Easy Like Sunday Morning Bike Ride

Many of you have asked CAT to do rides for people who have not been on their bikes in years. You have said, give us SHORT rides; FLAT rides; EASY rides!

Now that the warmest weather is behind us, we are ready to do just that. We are offering SHORT, FLAT, EASY RIDES on Sunday mornings for as long as the weather holds out to allow riding that you will find comfortable. Please spread the word to your friends and family who might be interested.

Our first session will be this Sunday, September 21, starting at 10 a.m. at CAT, at 1935 W. Broad Street in Bethlehem.

To make this as easy as possible, our first ride will start inside the CAT bike co-op. Though usually abuzz with activity, at 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning, the co-op will be deserted and peaceful and all ours. We can pump up your flat tires, lube your chain, adjust your seat, do whatever we have to so that you and your bike are road worthy. Your bike being out of shape doesn't need to be a reason to stay off your bike.

Our first ride is right outside the door of the co-op and goes for a TOTAL of 2 miles. You can find details of the route here. If you want to go more, we will, but you can expect that we will go no more than that. The route is as flat as can be. At the halfway, we'll have a stop for coffee and a snack, if you want it.

Even if you're generally not comfortable riding on the roads with cars, be assured that as part of a group, you will be very visible, and ride leaders will be at the front and rear of the ride, showing the safest road position and helping however we can. No matter how slowly you ride, you will not be left behind. Our route, like most CAT bike rides, is on mostly small and quiet back roads. Plus, on Sunday morning, traffic is usually minimal.

Wearing a helmet is mandatory on this and all CAT bike rides. We can show you how to fit yours properly, and if you don't have one, we can get one for you.

If you are at all inclined to get back on your bike, we hope you'll come and join us. In our experience, you don't have to go far or fast on a bike to go somewhere.

Any last minute changes due to weather will be made through Meetup.
If you have any questions prior to the ride, please feel free to contact ride leaders Sissy (Sissy@lvcat.org), Jean (Jean@lvcat.org) or Anne ([annef@lvcat.org](mailto:annef@lvcat.org)). We look forward to riding with you!

Some kind reminders:

1. If you are new to CAT bike rides, please complete your annual signup at [LVCAT.org](https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E362941&id=9).
2. All riders are required to wear a helmet.
3. Bring a spare tube that fits your tire size.
4. 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.