Race Date: Friday August 11, 2023
- Brochure: 2023 Corporate Challenge
Every summer the Valley Preferred Cycling Center hosts an incredibly unique cycling competition – The Corporate Challenge – bringing local organizations and corporations from across the Lehigh Valley together for a fun-filled night of (mostly!) good-natured competition for the Championship Trophy and, more importantly, bragging rights! Fellow employees pack the stands to cheer on their co-workers in a night of boisterous competition.
Unlike other Corporate Challenge type events that are one-offs – The Corporate Challenge at the VPCC provides teams with several weeks of on-the-bike practices and training – making sure that everybody has a safe and fun experience racing on the track. Track cycling experience is not required. Our USA Cycling licensed coaches will be there to help from the very first time you hop on a track bike right up until race night.
The cost is only $500 per team, with proceeds supporting our youth cycling programs. The cost includes race entry, coached training sessions, track bike rental, and 25 race night tickets – a $250 value.
Training Sessions
Attendance is optional; just pick the times that work best for your team
– SATURDAYS on July 8, 15, 29 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
– SUNDAY on August 6 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm
– WEDNESDAYS July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
The Technical Details
- Race format is the Italian Pursuit
- Six racers on each team start on opposite sides of the track
- After the first lap, the fist rider of each team pulls off the front and exits the race
- One rider is removed each lap
- The first team that crosses the line wins and advances to the next round
- Each team must be comprised of at least 2 women and no more than 4 men
- Only 2 team members can be licensed racers to keep the racing fair and fun
- 81” gear limit. Our bikes, already have the proper gearing
Corporate Challenge Winners
2023 – Your Team?
2022 – Valley Preferred Team 1
2021 – No Event
2020 – No Event
2019 – Valley Preferred Team 1
2018 – Valley Preferred Team 1
2017 – Bicycling
2016 – Bicycling
2015 – Bicycling
2014 – Philadelphia Made
2013 – Valley Preferred Team 1
2012 – Valley Preferred Team 1
2011 – Bicycling
To sign up for the fun please contact Dave Underhill at dunderhill@thevelodrome.com