What we’re about
CAT group bike rides are geared toward nurturing new riders who are discovering the enjoyment of bicycling. We highlight local bike routes that serve fun and useful destinations like bakeries, coffee shops, local businesses, parks, etc., while utilizing the network of trails and streets.
We also offer special rides that promote biking to work and overnight touring such as bike camping trips/bikepacking.
CAT is an IRS 501(c)3 non-profit organization and here's our mission:
CAT–Coalition for Appropriate Transportation strengthens our Lehigh Valley community and our environment through bicycling, pedestrian accessibility, and public transportation.
CAT works to improve mobility for everyone. Better bicycling, walking/ADA accessibility, and public transit develop a stronger, smarter economy and a higher quality of life. Sustainable transportation reduces traffic congestion, counters climate change, and offers a healthier community for everyone.
CAT serves adults & children of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh & Northampton Counties.
Upcoming events
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Easy ride from Trexlertown Velodrome to Topton.
Valley Preferred Cycling Center address is 1151 Mosser Road,Breingsville PA 18031., Valley Preferred Cycling Center address is 1151 Mosser Road, Breingsville PA 18031., Breinigsville, PA, USHi CAT Riders.
This is a comfortably paced ride from the Valley Preferred Cycling Center (Trexlertown Velodrome) to the Topton Market Cafe. The total distance is about 18.2 miles. We’ll stop at the Market Cafe for a snack and a brief rest before heading back. The route is all on the road, most of which are country roads. There’s lots of fall scenery to take in this time of year. Any bike will work well on this ride, including road bikes.
Ride Leaders
Tim (570) 764-6263
AnneRoute:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47712038?privacy_code=9iFreIhMtDJsTjE8ipqQeU9R36r7oqw1Meeting Place: Parking lot across the street from the Trexlertown Velodrome.
Date and Time: October 22, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
9:45 - Bike Checks
10:00 -Ride start
12:30 approximately - return to Velodrome parking lotSome kind reminders:
- If you are new to CAT bike rides, please go here and complete your annual ride waiver.
- As with all CAT rides, all riders are required to wear a helmet.
- Please bring a spare tube that fits your wheel size.
- Consider bringing water and a snack.
- Any last minute changes due to weather conditions will be announced on Meetup.
All are welcome. Please share with friends. All are welcome at all CAT bike rides, classes, and events.
This bike ride is organized by CAT-Coalition for Appropriate Transportation. CAT envisions a world where bicycling, walking/ADA accessibility, and public transportation prevail.
This project is being completed in partnership with the Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape. Funding is provided in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Environmental Stewardship Fund, administered by Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc.3 attendees
CAT Women's Ride FALL HOURS
Sand Island, 56 River St, Bethlehem, PA, USHey all you CAT women riders, we’re rounding the corner on the 2025 season! Thank you for coming out!
For the rest of September and October, we will continue to ride regularly on Wednesday nights, gathering starting at 5:30 p.m. with a ride time of 5:45 p.m. NOTE THE EARLIER RIDE TIME!
We'll meet here in the parking lot adjacent to the Charlie Brown Icehouse on Sand Island in Bethlehem.
Come a little early if you need to air up your tires, adjust your seat, lube your chain, or do any other minor adjustments. If your bike needs more serious attention, you can get help ahead of time at the CAT bike co-op.
Feel free to pass this invite on to your friends. All cis women, trans women, and nonbinary folks are welcomed.
This is a mild-paced, flat ride on the D&L Trail, headed by CAT's ride leaders, about 4-5 miles out and back. All kinds of bikes are appropriate. Riders of all skill levels are welcome, and no one gets dropped. Seriously. It’s ok if you haven’t been on a bike in a long time, we’re patient and we’re nice. We want to support women in cycling, and that includes you!
As with all CAT rides, riders must wear a helmet. In addition, you may want to bring some water and a spare tube that matches your wheel.
Any last minute changes due to weather will be made through Meetup. If you have any other questions we can help with, feel free to contact Anne (annef@lvcat.org) or Sarah (saraha@lvcat.org). We look forward to riding with you!
This bike ride is organized by CAT-Coalition for Appropriate Transportation, serving Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Transgender and nonbinary folks are welcome at all CAT bike rides, classes and events. CAT envisions a world where bicycling, walking, ADA accessibility and public transit prevail. CAT- Coalition for Appropriate Transportation, 1935 West Broad treet, Bethlehem, PA 18018. mobile 845-430-6552
2 attendeesCAT Women's Ride FALL HOURS
Sand Island, 56 River St, Bethlehem, PA, USHey all you CAT women riders, we’re rounding the corner on the 2025 season! Thank you for coming out!
For the rest of September and October, we will continue to ride regularly on Wednesday nights, gathering starting at 5:30 p.m. with a ride time of 5:45 p.m. NOTE THE EARLIER RIDE TIME!
We'll meet here in the parking lot adjacent to the Charlie Brown Icehouse on Sand Island in Bethlehem.
Come a little early if you need to air up your tires, adjust your seat, lube your chain, or do any other minor adjustments. If your bike needs more serious attention, you can get help ahead of time at the CAT bike co-op.
Feel free to pass this invite on to your friends. All cis women, trans women, and nonbinary folks are welcomed.
This is a mild-paced, flat ride on the D&L Trail, headed by CAT's ride leaders, about 4-5 miles out and back. All kinds of bikes are appropriate. Riders of all skill levels are welcome, and no one gets dropped. Seriously. It’s ok if you haven’t been on a bike in a long time, we’re patient and we’re nice. We want to support women in cycling, and that includes you!
As with all CAT rides, riders must wear a helmet. In addition, you may want to bring some water and a spare tube that matches your wheel.
Any last minute changes due to weather will be made through Meetup. If you have any other questions we can help with, feel free to contact Anne (annef@lvcat.org) or Sarah (saraha@lvcat.org). We look forward to riding with you!
This bike ride is organized by CAT-Coalition for Appropriate Transportation, serving Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Transgender and nonbinary folks are welcome at all CAT bike rides, classes and events. CAT envisions a world where bicycling, walking, ADA accessibility and public transit prevail. CAT- Coalition for Appropriate Transportation, 1935 West Broad treet, Bethlehem, PA 18018. mobile 845-430-6552
2 attendees
Witch Way to Hexenkopf Bike Ride UPDATED DATE!!!
Water Street Park , Water Street park,, Hellertown , PA, USUPDATED DATE!! We had to update because the fall foliage needs to have fallen for us to properly see Hexenkopf. Sorry for any inconvenience.
A festive bike ride (about 17 miles round trip) from Water St Park in Hellertown to Hexenkopf Preserve Park (Witch Rock) in Williams Township. A couple historic cemetary stops during our journey. We will be joined by James Martin, president of the local historical society for a short history lesson about Hexenkopf and a 20 minute hiking loop to see the Witch Rock. Then we'll ride to Kindred Spirits shop in Hellertown for some witchy retail. End back at Water St Park.
Witch costumes not required but always encouraged.
*This is a hilly one but we’ll go at a social pace and cheer each other on.
This ride is weather permitting. Please check Meetup for any changes or cancellations.
Some kind reminders:
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If you are new to CAT bike rides, please complete your annual signup here: LVCAT.org
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All riders are required to wear a helmet.
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Bring a spare tube that fits your tire size.
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Bring water and a snack.
This bike ride is organized by CAT-Coalition for Appropriate Transportation, serving the Lehigh Valley. CAT envisions a world where bicycling, walking/ADA accessibility, and public transit prevail. All are welcome at all CAT bike rides, classes, and events.
This project is being completed in partnership with the Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape. Funding is provided in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Environmental Stewardship Fund, administered by Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc.
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