Roadsafe Motorcycle Riding Techniques

We are here to help you at every stage on your motorcycling journey. From the absolute beginner rider to those who have been riding for years we've got you covered. Find out more about how we can help you to feel safer on the roads and get more joy out of every ride.
http://www.roadsafe.co.nz/licencing-overview

55 years of riding experience and still learning 👌

SAFETY TIP: Winter riding brings its own unique challenges: Focus on being even more smooth with your riding. Keeping your knees gripping the tank and your arms relaxed, head and eyes looking up and forward will help if you do lose traction. Keen to refresh yourself with some more tips for riding safely in winter? Click here: https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/support/

LEARNER COURSES
Thinking about getting your motorcycle licence?
Haven't ridden in ages and need a refresher?
Then we have a course for you. Find out more on our website about our Learn to Ride and Basic Handling Skills courses: https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/courses/cat-3-learner/
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review
"I hadn't been on a motorcycle for about 6 years. Lynne was very helpful with her advice and training tips. I was able to regain the basics quickly. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to get back to riding again after a long break." - AP, June 2026
📷 of some of our recent Basic Handling Skills participants.

Before every ride, check your tyres.
Not because it’s a rule.
Because they decide how your bike will behave today.
Grip.
Braking.
Cornering.
Stability on wet seal or loose chip.
In NZ conditions, tyre pressure and tread matter more than most riders realise. A few PSI low can change how the bike turns. Worn tread can mean less grip when you hit that damp patch in a shaded corner.
Take one minute:
• Check pressure (cold)
• Look at tread depth
• Scan for cuts, nails, bulges
Two tyres. That’s your margin.
Make it part of your start-up routine — every ride.

Unsure which Ride Forever course is the right one for YOU?
Urban Riders - riding to commute or new to motorcycles? Master the skills for riding in traffic and urban environments on our Urban Commuter course.
New Riders - on a Learners' licence or Restricted Class 6? Make sure you're ready for anything the road throws at you on our Ride Forever Bronze course.
Experienced Riders - get the tips to make the most of your knowledge - and take it to the next level on our Ride Forever Silver course. This one is for restricted level riders, or full licensed riders.
Elite Riders - get your skills recognised - and learn a few new tips that are customised to your needs and riding style on a Ride Forever Gold course.
Find out more here: https://www.roadsafe.co.nz/ride-forever

Think back to the last time that you attended a Ride Forever course. What information do you recall from your 8 hours of training?
As time passes we lose a lot of the knowledge that we have gained. Keeping this knowledge top of mind, and putting it into practice, is key to keeping yourself safer on our roads.
We recommend that everyone dedicates a day a year (minimum) to attending a Ride Forever course to continually refresh their skills and their knowledge. Because lets not forget 👉 Riding Forever means Learning Forever.
Enrol today: https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/courses/cat-2-ride-forever/

WELLINGTON - Andrew Templeton still has spaces available on a Ride Forever Bronze course this Saturday 13 June. The Bronze level course is specially aimed at riders on a learner motorcycle licence, and riders new to their restricted licence. The course content focuses on improving riding knowledge and skills, and learning the test criteria required to pass the CBTA Restricted or Full licence assessment.
Enrol today: https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-wellington

Google Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I completed the Ride Forever Bronze course recently with Andrew from Roadsafe. Really enjoyed the course, learnt some new skills. Andrew is a very knowledgeable and experienced instructor. Would recommend this course and Roadsafe Rider to anyone new or returning to motorcycling." - SC

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "As an experienced rider with many years experience and thousands of Km’s under his belt, the Ride Forever Bronze course was basic but any reason to undertake training with a qualified instructor is an opportunity not to be missed. The course was well run by Andrew and I thoroughly enjoyed the day which was a mix of classroom, car park drills and a ‘put into action’ ride. All new riders should do this course to gain more confidence on their bike." - TJ

📷 Awesome day out on the bike for these riders who attended a Ride Forever Bronze with Andrew recently.

WELLINGTON - we have scheduled more dates for our sought after motorcycle maintenance course - Wed 17 June, Tue 14 Jul and Wed 12 Aug.
Enrol here to attend: https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/courses/17-maintenance
Course content can be flexible based on the needs of the participants (maximum of 3 people per course) but a general idea of what will be covered includes:
🏍 Familiarisation of how your motorcycle functions
🏍 Setting up your bike for comfort and performance
🏍 Throttle, clutch and brake adjustment
🏍 Correct tyre pressures
🏍 Correct chain lubrication and adjustment
🏍 How to change the oil and filter
🏍 General cleaning and storage
🏍 Assessing the requirements of what may need adjusting and when on your motorcycle.