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LWA Junior Cycling Club

  Recognized as a USA Cycling Center of Excellence

Join a group of kids to learn safe bike handling skills, join in bike races or race at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center. We have what your child needs to get started and have fun doing it.
  • Road and track bikes your child can borrow for free.
  • Organized bike rides, including the famed slushie ride.
  • Mentoring with older, more experienced riders/racers.
  • Help getting involved in races and race day help.
  • Friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

For information contact: Gwen Hoover 610-285-2963. For membership information contact Linda Roeder.
News and Events

2010 Tour de FCCC PDF Print E-mail
Written by Linda Roeder   
Friday, 16 July 2010 00:05

July 17 & 18, 2010 marks the 21th running of the Nicole Reinhart Memorial Tour de FCCC, a junior stage race, which draws participants from up and down the eastern seaboard and as far away as Bermuda and Australia. Saturday road race and Time Trial held at the pictureque Rodale Institute in Maxatawny, PA. Sunday criterium held at the Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park in Trexlertown, PA.

Come race or watch the excitement!!

It's a two day, three part stage race in July consisting of a time trial, road race and a criterium. Cash prizes are handed out along with medals and trophies.

This race is for kids from 10-18 years old.

Race Bible        Race Flyer       2010 Race Results
Last Updated on Saturday, 24 July 2010 17:11
 
VELO FLEA MARKET – Clean out your garage!! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Linda Roeder   
Wednesday, 30 September 2009 11:29

OCTOBER 10, 8:30am to 2:30pm

 

The junior group will once again be selling your items on consignment at the Velo Swap.  If you are interested in donating or selling an item on consignment (20%), please bring it by our stand in the morning and pick up your cash or unsold item by 2:30 pm.  If you have questions please call Gwen Hoover at 610-216-1484.  We also take (and sell) donated baked goods.  This is our biannual fundraiser and how we purchase and maintain equipment, run a successful junior only stage race and this year are starting a scholarship fund.

 

We are in Booth #204.

 

Best,
Gwen
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 October 2009 00:33
 
Race Results 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Linda Roeder   
Tuesday, 18 August 2009 18:15
Congratulations to all LWA juniors who participated in races this season. (If I'm missing anyone, or a race, let me know):
Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 August 2009 00:46
 
Free Track Cycling For Kids PDF Print E-mail
Written by Linda Roeder   
Wednesday, 12 August 2009 21:56
Summertime means that the Velodrome is again offering free track cycling lessons to all kids 18 and under. There are also lessons for adults if you want to come out and see what all the fuss is about.

Air Products Developmental Cycling Program

For kids ages 5-18. All you need is a helmet and some water. Sign up now for your child's summer program and let them find out what track cycling's all about.

Pee Wee Peddlers

For kids under 8 who can ride a bike. This program teaches kids bike safety skills. Bring your own bike for this one.

Personal Note
Kids love both these programs. The coaches are caring and make sure every child thinks that they're number one. On top of cycling, your child will also learn self esteme and self worth, and that's something they can use for the rest of their lives.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 August 2009 00:37
 
2009 Nicole Reinhart Tour de FCCC – July 18-19, 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Linda Roeder   
Tuesday, 21 July 2009 23:47
We had a beautiful weekend for the Nicole Reinhart Tour de FCCC at the Rodale Institute on Saturday and at Rodale Park on Sunday. 75 riders from 8 states participated. The kids and the families that came out for the race had a great time, as they continue to do year after year.  

This race has a very long and proud tradition in this area. Renamed in honor of Nicole Reinhart in 2001 shortly after her tragic death in a cycling accident, this year marked the 20th anniversary of the event.  Nicole was from Macungie,

PA and got her start with the Future Champions Cycling Club (FCCC) which merged with the Lehigh Wheelmen in 2004.   Nicole, a fan favorite and role model, had gone on to be the top female cyclist in the US,

Our Goal

The goal of this race is to provide a place for juniors to have a race they can call their own. They can come out and have a good time, win prizes and prize money and learn about other racing opportunities for the future.

The Tour de FCCC stage race is run as a General Classification (GC) race, just like the Tour de France.  The race consists of a Time Trial, Road Race and Criterium. At the end of all three stages the cyclists with the lowest times

win their age group.  The racing age groups are as follows.       

Boys 10-12      Girls 10-12                                                                                            

Boys 13-14      Girls 13-14

Boys 15-16      Girls 15-16

Boys 17-18      Girls 17-18


If you know a young rider or someone interested in bicycling, have them contact the LWA Future Champions Junior Development Coordinator Gwen Hoover ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Each year we try to offer something for the kids to make this race something special that they'll remember for years to come. This year, National Champion Matt Baranowski, chose to do this race from dozens (he is 16 but also races Cat 3 men) because it was his first road race ever and he has a very special place in his heart for the event. He also likes to be a role model for the younger kids. 

Results

Results will be available at www.lehighwheelmen.org, then click on Races and Results.  Team BikeLine (the LWA Future Champions) had a great showing.  All 5 our of kids who participated made the Podium, including world domination in the women’s 13-14 age group ( 1st, 2nd, 3rd Nadia Latzgo, Melissa Garcia, Evelyn Korbich).  3rd Place men’s 13-14 Greg Ratzell.  2nd Place men’s 10-12 Colin Kelly.—NEED TO CONFIRM

2009 Results

Next Year

Next year we're hoping to offer a track training session after the race on Sunday. A large percentage of the kids participating in this race have never been to T-town or raced the track. We are planning a pizza party and “learn the track” program after the race next year.  Our local kids can teach the out of towners about the track and they can use our loaner track bikes. 

Interesting Fact

In 1989 Lance Armstrong, Bobby Julich, Jonas Carney and George Hincapie participated in this event in 1989, when it was also a junior world road qualifier event.  Thanks to Gotham Cyclists we have located the original results sheet from 1989, complete with their initials on it.

A Very Heartfelt Thank You to…

* LWA Junior Parents for putting the race together, without all the help that we get, we could not make this race what it is.  Dave Gulick, event director,  for his undying support and endless energy.

* Colavita, Bicycling Magazine, and Dawn Gulick for the donations. Being able to provide gifts and premes to the kids, the officials and the helpers is one of the things that makes this race so amazing.

* The officials who, without them, we could not have a race at all.  Special thanks to Ellen Dorsey who donates her time each year for the event.



* LWA members Steve Leiby who marshaled and provided straw bales at a tough corner and Dick McCreight who was “Official Photographer”.
* Team Vortex, JVR Sports, Tri State Velo, Young Medalists, Air Products Gruppo Luncho for marshaling the corners and keeping our kids safe

* Bob Beise and Mike Baranowski for getting all the kids through roll out (3 times each = 225 roll outs)
     
   
Photos

Please take a minute to see some of the beautiful photos from the event.

Official Photo Site compliments of Dick McCreight >> www.bluestemlight.com/tour-de-fccc  password "gwen09"

One of the riders from Virgina provided these photos >> http://images.jamesrwilson.com/p770657255

Slideshow of the 2009 Tour de FCCC

We are accepting contributions to our junior program to set up a junior coaching scholarship fund for kids in financial need.  Please contact Gwen Hoover ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) if you are interested in helping raise money or to make a donation.

 

By Linda Roeder
Last Updated on Monday, 27 July 2009 11:11
 


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