NEWS From
Delaware & Lehigh
National Heritage Corridor
Daniel DiBella
Communications Coordinator
2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd., Easton, PA
610 923 3548 x224 or communications@delawareandlehigh.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE LINK Trail Network Coalition Releases Brand New Bicycling Resource
EASTON, Pa., May 1 —Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) in partnership with CAT-Coalition for Appropriate Transportation are unveiling a brand-new resource for residents and visitors interested in biking the multiuse trail network of the Lehigh Valley, known as THE LINK.
THE LINK is an interconnected 125-mile network of safe, beautiful multi-use trails offering year-round outdoor recreation, alternative transportation, and healthy living opportunities. DLNHC, CAT, and many other partners including local non-profits and municipalities work to advance the connectivity, amenities, and programmatic opportunities of THE LINK.
The recent collaboration with CAT is intended to remove barriers to riding on THE LINK by addressing common questions and concerns related to maintaining, adjusting, packing, selecting, and riding a bike through a series of entertaining and educational videos. In celebration of National Bike Month, DLNHC will release two new videos per week on THE LINK social media accounts from May 1 – June 1. The full series, consisting of 8 videos, will be housed online at delawareandlehigh.org/explore-the-corridor/plan-your-trip/biking-resources
CAT is a trusted coalition in the Lehigh Valley, which is why DLNHC wanted to partner with them to provide videos that directly spoke to our community of current and would-be riders.
“There is value in seeing ride leaders from our community share tricks along local, Lehigh Valley trails.” says Brit Kondravy, Conservation Manager at the DLNHC. “We’re thrilled CAT and George Wacker (LV with Love) were able to create an accessible resource aimed at improving rider confidence and comfort.”
CAT Video Series
- Learn the ABCs of biking (air, brakes, and chain quick check)
- Extend your mileage by learning how to comfortably carry your stuff
- Review the basics of what to bring on a bike ride for optimal comfort
- Have you heard the buzz around gravel bikes? Find out what type of bike you actually need to do the riding you want
- Ever wonder how your gears actually work? Or what the perfect height is for your seat? Hint – your feet shouldn’t be flat on the ground when standing.
- Are there “rules of the trail,” reminiscent of rules of the road? Absolutely. Find out to pass others in this quick video
- Plan your next trip with a video showcasing trails of Eastern PA
- And don’t forget to review Trail Etiquette – because we want to keep it classy out there!
CAT is a non-profit dedicated to supporting bicycling, pedestrians, and public transportation in the Lehigh Valley.
Interested in putting those new bike skills to use? Join DLNHC and CAT on May 14 in the City of Bethlehem for a Bethlehem Bike2Work with CAT, to join the ride visit tailonthetrail.org/events/bethlehem-bike2work-with-cat
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Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that preserves the historic pathway that carried coal and iron from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol. Today, the DLNHC connects people to nature, culture, communities, recreation, and our industrial heritage through programs like the National Canal Museum, the D&L Trail, St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest, Get Your Tail on the Trail, and more. For more information, visit delawareandlehigh.org/.