Robert Rodale’s Velodrome Dream Celebrates 50 Years
EVENT POSTPONED TO OPENING NIGHT 2026
Valley Preferred Cycling Center Marks 50 Years of Speed, Spirit & Community on Oct. 12 — Free Public Celebration; Ceremony at 1:45 PM
The Valley Preferred Cycling Center (VPCC), better known as T-Town, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a free, public event on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 1:00–4:00 PM at 1151 Mosser Rd, Breinigsville, PA. The formal ceremony begins at 1:45 PM.
Photos attached. 50th Anniversary logo attached.
Program Highlights
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Ceremony at 1:45 PM
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Historic reenactment of Bob Rodale’s inaugural 1975 lap — led by his grandson, Andrew Rodale Norelli
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Celebratory ride featuring confirmed legends - Hall of Famers, former Directors and several racers from that first day: Joe Saling, Bobby Phillips, Andy Taus, Kim Geist, Chip Berezny, Becky Quinn, Ron Koller, and others attending: Jack Simes, Ellen Dorsey, Art McHugh, Dave Chauner, Paul Pearson, Will Nesbitt, Dave Tellier
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More to be named
Confirmed Attendees & Speakers
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Dr. Mark Wendling, Executive Director Emeritus, Valley Preferred
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Dan Bair, Vice President, Clinically Integrated Networks, Jefferson Health & Executive Director, Valley Preferred
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Phillips Armstrong, Lehigh County Executive
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Michael H. Schlossberg, Pennsylvania State Representative
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Robert Arena, District Director for PA Senator Jarrett Coleman
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Andy Taus, VPCC Hall of Fame, US Bicycling Hall of Fame and USA Cycling Officials’ Hall of Fame
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Kim Zubris, 2021, 2024 and 2025 VPCC Rider of the Year, 5 National Championships and 4 World Masters Championships
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Otis Engel, 2 x 2025 U23 National Champion, 2025 VPCC Madison Cup Champion
Family Fun on the Infield and in the Plaza
Inflatable Slide • Kids Obstacle Course (ages 4-9) • Sticky Pig BBQ • Ice Cream Truck • Commemorative T-shirts
“From the very first lap that my grandfather Robert Rodale rode here to the world-class racing and programs we host today, the Valley Preferred Cycling Center has always been about more than cycling — it’s about community, growth, and inspiration,” said Andrew Rodale Norelli, chairman of the board. “This 50th anniversary is a chance to honor our past while looking ahead to the next generation of cycling champions and a growing cycling community.”
Event Details
Entry: Free
When: Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 • 1–4 PM (ceremony 1:45 PM)
Where: Valley Preferred Cycling Center, 1151 Mosser Rd, Breinigsville, PA
Media Assets: VPCC is curating a 50-year photo archive to share publicly; see more pics here: thevelodrome.com/pages/50th-