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 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 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.
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.
Private Learn to Ride instruction available.
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.
League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Training
Bike Fed will be hosting a League Cycling Instructor training in 2027. Date an location TBA. Interested participants must complete an Advanced Smart Cycling course as a prerequisite. Subscribe to the e-newsletter for the latest scheduling information. The LCI class is an intensive 2.5 day class covering how to teach bike safety. Please let us know if you are interested in becoming an LCI and read more about what it means on the League of American Bicyclist’s site here
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.
CLASS CALENDAR
The 2027 schedule is in the works! Subscribe to the e-newsletter to get the latest info.