2005 Junior Track Nationals

Lehigh Valley Information

The Lehigh Valley is located in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, and is represented by the major cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. These three cities and their surrounding communities offer a diverse blend of recreational, historical and cultural attractions, as well as plenty of green space.

For additional information on the Lehigh Valley, please contact the Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau by phone (1-800-747-0561), e-mail (geninfo@lehighvalleypa.org) or by checking out their web site (www.lehighvalleypa.org)

Transportation

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)

Approximately 15 miles from the velodrome and host hotel

Airport Phone: 610-266-6000

Rental car agencies located at ABE include Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National

Directions:

From New York City (Newark airport), or East (Airport)

Take I-78 West (or 22 West from Airport) to Exit 49A (Route 100 South). Follow Route 100 South to the 4th traffic light (Route 222). Make a right turn onto Route 222 South, follow for .2 miles and make a right turn onto Mosser Road. .1 miles to Lehigh Valley Velodrome.

From Philadelphia

Take I-95 to I-476 North to Exit 56 (Lehigh Valley). Take Route 22 West and follow to Exit 49A (Route 100 South). Follow Exit 49A (Route 100 South) to the 4th traffic light (Route 222). Make a right turn onto Route 222 South, follow for .2 miles and make a right turn onto Mosser Road. .1 miles to Lehigh Valley Velodrome.

From Harrisburg, York, or West

Take I-83 North to I-81 East. Follow I-81 East until it separates from I-78. Take I-78 East (Allentown) and follow to Exit 49A (Route 100 South). Follow Exit 49A (Route 100 South) to the 4th traffic light (Route 222). Make a right turn onto Route 222 South, follow for .2 miles and make a right turn onto Mosser Road. .1 miles to Lehigh Valley Velodrome.

From Scranton, or North

Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-476) to Exit 56 (Lehigh Valley). Take Route 22 West and follow to Exit 49A (Route 100 South). Follow Exit 49A (Route 100 South) to the 4th traffic light (Route 222). Make a right turn onto Route 222 South, follow for .2 miles and make a right turn onto Mosser Road. .1 miles to Lehigh Valley Velodrome.

Track Details

This 333.3 meter concrete track has 28 degree banking in the turns and 14-degree banking in the straight-aways. Along with hosting numerous U.S. National Championships, it played host to the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials and most recently the 2001 Junior Track World Championships.

Local Bike Shop

Cycledrome - ¼ mile from Velodrome west Rt. 222 – 610.398.6631

Local Restaurants

Red Robin – 4688A Broadway Allentown – 610.366.1776

Damon’s Grille - by Hilton Garden and Holiday Inn - 610.398.8200

America – located within the Holiday Inn (host hotel) – 610.391.1000

Applebee’s – 1 mile east of Velodrome on Rt. 222 - 610.366.8200

Olive Garden – 715 Grape Street, Whitehall - 610.266.6777

Don Pablo’s - 2610 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall - 610.435.4424

Sunset Grille – 6751 Ruppsville Rd, Allentown – 610.395.9622

Paese Mio – 6561 Tilghman St, Allentown – 610.481.0400