The League is bringing their League Cycling Advocate (LCA) Workshop to Oakland, CA, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The one-day advocacy workshop offers participants the opportunity to become certified LCAs.
By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped with the tools and training to implement the ideas, strategies, and practical applications in their communities that build the bike movement at the local level.
Agenda includes:
- How to Get Organized / Working with Partners in Your Community
- Equity and Mobility Justice
- Funding Fundamentals: Engaging with Your Local Budget
- Networking Lunch
- How to Make the Case – Data and Beyond
- Policy Basics
- Effective Political Engagement – Talking To Your Decision-Makers
Brief Agenda:
8:30 am: Welcome
9:00 am–12:30 pm: Classroom Presentations
12:30 pm–1:30 pm: Lunch (provided)
1:30 pm –5 pm: Classroom Presentations, Wrap-Up, Certificate Handouts
5–8 pm: Advocacy Bike Ride & Networking Happy Hour
Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 8:30am – 8:00pm
Location: Bike East Bay Office – Jack London Square, 466 Water Street, Oakland, CA 94607
*Cost: there are 2 types of scholarships available. One provided by the legue, and one provided by generous Bike East Bay sponsors.
Apply here for a league scholarship (reduces fees down to $25) – deadline to apply is May 8.
Apply here for a Bike East Bay scholarship (waves all fees) – deadline to apply is May 11 at noon PT and applicants will hear back on May 12 by end of day.
Otherwise the registration fee is $108.55 + an individual league membership fee ($50, if you are not already an individual member.)
The cost and the scholarships cover lunch, the LCA certification, and all printed materials associated with the workshop. All other meals (breakfast, dinner, and happy hour), and all travel and lodging will be at the expense of the attendee.
Registration/Requirements
All registrants are required to be current individual League members. Join the League or check your membership status here: https://bikeleague.org/join-now/
Registration closes on Friday, May 15 at 5pm ET. Refunds available through May 15.
Questions? Please email anna@bikeleague.org and dani.lanis@BikeEastBay.org
This is not a Bike East Bay only event, we are co-hosting.
