Get Paid to Share the Love of Biking: Become a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) in Pittsburgh, April 10 – 12th, 2026

A group of 12 folks standing at the front step of the BikePGH office, all wearing matching black LCI shirts
The 2024 LCI Seminar cohort with LCI Coach, Neil Walker (blue hat, top center).

Join a network of thousands of nationally certified instructors across the country

League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are certified to teach the League of American Bicyclist’s Smart Cycling curriculum to help people of all ages feel more secure riding a bike, to create a mindset that bikes should be treated as a vehicle, and to ensure bicyclists know how to ride safely and legally.

The 2026 Pittsburgh LCI seminar will take place April 10 – April 12, hosted by BikePGH

*3/18/2026 UPDATE: Our April 10-12th, 2026 LCI Seminar at is now SOLD OUT! Email: education@bikepgh.org to inquire about future seminars!*

The 3-day seminar is where prospective bike educators will receive training on cycling instruction using the Smart Cycling curriculum presented by the League of American Bicyclists. People who complete the seminar will join the over 7,000 certified League Cycling Instructors across the nation as cycling educators.

Learn to teach bike-handling and group riding skills

LCI Bobby Abramson demonstrates stopping and starting technique during the 2024 LCI Seminar.

The intensive twenty-three hour seminar will focus on mastering and teaching the concepts and skills of safe vehicular cycling. Each candidate will present and evaluate each other’s presentations on topics from The League’s Smart Cycling curriculum. Topics include principles of traffic law, signaling and lane positioning, gear and accessories for all-weather riding, proper helmet fit and usage, and many others. Every candidate will also learn to set up and teach The League’s on-the-bike Parking Lot Drills and lead a group ride.

Become eligible to teach BikePGH’s City Cycling, Learn 2 Ride and other classes

LCIs Laura Brienza, Robin Woods, Markisha White, and Kevin Huff take a selfie during a Confident City Cycling class.

As a League Cycling Instructor, you will be eligible to teach BikePGH’s educational programs and provide education and leadership at rides, events, and in schools as a paid instructor. You will also be able to teach private lessons with The League of American Bicyclists’ best practices and insurance. Many local LCIs have gone on to create their own coaching businesses and clubs (we see you Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club, Women at Work Cycling Club, Cycology LDB, and Ruach Bicycle Club–to name a few!)

Meet other cycling advocates, enthusiasts, and instructors across the region

LCIs and the 2022 candidates prepare for a group ride at the BikePGH office.

Lastly, the LCI seminar is a great opportunity to network, brainstorm, and professionally develop with fellow educators and advocates. Many partnerships, clubs, and businesses have been born at the LCI seminar– it’s a great opportunity to supercharge your bike education career. Learn all about our last seminar here.


Want to learn more about becoming a League Certified Instructor?

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Pittsburgh 2026 LCI Seminar

Dates: April 10, 2026 – April 12, 2026

Times (subject to change): 

Friday 4/10 – 5 – 9 p.m.

Saturday 4/11 – 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 4/12 – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Place: TBA (Pittsburgh, PA)

Coach: Neil Walker

Fee: $550.00 (financial assistance is available- Contact us!)

*Registrants must become a member of the League of American Bicyclists and complete “TS101: Traffic Skills 101” to attend the LCI Seminar (we can help with this.)

Interested? Fill out the form:

2026 LCI Seminar Interest Form

Questions? Contact education@bikepgh.org

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