Welcome to Empowered Journeys Motorcycle Training! Based in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty, NZ), we offer one-to-one lessons and assessment (CBTA) for Restricted licence and 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 have a motorcycle licence and want to improve your road riding skills, we can definitely help you.

The Events List shows our scheduled and available 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.

See the menu at the top of the page for our Feedback from recent customers, our Google business reviews and Links to useful information.

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

Feedback

Matt

This course was fantastic! Highly recommend it for any learner or anyone wanting to hone in on some urban skills. Neil’s approach as an instructor is clear, encouraging, and professional. I feel like I know my bike much better which has boosted my confidence in a variety of conditions. I’m looking forward to going for my restricted soon.

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Raymond

Highly recommended.

Event: CBTA 6F Combined coaching and Full licence assessment
Luke
Event: CBTA 6R Combined coaching and Restricted licence assessment
Trey

Neil has been excellent, explains everything clearly, is patient and extremely prompt with communication and for appointment times.

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

I completed this Bronze course on Saturday 7th December. I have been riding for only two months and was understandably very nervous. However, I need not have been. Neil is an excellent instructor. He is respectful of every persons learning style, competence level and skill set. After a full day of a mix of theory and practical exercises he upskills you in a way that seems effortless and seamless. I learned a lot and will look forward to practicing these new skills in my riding and would be very keen to do another course sometime in the near future.

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Michael
Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Cameron

The day was planned out really well, the trainer explained every activity in great detail.

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Luke
Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
Krystal

Thank you Neil. Your very supportive and an excellent teacher.

Event: Basic Handling Skills (BHS)
Trey

Great day, would totally recommend this to everyone

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Rotorua)
Matt

This is a must do course for any new rider. It advanced my capability and confidence significantly. Thanks very much.

Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Rotorua)
Peter

Coaching from Neil has been great, he offers so much more than the basics to pass the test, I feel that I’m off to a great start with my biking. I’ll be back for group and 1:1 training in the future. Highly recommended.

Event: CBTA 6R Combined coaching and Restricted licence assessment
Fraser
Event: Ride Forever Bronze (Tauranga)
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)

Empowered Journeys Motorcycle Training offers 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.