The Ride Leader/Ride Marshal class and certification program is the flagship of Florida Bicycle’s courses, and has trained hundreds of people throughout the state to safely and effectively lead group rides. The five-hour course is appropriate for everyone from event organizers to club cyclists to community and recreational riders. The curriculum addresses safety, laws, proper prep, helmet fitting, riding etiquette, rider-down protocols, pace line communications, and controlling speed. At the conclusion of the class, students can opt to take a written test for certification. The program is offered at various times of the year. See Upcoming Events for information about classes that are scheduled and open for registration, or submit the form to receive updates when additional courses are scheduled. For other classes, see the Additional Courses below.

Upcoming Classes

  • Ride Leader/Ride Marshal Training

    The Ride Leader/Ride Marshal class is offered on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Vero Beach, Fla. The class is open to all cyclists who are interested but capacity is limited. The course fee is $50 for non-members, $30 for Florida Bicycle Association members, and $0 for Vero Cycling members. Lunch, course materials and the certification exam are included. Deadline to register is February 3. (Vero Cycling members, please register directly through your club page at https://verocyclingclub.org.)

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Interest Form for Future Classes

Please do not use this form to register for an open class. This form is to receive notifications of future classes.

Additional Classes Offered

Florida Bicycle Safety Quiz is a free and engaging way to learn as you go. Modules are available for kids who bike, adults who bike, and drivers. Earn a certificate of completion at three different levels. Get started on the quiz at https://flbikesafetyquiz.com/.

Bike “Roadeos” and Helmet Fitting events for young riders can be arranged as part of the Association’s speakers’ bureau. Please request a speaker via the form on the Speakers’ Bureau page.

Other courses we recommend that are offered by partner organizations include:

Smart Cycling, an online class from the League of American Bicyclists. See https://learn.bikeleague.org/.

League Cycling Instructor, a three-day certification by the League of American Bicyclists. See https://www.bikeleague.org/content/become-instructor.

Bicycle Friendly Driver, an online course from the League of American Bicyclists that teaches drivers how and why to share the road safely with people on bikes. See: https://learn.bikeleague.org/products/bicycle-friendly-driver-training#tab-product_tab_overview.

Cycling Savvy, an online or in-person course from the American Bicycling Education Association. See https://cyclingsavvy.org/.