Which Class is Right for You?

Are you...
  • ... an adult cyclist seeking in-depth knowledge of bicycling? You want Confident Cycling.
  • ... looking for an easy introductory class on traffic law, or trying to arrange such a class for your organization? You want Sharing the Road.

Confident Cycling

Confident Cycling gives you the practical skills you need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. It covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike handling and crash avoidance techniques. This fast-paced, ten-hour class trains you to be a smarter cyclist.

Confident Cycling is based on a curriculum developed by the League of American Bicyclists. Graduates will recieve a certificate from the League.

Sharing the Road

A free 45-minute brown-bag lunch presentation, available at your worksite or organization in Jefferson County, shows how to drive and ride bicycle more safely on the region's streets. The interactive presentation, delivered by nationally certified bicycle safety instructors, includes video clips and question-and-answer. It covers:

  • how the traffic laws apply to bicyclists and motorists
  • where bicyclists should ride
  • common crash-causing mistakes made by motorists and bicyclists; and
  • how road users can make travel safer and easier with courtesy and mutual respect.

    • The program is ideal for audiences of 10 - 40 people in any venue with a computer projector and projection screen. Sharing the Road has received good reviews from audiences at University of Louisville, Humana, Hilliard Lyons, Rohm & Haas, UFPC, Kindred Healthcare, and US Army Corps of Engineers - let us add your organization to this list! -->For more information or to schedule a presentation, e-mail Bicycling for Louisville or call us at 582-1814.

    With funding from the Bike Louisville program of Louisville Metro government, Bicycling for Louisville now offers three programs for adult bicyclists and motorists who want to improve traffic safety for themselves and others on the roads. All classes will be taught by League Cycling Instructors certified by League of American Bicyclists.

    These free classes will take place across Louisville Metro, at times to suit varied schedules, throughout this year. We will continue to add more class times and locations, so please check back for updates.

    • Confident Cycling

      Would you like to feel safer and more comfortable riding your bike in Louisville? If so, you will find this course helpful. This hands-on course is based on the Traffic Skills 101 curriculum of the League of American Bicyclists. Confident Cycling offers information and skills for experienced as well as casual bicyclists. You will receive a Traffic Skills 101 graduation certificate for successfully completing Confident Cycling.

      Audience: adult bicyclists, all experience levels. Open to students 16-18 years old with a parent or guardian present.

      Duration: 10 hours, divided into two or four sessions

      Bring: your bicycle (in good working order) and helmet. Wear clothing suitable for a short ride.

      • The course covers:
        • basic bicycle selection and fitting
        • helmet fitting and adjustment
        • fixing flat tires
        • inspecting a bicycle for safety
        • traffic laws
        • bicycle handling skills for everyday situations and emergencies
        • riding safely on various types of streets and intersections
        • avoiding common hazards and crash-causing mistakes

      • Please register in advance using the buttons below. We may cancel a course if fewer than six people have registered 24 hours before the course begins.

      • Course Schedule and Locations:

      We look forward to helping you become a more confident, skilled bicyclist!

    • Bicycling Safely

      • Do you feel confident and safe riding bicycle on streets with car traffic? If not, this class can help.

      Audience: adult bicyclists, all experience levels. Open to students 16-18 years old with a parent or guardian present.

      Duration: 2 hours

      Bring: a helmet, optionally, for assistance in adjusting it. Hint: About 90% of the bicycle helmets that we see worn around Louisville need adjustment! You need not bring a bicycle.

      Registration: Not required. Each class is limited to 30 participants.

      • The course covers:
        • basic bicycle fitting
        • helmet fitting and adjustment
        • inspecting a bicycle for safety
        • traffic laws and how they apply to bicyclists
        • where to ride on various types of streets and intersections
        • the major causes of bicycle crashes
        • avoiding common hazards and crash-causing mistakes

      • Course Schedule and Locations:

    Please check back for schedule updates.


  • Sharing the Road

    • Do you know the legal rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and motorists, or the driver and bicyclist mistakes that cause the most crashes? This 45-minute program will tell you, and help you avoid becoming a statistic.

    Audience: Anyone over age 16.

    Duration: 30-minute presentation plus question-and-answer period

    Bring: nothing needed

    Registration: Not required.
    • Course Schedule and Locations:

    Please check back for schedule updates.