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August 17, 2015by Liz Murphy
Last Friday, our #BikeChat focused on bike education -- where it stands, where it's going and more. We were lucky enough to have four League Cycling Instructors on hand as panelists: Dan Hoagland, of Washington Area Bicyclist Association; Greg Billing, also of WABA; Molly North, of Bike Denver; and Nick Mason, of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota. -
August 10, 2015by Liz Murphy
The League has been teaching and certifying League Cycling Instructors for decades. With more than 4,000 LCIs across the country, the League's bike education curriculum is ubiquitous. We're highlighting some of the great work our LCIs are doing in communities from coast to coast. -
October 3, 2014by Liz MurphyIn this LCI Corner, educator Robert O'Conner of South Windsor, Conn., shares how his community's efforts are helping to create lifelong bicyclists from an early age, by integrating bicycle education into the public schools' curriculum. The Town of South Windsor, Conn., a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community, is taking a new approach to bicycle education — working to integrate bike safety instruction...
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August 12, 2014by Liz Murphy
When I started the Boise Bicycle Project in 2007, I knew there was a need for bicycle repair and safety education in the community, but I had no idea how expansive that need really was. It’s been a challenging journey to teach my generation (and older) that there are, in fact, rules of the road and methods of riding that make bicycling a safe, effective, and enjoyable form of transportation. One...
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July 31, 2014by Liz Murphy
Whether you're an educator yourself or simply a bicycle enthusiast, our LCIs have so much knowledge and inspiration that we want to share their stories. In this edition of LCI Corner, Maria Sipin, #womentalkbikes co-host and LCI #3846, gives five helpful tips for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. -
July 14, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
With more than 3,500 certified League Cycling Instructors nationwide, we have the privilege of working with hundreds of leaders who are delivering our Smart Cycling program and innovating bicycle education in exciting ways. Whether you're an educator yourself or simply a bicycle enthusiast, our LCIs have so much knowledge and inspiration that we want to share their stories. In this first edition... -
November 4, 2013by Liz Murphy
Bike educators do the work on the ground to get more people on bikes -- and riding safely and confidently -- every day in communities across the country. To honor and thank those educators who have gone above and beyond in the past year, we're putting out a call for nominations for the 2013 Educator of the Year Award. -
September 27, 2013by Liz Murphy
From our "Women on a Roll" report, we've learned that Confidence is a key factor to getting more women on bikes. On our webcast this week, we heard from four leading LCIs who shared some tips on building women's confidence through inclusive education. -
September 23, 2013by Liz MurphyChanging lanes in traffic can be challenging. To help you change lanes with confidence, we've put together a simple instructional video, as part of our larger bike education video series.
