About
Vision
Inspiring excellence in motorcycle riding skills - for maximum safety and enjoyment!
Mission
We are committed to teaching motorcycle riders safe and correct riding techniques - so you get full enjoyment from accident-free riding.
Description
We are NZTA-approved and certified - so we are approved to train and test for 'Basic Handling' certificates for Learner licence AND for CBTA - Restricted & Full licence in Marlborough. When you train with us, we can help you to reach above the required NZTA standards.
We cover all aspects of rider instruction including:
- basic motorcycle handling skills training and testing;
- CBTA 6R & 6F - training and assessments
- refresher rides; (refresh your on road skills)
- returning riders skills;
- scooter riding lessons.
We can offer training on public roads or in our private training area.
Don't settle for second best - learn to ride with Marlborough Motorcycle Riding School.
Services
Learn to Ride - Love to Ride
Life's a journey - enjoy the ride! If you're not lovin' it, perhaps we can help...
Improving riding techniques including cornering, braking, safety awareness, and hazard-avoidance. Delivering teaching to match your needs.
Here are some examples of the training and services we offer here at Marlborough Motorcycle Riding School:
Basic Scooter Handling course
Basic handling skills for scooter riders to prepare you for riding on the road - first session is in our private training area, further 'on road' sessions by arrangement. Bring your own scooter.
Testing and Issuing Basic Motorcycle Handling Skills Certificate (for Learner Licence)
Full BMHS training course & testing to prepare you for your Learner Licence. Once you have reached the required NZTA standard, we can issue your 'Basic Handling Skills Certificate'. We even have LAMS approved bikes you can hire.
CBTA Training and Assessment (for Restricted and Full licence)
We will help you meet the NZTA's standards so you can fast track your way through your Learner and Restricted Motorcycle Licence periods. We strongly recommend AT LEAST one training session with John before doing the assessment rides.
Ride Forever courses
We dont offer RIDEFOREVER courses, but you can log on to the RIDEFOREVER website to book a Bronze Silver or Gold course in Marlborough.
Returning Riders
Been a while since you've been on a motorbike? We provide refresher training for returning riders. Talk to us about getting back into riding and improve your riding confidence today!
Refresher Rides
Whether we ride a lot or a little,(motorbike or scooter), we all need to regularly review our riding habits to keep ourselves safe on the road. Our 2 hour individual 'Refresher Rides' are based on NZTA's CBTA Full Licence standards & incorporate elements of the IAM's Advanced Rider Programme. Every Rider should do this at least once. NB; Our 2hr Refresher rides cost $120 (gst incl.) but you can register for a $50 subsidy at; www.ridetolive.co.nz prior to the ride and reduce the cost to $70. Our thanks go to 'Ride to Live' for this offer.
We provide individual training sessions - one to one 'on road' tuition - as well as a range of group training options. Contact us today to book the right training for you.
Timetable
- Basic Handling Skills course and test/certificate.
- Saturday 2 February; Sorry fully booked
- Sunday 24 February; 8.30am - 11.30am OR 1.30pm - 4.30pm
- Sunday 10 March; 8.30am - 11.30am. OR 1.30pm - 4.30pm
- Saturday 23 March; times as above
- NOTE; We can be flexible, if none of the above dates/times are suitable, contact us to make an alternative arrangement.
CBTA -Competency Based Training & Assessments 6R & 6F. The fast track to getting your Full Licence. On road Training sessions and Assessments BOOK IN NOW
- Some weekend days/times are available
- Any week day at 5.pm during summertime daylight saving hours
- We now have a LAMS approved loan bike available for CBTA riders
(We strongly recommend a training ride AND/OR a Ride Forever course before attempting the assessment ride).
Ride Forever Courses;
- PLEASE NOTE; after November 2018 we will not be providing Ride Forever courses in Marlborough. Please go to the Ride Forever website to book for a course in Blenheim.
Returning Rider Refresher courses; 1-2 hours. On road, one to one, helmet to helmet intercom, available as needed, contact us to book a time.
Interested in our Group Riding Sessions?
Please contact us today to go on our waitlist.
Blog
Icy roads
Take great care out there over the next few days folks. Snow on the tops, rain yesterday and frost overnight can mean Black Ice - especially on bridges and shaded areas of road. You cant see it and it can be lethal. Keep your speed down and Ride carefully.
Share ThisContact
Video
Blog
Testimonials
Hi John. Mark and I were impressed with the Basic Handling Skills test our girls did on Saturday. Your manner, tone and ability to explain things was evident. A very comprehensive test, you clearly have high expectation when it comes to achieving each task. It's reassuring to know...
sat my certificate for my Learners a while back now and honestly couldn't fault him (John), friendly, switched on, great all rounder who ensures you remember what you're doing.
I had so much fun at your course. The routine of ' indicator, mirrors, head check & chin up' are etched into my brain. Cant wait to test my new skills. Thanks again. - Graham.