The key to changing culture and attitude is education -
BikeDFW will soon be offering bike education courses based on theLeague of American Bicyclists curriculum. Classes will include basic
cycling skills for beginners, group riding skills classes, advanced
cycling skills, and possibly a race skills course.
We need instructors! If you are willing to take the necessary
courses to become an instructor so you can teach classes
(instructors are paid to teach) please contact us.
The first Road I course, which is a prerequisiste to taking the instructor
course will be held Oct 6 and 7th. It is a two day course. Taking Road I
will prepare you to take the Leage of American Bicyclists League Certified
Instructor (LCI) course. To register for the October Road I course,
visit the registration page. There are only a few slots left for this course!
What is a League Cycling Instructor (LCI)?
First and foremost, an LCI is an experienced and knowledgeable
cyclist who has the desire to educate bicyclists and motorists so
they can safely share the road. LCIs are instructors certified to
teach BikeEd, the League of American Bicyclist’s education program.
Simply knowing how to ride a bike is not the same as knowing how to
operate a bike safely and legally. Using BikeEd curricula, LCIs instruct
both children and adults so they can learn the skills and techniques
needed to feel safe and comfortable riding a bicycle on the road.
LCIs are certified to teach:
• Road I (the basic introductory/intermediate course for adult cyclists)
• Road II (an advanced adult course)
• Kids I (designed for the parents of children under 10 years of age)
• Kids II (designed for children 10-14 [4th & 5th graders] including
on-road practice).
In addition, LCI's may teach special courses such as "Group Cycling Skills".
"Race Skills" or other courses which may be developed by the League.
As independent contractors, LCIs are not employees of the League.
They have the freedom to organize classes to fit their needs, as long
as the “need to know” elements are covered for a given age group.
LCIs set their own fees and schedules, and work with community
centers, bike shops, bike clubs, schools, motorists, and other places
where bicycle education can be promoted. The League does not
organize classes, but classes may be publicized for free on the
League’s website.
What does it take to become a League Cycling Instructor (LCI)?
The first step is to become a member of the League of American
Bicyclist (LAB). Membership is required, and the annual dues
start at $35.00. The next step is to pass a BikeEd Road I course. The
registration fee varies but is generally around $65.00. A score of at least
85% is a prerequisite to continue. The final step is to complete the
LCI Certification Seminar.
The seminar is usually held during the course of a single weekend.
There will be 20 hours of instruction, exercises and practice teaching
both in the classroom and on the bike. Registration is $200 and
includes the manuals, and the teaching and support materials
you’ll need to conduct a course.
Sound like something you would like to do? Contact us!
BikeDFW
2504 Timberleaf Dr.
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(469) 287-7955
