{"id":147852,"date":"2026-02-26T22:35:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147852"},"modified":"2026-02-26T22:35:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:35:55","slug":"velofest-returns-to-the-valley-preferred-cycling-center-on-october-3-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147852","title":{"rendered":"VeloFest Returns to the Valley Preferred Cycling Center on October 3, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>The East Coast\u2019s Premier Bicycle Flea Market Held Annually at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Breinigsville, PA \u2014 February 26, 2026\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 The Valley Preferred Cycling Center (VPCC) (aka T-Town) today announced that\u00a0<strong>VeloFest<\/strong>, the East Coast\u2019s premier bicycle flea market and swap meet, will return to T-Town on\u00a0<strong>Saturday, October 3, 2026<\/strong>. The beloved cycling marketplace will once again take place inside the velodrome infield, bringing together cyclists, collectors, vendors, and enthusiasts from across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Known for its unique blend of vintage treasures, modern gear, and cycling culture, VeloFest has become a must-attend fall tradition in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Attendees can browse, buy, sell, and trade everything from cutting-edge race bikes of today to classic bikes and components to apparel, accessories, and memorabilia \u2014 all in the iconic setting of the Valley Preferred Cycling Center.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVeloFest captures the spirit of the cycling community like few events can,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Gary Thornton, Executive Director, Valley Preferred Cycling Center<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s where longtime collectors, racers, and families come together to share stories, find rare parts and the latest technologies, all while celebrating the sport. From steel frames to carbon fiber, VeloFest reflects the full evolution of cycling. We\u2019re excited to welcome everyone back to T-Town in 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event is open to the public and attracts hundreds of cycling enthusiasts each year, making it one of the largest bicycle flea markets on the East Coast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 VeloFest Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, October 3, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Public Hours:<\/strong>\u00a08:30 AM \u2013 1:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Vendor Setup:<\/strong>\u00a06:00 AM \u2013 8:30 AM<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Valley Preferred Cycling Center<br \/>\n1151 Mosser Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031<\/p>\n<p>Vendor registration and additional event details will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p>VeloFest is part of VPCC\u2019s ongoing mission to foster cycling culture and community engagement at the historic T-Town velodrome, which celebrates its 50th Anniversary season in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Valley Preferred Cycling Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania\u2014known globally as T-Town\u2014is one of the premier velodromes in the world. Since opening in 1975, the facility has hosted Olympic athletes, world championships, and community cycling programs serving thousands of riders annually. In 2026, VPCC celebrates its 50th Anniversary season, honoring its legacy while continuing to expand access to cycling through world-class racing and community programs.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nJake Burns<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The East Coast\u2019s Premier Bicycle Flea Market Held Annually at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center Breinigsville, PA \u2014 February 26, 2026\u00a0\u2014 The Valley Preferred Cycling Center (VPCC) (aka T-Town) today &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147852\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">VeloFest Returns to the Valley Preferred Cycling Center on October 3, 2026<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":147853,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2957,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-147852","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cycling","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/velofest.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147852"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=147852"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/147852\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/147853"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=147852"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=147852"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=147852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}