Smart Cycling Skills Guided Ride – Henderson, NV (3 Hours)

This Smart Cycling class and guided ride focuses on the best biking practices from the League of American Bicyclists. In this 3-hour session, you’ll learn everything you need to know for safe, confident riding on the road or trail.

Led by Debra Stefan, nationally acclaimed Bicycle Educator of the Year, this small-group class (limited to 2–3 riders) combines skill-building with outdoor fitness. Participants receive personal coaching on bike handling, safety, and efficiency while riding on dedicated bike paths.

What’s Included

• Bike from Debra’s fleet (no e-bikes)
• Helmet provided
• Safety briefing and hydration stop(s)

What You’ll Learn

• Mounting and balance
• Safe starts and stops
• Braking and shifting gears
• Handling skills for confidence and control

Details

• Duration: 3 hours
• Pre-registration required (no walk-ins)
• Meeting location provided upon registration
• Closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and water recommended

League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Pathway

This Smart Cycling class is more than just a riding skills session — it is the on-bike component of the League of American Bicyclists’ Traffic Skills 101 course. Completing this class positions you for the next level of cycling education and leadership.

Key Points:

• Meets the on-bike requirement for the Smart Cycling course
• Pairs with the online Smart Cycling module to complete Traffic Skills 101
• Fulfills the education prerequisite for applying to the League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Seminar
• Prepares experienced cyclists to expand their knowledge and mentor others
• Builds the confidence and safety awareness required to teach cycling at a professional standard

Who Should Consider LCI Preparation:

• Experienced cyclists seeking advanced certification
• Community leaders and fitness professionals who want to teach cycling
• Riders aiming to improve safety in their local cycling community

Agenda – Smart Cycling Class & Guided Ride (3 Hours)

0:00 – 0:20 | Orientation & Safety Check

• Welcome and introductions
• Bicycle fit and safety inspection
• Helmet fitting and equipment overview
• Instructor: Debra Stefan, Bicycle Educator of the Year

0:20 – 1:15 | Bike Handling Skills & Drills

• Starting, stopping, and balance control
• Steering, braking, and shifting
• Crash avoidance maneuvers
• One-hand control: scanning and signaling

1:15 – 2:45 | Guided Ride – Smart Cycling in Practice

• Apply skills on dedicated bike paths
• Practice visibility, predictability, and communication
• On-road awareness and Nevada bike law review

2:45 – 3:00 | Wrap-Up & Q&A

• Review of skills covered
• Participant feedback
• Guidance for continuing education, including how this class fulfills the on-bike requirement for applying to the prestigious League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Seminar