Weekly Local Rides
MonFirst and Third Tuesday 6 PM - The ICAR Ride
Bring your family to the ride every first and third Tuesday of the month at 6pmat Whole Foods Market. All types of bikes and riders welcome. It is free andopen to the public. This is a VERY relaxing social ride aroundICAR.
Remember, ICAR has bike lanes, very little traffic and the chanceto ride with me and my 9 year old daughter. ALL bikes are welcome. Cruisers,road bikes, mountain bikes, etc. All we require is that you have a helmet. Thisis a great opportunity to come out and have fun riding, learning about yourbike, meeting other great people and getting some fantastic exercise! We will bemeeting at the parking garage at 6:00. No rush to roll out so come and enjoy anevening on two wheels.
Mon 7 PM - The Great Escape Ride
Every Monday (During daylight savings time)
Meet: behind TGE store
Distance: 15miles. This is a social ride to a designated coffee house and back.
Ride leader provided, Ride at your own risk, Helmets required and no one left behind.
Tues 6 PM - Carolina Triathlon Downtown Tuesday Night Group Ride
Carolina Triathlon: 631 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
A and B groups will ride over Paris Mountain 22-25 miles
After daylight savings it's bring your own trainer night
All levels welcome. Store tel: 864 331 8483
Tues 6 PM - SCTAC Ride
Ride Info-
"A" & "B" Perimeter Rd. ride led by Steve Baker (Race Focused, High Speed-Police escorted around Perimeter Rd 7.2 mile loop), be ready to not only rock but roll with these groups. Average speeds are 20+++MPH
"C" Country Ride Group # Distance Speed
"1a" 32 miles 20MPH +++
"1b" 32 miles 19+
"2a" 32 miles 18-19MPH
"2b" 32 miles 17-18MPH
"3" 32 Miles 15-16MPH
"4" 24 miles 12-14MPH (No one left behind)
Helmets are required and in the event you are riding after sunset a head & tail light is required, it is state law.
The Greenville Spinners tent will be onsite to answer questions, organize, and make announcements. You can map it by using the address "2 Exchange Street, Greenville, SC 29605", this will get you to the Donaldson Center office, we meet just across the street in the parking lot between Exchange St and Chapel Rd on Perimeter Rd. Look for the Spinners tent we will direct you. This ride is open to the public.
See you next Tuesday @ Donaldson Center.
Tues 6 PM - SCTAC Race Training Ride (This ride begins the first Tues after EDT and ends the 2nd Tues in October)
Across from the Donaldson Center Management Office
2 Exchange Street, Greenville SC 29605
Rolling looparound Center; 21-50 miles - A/B
A/B: Groups lap around the perimeter and meet at the end of the road in the parking lot
area. Every Tuesday weather permitting during DST.
Contact Steve at steve@hincapiesports.com for more details.
Tues 6 PM - Ride On Bicycles Tuesday Rides
Ride On Bicycles: 1616 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Store tel: 864-284-0040 Website: www.rideonbicycles.net
Two groups: A Ride: 40+ miles at 20+ mph, B Ride: 36+ miles at 18-20 mph
Terrain: Rolling
Tues 6 PM - Go Tri Sports Indoor Cycling (Starting Sept 21)
Go Tri Sports: 400 E. McBee Ave., Ste. 104 (next to Publix)
Store tel: 864-232-9400 Website: www.gotrisports.com
Bring your own Trainer and enjoy cycling with others during the winter. Learn techniques and drills. Go Tri provides free energy drink and restrooms. All are welcome. (Thursdays are Ladies only night - see Thursday below)
Weds 6 PM - The Great Escape Recovery Ride
Every Wednesday (During daylight savings time)
Meet: behind TGE store
Distance: 30miles. This is to recover from Tuesdays ride. split groups is necessary
Ride leader provided, Ride at your own risk, Helmets required and no one left behind.
Thurs 6 PM - WOW (Women on Wheels)
Furman PAC parking lot
North Greenville Co.: flat to rolling, 20 miles D/C
Women’s Only Ride No one left behind. This is a very friendly and supportive group.
Beginners welcome and encouraged. Any pace and any bike okay.
Contact Caroline at tablerock22@yahoo.com for more details.
Thurs 6 PM - Oakview Elementary School
Oakview Elementary: 515 Godfrey Rd. Simpsonville, SC 29681
South through Greenville, Laurens, & Spartanburg Co.: Flat to rolling - 35 miles; B+
Ride will often break into two groups; one is usually fast-paced
Thurs 6 PM - Heritage Park Ride - Easy / Relaxed pace
Every Thursday during daylight savings time
Heritage park in Simpsonville off hwy 417
Group 1= 12 to 14 mph for 22 miles
Group 2 = 15 to 16 mph for 28 miles
Ride leaders provided, helmets required, no one left behind
Thurs 6 PM - Go Tri Sports LADIES only trainer night
Go Tri Sports: 400 E. McBee Ave., Ste. 104 (next to Publix)
Store tel: 864-232-9400 Website: www.gotrisports.com
Bring your own Trainer and enjoy cycling with other ladies during the winter. Learn techniques and drills. Go Tri provides free energy drink and restrooms. Sorry guys this is a ladies night only.
Thurs 6:00 PM - Wren High School Ride
Every Thrusday during daylight savings time
Wren High School in Piedmont
1 group 15 to 17 mph , Ride leader provided, No one left behind, Helmets required
Sat 7 AM - The Great Escape Saturday Ride
Every Satuday (Weather permitting)
Meet: behind TGE store
Distance: 20min, 30max. average speed varies. split groups is necessary
Ride leader provided, Ride at your own risk, Helmets required and no one left behind.
Sat 7:45 AM - Sunshine Cycles - Hour of Power
Sunshine Cycles: 1826 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, South Carolina
Rolling foothills with optional absolute walls 25-30 miles
Breaks into two groups: those faster and those looking for a more leisurely ride.
Lots of free coffee and junk food afterwards. Check http://www.sunshinecycle.com/ for ride status in case of questionable weather.
Sat 8 AM - Ride On Bicycles Woodruff Saturday Group Ride
Ride On Bicycles: 1616 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Store tel: 864-284-0040 website: www.rideonbicycles.net
Rolling hills; Four groups: A Ride: 40+ miles at 20+ mph; B Ride: 36+ miles at 18-20 mph
C+ Ride: 32+ miles at 16-17 mph; C Ride: 30+ miles at 15-16 mph
Sat 8 AM - Carolina Triathlon Downtown Saturday Group Ride
Carolina Triathlon: 631 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
A and B groups will ride over Paris Mountain 22-25 miles
C group will be doing a country loop
All levels welcome. Store tel: 864 331 8483
Sat 10 AM - Winter Bike League (Dec-Feb)
Leaving from Carolina Triathlon Downtown at 10 AM, 60-80 miles winter training. Visit website for more details www.UWBL.net
Sun 1:30 Pm - The Great Escape Sunday Ride
Meet: TGE store in Spartanburg.
Distance: Two rides to choose from both rides are moderately paced.
Two Ride leaders provided, Ride at your own risk, Helmets required and no one left behind.
Various Saturdays or Sundays - Paris Mt Ride - Watch for email
This is a relaxed pace ride for everyone that wants to tackle the mountain.
http://webpages.charter.net/audionet/parismtride.html