About Roadsafe Motorcycle Riding Techniques Ltd, Wellington
Learn the latest techniques in road riding safety from Nelson’s most experienced and highly respected rider training organization
If your goal is to obtain confidence, knowledge and skill, our company has over 15 years road rider training experience and trained over 15,000 people
Our rider training specializes in road riding skills, accident reduction and risk management techniques. Education is the secret to safe riding. The more you know the better it gets.
Developing core safe riding skills at the beginning stages of riding is imperative in a rider’s toolbox of knowledge. Our instructor’s toolbox is overflowing with experience, skills, ability, patience and friendliness. We know what it feels like to be a new rider
At Roadsafe… the training you get is all about YOU!
Jen is a highly trained female riding instructor. 18 years on road riding experience, covering 160,000 +km’s of NZ roads. Organiser of the popular ‘Summit Rescue Helicopter Charity Ride & Auction’, dedicated committee member (Secretary) for the Port Nelson Street Races and organizer of motorcycle related first aid courses. Jen is very well supported by several local and national motorcycle shops, and the Police. Jen is an active member of the Nelson Ulysses Club, the Plains Motorcycle Club, and Kiwibiker
Jen is passionate about riding, rider training and safety. Learn in a friendly, respectful, low pressure environment, where you learn the skills necessary to keep yourself and others safe on the road, gain confidence and have FUN while riding
Jen is a qualified instructor including:
New Zealand Transport Agency qualified motorcycle riding instructor
New Zealand Transport Agency qualified driving instructor
Member of the New Zealand Institute of Driver Educators
Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (NZ) Inc
Nelsons “Street Talk” Defensive Riding/Driving Course Provider – for licence time reduction and hazard awareness refreshing
Over the past 6 years Jen has trained hundreds of riders:
- from absolute beginners to experienced riders
- to pass their Basic Handling Skills test
- by assessing their readiness for their restricted and full licence tests
- in practical riding techniques
- in on-road riding skills such as hazard avoidance, risk management and crash reduction techniques
- in basic motorcycle maintenance
What some Roadsafe customers have said about Jen:
- “Jen is knowledgeable and passionate about rider safety”
- “Instructor was patient and calm when teaching and gave instructions clearly”
- “It was Jen’s teaching that helped me to safely push the boundaries of what I thought I was capable of”
- “This course has helped to take my riding skills and safety awareness to another level”
- “Jen’s warm smile and positive attitude made me feel very comfortable, even in situations where I was very nervous (doing emergency braking in the pouring rain! )”
- “Jen has proved herself as a knowledgeable and competent instructor”
- “Roadsafe offer a technique, explain how and why it works, demonstrate, and give people a chance to try it out themselves”
- “The training and riding techniques learned are invaluable – thank you Jen!”
Roadsafe was the first organisation to be invited by the New Zealand Transport Agency to take part in the CBTA (Competency Based Training and Assessment) trial for motorcyclists (lasting over 2 years), which provided training and an assessment for riders to progress to their restricted and full motorcycle license as an alternative to the traditional practical tests.
Roadsafe have provided tailored rider training programmes for clients which have included:
NZ Police
NZ Army
Ulysses Motorcycle Club in Wellington, Hamilton, and Auckland, including a mentoring programme for Hamilton and Auckland Ulysses members
Tasman District Council – provided rider training programmes for beginners to experienced riders in the Nelson/Marlborough region
general public in Christchurch
Harley Owners Group (HOG) Wellington
Roadsafe have also provided Consulting to ACC including:
reviewing the book “The Bikers Bible” which was published for motorcyclists in NZ
providing advice and involved in the production of website video clips for the rideforever.co.nz website targeted towards motorcyclists, and the new scooter website. Video clips included ABS braking, and basic bike maintenance
Involved in the production of a 'Group Riding' DVD for NZ motorcyclists
Roadsafe have also:
Provided consulting to the New Zealand Transport Agency to review the Motorcycle Road Code content
Provided extensive rider training and consulting to NZ Post for a period of approximately 5 years. This involved training motorcycle posties across the country in practical riding skills, motorcycle pre-ride inspection, basic motorcycle maintenance, hazard avoidance and risk management strategies, and mail delivery techniques.
Consulting covered the assessment, development and implementation of rider safety apparel, mail delivery and carrying systems for motorcycles, suitability assessments of appropriate motorcycles for mail delivery, development and training of motorcycle pre-ride inspection and maintenance schedules, production of a training DVD for posties.
Involved in organising and running the successful ‘Motorcyclist of the Year’ competitions in Wellington with Wellington City Council - Road Safety.
So… if you want the best motorcycle rider training available, give Roadsafe a call NOW on
(03) 544 8965 or 027 2015064, email them at roadsafenelson@actrix.co.nz or click on Course Outline for a full list of the courses available
Professional Instruction – Learn from the best!
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