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- Lake Nockamixon Metric Century leaving from Stabler ArenaStabler Arena , Bethlehem , PA
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48209434
This is an updated 2024 route version.
This ride will take us east and then south around Lake Nockamixon with the return route passing through Richlandtown. We will take a break at the Brig O'Doon coffee house at the 31 mile mark. The total elevation climbed is 4,068 and most of that is during the 1st half of the ride. this route is mostly lighter traveled country roads, the pace will be between 14 and 15mph (B-).
If you like join me for a beer post ride at the Lost Tavern Brewery in Hellertown after the ride
- Swell September Sunday Short Ride - 20-30 mi C± paceBob Rodale Cycling & Fitness Park, Breinigsville, PA
Put the NFL on DVR and finish off the weekend a ride of 20-30 miles at approximately 12-13.5 mph pace. These are classified as C to C- on the club's scale. We will seek out some less traveled routes for a little variety. Rides may vary between Kutztown, Bowers, Huffs Church, or Fogelsville areas.
Bring a great attitude and a bike in good condition. Follow LVCC group ride guidelines (helmets required) and Bicycle Safety and Pennsylvania Laws from PennDOT.
Changes or cancellations will be posted by 2 PM. If you are not a member of LVCC and have ridden with us before, please join here: https://www.lvcycling.club.
- 2024 LVCC Donut DerbyValley Preferred Cycling Center, Breinigsville, PA
The Donut Derby is a fun 36-mile bike race with a twist: Get a 3-minute time credit for each donut eaten at stops positioned at mile markers 12 and 24. Donut-adjusted time determines the winner in several age categories. A complementary lunch for all participants and an awards ceremony will follow the ride.
Each person completing the course will be entered in a raffle to win a variety of prizes. Want to improve your chances? We’re offering virtual donuts for $1.00 each. Every Virtual Donut purchased will give you an additional chance in the raffle.
Where:
Valley Preferred Cycling Center (the Velodrome) at 1151 Mosser Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031Registration:
https://www.bikereg.com/lvcc-donut-derbyOnline registration via BikeReg only:
$50 for adults. $25 for riders 11-19. and $80 for tandems ($40 per rider).Please note registration fees are nonrefundable.
Registration closes August 26th or when 350 are registered.
Register early; the event may sell out.
There is no day-of-event registration.
RSVPing here is great, but does NOT get you registered for the race.Check-in opens at 7:30 am on September 2nd. To avoid congestion at the start, you may start anytime between 9:00 am and 9:15 am. Don't worry, the timing chip will track your overall race time.
The Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36203526The route will not be marked, but paper cue sheets will be available at check-in on race day.
The Munchkin Mile:
After the Donut Derby your children, age 10 and under, will be able to participate in our Seventh Munchkin Mile. This year, children must be pre-registered on BikeReg (no registrations the day of the event). There is no cost for participation in the Munchkin Mile. The event is limited to children of DD riders, LVCC members and volunteers. Your ‘munchkins’ will be given the opportunity to ride 5 laps on the Valley Preferred Cycling Center T-Town Velodrome, home of world-class bicycle racing. For those who have not mastered two-wheelers, training wheels, strider bikes and trikes are allowed. Munchkins (the food) will be offered to keep your kids refueled. Medals will be awarded at the completion of the event.🚴🏻♂️
- 30 mile Homestead RideDelaware Heights Ball Field, Phillipsburg, NJ
The Homestead ride is 30 miles starting at the Delaware Heights Ballpark in Phillipsburg, NJ with a coffee and bagel stop at the Homestead in Upper Black Eddy. See https://homesteadcoffee.com/pages/general-store . Here is a Relive of the ridehttps://www.relive.cc/view/vNOPozPZQ2v and the RidewithGPS route is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39271792
Make sure your bike is in good working order and you have a helmet, water bottle, pump and spare tube. You should be able to ride 30 miles at a 12 - 15 mph pace. No one will be dropped and we will regroup at appropriate places to keep everyone together. Hope to see you there.