Roadsafe Motorcycle Riding Techniques

29/10/2026

29/10/2026

🏍 Let us take you on a journey 🏍
Here at Roadsafe Rider our courses can take you on a journey from an absolute beginner who has never ridden a motorbike before through to your learner licence, restricted licence, full licence and beyond.
Our courses cater for every skill level and you can join us from the very beginning of your riding journey or anywhere along the way.
Here are the steps that our journey will take you on:
🔶 Learn to Ride - For absolute beginners, learn how to ride a motorcycle using the clutch and changing gear, becoming confident and competent to ride around a carpark area.
💛 Basic Handling Skills + Test - Provides you with training and practice for your Basic Handling Skills test, it also provides essential information, skills and techniques for managing risks and hazards when riding on the road. Includes the test.
🛵 Scooter Skills - Gain riding confidence. Ideal for anyone riding scooters in urban settings.
🏍 Motorbike Skills - Learn to ride confidently in traffic. Ideal for those new to riding, aiming to take their Basic Handling Skills Test (BHST) skills onto the road.
🥉 Ride Forever Bronze - All the core riding skills in one confidence-inspiring package.
The perfect preparation for the CBTA Restricted test and first step in advanced riding.
🚦 CBTA Restricted - for riders on their learner licence wanting to progress to their restricted. Enables riders to fast-track to their restricted licence.
🥈 Ride Forever Silver - Intermediate skills taught in an approachable way. Prepare for your CBTA Full test or refresh your riding.
🚦 CBTA Full - for riders on their restricted licence wanting to progress to their full. Enables riders to fast-track to their full licence.
🥇 Ride Forever Gold - Ideal for honing advanced skills, tailored to the rider. Have an expert cast their eye for areas to improve.
Find out more on our website or get in touch if you have any questions:

27/10/2026

Get your gear ON. Skills UP. Confidence LOCKED IN. 💪
Here at Roadside Rider, we don’t just get you through your Basic Handling Skills Test, we prepare you for the road ahead. From absolute beginner to those with years of riding experience, we’ve got the training to keep you sharp and safe while also ensuring that you can enjoy every ride. 🏍
All Ride Forever Bronze, Silver and Gold courses are free for a limited time, while space is available, when completed between 1 September and 31 December 2026. Get yourself enrolled today for some fantastic summer riding. 😎

25/10/2026

WAIKATO - we've had a few cancellations for our courses next weekend. Snap up a spot while you can!
📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
📅 Sunday 1 November 2026
❗Please note: all riders must have a motorcycle licence, their own machine (appropriate to their licence) and their own riding gear.
IT'S COMPLETELY FREE!
Thanks to the support and funding from Hamilton City Council, Waipā District Council, and Waikato District Council - this training is 100% free! So you can invest in your skills, build confidence and get more out of every ride, without spending a cent.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Get ready for a relaxed, practical day designed to help you ride with more confidence, sharpen your skills and have more fun on your bike. We'll mix practical riding experiences with interactive theory, covering everything from braking, cornering and low-speed control to road positioning, hazard awareness and risk management.
We'll also explore the "why" behind good riding, with videos, discussion and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and share your own experiences.
BOOK YOUR FREE SPOT & FIND OUT MORE
Places are limited! Take advantage of this fully funded training opportunity to build your skills, confidence and enjoyment on the road!
Note: Please help us to ensure that other riders do not miss out - in the event that you book and are no longer able to attend, let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to another rider.
📸 from Hamilton courses that we ran last year.

21/10/2026

What part of learning to ride a motorcycle feels the most intimidating for you?
Whatever it is, we bet you are not alone!
We'd love you to share your feedback 👇🏼

19/10/2026

WELLINGTON - Ready to sit your CBTA Assessment? Andrew has spaces scheduled through until the end of the month.
CBTA assessments include:
🏍 Pre-ride checks - your licence, LAMS motorcycle pre-ride safety check, protective riding gear
💬 Set you up with communications equipment to receive instructions during the assessment
👂Pre-ride instructions
🛑 Ride the assessment following all Road Code rules
❗Debrief and feedback
⭐Issued a certificate if successful (which you use to apply at a driver licence agency for the next stage of your licence, with no further testing required)
Feeling a bit unsure if you're ready? We recommend booking in for a one hour pre test session. This session will provide you with real time feedback on your riding to prepare for your CBTA assessment.
If you can't find a time that suits you then please get in touch ➡ 0800 BE ROADSAFE or [email protected]

15/10/2026

The awesome reviews about Lance's Ride Forever courses in New Plymouth just keep rolling in. Take your opportunity to learn from one of the best. Plus all Ride Forever courses are free for a limited time when completed between 1 September and 31 December 2026. Get yourself enrolled today for some fantastic summer riding. 😎
Google reviews:
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"Definitely recommend the course for new and used riders. Will definitely being doing more courses." - HF
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"Fantastic experience. Even after 40+ years riding theres always something new you can learn. The shared knowledge and experiences are invaluable and the support, guidance and patience of Lance Munroe are exceptional" - IW
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"I recently did a bronze ride forever course it was a great learning environment Lance felt sincere everytime he gave advice and it felt more like learning with a friend rather then a formal training day, doing this course helped me finaly understand cornering and gave me some experience on sharp country roads in a safe environment." -
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"Lance munroe is a fabulous instructor, he made us feel very comfortable with everything he asked us to do. Very patient, I would highly recommend him, and I will certainly be doing more courses with Lance...." - MW

13/10/2026

🏍 RIDING FOREVER MEANS LEARNING FOREVER 🏍
The day you get your licence isn't the day you stop learning. It's just the beginning of your riding journey.
Every ride teaches us something. Every road brings a different challenge. And no matter how many kilometres you've clocked up, there's always an opportunity to sharpen your skills, build confidence and become a better rider.
The best riders aren't the ones who think they know it all. They're the ones who never stop learning. 💪
Whether you're relatively new to riding or have years in the saddle, a Ride Forever course is a great way to invest in yourself, your skills and the rides still to come.
Don't just ride more. Ride smarter. Ride with confidence.
🏍️ Ready to take your riding to the next level?
All Ride Forever courses are free for a limited time when completed between 1 September and 31 December 2026. Subject to availability.

Google reviews:
"Fantastic experience. Even after 40+ years riding theres always something new you can learn. The shared knowledge and experiences are invaluable and the support, guidance and patience of Lance Munroe are exceptional" - IW
"Ride Forever course is a no brainer to do. Young or old, experienced or novice, there's a course to suit. Ive been riding for years and have enjoyed doing the bronze, silver and gold courses. Learning heaps around braking, lines and counter steering will help you on the road. We can't help other road users so understanding stopping distances, lines to ride could potentially keep you riding longer into the future. Would absolutely recommend riders of all ages and abilities. Stay shiny side all, happy riding." - SB

📸 of a group of riders who completed one of our Hawke's Bay courses.

07/10/2026

Peace of mind for parents of teenagers and young adults who ride scooters or motorbikes - we are here to help!
We know it can be a daunting prospect to think of your child with their licence and ready to ride their scooter or motorbike on the road. We have children of our own who all ride and we know the skills they need to keep themselves safe.
Our Scooter Skills and Motorbike Skills courses are run by our director Lynne Templeton. These half-day courses are designed specifically for those new to riding a motorcycle or scooter, who mostly ride in an urban environment, and who want to boost early skills and commute safely.
The course content will teach:
🛵 the skills and knowledge to deal confidently with urban traffic flows and riding situations
🛵 an understanding of road positioning to better see and be seen
🛵 improved braking skills
🛵 more competence and confidence to enjoy riding more.