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

Anaru 1 Nov 2024

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

Event: CBTA 6F Combined coaching and Full licence assessment
Andrew 20 Oct 2024

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

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Alistair 20 Oct 2024

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 20 Oct 2024

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 19 Oct 2024

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 12 Oct 2024

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 11 Oct 2024
Event: Ride Forever Silver (Tauranga)
Aaron 8 Oct 2024

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 7 Oct 2024

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 7 Oct 2024

Outstanding, Highly recommend

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Daniel 3 Oct 2024

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 30 Sept 2024

Nice and smoth way to learn motorcycle skills

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
coert 29 Sept 2024

Neil was great and extremely helpful. Definitely recommend!!

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
TeMauri 21 Sept 2024

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 15 Sept 2024

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 1 Sept 2024

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 1 Sept 2024

Definitely recommend
Looking forward to doing full licence test in future

Event: Ride Forever Silver (Rotorua)
Rob 28 Aug 2024

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 26 Aug 2024

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

Event: Learn To Ride (LTR)
Daniel 20 Aug 2024
Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Jan 20 Aug 2024

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 19 Aug 2024

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 17 Aug 2024
Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Fiona 14 Aug 2024

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 11 Aug 2024

Great

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Michael 11 Aug 2024

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 11 Aug 2024

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

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
David 11 Aug 2024

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 28 July 2024
Event: Learn To Ride (LTR)
Jayden 14 July 2024

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

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Iwiroa 14 July 2024

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 10 July 2024

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

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Khan 8 July 2024

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

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Charlotte 7 July 2024

Neil is fantastic. Very knowledgeable, and clear with his teachings. Highly recommend

Event: Ride Forever Silver (Tauranga)
Michael 23 June 2024

As with all training and assessments before, it was an absolute joy to undertake and succeed in my full license assessment with Neil. Thanks heaps for facilitating my riding journey and I’m looking forward to more training ahead.

Event: CBTA 6F Combined coaching and Full licence assessment
John 17 June 2024

I have been riding a bike off and on for a while now, with little or no instructions or critique. This course provided that and I was grateful for the tips and guidance offered. If I apply these tips and critique, I will probably be a better rider and possibly a safer one. Old habits die hard but it is necessary to read them their rights. Neil was patient and helpful, I was getting a little low on blood sugar by the last hour, as I am diabetic. Great course.

Event: Ride Forever Silver (Tauranga)
Maria 16 June 2024

I learned a lot about keeping my bubble safe on the road and gave me more confidence in doing emergency braking. Thank you for your patience and for the informative session.

Event: Ride Forever Silver (Tauranga)
Michael 16 June 2024

Patient with easy to understand style of teaching.

Event: Combined Learn To Ride (LTR) and Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Nicole 16 June 2024

Thanks again Neil, the Ride Forever journey obviously doesn’t stop after getting my full licence and i learned some really important new information while reinforcing things I’ve been working on. I’ll see you for another Silver Course once I’ve got my Speed 400 😀😀😀

Event: Ride Forever Silver (Tauranga)
Scott 12 June 2024

I cant speak highly enough of Neil and his professionalism towards guiding me in getting my full Class 6 license which I now have achieved. It all started with him assessing me for my basic handling skills and right through to now with my full license. I highly recommend anyone who wants to get the class 6, to do the whole thing with Neil and also strongly recommend doing his Bronze and Silver “Ride Forever” classes in the mix. You will be a much better rider for it. Thanks again Neil your a legend……. Scotty

Event: CBTA 6F Combined coaching and Full licence assessment

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.