League Cycling Advocate Workshops
The League of American Bicyclists offers bike advocacy workshops for people to become certified as a League Cycling Advocate (LCA). These workshops take place twice a year in different locations. They can also happen for a fee anywhere in the U.S.
The workshops are in support of the League of American Bicyclists’ mission to build a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone. Our successes to date are thanks in part to the growing bike movement, a network of changemakers leading at the national, state, and local levels. To achieve more wins for better biking that benefit everyone, we continue to grow this movement by empowering more people to be capable, confident leaders and advocates in their communities.
League Cycling Advocate Workshops are supported by:
who should apply?
These advocacy workshops are open to anyone, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. The workshop is geared toward emerging leaders, advocates newly entering the bike movement, and anyone else interested in gaining League certification as a bike advocate.
Benefits of becoming a League Cycling Advocate
- League certification for bike advocacy basics
- Vocabulary and training to get your advocacy work started
- Access to a network of peers
- Expert advice on how to get started and get organized
- Curated materials and presentations
MORE DETAILS
The workshop is conducted in person over three days. The first day begins in the late afternoon to accommodate same-day travel and consists of an evening happy hour and group ride. The second day includes a full day of training, followed by a group ride and happy hour. The third day wraps up with a half-day of training, allowing attendees to travel home that afternoon.
The workshop will cover essential advocacy basics such as the history of bike advocacy, how to get organized, effective political engagement, making the case, coalition building, policy basics, funding, storytelling, equity and mobility justice, and more. The content of the workshop will involve group work, happy hours, bike rides, as well as individual self-guided pre-readings which will be provided to all participants ahead of the workshop.
By the end of the workshop and accompanying readings, attendees will be equipped with the tools and training to implement the ideas, strategies, and practical applications in your communities that build the bike movement at the local level.
Learn more about past Bike Advocacy Workshops and progress from current LCAs on the League blog:
The first LCA workshop in March 2024 in Washington, DC
Second LCA workshop in July 2024 in Philadelphia, PA
Questions? Please email Anna Tang at [email protected]. Thank you to General Motors for supporting this work.