OUR GOALS
We offer financial and administrative support for communities in Lancaster City and Lancaster County that organize or plan to organize safety & skill development activities that encourage more young people bicycling throughout their communities.CycleSmart

FITNESS
More Kids riding bikes more often make healthier kids.

SAFETY
CYCLE SMART programs & activities are supervised by Coaches who are certified cycling instructors supported by our Instructor Scholarship Program (see below).

EDUCATION
CYCLE SMART kids learn “driver” skills and they become better Bicyclists now AND, in the Future, better motor vehicle operators.

Bicycling Education
FALL seminar and class dates will be announced on or before September 22, on this page.

Fall and Spring Seminars
For Organizations or Communities who off or wish to offer Bicycle Derbies, Rodeos, or Bicycling Safety Information and Helmets at Health & Safety Community Events

This seminar introduces organizations and volunteers to the League of American Bicyclists Bike Ed, Kids 1 & 2 Bicycling Curriculum. League Certified Instructors review proper helmet fit, basic bicycle fit & maintenance. They will offer tips and recommendations for promoting and administering successful bicycle safety programs as well as activities to help establish year-round Club CYCLE SMART & Team CYCLE SMART Programs.

Adult Bicycle Education Classes (Fall and Spring)
If you're interested in becoming a CYCLE SMART volunteer or program leader, we encourage you to enroll in one of our League of Lancaster Bicyclists Bike Ed courses. Knowledgeable certified instructors are available in Lancaster to teach you to be a safe and proficient cyclist and be a part of CYCLE SMART Bicycling Program.

  • You’ll increase your Confidence riding in traffic.
  • You’ll learn techniques to teach your child or other children to ride a bicycle safely.
  • You’ll learn to change a tire and other basics of bicycle maintenance.

Whether you are a long time commuter, an avid club rider, or haven’t ridden in years, our fun fact-filled courses are sure to increase your knowledge, skill and confidence and help us promote safe cycling to young people throughout Lancaster County!

If you're interested in joining us for a seminar or class, please e-mail us at info@cyclesmartusa.org

Club CYCLE SMART
Form A Bicycling Club and Win Prizes!

If you like riding your bike like we do, we invite you to join Club CYCLE SMART! Go to www.bikejournal.com and form your own Club CYCLE SMART with your friends and neighbors, then follow the "log in" instructions. You don't need a fancy odometer to participate in the Club, we work on the honor system so make as good an estimate as you can and log those miles. ALL bicycling activities count, rail trail rides, mountain bike rides, competitive events, even a ride to a friend's house or to the local park or your School or Community/Recreation Center, you just have to Ride Your Bike! Establish a Club and compete for our Club of the Year Award.

Club CYCLE SMART is a Spring, Summer, & Fall Program supporting efforts that encourage more kids riding bikes more often!

When you participate in CYCLE SMART endorsed Bicycle Education activities including Community Health Fairs Monthly Bicycle Derbies you'll receive 5 Bonus Miles for every 30 minutes you attend these activities. Participants are eligible for monthly random prizes. All you have to do is log those miles on your bicycle!

For more information contact us at info@cyclesmartusa.org

Now get out there and Cycle Smart!

Fall Club CYCLE SMART BEGINS SEPTEMBER 22 AND LAST DAY FOR LOGGING IS DECEMBER 20TH!

Coaching Program

We want you to be better qualified to teach bicycle safety... Become a one of our coaches!

CYCLE SMART Scholarships (we pay for everything!) are available for Lancaster Candidates wishing to establish a bicycling program or become a Coach for our program.

There are 3 easy steps:

  1. Become A Member of the League of Lancaster Bicyclists
  2. Attend a Bike Education Certification Course offered by the League of Lancaster Bicyclists. Email us directly for information.
  3. Become a League Certified Instructor.
    Scholarships are available. Our Coaches & Coach Candidates are a part of the League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors Program, www.BikeLeague.org.

For more information, or to find out how you can support this program, Email us or call (717) 397-2503