LCI Equity Scholarships

People interested in applying for a LCI Seminar Equity Scholarship can access the application here.

The scholarship application is open through August 2024.

There will be 30 scholarships awarded. There will be at least 15 awarded to Ford focus cities, the remaining 15 scholarships will be awarded to applicants in other parts of the country. The application is open through August 2024. 

All individuals will be notified by email of their awarded scholarships.

The scholarship covers the cost of registration for the seminar $550. Scholarship recipients are responsible for their travel, accommodations, annual League Membership ($50) and annual LCI renewal fee the years following their certification ($25).

The LCI Seminar Equity Scholarship is focused on increasing diversity within the League Cycling Instructor community, priority will be given to people of color.

The list of upcoming Seminars, which is updated frequently, can be found here.

If you would like to host a Seminar in your area, please email the completed MOU to [email protected].

We suggest working with your local advocacy organization to host a seminar in your community. In order for a seminar to be scheduled, there must be a local group, business, university, or motivated individual to host the seminar and cover the responsibilities of the Site Facilitator. The League provides step-by-step instructions on how to host a seminar here: https://bikeleague.org/content/become-instructor

All participants of an LCI seminar must be Family or Individual members of the League. This membership must be kept current in order to work as an LCI. Become a member today.

All participants of the LCI Seminar must successfully pass the Smart Cycling Complete class (formerly called Traffic Skills 101) with an 85% or better at least one month prior to attending an LCI seminar. There is no substitute for completing this requirement. Regardless of riding experience, it is important that each candidate be a part of the curriculum prior to teaching it. Taking the class at least 1 month prior to the seminar allows a candidate time to master the drills before facilitating them to others. The Complete class consists of a classroom component and an on-bike component.

As an LCI you are certified to teach the League’s Smart Cycling curriculum including:

• Smart Cycling (formerly called Traffic Skills 101)
• Group Riding
• Bicycling 123 Youth
• Learn to Ride Youth
• Learn to Ride Adult
• Bicycle Friendly Driver

LCIs are empowered to tailor curriculum components to suit their audience, all classes must incorporate the Need-to-Know.

Awarded scholarship recipients will be emailed a code to use at registration that is specific to the seminar you requested to attend on your scholarship application. Registration for the LCI seminar can be done quickly and easily online.  Be sure to select your preferred location and date on the LCI Seminar Schedule.

If you do not see a seminar near you, please consider hosting a seminar with your bike advocacy community or other interested partners. For more information on hosting an LCI seminar, click here.

Seminar preparation materials will be sent to you via email as part of your confirmation email. Become familiar with your seminar materials prior to starting the Assessment. Your seminar Coach will contact you with details on how to submit your assessment answers. A detailed Seminar agenda will come from your Site Facilitator or Seminar Coach. Please address specific questions about meals and breaks, lodging, equipment and other logistics to the Site Facilitator. Questions about your registration or membership should go to [email protected]

The Assessment is open-book, so you can use the study materials to complete it. We expect students to complete it within 1- 3 hours.

Deadlines for registration are set in order to help you get the pre-seminar materials in a timely way to allow plenty of time to fill out the assessment and send it to your seminar Coach. Early bird registration ($500) ends four weeks before the first day of the seminar. If you miss early bird registration, you will have one more week to register at the regular rate of $575. If you miss this deadline, you may contact the League and inquire about other seminars in the area.

In order to maintain your LCI certification, you will be asked to complete 12 hours of continuing education each year. Continuing education credits will be given for classes you teach and any involvement you have with bicycling advocacy. A full list of requirements will be given to you at the completion of your training.

Each class you teach must be pre-announced to the League via the League’s online database, to which you will receive a password for access. After the class, course paperwork must be sent to the League. Copies of the Class Roster, Sign-in Sheet, Course Feedback Forms and Registration forms/ signed and dated waivers must be sent to the League. All of the forms/information should be sent electronically if possible.

In order for you to be covered by the League’s insurance, you must follow all the League policies for teaching Smart Cycling courses. You are also required to maintain membership with the League and submit an annual renewal fee of $25 to keep your certification current.

Click here for the pdf: LCI Code of Ethics

As a League Cycling Instructor, I accept the responsibilities and obligations inherent in providing quality instructor services. Basic to these ethical beliefs, I agree to abide by.

TO FOLLOW through on all classes assigned to me, including teaching the complete curriculum for each League of American Bicyclists course or component, completing required records in a timely and accurate manner and providing appropriate League of American Bicyclists course certificates or other recognition to participants.

TO USE the League of American Bicyclists’ materials and resources in proper and authorized manners.

TO ASSUME responsibility for the safety of students and others who have been put in my care.

TO ADHERE to the mission and policies of the League when acting as a League Cycling Instructor.

TO RESPECT everyone with the same respect I expect for myself. The same honesty will extend to my handling of bicycling qualifications, certifications, assessment of students' abilities, and any circumstances that might exhibit potential for conflicts of interest.  This includes respecting a person's personal and emotional space.

TO IDENTIFY myself as a League of American Bicyclists instructor and the course materials as those of the League of American Bicyclists.

TO RECOGNIZE that this certification remains in effect as long as my authorization is maintained with the League of American Bicyclists.

TO TREAT people fairly without regard to race, sex, religion, age, disability, or national origin.

TO SET set aside conflicts between me and students or others, within the context of carrying out my professional responsibilities.

TO STRIVE for excellence in bicycling by maintaining and enhancing my own knowledge and skills.
As a League Cycling Instructor, I assume the full responsibilities of this Code of Ethics and am aware that these responsibilities are a part of my obligation as a League Cycling Instructor. I pledge my support to these Code of Ethics.

I understand that failing to uphold the above stated Code of Ethics could result in the termination of my LCI number by the League of American Bicyclists.