Lehigh Wheelmen

Thanks to those of you who participated in the 2020 Donut[less] Derby and contributed to the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank, LWA will be sending a check for $500 to help fight hunger in our community. We encourage you to continue to support this vital organization by making a personal donation. https://allentownfoodbank.org/

We're honored to announce that thanks to you, our Donut[less] Derby riders we have raised $750 for Community Bike Works . If you are able, please consider making an additional donation to support this wonderful organization in their efforts to mentor the children and youth in our cities.

LWA members were out today to help spruce up the grounds at Allentown School District's Luis A. Ramos Elementary School. Thanks to all for your hard work!

Registration for the 2020 Donut[less] Derby closes at 5:00 pm this Friday. You can ride this beautiful route on Saturday, Sunday or Monday and the weather forecast for all three days looks fantastic. Don't miss out--register today! www.bikereg.com/lwa-donutless-derby

Wow! You won't believe the prizes that have been donated for the Donut[less] Derby raffle--everything from jerseys to helmets to cycling jewelry to bike shop and restaurant gift cards. Take a look at our updated list: https://lehighwheelmen.org/index.php Remember, you get a chance in the raffle for completing the course on Labor Day Weekend and additional chances by purchasing virtual donuts. Register at www.bikereg.com/lwa-donutless-derby

The 2020 Dount[less] Derby is a win-win. You get to ride a beautiful 36 mile course on Saturday, Sunday or Monday of Labor Day Weekend AND when you register yo...u'll have the opportunity to help our neighbors in need. Today we are highlighting the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank. The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is Allentown’s only daily food bank, assisting families in need from Monday through Friday. Every dollar you donate helps provide this crucial support to approximately 25,000 people or more each year. https://allentownfoodbank.org/

Another win-win for the Labor Day Weekend. You can ride the beautiful Donut[less] Derby course, win fantastic prizes AND when you register, you'll have the oppo...rtunity to donate to help support the programs of Community Bike Works. Community Bike Works teaches life lessons through bicycles to the young people of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley who could benefit most. During the COVID-19 pandemic CBW has taken steps to keep students, staff, and community members healthy and protected while allowing students to connect with mentors for enrichment programs. With your support, Community Bike Works can connect more than 500 young people each year with mentors to learn bike mechanics, safety, and other life skills. https://www.bikereg.com/lwa-donutless-derby

Our list of fantastic prizes for the Donut[less] Derby raffle continues to grow. You get one chance for completing the course on Labor Day Weekend and additional chances for each "virtual donut" purchased at registration. Check back as we continue to add prizes. https://lehighwheelmen.org/index.php

You've seen our Honorable Mention Photos and our winners: 1st Bertil Mukkulainen, 2nd Jack Helffrich and 3rd Tammy Doran, but there are many more amazing images I wanted to share. So here are Dick's Pix Picks top 10 for your enjoyment. Let us know what you think by liking and commenting.

May I have a drum roll please? The winner of the 2020 LWA Photo Tour de Valley is Bert Mukkulainen for this image taken on Grange Road in Upper Macungie. As our 1st place winner, Bert will be receiving a $50 gift certificate from Dan's Camera City. Congratulations, Bert!

And the winner of the second place award in the LWA Photo Tour de Valley is Jack Helffrich with this beautiful shot of Spitzenburg Mountain from Dietrich Road. Jack will be receiving a $30 gift certificate from Dan's Camera City. Great work, Jack!

You've had a week to enjoy the excellent Honorable Mention images from the LWA Photo Tour de Valley. Today we begin the announcement of the contest winners with our third place award. This image taken at Lock Ridge Furnace in Alburtis was submitted by Tammy Doran. Tammy will be receiving a $20 gift certificate from Dan's Camera City. Great composition, Tammy!

Wehr's Dam/Covered Bridge Park is a popular starting point for LWA rides. The scenic century-old dam was scheduled for demolition until saved by a 2016 referendum by South Whitehall voters. This last Honorable Mention photo was taken by Dick McCreight after a recent Thursday night LWA ride.

Today's Honorable Mention photo from the LWA Photo Tour de Valley comes to us from Kathy Crampton. Way to capture the amber waves of grain, KC!