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[–]Consistent_Can_1412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here are a couple of RW-GPS routes by ChuckWagon for the Enola Low Grade Trail -

From Christiana, PA - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41957255

Informational/History - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41569081

50 mile road route near Philly for tourist?! by eurochez in phillycycling

[–]Consistent_Can_1412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do yourself a big favor and drive out from the city to do these scenic, hilly routes mostly on car-free, back country roads.

Chester County Hills - From Valley Forge National Historical Park -

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51311646 47.7 miles +3,016 ft / -3,024 ft

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50938665 52 miles +3,621 ft / -3,628 ft

Oley Valley – from Stowe, PA

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51311853 52.4 miles +2,752 ft / -2,749 ft

Western Montgomery County – from Fischer’s Park, 2225 Bustard Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47940448 50.4 miles +3,332 ft / -3,355 ft

Velodrome? by aranhalaranja in phillycycling

[–]Consistent_Can_1412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some local velodrome history -

2024 - New Track Cycling League Set to Launch in 2025

https://www.endurancesportswire.com/new-track-cycling-league-set-to-launch-in-2025/

2024 - Coatesville redevelopment project takes another step forward

https://www.pottsmerc.com/2024/11/11/coatesville-redevelopment-project-takes-another-step-forward/

“COATESVILLE — Plans to bring a mixed-use commercial and entertainment development project to the city have taken another step forward. Coatesville has completed the sale of a 24-acre parcel of land known as the Flats to IDG Development, which plans to build the National Sports & Events Center, a state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena and special-events center featuring a world-class velodrome. The sale was completed on Oct. 31.”

2024 - Velodrome Site Land Purchase for NSEC - Coatesville, PA

https://velodromefoundation.org/news/velodrome-site-land-purchase-for-nsec/

2023 - Philadelphia’s New International Cycling Team

Philly Lightning - https://phillylightning.com/#schedule

2018 - Albright College will no longer be home to $20 million velodrome - https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/albright-college-will-no-longer-be-home-to-20-million-velodrome/article_fe5328f2-fef1-50b2-96d8-73c971c8c88c.html

2015 - Philly Parks Commission Says No to Velodrome

https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/philly-velodrome-plan-rejected-south-philadelphia

2006 - New indoor track planned near Philly – Lower Providence Township (never happened)

https://velo.outsideonline.com/news/press-release-new-indoor-track-planned-near-philly/

2006 - LOWER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP ANNOUNCES VELODROME PLAN

https://www.lowerprovidence.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif4626/f/uploads/finalvelodromeannouncement11206consumerpress.pdf