What adult classes are currently available?
Wisconsin Bike Fed currently offers a variety of different classes. Visit the Adult Education page for course descriptions.
- How to Host a Youth Bike Rodeo – Formerly known as Teaching Safe Bicycling
- Basic Smart Cycling
- Intermediate Smart Cycling
- Advanced Smart Cycling
- Winter Smart Cycling
- E-Bike Safety
- Adaptive Cycling
- Adult Learn to Ride – For adults who haven’t ridden before; introductory balance and basic skills course
- Cycling Without Age: Trishaw Pilot Training
- Pedestrian and Walk Audit Training
- Skills for People Walking
- Bicycle Friendly Drivers
- League Certified Instructor Training – Learn how to teach Smart Cycling so you can offer the class in your community and beyond!
The teacher of each of these classes will work with the class host to tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of the community.
Who teaches the Wisconsin Bike Fed classes?
The classes are taught by League of American Bicyclists-certified League Cycling Instructors. Click the link to learn more about LCIs. The LCI may be part of the WI Bike Fed employee or an independent LCI from your community or beyond.
How do I get a class held in my community?
In most cases, a class is hosted by an organization like a local bicycling group, a bike shop, a school PTO/PTA, or virtually any group that has 4 or more people who would like to take a given class. A representative of that organization completes the Bicycling Education for Adults form and a Bike Fed team member will reach out ASAP to discuss the needs of the community, logistics, communication, and costs and fees if there are any.
Who is a Community Cycling Champion (CCC)?
A CCC is any Wisconsin resident willing to work with the WI Bike Fed team to bring cycling education to their community and secure the necessary components for a class. Needs vary depending on the class and generally include finding:
- a hosting organization
- a location with the right combination of indoor and outdoor spaces
- people and outlets to help get the word out about the class within the community
- basic logistics–signage, snacks, AV equipment, set-up, etc.
The CCC does not need be the host or the provider of resources. They need to be the cheerleader and wheels-on-the-ground to help get a class rolling.
How much does it cost to TAKE a class?
Prices for 2026 classes will range from FREE to $49. Courses to become a League Cycling Instructor could range from FREE to $499.
How much does it cost to HOST a class?
The best answer is to contact Christina Frain, Statewide Adult Education Program Manager, christina@wisconsinbikefed.org.
There are a variety of factors that determine the cost of hosting.
- Does the class qualify to have some or all of the costs covered by a grant?
- Is the classroom space donated or rented?
- Are equipment and supplies loaned or donated?
- Is the educator volunteering or charging for their services and do they need travel costs to be covered?
What do I need to do to have my organization host a class?
Fill out the short Bicycling Education for Adults form or contact Christina Frain directly at christina@wisconsinbikefed.org.
She will talk you through the needs of your community, tailor a program to fit those needs, and then discuss the scheduling, location, equipment, supplies, and communication needed to put on the class. She’ll work through potential costs, how they can be reduced with donations and volunteers, and see if your class would be eligible for grant funding.
Do people need to bring their own bikes or are bikes provided during a class?
This varies by class.
- Basic Smart Cycling–Own bikes and/or loaner bikes provided by WI Bike Fed
- Winter Smart Cycling–Own bike
- Intermediate Smart Cycling–Own bike
- Advanced Smart Cycling–Own bike
- Adaptive Cycling–Loaner bikes provided by WI Bike Fed
- How to Host a Youth Bike Rodeo–Educators bring their own bikes. Kids–own bikes or loaner bikes from WI Bike Fed
- Adult Learn to Ride–Own bikes and/or loaner bikes provided by WI Bike Fed which include balance bikes
- Cycling Without Age: Trishaw Pilot Training–Loaner trishaws from the WI Bike Fed
- Pedestrian and Walk Audit Training–No bikes needed
- League Certified Instructor Training –Own bikes
Are helmets required for instructors and participants?
YES.