LOCAL EVENTS
8th May 2012
Free Scooter Training - 12 May, Dunedin
Venue: Block A car park, Otago Polytechnic, St David's Street, Dunedin
Date & time: 9.00am on 12th May 2011
Contact: Warren Joyce at Dunedin Driving School on tel 4544184 or w.joyce@xtra.co.nz
22nd April 2012
Free 3hr ACC Scooter Course - North Shore
ACC are running a free 3hr scooter course. This is open to all scooters 50cc up to 300cc.
Where: Massey University on the North Shore
When: Sunday 22 April, 9am start
The course will cover:
- Rider clothing
- How to conduct a safety check on your scooter
- Slow-speed riding
- Handling skills
- Emergency breaking
- Hazard avoidance techniques
If you are interested in attending please email info@ridertraining.co.nz or call/text Dawn on 021 0334766.
8th March 2012
Scooter Safety Event in Otago
Otago University and Polytechnic are running a great scooter safety event
Where: Outside St David Lecture Theatre
When: Thursday 15th March from 10 am to 2pm.
Come along to this free workshop to answer all your questions with free scooter maintained checks, expert advice on scooter skills, a skills course to try, free sausage sizzle, competitions and great prizes
7th March 2012
Scooter Ride - Auckland 10 March
Scootling Auckland are running a scooter ride from Scootling (310 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn) to the 95 bFM Summer Series at Silo Park, Wynyard quarter in downtown Auckland on 10 March 2012.
We'll assemble at 11.30am at Scootling, and arrive at Silo park approx 12pm for the bFM Summer Series with a free barbie!.
This ride is free, but please just register by emailing lora@scootling.co.nz with your name so we know how many scoots are amassing.
5th March 2012
Auckland Scooter Training in March
Book a free scooter training course!
To support scooter riders in Auckland to be the best scooter riders they can be, ACC is running three scooter training sessions across Auckland in March 2012. Karel Pavich, an instructor from Pro Rider, will lead the sessions and cover topics like general maintenance and safety checks, what to wear to avoid getting lifelong scars and practical exercises to improve rider skills such as braking and cornering.
The sessions are:
- Saturday 10th March 2012 - 9am-12pm - Avondale Go-Kart Track
- Sunday 11th March 2012 - 9am-12pm - Passrite Driving Academy, Onehunga ('Pink My Ride' - this session is aimed at women riders but men are also welcome!)
- Saturday 17th March 2012 - 9am-12pm - Massey University Carpark, Albany
To register please contact: Hannah Gordon (Phone: 09 448 9856 / Email: hannah.gordon@acc.co.nz) or Anjina Raman (Phone: 09 354 8378 / Email: anjina.raman@acc.co.nz)
5th March 2012
One-on-One Scooter Training in Auckland
A free one-on-one scooter training course is being offered in the Auckland area. Spaces are limited to 20 riders so be quick. To book, please contact Rider Skills - www.riderskills.co.nz / Freephone 0800 BIKETRAINING (0800 245 387)
3rd February 2012
Tauranga scooter course - 24 March
A scooter training course is being offered in Tauranga on Saturday 24th March 2012. This course is free and limited to 10 riders – so be in quick! To register phone Linda at Bayride Motorcycles on 07 571 3040. The course covers slow riding skills, cornering, emergency stopping, wet weather riding, protective gear and bike maintenance. Plus you could also win a $50 voucher from Bayride Motorcycles.
1st January 2012
Pink my Ride Hamilton Scooter Course
Book a ‘Pink my ride’ scooter course
To support women scooter riders in Hamilton to be the best scooter riders they can be ACC is running two twilight scooter sessions in downtown Hamilton. Karel Pavich, an instructor from Pro Rider, will lead the sessions and cover topics like general maintenance and safety checks, what to wear to avoid getting lifelong scars and practical exercises to improve rider skills such as braking and cornering.
The sessions are 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday 7th February and Wednesday 8th February
To register contact: Laura Ager on 0800 844 657 or email Laura.ager@acc.co.nz
1st January 2011
Tasman District scooter training
Tasman District Council, in partnership with ACC, holds regular motorcycle and moped training courses. These courses are suitable for all ages and abilities of riders and for all types of bikes, including 50cc mopeds. To find out more contact Tasman Distict Council
1st December 2010
Rider training in the Wellington region
Scooter training courses are being offered in the Wellington region including Kapiti and Wairarapa. Contact trainer in your area.
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