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).
Sun Jun 6, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Jun 6, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Jun 6, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Jul 4, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Jul 4, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Jul 4, 2:00 - 3:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sat Jul 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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.
Sat Jul 17, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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 Jul 23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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 Jul 24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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 Jul 25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe & Bar, 9 Jean Batten Dr, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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 Jul 31, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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.
Sun Aug 1, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Aug 1, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Aug 1, 2:00 - 3:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Aug 1, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Aug 8, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe & Bar, 9 Jean Batten Dr, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in April/May/June are now FREE.
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 Aug 14, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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 Aug 15, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Aug 15, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Aug 15, 2:00 - 3:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Aug 15, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Fri Aug 20, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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.
Sat Aug 21, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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 Aug 22, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe & Bar, 9 Jean Batten Dr, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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 Aug 28, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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.
Sun Aug 29, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Aug 29, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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 Aug 29, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Aug 29, 2:00 - 3:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment
Sun Aug 29, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment
Fri Sep 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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.
Sat Sep 11, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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.
Sat Sep 18, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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 Sep 24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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.
Sat Sep 25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
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 Sep 26, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe & Bar, 9 Jean Batten Dr, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses in July/August/September are now FREE.
This full-day course is ideal for riders on a Learner licence or those on a Class 6 Restricted licence riding LAMS-approved machines.