Leigh Barczewski - Inducted 2003

Pennsylvania is a long bike ride from his home state of Wisconsin, but Leigh Barczewski traveled here at the inception of the Velodrome and has made the Lehigh Valley his home. He has played every role from rider to director, along with a new role in advising aspiring cyclists. From the start, he believed in Bob Rodale’s philosophy of preparing for life after competition and upon retiring from riding in 1980, he immediately took over the role of Technical Director for the track. Leigh also saw the worth of the Air Products Developmental Programs and helped them grow. Known as “The Tree” in his racing days, Lehigh earned an Olympic Team berth in 1976.