Click here for pdf: LCI Code of Ethics

As a League Cycling Instructor, I accept the responsibilities and obligations inherent in providing quality instructor services. Basic to these ethical beliefs, I agree to abide by and support the following objectives:

I agree to:

TO CONDUCT myself in a professional and ethical manner, provide only services for which I am qualified, and represent my education, certification, professional affiliations and other qualifications honestly.

TO TEACH only those courses I am authorized to teach.

TO FOLLOW through on all classes assigned to me, including teaching the complete curriculumfor each League of American Bicyclists course or component, completing required records in a timely and accurate manner and providing appropriate League of American Bicyclists course certificates or other recognition to participants.

TO USE the League of American Bicyclists’ materials and resources in proper and authorized manners.

TO ASSUME responsibility for the safety of students and others who have been put in my care.

TO ADHERE to the mission and policies of the League when acting as a League Cycling Instructor.

TO RESPECT everyone with the same respect I expect for myself. The same honesty will extend to my handling of bicycling qualifications, certifications, assessment of students’ abilities, and any circumstances that might exhibit potential for conflicts of interest.  This includes respecting a person’s personal and emotional space. 

TO IDENTIFY myself as a League of American Bicyclists instructor and the course materials as those of the League of American Bicyclists.

TO RECOGNIZE that this certification remains in effect as long as my authorization is maintained with the League of American Bicyclists.

TO TREAT people fairly without regard to race, sex, religion, age, disability, or national origin.

TO SET set aside conflicts between me and students or others, within the context of carrying out my professional responsibilities.

TO STRIVE for excellence in bicycling by maintaining and enhancing my own knowledge and skills.

As a League Cycling Instructor, I assume the full responsibilities of this Code of Ethics and am aware that these responsibilities are a part of my obligation as a League Cycling Instructor. I pledge my support to these Code of Ethics.

I understand that failing to uphold the above stated Code of Ethics could result in the termination of my LCI number by the League of American Bicyclists.