LEARN TO RIDE           

LEARN TO RIDE

Taking your first steps into motorcycling?
Our Learn to Ride course provides a safe, supportive environment where you can build confidence and develop the fundamental skills needed to ride a motorcycle.

We can provide the use of a 150cc or 250cc motorcycle, along with a helmet and gloves, so you can focus on learning without needing your own equipment or if you prefer you can use your motorcycle or scooter.

During the course, you will learn:

  • Motorcycle controls and pre-ride checks

  • Safe use of the clutch, throttle, and brakes

  • Starting, stopping, and slow-speed manoeuvring

  • Gear changing techniques

  • Cornering fundamentals

  • Correct use of indicators

  • Observation and hazard awareness skills

  • Basic road-riding preparation

  • Prepare for the Basic Handling Skills Test (BHST)

Professional motorcycle instructor teaching a beginner rider during a one-on-one motorcycle training lesson in a cone-marked training area.

WHEN & WHERE

We currently offer lessons at:

  • VTNZ - Off Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui

SUNDAY - VTNZ
Training Sessions are available after 1pm every Sunday.

OUR COURSES

ONE HOUR INTRODUCTORY LESSON

An introduction to motorcycling with a relaxed, supportive one-hour training session designed specifically for beginner riders.
Your lesson starts with personalised coaching to help you build confidence and master the fundamental skills needed to ride safely. You'll learn motorcycle controls, balance, clutch and throttle control, slow-speed riding, braking and cornering.

$170

1-Hour Lesson
LAMS Bike Hire Available + $50

COURSE DURATION:
1 hour

LOCATIONS:

VTNZ Mt Maunganui
1 Kereiti Street,
Mount Maunganui 3116

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  • LAMS motorcycle can be hired

  • Helmets & gloves available free of charge

  • Safe off-road training venue

2 HOUR LESSON AND
BASIC HANDLING SKILLS TEST

With a two-hour training session designed specifically for beginner riders.
Your lesson starts with personalised coaching to help you build confidence and master the fundamental skills needed to ride safely. You'll learn motorcycle controls, balance, clutch and throttle control, slow-speed riding, braking, cornering, and the techniques required to successfully complete the New Zealand Basic Handling Skills Test (BHST).

Once you're comfortable, you'll complete a full practice run of the test with expert feedback, giving you the opportunity to refine your skills before sitting the official BHST at the end of your lesson.

$TBA

2-Hour Lesson + BHST
LAMS Bike Hire Available + $50

LOCATIONS:

VTNZ Mt Maunganui
1 Kereiti Street,
Mount Maunganui 3116

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  • LAMS motorcycle can be hired

  • Helmets & gloves available free of charge

  • Safe off-road training venue

COURSE DURATION:
2 hour