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.
The Events List shows our upcoming Basic Handling Skills and Ride Forever courses.
We offer one-to-one, road-based training and licence assessments (CBTA) on weekdays by arrangement. We also offer an Introduction to Adventure Riding course for those riders who would like to feel more confident on unsealed roads. If you need more information, contact us by phone/text (021 211 5395).
Sat May 28, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
Seasonal promotion: Thanks to some funding from the BOP regional council, normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses this month are now FREE.
Sun Jun 5, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Jun 5, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Jun 5, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sat Jun 11, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Thanks to some funding from the BOP regional council, normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses this month are now FREE.
Sat Jun 18, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Thanks to some funding from the BOP regional council, normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses this month are now FREE.
Sun Jun 19, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Jun 19, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Jun 19, 2:00 - 3:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment.
Fri Jun 24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
Makz Gear, 52 Second Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Seasonal promotion: Thanks to some funding from the BOP regional council, normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses this month are now FREE.
Sat Jun 25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
Seasonal promotion: Thanks to some funding from the BOP regional council, normal booking fees (Bronze $20 and Silver/Gold $50) have been reduced to zero, so new bookings for courses this month are now FREE.
Sun Jul 3, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Jul 3, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Jul 3, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sat Jul 9, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
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 16, 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.
Sun Jul 17, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Jul 17, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Jul 17, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sat Jul 23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
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 Aug 13, 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.
Sun Aug 14, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Aug 14, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Aug 14, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sat Aug 20, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
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 27, 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.
Sun Aug 28, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Aug 28, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
1 hour training, 30 minute assessment.
Sun Aug 28, 2:00 - 4:30 PM (NZST)
Mount Maunganui College, 565 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
2 hours training, 30 minute assessment.
Sat Sep 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
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 17, 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.
Sat Sep 24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZST)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
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 Oct 8, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
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 Oct 15, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
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.
Sat Oct 22, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
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 Oct 29, 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.
Sat Nov 12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
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 Nov 19, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
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.
Sat Nov 26, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
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 Dec 10, 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.
Sat Dec 17, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (NZDT)
McDonald's Te Ngae, 2 Robinson Avenue, Ōwhata, Rotorua
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.