At special events, volunteers of the Victorian Highwheelers normally display and ride about 9 highwheels, including original and a few reproductions. The repros include a red Victory model, a top quality reproduction manufactured in Orlando, FL, only the 14th one produced. Another repro, the brassy Mesicek & Synove highwheel from the Czech Republic, is probably one of the fanciest-looking highwheels today. One of the originals an 1885 55" Columbia Light Roadster with its original paint and pinstriping. Also included is a 52" Columbia Expert restored in New Jersey and cared for by its previous owner in Emmaus, PA, a 54" 1881 Columbia Standard and an 1887 51" Columbia Light Roadster with beautiful nickel-plating. Group members are thrilled to have the privilege of introducing today's folks to the Highwheel and other early riding machines. The Highwheels are demonstrated at festivals, special events, schools and even nursing homes. The Highwheel is a hit with kids ages 3 to 100, all of whom are delighted to witness a piece of history from the 1870s-1880s and one that sparked the development of personal transportation. The Highwheel is a fascinating part of our past. It's also the perfect example of art in motion. And for those two reasons, along with others, it's too important to be forgotten.

For Donald Serfass, Dennis Schafer and Donald Shoup, Highwheels are a hobby.

Serfass is a journalist for a daily newspaper and magazine. In 2004, he became the first writer in Pennsylvania to win five individual Associated Press awards in one year and finished as the top AP award winner in PA for 3 years. He completed a 25-year career in corporate communications, first with the Advertising/Public Relations Dept. of Hess's of Allentown, PA and later as Director of Corporate Communications with the PA Blue Cross/Blue Shield network. In 2002, Serfass completed the Penn Ambassador program of the PA Historical & Museum Commission, Harrisburg. He serves as volunteer vice president of the Tamaqua Historical Society, works closely with Downtown Tamaqua Inc., a federal Main Street program and co-managed the nomination of the 55-block Tamaqua National Historic District to the Registry of the National Park Service.

Dennis Schafer retired from a 20-year career as an adjuster in the insurance industry, having worked extensively in Florida following Hurricane Andrew. Today he is a general-line antiques dealer. He also has a lifetime of dedication to the field of antique and classic automobiles, and is a GM-certified automobile mechanic, painter and welder.

Donald Shoup is retired from a career at Met Ed and has been riding the Highwheel for over 20 years. He enjoys golf and music, and has many years of experience in the field of drum and bugle corps.

Newest member Dan Horengic is a custom motorcycle builder and competitor with an outstanding sense of balance.