Join Bicycling’s Staff on Our Favorite Lehigh Valley Roads, October 4

Parking for the Bicycling Fall Classic, as well as the start and finish, is located at:
The Valley Preferred Cycling Center
1151 Mosser Road
Breiningsville, PA 18031

No, the Bicycling fall Classic is not a race, it is an event intended to satisfy riders of all abilities. For those with a competitive bent, the 50- and 90-mile routes feature timed climbing sections (KOM/QOMs). The 50-mile route has two, and the 90-mile route has three.

The Bicycling Fall Classic will be held rain or shine. If there is a dangerous, extreme weather situation imminent registrants will be emailed using the email address used during registration. There will also be a notice posted on the event website, and registered participants will be sent an email.

The starts and ends at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, there are two paved lots, as well as two large fields available for parlking. The venue address is:
The Valley Preferred Cycling Center
1151 Mosser Road
Breiningsville, PA 18031

Yes, you can always choose to do a shorter distance.

No, unfortunately, due to liability issues and event waivers we cannot transfer registrations.

We can issue a refund, up until online registration closes on October 1. Refunds will be issued through BikeReg.com, our event registration service provider. It is not possible to issue refunds after online registration closes—absolutely no refunds will be issued after online registration closes.

Yes, there will be stations along the route with food, drink, mechanical support, and medical aid – one station on the 10- and 25-mile routes, two on the 60-mile route, and three on the 90-mile route. Riders should plan to carry enough food and water to ride between stations.

There is no age limit for entering Bicycling's Fall Classic. As a parent or guardian, it is up to you to understand your child's abilities and limitations. The ride is held on open roads and hilly terrain. If you bring your child, please be sure they are on appropriate equipment. A single speed children's bike is not recommended for any of the distances except the 10-mile route. Young children riding in trailers behind their parents' bikes are also welcome to attend the ride, and do not need to register.

You'll enjoy a scenic ride on our editors' favorite Eastern Pennsylvania roads (capped off with a victory lap around the iconic T-Town velodrome), and we'll make sure the rest of your Bicycling Fall Classic experience meets the high standard of our local riding with attentive on-course nutritional, mechanical, and medical support delivered at friendly rest stops. After the ride, refuel with a tasty lunch and free beer for riders 21+, and soothe aching muscles with a free massage.

Beat the early morning lines on event-day by visiting the Bicycling Fall Classic tent directly outside the main entrance to the Valley Preferred Cycling Center during VeloFest on Saturday, October 3, from 8:30AM-2:00PM. The velodrome is located at 1151 Mosser Road, Breiningsville, PA 18031. All riders who pre-register on Saturday will receive a wristband for complimentary entry to VeloFest, the nation's largest cycling flea market.

If you prefer to wait until event-day to sign in, please plan to arrive during the registration period for the route you are riding:
90 miles: 6:00-8:00AM (ride departs at 8:00AM)
50 miles: 7:00-9:00AM (ride departs at 9:00AM)
25 miles: 9:00-10:00AM (ride departs at 10:00AM)
10 miles: 10:00-11:00AM (ride departs at 11:00AM)

There are many hotels within a 10-minute drive of the Bicycling Fall Classic's host venue of Valley Preferred Cycling Center.

Here are a few of our recommendations:
Comfort Inn Lehigh Valley West (2.6 miles north of VPCC)
7625 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA
(610) 391-0344

Homewood Suites by Hilton Allentown-West/Fogelsville, PA (1.2 miles north of VPCC)
7686 Industrial Blvd, Allentown, PA
(610) 336-4860

Hilton Garden Inn Allentown West (2.1 miles north of VPCC)
230 Sycamore Rd, Breinigsville, PA
(610) 398-6686

Hampton Inn Allentown (2.3 miles north of VPCC)
7471 Keebler Way, Allentown, PA
(610) 391-1500

Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley (2.2 miles north of VPCC)
7736 Adrienne Dr, Breinigsville, PA
(610) 391-1000

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Allentown-Fogelsville (2.6 miles north of VPCC)
7720 Main St, Fogelsville, PA
(610) 366-9422

Wingate by Wyndham Allentown (3.9 miles northeast of VPCC)
4325 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA ‎
(610) 366-1600

Best Western Plus Allentown Inn and Suites by Dorney Park (3.3 miles north of VPCC)
5630 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA
(610) 530-5545

Comfort Suites (4.7 miles northeast of VPCC)
3712 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA
(610) 437-9100

Whether you left your wind vest at home, need one more gel to stuff into your jersey pocket or want to buy a new helmet to match your Bicycling Fall Classic jersey, these local bike shops can help.

Cycledrome (0.4 miles southwest of VPCC)
8150 Hamilton Blvd, Trexlertown PA
(610) 398-6631

South Mountain Cycle & Cafe (6.4 miles east of VPCC)
337 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA
(610) 967-4490

Sleeping Dog Pro Cycles (6.0 miles southwest of VPCC)
330 W Weis St, Topton, PA
(610) 682-1000

Fitness Central (8.0 miles north of VPCC)
4337 Rte 309, Schnecksville, PA
(866) 248-5467

King's Cyclery (8.9 miles west of VPCC)
600 Noble St, Kutztown, PA
(610) 683-7433

LL Bean (10 miles east of VPCC)
3301 Center Valley Pkwy, Center Valley, PA
(610) 798-4400

Cutter's Bike Shop (13 miles east of VPCC)
418 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA
(610) 419-4027

Saucon Valley Bikes (14 miles east of VPCC)
824 Main St, Hellertown, PA
(610) 838-1500

Specialized will awarding premium prizes to the fastest five male and female climbers on the timed segments of the 50- and 90-mile routes. Prizes to be announced.

We recognize that everyone will ride the Bicycling Fall Classic at their own speed, and we'll make sure you don't miss lunch if you want to take your time. Lunch (and free beer for riders 21+) will be served from 12:00-4:00PM in the Valley Preferred Cycling Center courtyard.

Every Bicycling Fall Classic rider will be issues two lunch tickets, which are attached to their bib number. These tickets can be redeemed at any food vendor in the Valley Preferred Cycling Center courtyard.

This year's limited-edition Bicycling Fall Classic jersey will be available soon through our registration site. Last year, these jerseys sold out, so order today to ensure that your size is available.

Twice a year, thousands of cyclists flock to the Valley Preferred Cycling Center to shop for new and used bikes, components, apparel and accessories sold by bike shops and their fellow riders. We've timed the Bicycling Fall Classic to coincide with the Fall VeloFest – hosted from 8:30AM-2:00PM on Saturday, October 3 – and we highly recommend that you make a trip to VeloFest part of a full weekend of cycling activities in the Lehigh Valley this fall. More information at http://www.thevelodrome.com/fall-velofest-returns-october-11th/

To refer a friend, and get a free pair of Bicycling socks for both riders, simply get your friend to join you at the Bicycling Fall Classic, and make sure they enter your name in the “who referred you?” field at online registration. Limit: One pair of socks per rider.

Want to earn a FREE entry to the Bicycling Fall Classic? Become a team captain. Once you register as a team captain, we will email you a 10-percent discount code that you can distribute to anyone you want to join your team. Recruit five riders for your team (six total riders, including you), and we'll refund half your entry fee. Recruit 15 riders (16 total), and we'll refund your entire entry fee. Recruit 20 riders (21 total riders), and we'll give you a free Bicycling Fall Classic jersey.

Every rider who registers for the Bicycling Fall Classic before September 3 will get a free event T-shirt. You will be prompted to select your size during the online registration process. We apologize, but we are not able to offer shirts to riders who register after September 3 — register today to get yours!