Every Wednesday VOP Ride if weather permitting.

Place: Pelham Hospital Medical Center at 250 Westmoreland Rd, Greer, SC 29651

(Please park in Medical Building Parking lot right off Hwy 14) (Please google or use Garmin).

Start time is at 6:00 pm sharp.

Pace is 18 or 22 miles at 14-15 mph.
Most of the roads are marked and we will try to stay together and regroup if needed

Cue sheet and map can be found at The Ride Connection: VOP Ride Route

Ride with GPS Route: VOP RidewithGPS Route

Ride Rules:

A red rear blinking light is REQUIRED and a front white flashing light is recommended.

Helmets are required and no earbuds are allowed.

Riders must carry an ID in addition to a phone.

Cindy Moore
Text: 864-525-5600

Velo Valets Shop Rides

Always check with the shop for any changes:

Time:  6 PM
Days: Every Thursday – year around
Place: Velo Valets Bicycle Shop – 2901 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29609

Contact:

Call or Text us at – (864) 841-VELO (8356)

Carlo – (864) 884-0222

Email at – service@velovalets.com

Never done a time trial before? We have all levels of riders at our time trials so don’t be intimidated. It is a great way to test/improve your fitness. You don’t need a time trial bike to race.

For 2017, all categories will remain the same and are listed below. The Team Time Trial has been discontinued due to insurance restrictions.

Categories are:
Juniors (under 18)
Men cat pro 1,2,3
Men cat 4,5 or unclassified
Men Merckx (NO aero equip)
Women cat pro 1,2,3
Women cat 4 or unclassified
Women Merckx (NO aero equip)

The Time trial series is FREE for Greenville Spinners Members. You must be a Spinners member to participate – we will be checking to verify membership at registration. If you are not a member, you will not race. You can sign up online by CLICKING HERE or you can sign up at the time trial.

For each event, registration will begin at 5pm at the registration tent set up at the Spinners parking area at SCTAC. The address is 642 Perimeter Road, Greenville, SC 29605. First rider off at 6:01pm at 1 minute intervals. Registration will be set up in the same parking area as the porta-johns.

The course is a 10 mile out and back route. The start and finish line will be located at the Spinners Parking area. It will start in a clockwise direction out to (just before) Echelon Road where riders will do a u-turn and return to the start / finish line. The course is a rolling course on perimeter road that passes the golf course as well as climbs (and descends) 3M hill. There is new pavement on 100% of the course. Details can be found HERE

For 2017, the series will award prizes to the top overall point winners in each category. Each race will award 5 points for 1st place, 4 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd, 2 points for 4th and 1 point for 5th. Awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the August race.

The four dates for the events (all Thursdays) are: May 4, June 15, July 20 and August 24. We WILL have a rain date if we have to cancel. Cancellations will be made by 4pm on the original race date and the rain date will be one week following.

If you have questions, please contact Jeff Michenfelder (864.363.7399) / michenfelder@yahoo.com

2017 Greenville Spinners Summer Time Trial Series 

We are proud to announce that the 2017 Greenville Spinners Summer Time Trial Series.
Never done a time trial before? We have all levels of riders at our time trials so don’t be intimidated. It is a great way to test/improve your fitness. You don’t need a time trial bike to race.

For 2017, all categories will remain the same and are listed below. The Team Time Trial has been discontinued due to insurance restrictions.

Categories are:
Juniors (under 18)
Men cat pro 1,2,3
Men cat 4,5 or unclassified
Men Merckx (NO aero equip)
Women cat pro 1,2,3
Women cat 4 or unclassified
Women Merckx (NO aero equip)

The Time trial series is FREE for Greenville Spinners Members. You must be a Spinners member to participate – we will be checking to verify membership at registration. If you are not a member, you will not race. You can sign up online by CLICKING HERE or you can sign up at the time trial.

For each event, registration will begin at 5pm at the registration tent set up at the Spinners parking area at SCTAC. The address is 642 Perimeter Road, Greenville, SC 29605. First rider off at 6:01pm at 1 minute intervals. Registration will be set up in the same parking area as the porta-johns.

The course is a 10 mile out and back route. The start and finish line will be located at the Spinners Parking area. It will start in a clockwise direction out to (just before) Echelon Road where riders will do a u-turn and return to the start / finish line. The course is a rolling course on perimeter road that passes the golf course as well as climbs (and descends) 3M hill. There is new pavement on 100% of the course. Details can be found HERE

For 2017, the series will award prizes to the top overall point winners in each category. Each race will award 5 points for 1st place, 4 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd, 2 points for 4th and 1 point for 5th. Awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the August race.

The four dates for the events (all Thursdays) are: May 4, June 15, July 20 and August 24. We WILL have a rain date if we have to cancel. Cancellations will be made by 4pm on the original race date and the rain date will be one week following.

If you have questions, please contact Jeff Michenfelder (864.363.7399) / michenfelder@yahoo.com

Benchmark Bicycle Supply in Downtown Greer is leading a Thursday Night Ride.  Rolling at 6:00 PM.

Weather permitting, will be riding 30 miles @ 16-18 mph w/ no-one left behind!

Please contact Ben from Benchmark BSC @ (864) 655-4646, to get additional information on route, mph

Freehub Bicycles Saturday Rides

Always check Freehubs webpage for updates: Freehub Bicycles

When: 8am – 10am

Where: 1616 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

Description: Our Saturday rides at Woodruff Rd include A, B and C no drop levels. We may combine a group based on turnout. We will not ride in rain/snow or temps below 33. Call the shop if you have any questions….

Carolina Triathalon Group Rides

Group Rides Schedule

Please check Carolina Triathalon’s website for updates as changes will occur.

Performance Bicycle Shop Rides

Beginner Road Ride: This ride is geared to the Beginner road rider. Route will be 20-25 miles with a pace of 14-15 mph (depending on the group). Learn group riding skills, climbing skills in a fun, NO-DROP group ride!

Intermediate/Advanced Road Ride: B Pace (17-19mph)Route of 35-40 miles, NO DROP. Regrouping at stops and turns.

All group rides will leave from Performance Bicycle 535 Haywood Rd Greenville 29607. Meet at the shop between 8:30-8:45am. Wheels down at 9:00am.

Questions or concerns please contact Peter Gorham | Community Relations | Great Rides Series Leader, Store: +1.864.315.2700

Performance Bicycle, 535 Haywood Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

Fundraising Event to benefit Becki Mckee, cyclist injured during “A Ride to Remember”

• 30 mile bike ride, starting at 9:00 AM (On-site Registration $20.00)
• 22 mile bike ride starting at 9:15 AM (On-site Registration $20.00)
• Fun Run on a 1 mile loop starting at 9:30 AM (Donation to Enter)
• There will be no SAG support, and the fun run is cupless.
• There will also be food available for purchase, a raffle, and a silent auction (drawing at 12:30 PM).

Donations also accepted!

Please visit the Facebook Event Page Here for raffle items that are being donated or to provide comments.

Rides begin in the Spinners Parking Lot at Donaldson Center
Food, raffle, auction, etc will be in the adjacent hangar (AvServe)!

Sunday 2:00 PM | Cleveland Park (near the zoo entrance)

Join us for our ongoing Sunday Swamp Rabbit trail ride. We gather at the Zoo entrance at 2:00 PM and ride on the Swamp Rabbit Trail up to Travelers Rest then pedal back to Cleveland park. It is about 12 miles to TR and 12 miles back. We stop for a treat in TR then head back down the trail. If there are too many pedestrians downtown we take surface streets to get around them. Helmets and signed waiver are also required.

Cycle Hause Shop Rides

Always check the website for changes: Cycle Haus Rides

Cycle Haus Group Rides
Join our group rides, led by experienced cyclists. These rides are open to the public and are for cyclists of all ages and abilities. All rides depart from Cycle Haus in Simpsonville.

Monday Ride, 9 am
25 miles @ 16-18mph average. This ride is for beginner- or intermediate-level cyclists.

Tuesday Indoor Trainer Workout, 6 pm
Free, indoor, 1-hour trainer workout at the shop. Bring your bike, trainer, trainer skewer, water bottle, and towel. A few trainers are available to borrow. Call 864-551-4442 to reserve.

Wednesday Indoor Trainer Workout, 6 pm
Free, indoor, 1-hour trainer workout at the shop. Bring your bike, trainer, trainer skewer, water bottle, and towel. A few trainers are available to borrow. Call 864-551-4442 to reserve.

Thursday Ride, 6 pm
25-35 miles @ 18+ mph average. This ride is for advanced-level cyclists. A headlamp and tail light are required.

Friday Ride, 9 am
25 miles @ 16-18 mph average. This ride is for beginner- or intermediate-level cyclists.

Saturday Rides, 10 am
We have various routes depending on turnout. 35-70 miles (2 groups: 18+ and 15mph average). No rider left behind for both groups.

Helmets are required for all rides. During night rides, a 100 lumen minimum headlamp and basic tail light are required. This is for the safety of you and those around you.

Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center .

Please join the Greenville Spinners Bicycle Club. Official SCTAC rides are for members only. Do your part by joining so that you share the cost of the lease for beautiful lot, porta johns, police officers and other expenses associated with these great events. Do the right thing. Support your fellow cyclists.

Our SCTAC Tuesday evening rides start at 6:00 pm and feature a ride for most speed ranges. Our C rides (country road rides) are non-competitive group rides. In our country route group ride will follow all SC state motor vehicle laws. We do not run stop signs or red lights. We regroup at these places and let all cyclist drink and refuel if needed. We have signs indicating the different speed groups (described below).  Five to to ten minutes before 6:00 pm,  find your speed group and get ready for a great ride. Each group has experienced ride leaders that escort each group on their course.

The speed and distances are as follows

• Our bridge group introduces cyclist to riding on the road in a group environment. This group rides at an average speed of 12 to 13 mph over an 18 mile course that does have a few hills. This is for cyclist that normally ride on the Swamp Rabbit Trail but want to ride in a group and gain fitness, speed and improve their cycling abilities.
• Our 14 mph group is the next step up. They ride a course that is 22 miles long and has some rolling hills.
• Our 15 mph group rides a course that is 30 miles long and has short and longer hills.
• Our 17 and 19 mph groups are for more advanced cyclist and they ride the same 30 mile course.
• Our 21 mph group is for very advanced cyclist.

If you want to put your racing kit on we do have an A and B group that rides Perimeter Road at SCTAC for several laps in a race environment. This is only for cyclist with advanced cycling skills. You will start at 6 p.m. from the new Spinners’ parking area. Police support will be on hand. There is a $5.00 fee per cyclist for the A and B race groups.

Velo Valets Shop Rides

Always check with the shop for any changes:

Time:  6 PM
Days: Every Tuesday – year around
Place: Velo Valets Bicycle Shop – 2901 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29609

Contact:

Call or Text us at – (864) 841-VELO (8356)

Carlo – (864) 884-0222

Email at – service@velovalets.com

Every Wednesday VOP Ride if weather permitting.

Place: Pelham Hospital Medical Center at 250 Westmoreland Rd, Greer, SC 29651

(Please park in Medical Building Parking lot right off Hwy 14) (Please google or use Garmin).

Start time is at 6:00 pm sharp.

Pace is 18 or 22 miles at 14-15 mph.
Most of the roads are marked and we will try to stay together and regroup if needed

Cue sheet and map can be found at The Ride Connection: VOP Ride Route

Ride with GPS Route: VOP RidewithGPS Route

Ride Rules:

A red rear blinking light is REQUIRED and a front white flashing light is recommended.

Helmets are required and no earbuds are allowed.

Riders must carry an ID in addition to a phone.

Cindy Moore
Text: 864-525-5600

Velo Valets Shop Rides

Always check with the shop for any changes:

Time:  6 PM
Days: Every Thursday – year around
Place: Velo Valets Bicycle Shop – 2901 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29609

Contact:

Call or Text us at – (864) 841-VELO (8356)

Carlo – (864) 884-0222

Email at – service@velovalets.com

Benchmark Bicycle Supply in Downtown Greer is leading a Thursday Night Ride.  Rolling at 6:00 PM.

Weather permitting, will be riding 30 miles @ 16-18 mph w/ no-one left behind!

Please contact Ben from Benchmark BSC @ (864) 655-4646, to get additional information on route, mph