Smart Cycling Skokie Bike Network and Ride IL

October 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A Smart Cycling On Bike class.

The Skokie Bike Network https://skokiebikenet.org/ in conjunction with Ride IL & The League of American Bicyclists will be hosting a Smart Cycling Class on October 26th from 10 am - 2 pm consisting of skill practice, proof of proficiency, road riding, group riding and basic bicycle maintenance. Two League Certified Instructors (LCI) will be facilitating the class and is limited to 10 participants.

The Smart Cycling course has been designed by the League of American Bicyclists and is designed to ensure bicyclists become confident and competent riders. It is a prerequisite to becoming a LCI (licensed certified instructor by the League of American Bicyclists). The course requires 2 +/- hours of online reading, videos and tests. Participants must pass the online tests at an 80% accuracy level for successful completion of the course.

To learn more visit https://bikeleague.org/ridesmart/find-take-class/.

The cost of the class is $50 payable to Ride IL (insert link). Scholarships are available upon request.

Personal testimonial - I thought I was a good bicyclist until I took the Smart Cycling class. The class improved my riding skills, knowledge of rules of the road and helped me to become a better bicycling advocate to model to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists of how to share the road!

Location: Oakton Water Park Parking Lot, 4701 Oakton Street, skokie

Date: Sunday, 10/26 (rain or shine we ride, an indoor location will be used if inclement weather occurs)

Time: 10 am - 2 pm

Equipment: Participants must provide a functional bicycle and helmet

Dress: Appropriate for the weather, closed toe shoes are required (no sandals)

Registration/Payment Link: insert

Questions: Ben @ 773-354-4868

Misc: Group ride to Evanston and back (7 +/- miles riding miles)

 To sign and register Ride Illinois