No Brakes This Season at Valley Preferred Cycling Center
Perhaps one of the most exciting and world-renowned destinations in Lehigh Valley is Valley Preferred Cycling Center.
Located in the Trexlertown/Breinigsville area, the Valley Preferred Cycling Center has been introducing the freedom and empowerment of life on two wheels to people of all ages for 48 years. Summer Bike Camps, some of which are free for kids and adults, have exposed thousands of riders to the joy of cycling, with some going on to win National, World, and Olympic medals. The VPCC also hosts the most successful series of professional bike racing in the world, Friday Nights Under the Lights, on Friday nights during the summer.
Check out this season’s jam-packed lineup for fun at the track.
Community Programs
Programs Running All Summer 2024
Be more than just a spectator at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center. Take advantage of community programs aimed at getting kids and adults of any age riding bikes in a fun, social setting guided by professional instructors. From learning to ride without training wheels and creating safe, confident, and competent bike riders, to learning how to ride a fixed-gear bike on the velodrome and classes just for women, there is something for everyone.
Programs include Weeble Wobbles and Pee Wee Pedalers for kids ages 4 and up, Bicycle Racing League, and The Experience, a three-week summer camp for kids to play with bikes, learn new skills, and make new friends under the guidance of professional instructors. There’s also the Corporate Challenge: six weeks of team-building fun that culminates in a chance to race in front of friends and family on the July 12th edition of Friday Nights Under the Lights.
Registration for all programs is open now!
Racing at T-Town
Fridays, May 30 - August 29, 2025
Cheer on riders all Summer long! This is the perfect opportunity to get out of the house on Friday nights in the summer: Friday Nights Under the Lights. See international/Olympic quality racing right here in Lehigh Valley. Current and former Olympic medalists will also join in on the racing. Concessions provided by the finger-lickin’ good Sticky Pig food truck and beer by Shangy’s Beer Garden.
Racing highlights:
- Opening Night Friday, May 30
- Closing Night Friday, August 29: with fireworks to close out the summer racing
VeloFest
May 4, 2024 from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (Stay tuned for future dates)
Get some new gear at the Valley’s longest running bicycle swap meet, VeloFest, at Valley Preferred Cycling Center. It’s the perfect place to buy or sell new and vintage bikes, jerseys, helmets, accessories, and much more – including craft vendors. If you’re looking to do a little spring cleaning and have items to sell, purchase a vendor space. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children.
Women's Wednesdays
Wednesdays, June 12 - August 28, 2024
Riders of all abilities are invited to participate in a fun, social, supportive cycling environment run by women, for women. Try something new or practice your skills on Wednesdays this summer from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Valley Preferred Cycling Center.
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