Welcome to Empowered Journeys Motorcycle Training! Based in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty, NZ), we offer one-to-one lessons and assessment for every level of motorcycle licence from Learner licence (Learn To Ride and Basic Handling Skills) through Restricted licence to Full licence, and the ACC Ride Forever range of group training courses (Bronze/Silver/Gold). We specialise in small groups and highly-personalised service. If you want to learn to ride a motorbike or to improve your bike riding skills, we can definitely help you.

The Events List shows our scheduled and available Learn To Ride (LTR), Basic Handling Skills (BHS), Ride Forever and Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) sessions. Use the 'Category' filter on the Events List to see the types of session that interest you. If you don't yet have a NZ motorcycle licence, 'Getting Started' is the category for you.

See the menu at the top of the page for Feedback from recent customers and Links to useful information.

For more information or to request more dates, contact us by phone/text on 0212115395.

Feedback

Haley
Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Ljubomir

It’s been wonderful day with awesome people. Extremely useful time mastering motorbiking, specially in urban and slow speed riding.

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Mark

Always take something away from these courses, be it something new or something that I had, well, probably forgotten 😎.

Event: Ride Forever Gold (Tauranga)
Michael

I found this to be a great course, and I learnt alot. I went there thinking I knew how to ride safely and that I was ready to sit the practical test. How wrong was I? By the end of the course I was feeling much more confident and felt Neil was a great instructor. Without a doubt I would not have been successful in passing the practical test without doing this course. Thanks Neil.

Event: CBTA 6R Fast-Track To Restricted Licence
Rita

Neil is patient, calm and explains things well. Very pleased with the training and have completed the course. Will be back to train with him again in the future.

Event: Combined Learn To Ride (LTR) and Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Kelly

Respected all levels. Patient.

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Eugene

Instructor Neil gave us a truly motivating ang empowering motocycling education/training. He is not only about helping people get their licence but also more of making well trained, level headed riders who are responsible and safe on the road and most importantly for a rider to be able to go home to his loved ones at the end of the day.

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Anaru

Very informative and clear with instructions and great to deal with 👍🏾

Event: CBTA 6F Combined coaching and Full licence assessment
Andrew

Neil very arsome trainer a pleasure to know such a arsome person a big thankyou 😀

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Alistair

another excellent course delivered by Neil. This is my 5th course with Neil, and I will be returning for more sessions. Great teacher and delivers an in-depth knowledge on motorcycle riding and safety.
Thanks Neil.
Alistair.

Event: Ride Forever Silver (Tauranga)
Nicole

Once again Neil has delivered! Exceptional instruction and feedback during my recent Silver Course. As a full-license rider but having recently purchased a new and more powerful motorcycle, I appreciate Neil’s constant ability to adapt and cater to all levels of rider and all types of motorcycle. His instruction with urban, rural, and highway riding, plus slow-speed manoeuvring and emergency braking, is delivered patiently and in an easy-to-understand manner. Thank you again Neil! Outstanding.

Event: Ride Forever Silver (Tauranga)
Michael

Neil is great full off knowledge and provides a great day…learn tips n tricks to help improve your riding..
Booking my full assessment with him next

Event: Ride Forever Silver (Tauranga)
Jules

Super personalised, encouraging enough to get good growth and skills building without being overwhelmed or out of comfort zone. Allowed me to learn at my speed with the right amount of information to feel safe and comfortable.

Event: Customised rider coaching
Mark
Event: Ride Forever Silver (Tauranga)
Aaron

So glad I could do my basic handling skills with empowered journeys Neil showed me and tought me a few tricks here and there to be more confident on a motorbike now I just need to go and sit my learners so stocked I would definitely recommend empowered journeys for the handling skills and other courses

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Daniel

Very knowledgeable trainer with great teaching skills, will definitely come back for future training

Event: Combined Learn To Ride (LTR) and Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Trevor

Outstanding, Highly recommend

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Daniel

I highly recommend doing this coaching and assessment with Neil. I gained knowledge and confidence from the coaching prior to the test, which set me up to be focused and prepared to successfully complete the assessment.

Event: CBTA 6R Combined coaching and Restricted licence assessment
Reuben

Nice and smoth way to learn motorcycle skills

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
coert

Neil was great and extremely helpful. Definitely recommend!!

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
TeMauri

Really enjoyed my day, awesome opportunity to learn how to become safer rider on the road. Has greatly increased my knowledge and confidence and provided advice on things to work on. Neil is great to work with and I will definitely take advantage of his services as I continue in my progress to become fully licensed. Thanks mate.

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
John

Had a great coaching session with Neil who prepared me very well for the restricted test. Very clear instruction, good on the road support, and clear and precise directions through the test itself . Very beneficial doing the combined coaching and test scenario.

Event: CBTA 6R Combined coaching and Restricted licence assessment
Miriam

Neil is clear in his instructions and expectations and I highly recommend him for motorcycle training and assessments.

Event: CBTA 6R Combined coaching and Restricted licence assessment
Mark

Definitely recommend
Looking forward to doing full licence test in future

Event: Ride Forever Silver (Rotorua)
Rob

As somebody that hasn’t ridden for a very long time I found the bronze coarse very helpful, would recommend it to anyone.

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Trevor

Neil is excellent to learn from, have now booked the next course

Event: Learn To Ride (LTR)
Daniel
Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Jan

We really enjoyed this course and found it very valuable and informative , Neil was so helpful and professional, we learnt a lot. Thank you

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Adam

Appreciate Neil’s time, was a great experience and looking forward to booking ride forever sessions

Event: CBTA 6F Combined coaching and Full licence assessment
Luke
Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Fiona

Thank you Neil, it was an absolute pleasure completing the basic handling skills and practical assessment with you. I had great confidence in you guiding me to pass. You had great tips and advice that I have taken on board and you also had patience which I most appreciated! I will definitely be continuing my motorcycle journey with your training. Thanks again!

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Luca

Great

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Michael

High quality instruction and feedback. Full day of refreshing skills and riding with a great group. Well done Neil.

Event: Ride Forever Gold (Tauranga)
Jason

Clear instructions , good tips to improve my riding highly recommend cheers

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
David

I have ridden bikes in 3 different countries and covered many miles in 50 years of riding and found the enjoyable and educational

Event: Ride Forever Gold (Tauranga)
Cole
Event: Learn To Ride (LTR)
Jayden

Neil’s a great teacher and his feedback was very helpful.

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Iwiroa

Great instructions and user-friendly feedback. Could say enough how helpful Neil is. Keep up the good work.
Cheers Iwiroa Wairua

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Scott

Thank you Neil, for your fantastic training and guidence. You make learning comfortable and intuitive. Cheers!

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Khan

Would recommend for anyone wanting to sit there licence A ++

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)

Empowered Journeys Motorcycle Training offers Learn To Ride (LTR) and Basic Handling Skills Test (BHST) for Learners and CBTA riding lessons and tests for Restricted (6R) and Full (6F) licences in Tauranga, plus ACC Ride Forever group courses (Bronze/Silver/Gold) in Tauranga and Rotorua.