Riderskills – Motorcycle Training Auckland

Established in 2005, the organisation is owned and operated by the past chief examiner for the Institute of Advanced Motorists who ensures that the standard of the courses remains high and the skills passed on to our students remain relevant.

Qualified Trainers

When considering a training course, one of the main issues is finding a qualified trainer. Are they going to dictate the riding style or tailor the training around you and your personal needs and style? Have they been tested to the highest level possible?

Experienced Trainers

In New Zealand it is possible to get a motorcycle instructors endorsement without having to demonstrate any riding skills. Unbelievable? – It is actually true!

So when choosing your trainer always check their background. You may well be receiving your motorcycling skills from someone who rode around the block for a policeman 20 years ago and hasn’t upskilled or ridden since.

Friendly
All Riderskills instructors are accredited with having passed the advanced motorcycle test!

First and foremost, we are biking enthusiasts, fluent in roadcraft and we love the freedom of two wheels and use any excuse to get out for a ride. The experience we have gained through many years of riding in all conditions, extensive touring, training and track days allows us to really understand the issues you will come across at various stages of your riding career.
Philip McDaid
Chief Instructor – Riderskills

Examiner – Institute of Advanced Motorists (NZ)

In addition to having achieved the high standards of the UK and New Zealand advanced riding tests, Philip is qualified as an IAM Examiner and LTNZ Class 6/Class 1 instructor.

This has enabled him to successfully coach many riders and instructors to test standard and far beyond. If you want expert road skills you need to choose an expert trainer.

Above all, we are professional, approachable and patient.

But don’t take our word for it – ask someone who has used us before.

We look forward to riding with you,

Essential Road Skills

If you have recently passed your basic handling skills test, you will have shown the examiner that you are capable of riding a motorcycle on a controlled training ground at speeds of up to 20km/h.

After studying your motorcycle road code and passed your theory test, chances are that you are now in possession of a class 6 learners licence enabling you to ride your motorcycle along New Zealand’s busy highways.

Alternatively you may have been riding for a while now and never had any formal training or guidance in motorcycle survival skills

Bronze

This course is aimed at riders with a Learners Licence and riders on their Restricted Class 6 (motorcycle) Licence who are riding LAMS-approved motorbikes.

This training course specifically focuses on CBTA (Competency Based Training & Assessment) competencies and tasks, and supports riders to pass the Class 6 CBTA Restricted Licence assessment.

Competencies and riding task syllabus:

Observation
Interaction and communication with other road users
Motorcycle control
Braking
Road rules and safe following distances
Pre-ride checks and motorcycle maintenance
Safety clothing and gear
Moving in and out of the traffic flow
Riding straight roads
Riding curves
Overtaking

Course duration: 8 hours

We expect that the rider has had some riding experience on public roads and is confident to ride up to 100km/h. If you do not meet this requirement please consider the Urban Commuter or Confident Rider course as a more suitable alternative.

Silver

This course is aimed at riders who hold at least their Restricted Class 6 (motorcycle) Licence with a focus on both urban riding and riding in more challenging, open-road environments at higher, open-road speeds.

This training course specifically focuses on CBTA competencies and tasks, but at a higher level. The training supports riders to pass the Class 6 CBTA Full Licence assessment.

Competencies and riding task syllabus:

Observation
Interaction and communication with other road users
Motorcycle control
Road rules and safe following distances
Pre-ride checks and motorcycle maintenance
Safety clothing and gear
Moving in and out of the traffic flow
Riding straight roads
Riding curves
Positioning, speed and progression
Stability/smoothness
Overtaking

Gold

This course is aimed at riders who hold their Full Class 6 (motorcycle) Licence, with a focus on more advanced riding skills including group riding, touring and other advanced riding skills.

This gold level training can be tailored to suit the trainees particular learning objectives.

Competencies and riding task syllabus:

Observation
Interaction and communication with other road users
Motorcycle control
Group and longer rides
Riding with a pillion
Riding straight roads
Riding curves
Positioning, speed and progression
Stability/smoothness
Advanced cornering
Advanced braking
Countersteering
Overtaking

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