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.
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
Bike Fed is hosting a League Cycling Instructor training in Wausau, WI on May 15th-17th. Interested participants must complete a full Smart Cycling course three weeks in advance. The LCI class is an intensive 2.5 day class covering how to teach bike safety. While the class is for those truly committed to becoming a resource in their community for education Bike Fed is here to help you prepare! See below for Advanced Cycling Classes being held across the state. 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
CALENDAR
—-MAY—-
Ride to the Powwow
2026-05-09
12:00 PM
Potawatomi Casino Hotel
1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
MORE DETAILS
No Registration Required
Club Commuter Oshkosh (Winnebago Bicycle)
2026-05-09
2pm-5pm
Winnebago Bicycle, North Main Street, Oshkosh, WI, USA
REGISTER HERE
Smart E-bike Cycling Basics (Mary Beth Neinhaus Center)
2026-05-26
9am-12pm
Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center, East College Avenue, Appleton, WI, USA
REGISTER HERE
Family Learn to Ride – Lussier CEC (Madison)
2026-05-28
5pm-7pm
Lussier Community Education Center, South Gammon Road, Madison, WI, USA
REGISTER HERE
Smart E-bike Cycling Basics (Recyclist)
2026-05-30
4pm-7pm
Recyclist Bicycle Co., Saunders Road, Kaukauna, WI, USA
REGISTER HERE
Group Ride to Westside Farmer’s Market + Smart Cycling Microclass
2026-05-30
9am-12pm
Lussier Community Education Center, South Gammon Road, Madison, WI, USA
REGISTER HERE
MKE Bike Commuting: Getting Started
2026-05-30
9am-11pm
Urban Ecology Center – Riverside Park, East Park Place, Milwaukee, WI, USA
REGISTER HERE
—-JUNE—-
E-Bike Smart Cycling at The Landing
2026-06-03
12pm-3pm
The Landing, N 3rd Street, Wausau, WI, USA
https://www.thelandingwausau.com/
Smart Cycling for Active Older Adults (Lussier FHC)
2026-06-05
9:00am-11:30am
3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI 53711
REGISTER HERE
MKE Smart Cycling: Commuter Edition
2026-06-06
9am-1pm
Urban Ecology Center – Riverside Park, East Park Place, Milwaukee, WI, USA
REGISTER HERE
Sun Prairie Smart Cycling Fundamentals – E-bike Focus
2026-06-20
9:00am-12:00pm
1350 Linnerud Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
REGISTER HERE
Smart Cycle: E-bike Edition (West Allis)
2026-06-20
9am-12pm
Family Cycle Works, West National Avenue, West Allis, WI, USA
REGISTER HERE
Verona Fundamental of Smart Cycling E-Bike Focus
2026-06-23
5:30pm-7:30pm
Verona City Hall, Lincoln Street, Verona, WI, USA
Registration Available SOON
Shorewood Smart Cycling E-Bike
2026-06-27
9am-3pm
2100 East Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI, USA
REGISTER HERE
—-JULY—-
How to Host a Bike Rodeo (Baraboo)
2026-07-11
10am-2:30pm
Ho-Chunk Nation Wellness Center, White Eagle Road, Baraboo, WI, USA
Registration Available SOON
Racine Smart Cycling Basic: Ride to the Farmers Market
2026-07-11
9am-Noon
Festival Park, Racine Civic Center, 5th Street, Racine, WI, USA
Registration Available SOON
—-AUGUST—–
Beloit Smart Cycling: E-bike Edition
2026-08-08
9am – 1pm
2101 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, USA
Registration Available SOON
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.
Eligible Counties and Communities: Milwaukee, Dane, Marathon, Racine, Kenosha Brown, Outagamie, Winnebago, and Rock, and Tribal Communities