{"id":147605,"date":"2026-02-13T21:25:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T02:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147605"},"modified":"2026-02-13T21:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T02:25:16","slug":"valley-preferred-cycling-center-announces-2026-racing-schedule-celebrating-50-years-of-track-cycling-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147605","title":{"rendered":"Valley Preferred Cycling Center Announces 2026 Racing Schedule \u2014 Celebrating 50 Years of Track Cycling Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trexlertown, PA \u2014 February 13, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 The Valley Preferred Cycling Center (VPCC), North America\u2019s premier outdoor velodrome, today announced its 2026 racing schedule, marking the organization\u2019s landmark\u00a050th Anniversary season<\/strong>. Headlining the summer calendar is the beloved\u00a0Friday Nights Under the Lights<\/strong>\u00a0professional racing series\u2014an electrifying blend of world-class competition and family-friendly entertainment that has defined summer in the Lehigh Valley for generations.<\/p>\n

From May through August, Friday nights at T-Town will once again feature elite international track cycling alongside kid-focused activities including fun games, bounce houses, community celebrations, and themed race nights\u2014all culminating in a season-long celebration of five decades of racing history.<\/p>\n

Friday Nights Under the Lights \u2014 50th Anniversary Professional Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 29<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a050th Anniversary Celebration & Fireworks
\n<\/em>Mike Walter Madison + Becky Quinn Points Race
\nJune 5<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Fastest Woman\/Man on Wheels (Sprint Tournament – UCI June 4,5,6)
\nJune 12<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 BRL All-Stars Keirin
\nJune 19<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Nicole Reinhart Women\u2019s Classic
\nJune 26<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Golden Wheel Race (Handicap)
\nJuly 3<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 American Classic (Omnium)
\nJuly 10<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Artie Greenberg Memorial (5-Mile \/ 10-Mile)
\nJuly 17<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Keirin Cup & Madison
\nJuly 24<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 USA Cycling Junior Track Championships Week (July 23\u201327)
\nJuly 31<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 T-Town Showdown & Track Records Night
\nAugust 7<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Tandemonium & Corporate Challenge
\nAugust 14<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Madison Cup Finale<\/p>\n

\u201cFriday Nights Under the Lights is where elite sport meets community celebration,\u201d said Gary Thornton, Executive Director of the Valley Preferred Cycling Center. \u201cOur 50th season honors the champions, families, and fans who built this tradition\u2014and invites a new generation to experience the excitement of track cycling at T-Town.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tuesday Jim Young Race Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

VPCC\u2019s grassroots racing tradition continues Tuesday evenings, providing competitive opportunities for developing and regional riders across categories (Cat 1,2,3, Men\/Women + Juniors 18 & Under):<\/p>\n

May:<\/strong>\u00a012, 19, 26
\nJune:<\/strong>\u00a02, 9, 16, 23, 30
\nJuly:<\/strong>\u00a07, 14, 21
\nAugust:<\/strong>\u00a04, 11<\/p>\n

Saturday Masters & Juniors Racing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday programs support the sport\u2019s pipeline, featuring junior development racing and masters competition (Masters, Cat 4\/5 M; Cat 4\/5 Women; Juniors):<\/p>\n

May:<\/strong>\u00a016, 23, 30
\nJune:<\/strong>\u00a06, 13, 20, 27
\nJuly:<\/strong>\u00a011, 18
\nAugust:<\/strong>\u00a01, 8<\/p>\n

A 50th Season Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2026 season celebrates the Velodrome\u2019s legacy as a training ground for Olympians, world champions, and national champions while remaining a vibrant community hub. Over five decades, more than 20,000 youth and adults have participated in VPCC development programs, establishing T-Town as the heart of American track cycling.<\/p>\n

Opening Night on May 29 will launch the anniversary season with professional racing, special recognitions, and fireworks\u2014honoring the people and partnerships that shaped the facility\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

Full event details, tickets, and updates will be available at\u00a0thevelodrome.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

About the Valley Preferred Cycling Center
\n<\/strong>The Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania, is the premier outdoor velodrome in North America and a cornerstone of U.S. track cycling development. Since 1976, the facility has hosted Olympic-level competition, national championships, and community cycling programs that inspire riders of all ages.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nJake Burns<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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