Bike East Bay is excited to host an annual League of American Bicyclists (LAB) LCI Seminar. Through the generous support of Alameda County Transportation Commission and funded by a grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, we are able to offer full scholarships for attendees. Interested candidates must apply below.  We especially want people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the bicycling space to apply. Additionally, we want to encourage those who are culturally rooted and fluent in Cantonese or Spanish to apply.

About the Certification

League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are ambassadors for biking in their communities, either as individuals, through education efforts, or as part of a local bicycling or recreation organization.

After earning certification through a three-day LAB seminar, LCIs can teach a variety of Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults, helping them feel more confident and secure about riding. From League of American Bicyclists’ youth focused classes to Bicycle Friendly Driver curriculum, LCIs can educate people who bike and drive how to safely and legally share the road.

How does becoming an LCI help my community?

As a League Cycling Instructor, you could be the reason one more person chooses to hop on the saddle — and do so with confidence. LCIs have access to educational materials developed by the LAB and can take part in opportunities to meet other educators, continue their own education, and learn how to be an advocate for better biking in their communities.

Some local organizations that may be interested in hiring LCIs include Bike East Bay, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, local ride clubs, Parks district recreation programs, and more.  These skills can also be helpful for leading group rides in your community.

You don’t have to be a spandex-wearing cyclist or overachieving student to be a stellar LCI, all you need is the conviction that life is better for everyone when more people ride bikes.

Application requirements

Although no professional experience is required to attend an LCI Seminar, all applicants must first:

1. Pass the League of American Bicyclists’ Smart Cycling Exam with a score of 85% or higher. We highly encourage you to also participate in an Urban Cycling 101: Day 1 class provided by Bike East Bay to prepare or supplement your knowledge.
2. Participate in a Smart Cycling 2 on-bike class at Bike East Bay (Urban Cycling 101: Day 2) or at a neighboring bike coalition such as the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition or San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Be sure to communicate that you are taking the class as part of the LCI seminar application process— instructors will need to grade you.

These prerequisites must be completed in sequential order prior to applying to any LCI seminar. To find out more about instructor certification, please visit the League of American Bicyclists.  

If you have not yet completed the prerequisites, sign up here for information about future LCI seminars.

To apply for Bike East Bay’s LCI Seminar on March 22nd, 29th and 30th, please fill out the form below. Please keep in mind that there are limited spots available, so not all applicants will be selected to attend this seminar.  The application closes January 31st, 2025.

Bike East Bay 2025 LCI Seminar Application

 If you have already received your LCI certification and you would like to work with Bike East Bay as a bike instructor, please review the instructor job description and get in contact with Kelly (at) BikeEastBay.org.