On-Road Coaching

The only nationally-available, certified rider coaching in New Zealand, delivered by experts and available from just $20.

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 fit NZTA’s Competency-based Training and Assessment requirements for licensing.

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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.

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4 HOURS FOR $20

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Urban/Commuter or Scooter Survival

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.
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.

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8 HOURS FOR $20

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Bronze

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.
Silver

Ideal for assisting riders on a Restricted licence reach their full licence or as a skills refresher for returning riders.

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8 HOURS FOR $50

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Silver

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.
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.

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8 HOURS FOR $50

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Gold

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.

Discounts and reimbursements

Completing a Ride Forever course will qualify you for a discount or reimbursement with many companies:

Several insurance companies, such as Star, Protecta, Golightly and Swann, offer a range of discounts, reimbursements and other benefits for completing a Ride Forever course. Ask your insurance provider what they offer.
Aon insurance offers nil excess for one claim within a 12 month period.

VTNZ offer $5 off your next WoF.
ULYSSES offers part reimbursement of the course fee, as do a number of other clubs. Ask your club committee members for details.
A number of motorcycle retail outlets offer a refund of the cost. Ask in store.

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Discounts and reimbursements