Documents for the LWA General Membership
Ride Related Documents
Guide to Ride Ratings A ride is posted as A, B, C, etc. What does that mean?
Ride with GPS Club Account How to access the LWA club route library.
Guide to Group Riding Guidelines for riding in a group, highly recommended for new members.
Rider Responsibilities. Things to do when participating in LWA rides.
LWA Virtual Rides How to set this up so you can join our virtual group rides during the winter.
Miscellaneous Documents
Officer Contacts Email addresses for LWA officers.
PA VEHICLE CODE AS IT PERTAINS TO BICYCLES - IMPORTANT, EVERY RIDER SHOULD KNOW THIS!
Subscribe to Latest News Subscribe to the LWA Blog so that you receive the latest LWA news items.
Post article to Latest News Submit an article to be posted in the LWA Blog.
Vendor / Bike Shop Discounts Discounts for LWA members. Be sure to take your membership card!
Bike Case Rental Instructions How to rent a bike case if you plan to travel with your bike.
Documents for LWA Ride Leaders
Sign In Sheets: .pdf version .xlsx version
Sign In Refusal sheet (all ride leaders should have a couple of these)
Ride Leader Reporting Procedure
Safety Videos:
Overlapping Wheels
Crash Avoidance
Documents for LWA Administrators
Membership Administrators
Organizer Name Translation Document
Instant Membership Form
Miscellaneous Administration Documents
LWA By Laws - revised February 2020
Bike Case Rental Agreement (to be filled out by administrator, not for renter!)
LWA email addresses How to use lehighwheelmen.org addresses with computer mail clients and gmail.
Newsletter Archive (April 2007 to Winter 2019)
To renew a current LWA membership and pay with a check, do the following:
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Mail your check to L.W.A. , P.O. Box 140, Trexlertown, PA 18087-0140. $15 for an individual membership, $25 for a family membership, check made out to “Lehigh Wheelmen Association”.
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Do not include any comments with your check that require a reply. Instead, include comments in your email (#3). Do not include a SASE.
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Email the Membership Administrators to notify them that your check is in the mail. Use, this link to generate the message, and please include your name and address in the body of the email.
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When your payment is received, your membership will be extended by one year, and you will receive confirmation from the Membership Administrators.
Photo by Bert Mukkulainen
- Photos must have been taken in 2022
- Photos must have been taken on a greater Lehigh Valley bike ride or during an LWA-sanctioned event (e.g. Eastern Shore Weekend)
- Those entering the contest must be LWA members (not a member; not a problem--join LWA at lehighwheelmen.org)
- This year we’ll have two categories:
- Cycling Photos—must include bike or bike and rider
Scenics—highlighting the beauty of the Lehigh Valley - Riders/Photographers may submit up to 5 of their favorite images in each category via email to lwarideleader@ptd.net.
- Images must be submitted by 9/9/22 (note new date).
Images will be judged by Dan's Camera, last year’s winner Bert Mukkulainen and Morning Call Photographer Rick Kintzel. A $50 Dan's gift card will be given for the 1st place image in each category, $30 for 2nd place and $20 for third. Winners and honorable-mention photos will be posted for viewing.
Announcing 2022
Donut Derby Raffle Prizes!
Watch for more prizes to be posted soon! Or check them out on our Facebook Page!
Several Fitness Central $25 gift cards
- (1) Bontrager Helmet from Trek Allentown
Choice of LWA Water Bottle
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2 Beautiful Pillows Made by Nancy Sheffield
Medium Sized Duffel Bag Donated by Donegal Insurance
Fused glass dish, food safe 4x11". For decoration, or as a candy plate or small serving platter. Made by Debbie Zvanut.
Choice of one of two custom wreaths made from recycled bike wheels,
courtesy Blooming Wheels.
Neck gaiter/buff from Lisa Schwartz
Bottle of wine from Stony Run
Two copies of this wildlife print available. Size 19x25"
Seven lucky winners will receive one of these $10 gift cards to either Panera or Starbucks. Pair of socks included! Thank to Roberta and Dave Kates
Donut cycling cap, courtesy Rob Smith
If you received LWA clothing that does not fit you, please contact our "apparel matchmaker", Kathy Crampton, and she will list your items at the following location, and in the newsletter.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RWAz68Dwf1G6KAQ-aQt4139V8j-vpYBCilt6weJdlEc/edit#gid=1878608824
Conversely, if you are interested in any of the listed items, contact Kathy, and she will put you in touch with the person who listed them.
