Adult Bicycle Class 1 -on-One InstructionDebra Stefan2025-12-12T18:30:51-08:00
Adult Bicycle Class Private Instruction to Learn to Ride a Bike
The Private Bike Lesson offers foundational adult cycling skills, including controlled starts and stops, straight-line riding, maneuvering, signaling, scanning, and confidence-building drills on a paved trail. Up to five riders can be accommodated, though pricing is per person.
Adult Bicycle Class Private Instruction to Learn to Ride a Bike
Debra Stefan, LCI League of American Bicyclists Certified Cycling Instructor teaches bicycle lessons for adults.
Security officers completing Smart Cycling training with Debra Stefan, LCI — Henderson, NV
Take an Adult Bicycle Class if you are Learning to Ride a Bike as an Adult
Whether you have a child or you are an adult needing to learn to ride a bike, you can book private bike riding lessons for adults or children.
Smart Cycling classes can help you get all the benefits of bicycling and stay safe while you’re riding.
Whether you’re learning to ride a bike as an adult, returning to the bike after some years, or just want to hone your current skills, you need a certified bicycle instructor. The Smart Cycling program will make riding easier, safer, more comfortable & enjoyable. You’ll be safer and more confident on the road or the trail.
Bike Education Courses |League Cycling Instructor LCI
Bicycle Education Classes taught by Debra Stefan, LCI, cover courses by the League of American Bicyclists as follows:
Bicycle Courses
All bike riding lessons for adults are available according to individual demand. So, schedule your bicycle lessons in advance for the dates that work best for you.
Learning To Ride A Bicycle as an Adult 2.5-3-hours of instruction
Certified LCI bicycle instructor teaches one-on-one adult bicycle lessons at a private location. Each adult bicycle class will be taught one-on-one. You can bring your own bike, but if it does not fit properly, I will accommodate you with one that does.
Adult Bicycling Lessons to Teach You To Ride A Bike
Beginning lessons may start on an adult tricycle to practice pedaling and steering before advancing to a two-wheel bicycle.
Furthermore, if you don’t have a bike, no worries. First, learn to ride a bike. Then, you can decide the best bicycle for your goals. Bring your own helmet or I will provide you with one courtesy of the Nevada Department of Transportation. Wearing a bike helmet is a requirement for bike lessons.
Bike Riding Lessons Next Level – Bicycling Handling Skills 2.5-3-hours of instruction
Bicycle safety and crash avoidance drills teach bicycling handling skills. You’ll learn the correct way to start and stop on a bike, steering, and maneuvering. At this point, the cyclist practices steering with one hand while looking over the shoulder to scan for others. Next comes steering with one hand while signaling. Whether you are learning to ride as an adult just starting out, or brushing up on your skills, this practice is essential for bicycle safety.
Bike Riding Lessons AKA Smart Cycling: Traffic Skills 101 2.5-3-hours of instruction
Smart Cycling: Traffic Skills 101 is the gold standard in bike riding lessons. Furthermore, the knowledge gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. Smart Cycling covers bicycle safety checks, on-bike skills, and vehicular cycling.
This is a bicycle class for adults and children above the age of fourteen.
The curriculum is fast-paced and prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling. Nevada biking laws, cyclist visibility, and predictability are a focus.
Experienced Cyclists, if you an influencer in the cycling community get the gold standard bicycle education credential and become an LCI-League certified cycling instructor.
Take an adult bicycle class to expand your bicycle safety awareness. You will make the bike lanes and trails much safer when you earn a cycling certification with the League.
Smart Cycling On-Bike Adult Bicycle Class This class will focus on the practical application of bicycle handling on the road in traffic and on multi-use trails. If you want to become a bike instructor, this is a prerequisite. Each adult biking lesson participant completes an online course before seeking qualification for the League Cycling Seminar.
The Smart Cycling course is the prerequisite to teach bike lessons for adults for the League cycling certification course.
The adult learn to ride a bike Smart Cycling session starts with a classroom review of biking traffic laws and trail safety rules. The on-bike road and trail class implement biking “need-to-know” best practices. Bring a bike and helmet. Have an illuminated front headlight and a red rear light for night riding. Wear visibility clothing. The learn to ride a bike class is available by appointment only with confirmation.
Bicycle Instructor Course Qualification
Successful completion of the on-bike curriculum qualifies cyclists to attend the League of American Bicyclists cycling instructor certification seminar.
Ages: 14+ Date: January -December by appointment only Location: TBA Fee: $450.00
Schedule directly with your League Cycling Instructor – LCI, Debra Stefan 2020 Educator of the Year by the League of American Bicyclists for private and semi-private instruction.
LCI Seminar Bike Education – Successful completion of these three levels (usually 9 hours of bicycle instruction) qualify your candidacy for the 20-hour League Cycling Instructor Seminar. See upcoming seminar opportunities on bikeleague.org.
Whether you’re new to biking, returning after time away, or ready for structured safety training, these sessions offer clear progression and personalized instruction. Each option begins at the Chimera Golf Club in Henderson and focuses on safe, confident riding without intimidation.
Private Bike Lesson — 90 Minutes ($165 per person)
This introductory session builds the essential bicycle handling skills adults need before entering group rides, trails, or Smart Cycling. The lesson begins with a safety check, helmet fit, visibility guidance, and a quiet paved-trail skills warmup.
Skills practiced: • Controlled starts and stops • Straight-line riding • Steering and maneuvering • Scanning behind while maintaining control • One-handed riding and signaling • Basic hazard awareness
Up to five riders can attend; pricing is per person.
This course delivers the full Smart Cycling curriculum, including Traffic Skills 101 — the gold standard for bicycle safety and confidence. Instruction may be completed across multiple scheduled sessions.
What you’ll learn: • Nevada biking laws • Predictable, visible riding behavior • Hazard avoidance drills • Emergency stopping control • Lane positioning principles • Communication signals • Scanning and situational awareness • On-bike practice on paved, real traffic environments
This course is ideal preparation for anyone wanting structured safety training or pursuing LCI seminar eligibility.
A guided scenic ride beginning with bicycle fitting, safety preparation, and secure bike transport to the trailhead. This is a supervised adventure incorporating real-world riding practice in a spectacular setting.
Includes: • Helmet and bicycle fitting • Pre-ride safety checklist • Visibility and communication review • Route tailored to rider comfort and confidence • Use of host-provided mountain bikes • Scenic segments across Hoover Dam
Price includes one to two riders; additional riders may book separately.
Adult Bicycle Class and Bike Education FAQ
For those seeking qualification to teach adult bicycle classes
First, schedule a Smart Cycling adult bicycle class directly with your League certified bicycle instructor, Debra Stefan, LCI.
Secondly, successful completion of the full Smart Cycling Adult Bicycle Class (formerly Traffic Skills 101) is mandatory prior to register for the Seminar with a score of 85% or better.
Then, the adult bicycle class full course includes both the classroom (which can be taken online) and the outdoor bike class sessions.
Furthermore, all candidates MUST complete the class at least three weeks prior to the LCI seminar.
WHO: Anyone wanting to learn the best practices for bike riding. Bicycle community influencers, on-bike security, recreational cyclists will learn on local City of Henderson streets and trails (elementary biking skill required). Lessons to Teach You To Ride A Bike
WHO’S OFFERING THIS? Debra Stefan, Certified League Cycling Instructor, 2020 Educator of the Year, League of American Bicyclists
WHAT: Full classroom instruction including the on-bike coaching or just the on-bike practical for Smart Cycling road and trail, bike handling drills and vehicular biking in traffic.
WHERE: TBA Location will include a classroom setting for the educational review segment, private parking lot bicycle handling drills, then the out-and-back local street ride.
WHEN: Year-round appointments are on a first-come basis available most Sundays 12-6 PM with prepayment and confirmation.
COST: Fees vary according to the number of participants in the class session. Please make a prepaid appointment with confirmation; space is limited.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Bike education review or (full instruction) in the classroom and on-bike handling plus a supervised skills evaluation ride
LEARNING TO TEACH ADULT BICYCLE CLASS INCLUDES:
The Smart Cycling FULL curriculum
The full (9-hour) course teaches adult biking students to develop awareness, technique, and safety skills. (An online version is available for self study.) Students will learn about choosing a bicycle, basic parts of a bike, essential equipment, as well as how to safely and comfortably ride a bike in various traffic conditions, terrain and climates. All rides are covered under the League’s insurance. Qualified participants will already have the basic ability to ride a bike. Personal bike training is available on a limited basis for those who want to learn how to ride a bike Adult Bicycling Lessons Teach You To Ride A Bike | Debra Stefan, LCI. This course will not be for those under 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent and at least fourteen years old.
The Smart Cycling ON-BIKE curriculum
The ON-BIKE course (6-hour) gives students a review of the (online) curriculum with practical application of bicycle handling drills, and vehicular cycling on the roadway in traffic.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Bring a bike, lock, and helmet (required), illuminated front headlight, and red rear light.
NEED A BIKE?
Contact Debra for a loaner bike and a free DOT helmet
Smart Cycling is by the League of American Bicyclists for cyclists to ride safely and effectively on roadways or bike paths with confidence. Classes are for people who want to become well-versed in safe biking on the road and bike paths.
Expand bike handling skills with a solid foundation of safe cycling principles and practices.
Safely deal with traffic and other challenges on the road or bike path.
Set the best example for others to follow.
Search for Smart Cycling
Find Smart Cycling Workshops and Courses (unless you seek private or semi-private instruction.)
Go to bikeleague.org for Smart Cycling Workshops and Courses unless you seek private or semi-private instruction such as “Learn to ride.”
