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🌿 GREEN LANE BIKE OVERNIGHT 🚴‍♂️🏕️
Ride the Greenway to Green Lane! Join us at CAT for a fun, relaxed weekend of bikepacking, riding, and camping at Green Lane Park’s Deep Creek Campground.

📅 Dates

April 24–26, 2026
📍 Start & Destination
Start: CAT – 33 W. Walnut St., Bethlehem, PA
Camp: Green Lane Park – Deep Creek Campground
2144 Snyder Rd, Green Lane, PA

### 🚲 Ride Overview

Meet at CAT at 10:00 AM Friday, with rollout at 10:30 AM after a brief bike check.
This is a no-drop, relaxed group ride with multiple ride leaders—we’ll get there when we get there.

  • Distance: 32 miles (CAT to Green Lane)
  • Elevation Gain: 1,237 feet
  • ~40% trail (Greenway, Saucon Valley Rail Trail)
  • Remaining miles on scenic country roads
  • Rolling terrain with several moderate climbs
  • Note: Some sections include busy road traffic—ride predictably and stay alert

We’ll stop in Quakertown at Yum Yum Bake Shop for snacks/lunch before the final ~10 miles to camp.
MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54411124

🎒 Bikepacking Style
This is a self-supported ride**—pack your gear, food, and essentials on your bike (think** turtle on wheels 🐢).
A SAG wagon (Support & Gear vehicle) will be available for limited gear transport if needed.

🏕️ Camping Details
We’ve reserved campsites for two nights at Deep Creek Campground.
Sites accommodate up to 18 people; additional sites will be added as needed.
Amenities include:

  • Restrooms with warm showers
  • Fire pits for evening gatherings

🍽️ Food & Options

  • Bring your own dinner and simple breakfasts
  • Food stops available along the route
  • Pizza shop near the park for an easy dinner option

🚴 Saturday Activities
Green Lane connects directly to the Perkiomen Trail**, offering great options for:**

Group ride option: Rolling out to the Perkiomen Trail at 10:00 AM Saturday

🔁 Sunday Return
We’ll depart Sunday morning after a relaxed breakfast.
Return ride includes optional stops (including Quakertown) on the way back to Bethlehem.

🛠️ Support & Requirements

  • Ride leaders available for navigation and basic mechanical help
  • Bring at least one spare tube (correct size)
  • Bike must be suitable for trails + paved roads with gear
  • Helmets and lights required

🌦️ Weather
Ride is rain or shine**, barring extreme weather.**
Check Meetup for updates or cancellations.
🚗 Alternate Options

  • Drive up Friday and join us at camp
  • Join Saturday for riding or relaxing
  • Come for a day trip—just let us know your plans

💲 Cost
Suggested donation: $20 to help cover campsite costs
(Extra contributions for firewood are appreciated)
📝 Registration
RSVP early—campsites are limited!
✨ Final Notes
This ride is about fun, comfort, and camaraderie—not speed**.**
Come enjoy a great weekend of trails, camping, and community.

  • New to CAT rides? Complete your annual waiver at **LVCAT.org**
  • Bring water, snacks, and appropriate gear

This ride is organized by CAT – Coalition for Appropriate Transportation, serving the Lehigh Valley. CAT promotes biking, walking/ADA accessibility, and public transit—everyone is welcome at our rides and events.
This project is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.

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