League Cycling Instructor (LCI) training provides a nationally recognized bicycle instructor certification from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). Scholarship opportunities are available.

League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Training Seminar

Do you have a passion for inspiring students of all ages and a desire to share the thrill of biking with your community? Join Propel ATL as a League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Cycling Instructor!

Propel ATL, in collaboration with the City of Decatur, is hosting a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) training seminar May 2 - 4, 2025, to certify bike enthusiasts to join our phenomenal team of instructors!  We are offering five scholarships for this training opportunity.

League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Certification

League Cycling Instructors are often someone’s first introduction into the joy-filled world of bike riding and therefore play an important role in getting more people to believe that choosing to go places by bike is possible. People reach out to LCIs to:

• learn how to ride and do so safely
• host an event to help others in their  community ride more confidently
• help more people in their community, business, or university get riding

The LCI training seminar provides cyclists with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach bicycle education in their communities. The seminar will focus on:

• bicycle safety
• bike laws and codes
• navigating cycling in various environments
• encouraging riders of all ages to gain the confidence to safely maneuver on a bike

Whether riding through bustling downtown Atlanta, the Beltline, or joining a group ride heading toward Grant Park, the LCI seminar will equip participants to adapt their teaching to a wide array of biking conditions and skill levels. It will allow those certified to teach Smart Cycling classes. LCIs will also gain access to the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) educational resources and professional network. 

Photo: 2022 Propel ATL LCI Training Seminar certifying the League's first all-Black cohort in the nation!

Who can register?

Anyone with an interest in empowering their community to be safe riders. No professional or competitive experience is required.

Those interested must successfully complete the League of American Bicyclists Smart Cycling Complete Class with a score above 85% before registering for the LCI Training Seminar. The Smart Cycling class includes:

• Classroom Component: Covers basic to advanced cycling knowledge and can be completed in person with an LCI or online at learn.bikeleague.org. A written exam (minimum score: 85%) is required.
• On-Bike Component: Focuses on bike handling, avoidance maneuvers, and road riding skills, taught by a certified LCI. An on-bike exam (minimum score: 85%) is required.

Certification also requires attending all three days of the seminar.

What does it cost?

The cost to obtain a LCI certification is $550 - $625 (depending on registration date). Thanks to support from the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation,  Propel ATL scholarships*  are available! The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Friday, March 21, 2025. 

*Scholarships are partial and out-of-pocket costs will depend on the applicant's registration date. 

Early Bird Cost

Before April 4, 2025: $550 or $50 with Propel ATL Scholarship (includes fee for required one-year League of American Bicyclists membership)

Late Registration Cost

April 4 - 11, 2025: $625 or $125 with Propel ATL Scholarship (includes fee for required one-year League of American Bicyclists membership)

Spots and scholarships are limited so apply as soon as possible!

Scholarship applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified of their application status two (2) weeks after submitting their application.

When will it be held? 

Dates: May 2 - 4, 2025

Location: Decatur Legacy Park  

500 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

Time: The seminar will be held over three days including Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday. A more detailed itinerary will be provided prior to the event.

Steps to be LCI certified

Step 1: Apply for the Propel ATL Scholarship (as applicable). 

The scholarship opportunity aims to increase diversity within the LCI network. Scholarships are intended for individuals who have been traditionally underrepresented in bicycling and those with financial need who may otherwise face barriers to participation. 

Candidates applying for the scholarship agree to contract as LCI instructors for Propel ATL which includes opportunities to teach 1-2 cycling classes per week at a rate of $45 per hour. This is a perfect part-time gig for people seeking to enrich others with biking education. 

Step 2: Complete the mandated Smart Cycling online classroom course.

Participants must pass the Smart Cycling class with a score above 85%. 

Step 3: Enroll for an on-bike Smart Cycling class.

Propel ATL will be offering free, on-bike classes on March 3 and April 3, 2025. You can sign up here.

Step 4: Register for and attend the May 2 - May 4 Decatur, GA LCI seminar.

Attend all three days of the seminar scheduled for Friday evening, and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Step 5: Pass the seminar assessments.

Receive a LCI certification.

More Information

For more information please, visit the LCI Seminar page on the League of American Bicyclists website. You may also email [email protected]  if you have any more questions.

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