bronze coloured Ride Forever logo
Silver
Ideal for assisting riders on a Restricted licence reach their full licence or as a skills refresher for returning riders.
What you'll get out of it

Key vision skills like vanishing points and looking through corners. Improved ability to identify and avoid hazards. Better understanding of the bike's capabilities including tyre grip. How to enter, apex and exit precisely, and use bodyweight for stability.

On the day

The day begins with a briefing and safety check then moves onto a mix of urban and rural roads. Some roads will be more challenging with higher speed sections. Practicing skills may take place off-highway with several stops for assessment, including a lunch break.

Ensure you wear protective motorcycle clothing, top to toe, bring a pen and paper, and money to buy lunch, make sure your machine is warranted, registered and roadworthy, arrive with a full tank.

Price 8 hours for $50 Silver coloured Ride Forever logo
Gold
Ideal for experienced riders looking to hone specific technical aspects of riding and riding styles. Groups can determine their own course content for the day.
What you'll get out of it

The flexibility of the Gold course means the outcomes will relate to your needs. Typical areas of focus include riding in groups, riding with a pillion, counter steering, trail braking and advanced cornering.

On the day

After briefing and safety check you'll ride to an area selected by your instructor to suit the programme and skills you want to focus on. The day is made up of a series of modules with several stops for assessment, including a lunch break.

Ensure you wear protective motorcycle clothing, top to toe, bring a pen and paper, and money to buy lunch, make sure your machine is warranted, registered and roadworthy, arrive with a full tank.

Get $200 cashback off your rego

Take one Gold Ride Forever course between 1 November 2021 and 30 June 2023 and hold a full Class 6 motorcycle licence for at least two years to qualify.

The $200 is payable over two years and terms and conditions apply. 

Find out more about the motorcycle rego cashback programme

Price 8 hours for $50 Gold logo for Ride Forever

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