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I became aware of the Lehigh Valley Velodrome in , Trexlertown Pennsylvania when I was a bike messenger. Twice a year (back then it was once a year), they put on a giant bike swap meet inside their velodrome. Bike shops will come and empty out their inventory from the previous year at bargain basement prices. Pro riders will come to Trexlertown to unload all the free swag they get from their sponsors. This event is a staple for any starving messenger that needs some waterproof gear, a new bottom bracket, or some other crucial piece of equipment that would otherwise be completely out of their budget.

The Lehigh Valley Velodrome also offers a free youth racing program coached by olympic champions. And it looks like now the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has a similar program in their newly renovated Kissena Velodrome in Queens. I have to admit, reading this excerpt brought a joyful tear to my eye:

Cycling in New York City
Bicycle racing has a long tradition in New York City. In fact, Madison Square Garden was built first for track cycling, and it is still remembered in the name of the “ Madison,” an Olympic event. The Kissena Velodrome was built for the 1964 U.S. Olympic trials.

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