The Bike Fed staff are experienced in teaching a wide variety of bicycle safety classes targeted to adults of varying skills and confidence levels.
Interested in hosting an education program?
CLASSES
How to Host a Bike Rodeo (formerly known as Teaching Safe Bicycling)
Looking to host a Bicycle Rodeo for Kids in your community? Bike Fed can train adult volunteers and community members on how and why safe riding skills for kids are important. In addition we will cover best practices and skill building lessons through a child focused lens.
FREE Resources for How to Host a Bike Rodeo
Smart Cycling
Something for all abilities. Designed to develop confidence and competence of a bicycle rider. Students will learn about choosing a bicycle, basic parts of a bike, essential equipment, as well as how to safely and comfortably ride your bike in various traffic conditions, terrain and climates. Beginner to Advanced course options available. Classes led by our League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors.
- BASIC SMART CYCLING–Parts of a Bike, Choosing Your Bike, Types of Bikes, Bike Fit, ABC Quick Check, Starting, Stopping, Steering, Signaling, Scanning, Shifting, Principles of Traffic Law, Bike Infrastructure, Hazards in Bicycling
- INTERMEDIATE SMART CYCLING–Riding with a Group, Bicycle Maintenance, Sharing Paths and Trails, Riding in Inclement Weather, Night Riding, Rural Road Riding, Bicycling for Transportation and Commuting, and topics from BASIC as requested or needed
- ADVANCED SMART CYCLING–Riding Long Distances, Limited Access Highways, Hazard Avoidance Maneuvers, and any of the topics above as requested or needed
Winter Smart Cycling
Learn to cycle confidently during the winter months. We’ll cover clothing, tires, bike handling and maintenance, and navigating trails and streets.
Adaptive Cycling
The Wisconsin Bike Fed is committed to creating a culture of accessibility around cycling and transportation. We are building programs to meet the needs of all bodies and abilities, while radically engaging in learning and perspectives around divisibility activism, size inclusivity, and bike joy. Contact christina@wisconsinbikefed.org to discuss what bikes, tools, and training would work for your community.
Cycling Without Age
This class is similar to Smart Cycling from the perspective of pedaling a tri-shaw. Includes: bike laws, how to safely and comfortably share the roads, basic bicycle operation, pre-trip maintenance, and loading/unloading passengers. For more information, visit the program webpage.
Learn to Ride for Adults
Never had the chance to learn to ride two wheels? It’s never to late to learn! We focus on balance and handling in small group settings to help empower new riders.
E-Bike Safety
Growing each season in popularity e-bikes are helping new and veteran riders go further and rediscover the joy of biking up hills, across town, or keeping up with friends and family! Learn trail etiquette, safe operating and maintenance procedures.
Skills for People Walking
Special attention is given to identifying and avoiding common driver errors that put pedestrians in danger. This class can be tailored for a senior citizen audience as they are at a higher crash risk but is appropriate for all adults.
Bicycle Friendly Driver
Help keep all road users safe by offering the Bicycle Friendly Driver training. This addition to the Smart Cycling program educates motorized vehicle drivers about how and why bicyclists travel the roadways. The objective is developing a shared understanding for all users.
Pedestrian & Walk Audit Training
League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Training
CALENDAR
The classes for 2026 are in the works!
Interested in hosting a class?
GRANT-FUNDED PILOT PROJECT
Bike Fed has funding through a partnership with the Bureau of Transportation Safety at the Wisconsin DOT to provide adult bicycle safety education courses free of charge to residents. The main focus of the classes and outreach will be in the counties in Wisconsin that have the highest rate of crashes involving bike riders and pedestrians. We are available for contracted services above and beyond this funding source, so please reach out if you are interested in either hosting or attending.
We are particularly interested to hear from you if you live or work in Milwaukee, Dane, Racine, Kenosha Brown, Outagamie, Winnebago, and Rock, or a Tribal community.
Become a Community Cycling Champion
Would you like to help get the wheels rolling to bring bicycling education to your community? We’re looking for people who can help make the local connections. You don’t need to have all the answers, just the willingness to brainstorm with the Bike Fed team to find possible hosting organizations and locations, and/or help make connections to spread the word about the classes.
Help the Bike Fed bring educational opportunities tailored to the needs of your community!