Formed in 1973, the Freewheelers of Spartanburg, Inc., is a non-profit community service organization, the purpose of which is to provide education and promotion of bicycle safety and a forum for amateur sports competition and touring within the meaning of non-profits of the Internal Revenue Code.

Currently our club has over 1000 members, with members from 34 states and Canada.

With the youngest member being 18 years old and the oldest member being 75 years old.


In the past year the Freewheelers of Spartanburg has donated $13,424.50
to the following non-profit organizations:
Palmetto Cycling Coalition, North Greenville University,
Partners for Active Living,
Biketown, Mt. Mitchell State Park,
Spartanburg Animal Shelter,
Children’s Security Blanket Project,

Blue Ridge Parkway, and the 4 Assault Training Rides


RIDE CALENDAR

Local Climbs
Local climbs comparison chart and other world climbs go to CLIMBS submitted by Greg

Links

Area Bicycle Clubs-To view clubs and related organizations' websites - INFO
Bicycle and Fitness-For links to a number of related topics - INFO


Bicycle Touring 101

Lance Movie - Just Do It


Freewheelers of Spartanburg, Inc.
P.O. Box 6171
Spartanburg,
South Carolina 29304


Calories Burned Calculator
Estimate the calories you burned on your bike ride:
Pace:
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Biking can help prevent cardiac disease.

Rider/Leader Discount Program-To increase Club participation in Club rides, Bike Worx of Spartanburg, SC has started this program INFO.
Dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of all South Carolina cyclists.


Jerseys and shorts for sale:contact Arthur EMAIL

Joining our Club!

You can join our club HERE to go to Active.com for online registration

The club's 2009 membership drive is from October 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

All members in good standing for the 2009 membership year as of January 1, 2009 will receive a passcode for the 2009 Assault on Mt. Mitchell. Club members will have an advance on registering for the Assault on Mt. Mitchell over non club members.

All rider numbers not used by club members will then go to non-members that rode in either the 2008 Assault on Mt. Mitchell or 2008 Assault on Marion.

The date for sending out passcodes has not been set (usually in January). You will receive your passcode via US Postal and will be notified via email when the passcodes have been mailed.
So please be sure your email and physical mailing address is correct on the club membership process on Active.com.


Club Meetings



The Freewheelers have their regular Club meetings on the first Monday of each month (except for conflicts with holidays)
more information contact Mark at rmarkjanes@mindspring.com




The Executive Board has scheduled meetings at the discretion of the Club President. Regular Club meetings are open to all members and the public. Executive Board meetings are open to all Club members. Check with the Club President for the schedule.
View meeting minutes



Club Information

Club Waiver- INFO.
Benefits of being a club member.

Freewheelers' Policy for support of local rides information can be found at this WEB PAGE.
Club by-laws WEB PAGE

Ride Classifications- INFO.

Miscellaneous
Tour Routes-A compilation for the upstate area INFO.

Traveling Freewheelers
Find cheapest seat, best seat on the plane, free use of our Club's bicycle carrier, links to airlines, Greyhound & Amtrak
Make your vacation easier:
More info. here


Upstate Updates

events highligted in bright green above are Freewheelers' or Freewheelers' shared rides with other area clubs

Area cycling events:

 Jan 10th UWBL 4 hrs  INFO
 Jan 17th Foothills, Freewheelers joint "Assault "Training ride from Bikeways $10.00 Freewheelers or Foothills $12.00 non -members Time TBA  
 Jan 17th UWBL 4.5 hrs

INFO
 Jan 24th UWBL 5 hrs INFO
 Jan 31st UWBL 5.5 hrs INFO
 Feb 7th UWBL 4 hrs INFO
 Feb 14th UWBL 3 hrs INFO
 Feb 21st Spring Series INFO

Feb 28th, 200k Brevet

INFO
 Daylight Savings Time Begins, Sunday, March 8th, 2am. Set your clocks ahead one hour.  
 March 21st Freewheelers "Assault" "Catch the Leprechaun "Training ride from GE $10.00 Freewheelers $12.00 non -members Time TBA  
 April 4th"April no foolin: Marquis de Sade"Assault"Training ride from North Greenville University $10.00 Freewheelers $ 12.00 non -members Time TBA  
 April 18th VAP Freewheelers"Assault" Training ride from Village at Pelham
http://www.tourderedcell.com/Home.html $25.00 or Free if you Donate blood