6 Newly Designated League Cycling Instructors in Shenandoah Valley

6 Newly Designated League Cycling Instructors in Shenandoah Valley

The League of American Bicyclists held a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Seminar in Harrisonburg, VA November 10 thru 13, 2016. The students/new LCIs, instructors, and assistants from left: Randall Wolf (new LCI), Les Leathem (National Coach and LCI), Greg “Yogi” Gillette (new LCI), Dan Wright (new LCI), Nick Cannon (new LCI), Brian Bauer (LCI assistant), Misty Williams (new LCI), Kyle Lawrence (new LCI), Thanh Dang (LCI assistant), Laura Pyle (LCI assistant), and Dan Finseth, (new LCI).

Harrisonburg, VA – November 14, 2016 – The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) announced 6 of its members earned the prestigious certification of League Cycling Instructor (LCI) from the League of American Bicyclists, a 136-year-old national bicycling and advocacy organization. The new LCIs are Dan Finseth of Bridgewater, Yogi Gillette of Harrisonburg, Kyle Lawrence of Harrisonburg, Misty Williams of Harrisonburg, Randall Wolf of Stuarts Draft, and Dan Wright of Staunton. They were joined also by Nick Cannon of Wilmington, North Carolina.

“The LCIs complete in-depth training on teaching skills for biking in traffic, on trails, and with groups of riders,” says Bill Nesper, Program Director of the League of American Bicyclists. “The Shenandoah Valley has added to its group of knowledgeable instructors who train all levels of riders how to confidently and effectively cycle for fun, fitness, and transportation.”

LCI Seminars educate participants on how to teach bicycle safety and skills to all levels of riders rather than focusing on technical bicycling knowledge. The League Cycling Instructor designation is only given after a person qualifies for, and excels in, an intense three-day education seminar. “League Cycling Instructors are the backbone of the League’s education program,” said Nesper. “These new LCIs have demonstrated a proficiency in teaching, a love of cycling, and a willingness to share these skills with other riders.”

SVBC awarded scholarships to Finseth, Gillette, Williams, Wolf, and Wright to participate in the LCI Seminar. This is the second time that SVBC has hosted an LCI Seminar in Harrisonburg; the last time was in 2013 at which time 4 SVBC members became certified LCIs. “The SVBC Board is very appreciative of everyone’s dedication to become LCIs and are glad we can help support them,” says Kyle Lawrence, SVBC Board President who also participated in the LCI Seminar. “We look forward to seeing continued growth of bicycling in our communities.”

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The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including but not limited to building and maintaining trails and related public works suitable for mountain biking, promoting and encouraging recreational road bicycling and safety, cooperating with public authorities in the observance of all traffic regulations, and educating members of the bicycling community and the public generally about effective trail construction and maintenance techniques, and the need for safer bicycling conditions. For more information on the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, visit www.svbcoalition.org.

The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. The League represents the interests of America’s 57 million bicyclists, including its 300,000 members and affiliates. For more information or to support the League, visit www.bikeleague.org.