• League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Certification Seminar Scholarship Application

  • Seminar Overview

    • Program: League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Certification Seminar
    • Location: Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, 500 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    • Date: January 8-10, 2027
    • Point of Contact: Kristen Ehrlich (info@connectpinellas.org)

    Scholarship Overview & Requirements

    • Application Deadline: October 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
    • Award Value: $550 (covers the cost of early bird registration)
    • Eligibility & Application Criteria:
      • Must be at least 18 years old.
      • Must complete all sections of the application form.
    • Pre-Seminar Requirement: The Smart Cycling: Everyday Riding Skills Class has two components, which must be completed before submitting this application:
      • 1 - Classroom Component: The Smart Cycling Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced material.  Instructed by a current LCI in the classroom or may be completed online at learn.bikeleague.org. The written exam must be successfully completed with a score of 85% or higher prior to taking the LCI seminar.
      • 2 - On-Bike Component: Bike handling skills, avoidance maneuvers, and road ride instructed by a current LCI. The on-bike exam must be successfully completed with a score of 85% or higher prior to taking the LCI seminar. 
    • Post-Certification Commitment:
      • Recipients must participate in three (3) bike rodeos or workshop-style events hosted by Connect Pinellas or the Florida Bicycle Association within one year of becoming certified.

    Additional Requirements: League of American Bicyclists: Annual Membership & LCI Fee Requirements (these fees are not covered by this scholarship)

    • Join the League of American Bicyclists ($50/year) prior to the LCI Certification Seminar and maintain an active annual membership.
    • Pay the yearly LCI renewal fee ($25/year) once certified.

  • Applicant's Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Application Questions

  • Are you affiliated with a local organization, club, or store?*
  • Have you completed the Smart Cycling: Everyday Riding Skills Course (formerly Traffic Skills 101)?*
  • Date of completion*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Demographics

    We strive to understand the demographics of LCI candidates in order to ensure that bike safety education is reaching all communities. Please help us understand you and your background by answering the following demographic questions.
  • Gender*
  • Ethnic Identity*
  • Once certified, will you be comfortable instructing a Smart Cycling class in a language other than English?*
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