Rails to Trails Ride
1. LL Bean Fall Foliage Tour (slow pace).
Bethlehem Towpath / 11:00AM and 2:00PM LL Bean - Promenade Shops
LL Bean is having a bike expo day and this ride will be meeting at the store in Center Valley. The fee for this ride is $15 for shuttle and or bike rental. Must meet at the store to participate in this ride. Ride meets at the ODS Kiosk inside the store 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Ride Description: The ride will be from Sand Island Bethlehem and heading towards Allentown on the towpath. This ride will be a cruising ride with fall foliage and historic stops along the way. The ride will be approximately 8 miles. The ride will be approximately 2.5 hours.
Directions: 309 to Center Valley ParkwayE. LL Bean is the first entrance on left. Park in back of the store.
Ride Organizer: Wildlands Conservancy
Leader: Tim Loftus
Items to Bring:
- Bring Snacks
- Bring water
- Will regroup often
Mountain Bike Rides
1. LL Bean Bouncing Boulders (medium aerobic with advanced technical sections)
Salisbury / 10 Miles 11:00AM LL Bean – Promenade Shops
LL Bean is holding a bike expo day featuring this ride which will be meeting at the store in Center Valley at 11:00am sharp and then driving to Salisbury where the ride will start.
Ride description: Mix of single track with rocky areas, challenging switchback climbs, fast technical downhills.
Directions to store: 309 to Center Valley Parkway. Left at the first traffic light into the Promenade Shops. LL Bean is the first entrance on Right. Park behind the store.
Ride Organizer: Valley Mountain Bikers
Leader-Rich Butz
Directions from store to Salisbury:
1: Start out going NORTHEAST on CENTER VALLEY PKWY E toward RTE 378
2: Turn LEFT onto PA Route 378 North
3: Turn LEFT onto SEIDERSVILLE RD. 1.3 miles at Stoplight.
4: Turn RIGHT then RIGHT onto BROADWAY. 0.6 miles. This is at a 4 Way Stop Sign and double intersection.
5: Turn LEFT onto DODSON ST. 0.4 miles. There is a WAWA just beyond Dodson St. 6: Park at the top of the hill at Dodson Park
2. LL Bean Jordan Jam (Beginner/Intermediate aerobic and technical features)
Jordan Creek / 8-12 Miles 1:00PM LL Bean – Promenade Shops
LL Bean is holding a bike expo day featuring this ride which will be meeting at the store in Center Valley at 1:00pm sharp and then driving to Jordan Creek where the ride will start.
Ride description: Mix of single and double track, ride will be catered to crowd, beginner double track with single-track intermixed.
Directions to store: 309 to Center Valley Parkway. Left at the first traffic light into the Promenade Shops. LL Bean is the first entrance on Right. Park behind the store.
Ride Organizer: Lehigh Valley Dirt Devils
Leader- Brian Strauser
Road Rides
1. LL Bean and Beyond (fast pace).
B R / 31 mi 10:00AM LL Bean - Promenade Shops
LL Bean is having a bike expo day and this ride will be leaving from their store in Center Valley. We will ride out through Limeport and rural Coopersburg & Center Valley. Speeds can be fast on Limeport Pike since it's relatively flat. We will regroup at stop signs and hills...which are few and far between.
Directions: 309 to Center Valley ParkwayE. LL Bean is the first entrance on left. Park in back of the store.
Ride Organizer: Lehigh Valley Wheelman
Leader: Sallie Urffer 610-554-2931 sjurffer@rcn.com
2. LL Bean and Beyond (slower pace).
C R / 31 mi 10:00AM LL Bean - Promenade Shops
LL Bean is having a bike expo day and this ride will be leaving from the store in Center Valley. We will ride out through Limeport and rural Coopersburg & Center Valley. Speeds can be fast on Limeport Pike since it's relatively flat. We will regroup at stop signs and hills...which are few and far between.
Directions: 309 to Center Valley ParkwayE. LL Bean is the first entrance on left. Park in back of the store.
Ride Organizer: Lehigh Valley Wheelman
Leader: Glen Toth
Both rides:
-Rain Cancels
- Bring food
- Bring water
- Cue sheets will be provided
- Will wait for slow riders
- Will regroup often