Welcome to Empowered Journeys! Based in Tauranga, NZ, we offer one-to-one training and assessment for road motorcycling at every level from Learner licence (Basic Handling Skills) through Restricted and Full licence to Advanced (Roadcraft), and the ACC Ride Forever range of group training courses (Bronze/Silver/Gold). We specialise in small groups and highly-personalised service.
We also offer an Introduction to Adventure Riding course for those riders who would like to feel confident on unsealed roads.
The Events List shows our upcoming Basic Handling Skills, Ride Forever and Adventure Riding courses. We offer one-to-one, road-based training and licence assessments (CBTA) on weekdays by arrangement. We have premium quality loan bikes available for some of our courses. If you need more information, contact us by phone/text (021 211 5395).
Fri Mar 12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
Empowered Journeys HQ, Papamoa
Basic skills of adventure riding, will be just right for most people who just want to ride gravel roads and dirt tracks to interesting places, whilst for others they may be the first step on the journey to even more adventurous riding.
Sat Mar 13, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
This full-day course is ideal for riders on a Learner licence or those on a Class 6 Restricted licence riding LAMS-approved machines.
Sun Mar 14, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZDT)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Mar 14, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZDT)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Mar 14, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZDT)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Fri Mar 19, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
This full-day course is ideal for riders on a Learner licence or those on a Class 6 Restricted licence riding LAMS-approved machines.
Sat Mar 20, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
Ideal for assisting riders on a Restricted licence reach their full licence or as a skills refresher for returning riders.
If you have a Full licence and have not had any prior experience with Motorcycle Roadcraft (as taught in the Ride Forever programme), we strongly recommend beginning with a Silver course before taking the Gold.
Sun Mar 21, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZDT)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Mar 21, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZDT)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Mar 21, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZDT)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Fri Apr 23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
This full-day course is ideal for riders on a Learner licence or those on a Class 6 Restricted licence riding LAMS-approved machines.
Sat Apr 24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Ideal for assisting riders on a Restricted licence reach their full licence or as a skills refresher for returning riders.
If you have a Full licence and have not had any prior experience with Motorcycle Roadcraft (as taught in the Ride Forever programme), we strongly recommend beginning with a Silver course before taking the Gold.
Fri Apr 30, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Empowered Journeys HQ, Papamoa
Basic skills of adventure riding, will be just right for most people who just want to ride gravel roads and dirt tracks to interesting places, whilst for others they may be the first step on the journey to even more adventurous riding.
Sat May 1, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
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.
If you have not had any prior experience with Motorcycle Roadcraft (as taught in the Ride Forever programme), we strongly recommend that you take a Silver course before taking the Gold.