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 2027 Pittsburgh LCI seminar will take place April 16 – April 18, hosted by BikePGH
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
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
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
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?
Read the FAQsPittsburgh 2027 LCI Seminar
Dates: April 16 – April 18, 2027
Times (subject to change):
Friday 4/16 – 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 (Scholarships are available for candidates who live or work in Pittsburgh City Council District 9 communities- Contact education@bikepgh.org for more info!)
*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.)
**Preferential registration will be given to candidates who live or work in Pittsburgh City Council District 9 communities.
Interested? Fill out the form:
2027 LCI Seminar Interest FormQuestions? Contact education@bikepgh.org
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