Roadsafe Motorcycle Riding Techniques

WELLINGTON - Andrew Templeton still has spaces available on a Ride Forever Bronze course this Saturday 13 June. The Bronze level course is specially aimed at riders on a learner motorcycle licence, and riders new to their restricted licence. The course content focuses on improving riding knowledge and skills, and learning the test criteria required to pass the CBTA Restricted or Full licence assessment.
Enrol today: https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-wellington

Google Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I completed the Ride Forever Bronze course recently with Andrew from Roadsafe. Really enjoyed the course, learnt some new skills. Andrew is a very knowledgeable and experienced instructor. Would recommend this course and Roadsafe Rider to anyone new or returning to motorcycling." - SC

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "As an experienced rider with many years experience and thousands of Km’s under his belt, the Ride Forever Bronze course was basic but any reason to undertake training with a qualified instructor is an opportunity not to be missed. The course was well run by Andrew and I thoroughly enjoyed the day which was a mix of classroom, car park drills and a ‘put into action’ ride. All new riders should do this course to gain more confidence on their bike." - TJ

📷 Awesome day out on the bike for these riders who attended a Ride Forever Bronze with Andrew recently.

WELLINGTON - we have scheduled more dates for our sought after motorcycle maintenance course - Wed 17 June, Tue 14 Jul and Wed 12 Aug.
Enrol here to attend: https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/courses/17-maintenance
Course content can be flexible based on the needs of the participants (maximum of 3 people per course) but a general idea of what will be covered includes:
🏍 Familiarisation of how your motorcycle functions
🏍 Setting up your bike for comfort and performance
🏍 Throttle, clutch and brake adjustment
🏍 Correct tyre pressures
🏍 Correct chain lubrication and adjustment
🏍 How to change the oil and filter
🏍 General cleaning and storage
🏍 Assessing the requirements of what may need adjusting and when on your motorcycle.

Fortunately this story has a good outcome. It also provides a great learning opportunity for all:
"..... I had a near miss incident.
Traffic was steadily flowing into a large two lane roundabout at an average speed of between 50km/h to 60km/h. I entered on the inside (right hand) lane and would need to travel more than halfway around in order to use the 3rd exit. To my immediate left, a white Toyota Hilux ute entered the roundabout at the same time as me. The ute occupied the outer (left hand) lane of the roundabout.

As I approached the 3rd exit, I no longer saw the ute to my left and assumed that he had already left the roundabout at the 2nd exit. Indicating left, I performed a blind spot check and then committed to the turn/lean to exit left. Once I committed to the turn, I had a glimpse of movement to my left. It was the ute, accelerating hard and on a collision course with me.

Immediately, I reacted by performing an emergency stop in the middle of the roundabout. While I was in the process of stopping, I was very much aware that I needed to get into first gear as soon as possible in order to get moving again after I had stopped to avoid being hit from behind.

I narrowly escaped colliding with the ute who did not show any signs of slowing down. Once I was clear of the ute, I found myself stopped in the left hand lane of the roundabout where I could see other cars approaching behind me in my rear view mirrors. At this point I was in 1st gear, I accelerated and then exited the roundabout.

This incident was the closest I have been to a serious accident on the motorcycle.

***I had practiced this very scenario only a week before. Andrew and Lynne explained it was not just about stopping quickly in an emergency, but also the ability to move away once the initial danger was avoided, in order to avoid being rear ended.***

Without this specific training I would not have been ready to perform this manoeuvre. By observing me practice this manoeuvre several times and providing feedback, it ensured that I could confidently get it right.

I know that this specific safety training saved my life. I am extremely thankful for all the effort that Andrew, Lynne and their support team put into mentoring me. Without them, I would not be able to tell you about this incident, instead I would be counted as part of the road statistics today." - Graham

SAFETY TIP - The road surfaces in winter often stay wet, cold or damp and can become mossy or have leaves and other debris left on the surface from rain and wind. It is even more important to look further ahead when riding and scan your eyes across the road surface to give you time and distance to change your road position smoothly, avoiding poor or slippery road surfaces.
Keen to refresh yourself with some more tips for riding safely in winter? Click here: https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/support/

TARANAKI - Join us on a Ride Forever course with Lance Munroe. Lance has courses scheduled through to September. Next course dates are:
Gold - Sun 7 June
Bronze - Sun 21 June
Silver - Sun 5 July.
Not sure which course is right for you? Find out more and enrol here: https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-new-plymouth
Recent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Reviews for Lance:
"Such an enjoyable and informative day! Lance's knowledge and experience and willingness to share it in such a calm way really helped it sink in. Much recommended!" - MG
"Great confidence and safety builder and a great ride as well. Lance is a good teacher and explained everything well. Highly recommend the ride safe courses for new and experienced riders." - JL
📷 from recent Ride Forever courses.

HAWKE'S BAY - Your favourite riding instructor Tom Ewen has all three levels of the Ride Forever programme open for enrolments. Tom has dates scheduled through until September. Next course dates are:
Bronze - Sat 6 June
Gold - Sat 13 June
Silver - Sat 11 July
https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/upcoming/location-napier
Recent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Reviews:
"I have now a bronze and a silver ride forever course with Tom through roadsafe and would definitely say it is a must for everybody riding a motorcycle, I guarantee you will learn something and have a great day with like-minded people DO IT!" - TI
"Second run through a silver course. Picked up another couple of technique pointers. The weather was pretty wet so it was a great chance to get some feedback and tactics for dealing with this. Again Tom was professional, positive and enthusiastic. Great day out" - JC
"This was a well run course. Tom Ewan is an excellent instructor. He excels with his technical expertise, enthusiasm and his own love of riding. Thanks for a fantastic day of riding, education and confidence building." - RC
📷 from some of Tom's recent courses.

📍WELLINGTON - Still a few spots left on the Urban Commuter and Scooter Survival courses with Lynne Templeton this Saturday 23 May.
Find out more and enrol online:
SS - https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/courses/11-scooter-survival
UC - https://roadsafe.arlo.co/w/courses/12-urban-commuter
Google reviews from some previous course participants ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Genuinely a great experience and I learnt a heap. Absolute GOLD teacher is Lynne Templeton... can't say enough great thing about her and her ability to show and explain aswell as teach as awesome as she did with me. Top stuff!! Definitely A+."
"Lynne was a great instructor, really clear and helpful instructions, would highly recommend."