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Locally owned and operated in the New Plymouth and Taranaki area under license by Ian Lanfear. Drivi

31/08/2026

Our upcoming courses for September 2026 are as follows🥉🥈🥇🏍

🥉Saturday 5th September 2026: Bronze Ride Forever:
https://bookwhen.com/bfg2a?tag=R4E+Bronze =ev-ssvlz-20260905090000

🏍 Sunday 6th September 2026: Basic Handling Skills Course.
Phone or message to book in.

🥇Wednesday 9th September 2026: Gold Ride Forever:
https://bookwhen.com/bfg2a?tag=R4E+Gold =ev-sirzj-20260909090000

🏍 Sunday 13th September 2026: Basic Handling Skills Course.
Phone or message to book in.

🥈Saturday 26th September 2026: Silver Ride Forever:
https://bookwhen.com/bfg2a?tag=R4E+Silver =ev-swc62-20260926090000

For Motorcycle Skills Ride Forever course (previously named Urban Ride Forever course), these are catered for on demand. Please message or call us to arrange a specific date.

More Basic Handling Skills dates will become available as the month unfolds.

For CBTA Restricted or Full Licence bookings please message or phone to book in.
Bookings are made for weekdays usually starting at 9am (depending upon availability). We are often booked up at least two weeks in advance.

If you have any questions about booking in for any of the motorcycle courses above, please message or phone us (06) 759 6959 and we will be able to assist.

*All above courses going ahead are subject to weather conditions on the day

30/08/2026

Some pictures from yesterday’s Basic Handling Skills course.
Thank you to everyone that came along for the sessions🏍

Our next Basic Handling Skills course is Sunday 6th September 2026, with current availability for all levels of riding.

Please feel free to message us on this page or call us on (06) 759 6959 for more information, current pricing or to book in.

24/08/2026

Competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) provides another option when choosing how to get your motorcycle licences🏍

Instead of only taking a practical test at the restricted and full stages of your licence, you can choose to have your riding skills assessed by an approved CBTA assessor (which Ian, your motorcycle assessor is).

More CBTA information:
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/licences-by-vehicle-type/motorcycles/cbta

Bookings are on weekdays, usually starting at 9am (depending upon availability).
If you have any questions or wish to book in, please message or phone us (06) 759 6959 and we will be able to assist.

*CBTA going ahead is subject to weather conditions on the day.

23/08/2026

We offer Basic Handling Skills courses most weekends for all riding abilities🏍
Whether you are new to riding or are an experienced rider, there is a course to suit all!

Our next available date for all riding abilities is Sunday 30th August 2026.

Please feel free to message us on this page or call us on (06) 759 6959 for more information, current pricing or to book in.

18/08/2026

Bike Maintenance Check! 🏍☑️

17/08/2026

When attending your Basic Handling Skills Course, you have the choice of two courses, depending on your current riding ability🏍

Course 1: Basic Handling Skills Course Training and Test: Ideal for experienced riders or those who are familiar with operating a manual geared motorbike. The course is two hours long and covers the riding exercises riders will need to pass the first part of their 6L. Riders will only conduct the test once they meet the required testing standard.

Course 2: Basic Handling Skills Course Training ONLY: Ideal for riders who are new or inexperienced to riding. This course teaches riders how to ride a manual geared motorbike and allows for rider confidence to be improved when riding a motorcycle. This course is two hours long and is a training ONLY course. Riders who complete this course return to sit their Basic Handling Skills test at a later stage.

The courses above are catered for small groups with similar riding abilities with a maximum of four riders on any one session.

Our next available Basic Handling Skills course is Sunday 23rd August 2026 with current availability on both sessions.

Please feel free to message us on this page or call us on (06) 759 6959 for more information, current pricing, or to book in.

16/08/2026

Thanks to Dean, Craig, Colin, and Mathew who attended our Gold Ride Forever course over the weekend. It was a great day out for everyone!🥇

The Gold Ride Forever course is Ideal for experienced riders looking to hone specific technical aspects of their riding and riding styles.

Our upcoming Ride Forever courses include:

🥈Ride Forever Silver: Wednesday 26th August 2026:
https://bookwhen.com/bfg2a?tag=R4E+Silver =ev-sk4qp-20260826090000

🥉Ride Forever Bronze: Saturday 5th September 2026:
https://bookwhen.com/bfg2a?tag=R4E+Bronze =ev-ssvlz-20260905090000

🥇Ride Forever Gold: Wednesday 9th September 2026:
https://bookwhen.com/bfg2a?tag=R4E+Gold =ev-sirzj-20260909090000

For Motorcycle Skills Ride Forever course (previously named Urban Ride Forever course), these are catered for on demand.

Please message or call us to arrange a specific date.

If you have any questions about booking in for a Ride Forever Course, please message or phone us (06) 759 6959 and we will be able to assist.

All above courses going ahead are subject to weather conditions on the day.

11/08/2026

Thanks to Hayley who attended our Motorcycle Skills Ride Forever course (previously named the Urban Ride Forever course) on Monday. We hope you learnt some valuable skills from the session🏍

Motorbike Skills is ideal if you're new to riding a motorcycle or scooter, mostly ride in an urban environment, and want to boost early skills and commute safely.

A half day course aimed to improve skills and knowledge to deal confidently with urban traffic flows and riding situations. Understanding of road positioning to better see and be seen. Improved braking skills. More competence and confidence to enjoy riding more.

On the day you’ll start with a briefing and safety check, you'll move on to an urban ride through varying traffic flows, stopping from time to time for assessment and advice.

This course is catered for on demand.
Please message or call us to arrange a specific date.

If you have any question’s, please message or phone us (06) 759 6959 and we will be able to assist.

10/08/2026

Thanks to Dion and Peter who attended our Bronze Ride Forever course last weekend. It was an enjoyable day out for all🥉🏍

Our upcoming Ride Forever courses include:

🥇Ride Forever Gold: Saturday 15th August 2026:
https://bookwhen.com/bfg2a?tag=R4E+Gold =ev-svl24-20260815090000

🥈Ride Forever Silver: Wednesday 26th August 2026:
https://bookwhen.com/bfg2a?tag=R4E+Silver =ev-sk4qp-20260826090000

🥉Ride Forever Bronze: Saturday 5th September 2026:
https://bookwhen.com/bfg2a?tag=R4E+Bronze =ev-ssvlz-20260905090000

For Motorcycle Skills Ride Forever course (previously named Urban Ride Forever course), these are catered for on demand.
Please message or call us to arrange a specific date.

If you have any questions about booking in for a Ride Forever Course, please message or phone us (06) 759 6959 and we will be able to assist.

All above courses going ahead are subject to weather conditions on the day.

09/08/2026

The first step in gaining your Motorcycle Learner Licence is
to attend and pass the Basic Handling Skills Test! 🏍
We offer Basic Handling Skills courses most Sundays for all levels of riding.

Our next available session is Sunday 16th August 2026, currently with some spaces left for all riding abilities.

Please feel free to message us on this page or call us on (06) 759 6959 for more information, current pricing or to book in

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154 Tukapa Street
New Plymouth
4310

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+6467596959

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