Motorcycle Coaching — Mackay
Build your skills. Develop your confidence. Ride safer.
Completed your Q-Ride Pre-Learner course, preparing for your RE or R licence, or simply looking to sharpen your motorcycle riding skills?
1xARM offers personalised, one-on-one motorcycle coaching in Mackay, Queensland.
Whether you're building confidence as a learner, preparing for your next licence class, or looking for a pre-course check ride, I can help you identify areas for improvement and develop safer, more confident riding skills.
No pressure. No ego. Just practical coaching tailored to you.
Choose Your Coaching Session
RE Learner Coaching
Individual coaching for learner riders who want additional riding experience, confidence and skill development before their RE course.
R-Class Preparation Coaching
For riders progressing towards their unrestricted R licence who want to refine their motorcycle control, roadcraft, hazard awareness and riding technique.
Pre-Course Check Ride
Think you're ready for your RE or R course?
Book a focused riding assessment to identify your strengths, highlight areas requiring attention and receive practical feedback before progressing to formal Q-Ride training.
A check ride is an independent coaching session, not a formal Q-Ride assessment or guarantee of course readiness.
What Can We Work On?
Every rider is different. Some need help building confidence, while others want to refine their skills or prepare for their upcoming RE course.
Our one-on-one coaching sessions can focus on:
Develop smoother clutch, throttle, braking and gear control.
Motorcycle Control
Low-Speed Riding
Build balance, coordination and confidence when manoeuvring at lower speeds.
Reinforce the techniques and key sequences introduced during your Q-Ride Pre-Learner course.
Key Riding Sequences
Improve observation, road positioning, hazard recognition and safe decision-making.
Roadcraft & Hazard Awareness
Develop smoother, more controlled riding techniques appropriate to your experience.
Cornering & Braking
Consolidate your existing skills and become more comfortable on your motorcycle before returning for your RE course.
Confidence & RE Preparation
Coaching That Works
Around You
Sessions are conducted individually, generally in one- or two-hour blocks.
We'll begin by discussing your riding experience, confidence and goals. From there, I'll assess your current ability and tailor the session to your needs.
You set the pace. We build the skills together.
Meet Your Instructor
I'm Shane, a qualified and licensed motorcycle riding instructor based in Mackay, Queensland, and a member of the Australian Driver Trainers Association (ADTA).
Motorcycles have been a lifelong passion of mine. I've experienced the freedom, enjoyment and challenges of riding, but I've also experienced firsthand how dramatically a motorcycle accident can change your life.
In 1999, I lost my left arm in a motorcycle accident.
That experience changed my life, but it didn't end my passion for motorcycling. Through determination, engineering and a fair bit of stubbornness, I developed my own prosthetic riding setup and found my way back onto two wheels.
Since then, I've continued riding, developing my skills and enjoying everything from everyday road riding to motorcycle track days.
My experiences, both on and off the motorcycle, have given me a deep appreciation for rider safety, situational awareness and the importance of developing the right attitudes towards riding.
Good riding isn't about ego, speed or proving yourself. It's about skill, judgement, awareness and understanding your own limitations.
As an instructor, my approach is patient, practical and tailored to the individual. Whether you're a new learner developing your confidence, an experienced rider preparing for your R licence, or someone wanting a pre-course check ride, my aim is to provide constructive guidance in a supportive, pressure-free environment.
I want riders to feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and developing their skills at a pace that suits their experience and abilities.
I'm not here to show you how good I am at riding. I'm here to help you become a better rider.
My goal is simple: to help you develop the skills, confidence and attitude to enjoy motorcycling safely, long after you've passed your licence course.
Ready to Build Your Riding Skills?
Whether you've been referred by your Q-Ride instructor or you're simply looking for additional riding experience, I'd be happy to discuss how individual coaching could help.
Complete the short form below, and I'll get in touch to discuss your goals, answer any questions and arrange a suitable coaching session.
No obligation. Just a conversation about your riding.
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We will not share your coaching information with your referring Q-Ride provider without your permission, unless otherwise required or authorised by law.
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