Come Ride

Greenville and the Upstate of SC have some of the best roads for all levels of riding in the country. From challenging mountains with wonderful views and scenery to rolling and flat sections through pastoral areas, to easy urban paths, there is riding for everyone from hardcore racer to weekend family leisure rider.

Weekly Rides

Sat 7:00 AM The Great Escape
The Great Escape: 1426 Laurens Rd, Greenville SC; 864.235.8320- Back by 9:30 am. Call in advance to verify. A beginner’s ride will start in February at a leisurely 12 mph pace departing at 10am for less than 12 miles. The beginner’s ride will occur on days with temperatures above 50 F.

Sat 8:00 AM Carolina Triathlon Downtown
Carolina Triathlon Downtown: 633 S Main Street, Greenville SC; 864.331.8483 – A 2 hour long ride over Paris Mountain, 22-25 miles. All levels welcome. See their web site www.carolinatriathlon.com/ for more details.

Sat 8:00 AM Carolina Triathlon Woodruff Road
Carolina Triathlon: 1616 Woodruff Road, Greenville SC; 864 676 0408 – For 2 hours often breaking into two groups for 22-25 miles over rolling hills.. One group averages 15-16 mph and the other 18 mph.

Sat 8:00 AM Hour of Power
Sunshine Cycle Shop: 1826 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville SC; 864.244.2925– On Saturdays when it is above 35 degrees. It is 28 miles and actually about 1-3/4 hours. Learn more at ww.sunshinecycle.com/hop.asp.

Sat 10:00 AM Upstate Winter Bike League (UWBL)
Departs from Carolina Triathlon Downtown (633 S Main Street, 864.331.8483). It has one fast riding group, 19-20 mph and often a ‘slower’ group, averaging 17-18 mph. This ride occurs on scheduled Saturdays. Visit www.uwbl.net for more details.

Saturday January 26th 4.5-5 hours ride
Saturday February 2nd 5.5 hours ride

Stay tuned to the GreenvilleSpinner’s Yahoo group (members only) for last minute ride announcements. There are lots of them.

Special Event Rides

Jan 19: Foothills Cyclists Training Ride series, Boiling Springs, SC 28, 42 and 66 miles
http://www.cyclecarolina.com/events.html

Feb 9: Foothills Cyclists Training Ride series, Boiling Springs, SC 28, 42 and 66 miles
http://www.cyclecarolina.com/events.html

Mar 8: Wheels O'Fire, Hamilton, GA 26, 45, 68, and 101 miles
http://www.harriscountychamber.org/CycleTour/index.php

Mar 15: Foothills Cyclists Training Ride series, Boiling Springs, SC 28, 42 and 66 miles
http://www.cyclecarolina.com/events.html

Mar 29: 4th Annual Tour de Lure Bike Ride, Marion NC
http://www.ymcawnc.org

Mar 30: Ridy for Sally’s Y , Dever, NC
http://www.activezach.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=2416

April 5: Foothills Cyclists Training Ride series, Boiling Springs, SC 28, 42 and 66 miles
http://www.cyclecarolina.com/events.html

April 5: The Second Annual Riding with Ronald, Greenville SC 6.2, 26 and 62 miles
http://www.rmhgreenville.org

April 7: After the Bridge Run Ride, Charleston SC 100, 67, and 30 mile rides
http://www.coastalcyclists.org

Apr 12: Freewheelers of Spartanburg - Assault Training Ride, Tigerville, SC 40 miles
http://www.freewheelers.info/series/

Apr 12: Crowders Mountain Metric, Gastonia NC
http://www.gastoncountycyclists.com

Apr 13: Tour De Cashiers, Cashiers NC 100, 62 and 25 miles
http://www.tourdecashiers.com

Apr 19: Tour de Springs, Boling Springs, NC 30 and 60 miles
http://www.tourdesprings.com

Apr 26: Freewheelers of Spartanburg - Assault Training Ride, Tigerville, SC 60 miles
http://www.freewheelers.info/series/

Apr 26: 2nd Annual Wheels For Meals 25, 40 and 64 miles
http://www.mealsonwheelsgreenville.org/event

Apr 26: Burnsville Metric, Burnsville, NC 64 miles
http://www.celoinn.com

Apr 27: Aiken to Ride, Aiken SC 25, 64 and 100 miles
http://www.aikenbicycleclub.org/Century2007.php

April 30th - May 4th: 2008 David Sutton Memorial Cross State Tour
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May 4: Cheaha Challenge, Piedmont, Alabama 102 miles
www.cheahachallenge.com

May 10: Freewheelers of Spartanburg - Assault Training Ride, Tigerville, SC 85 miles
http://www.freewheelers.info/series/

May 13: Cycle Charlotte Festival ’08, Charlotte NC

May 17: 2008 Miracle Hill Century Cycling Challenge
Active.com

May 17: Foothills Cyclists Training Ride series, Boiling Springs, SC 28, 42 and 66 miles
http://www.cyclecarolina.com/events.html

May 17: Tour de Lions, Grey's Chapel, NC 10, 20, 40 and 75 miles
http://www.tourdelions.org/

May 18: Fletcher Flyer, Asheville, NC 28802

May 31: Wheel Ride for Food Road Ride Asheville, NC 28801
http://www.blueridgebicycleclub.org

May 24: Freewheelers of Spartanburg - Assault Training Ride, Tigerville, SC 85 miles
http://www.freewheelers.info/series/

June 9, Monday, Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Assault on Marion, Spartanburg, SC
http://www.freewheelers.info

Jun 28: Blood Sweat and Gears, Valle Crucis NC
http://www.bloodsweatandgears.org/Home.html

Dec. 3-8: FestiVELO, Charleston SC
http://www.festiVELO.org