Saturday, May 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN Rotary Annual Metric (CRAM) ride

Distances of 100 miles, 62 miles, 35 miles and 20 miles to choose from through some of the flattest country around. The CRAM is sponsored by the Clarksville Rotary Club. Come out and enjoy one of the best supported and flattest rides in the South! Don’t miss the spaghetti dinner (including Dairy Queen ice cream) after the ride.

To register visit: http://www.bikethecram.com/.

Saturday, June 1, 2013
Ride 4 Animal Care

Ride options of 20, 43 or 67 miles explore Northern Greenville County's Callahan Mountain and the Greenville Watershed as well as North Carolina's Holbert Cove, Green River Cove, Pearson Falls and Mine Mountain.

EVENT INCLUDES:
FREE t-shirt for those pre-registered by May 10, 2012
SAG vehicles and 3 refueling stations
Indoor restrooms @ start/finish and in Saluda, NC
MARKED ROUTES
Post ride nutrition and drinks
Voluntary Fundraising Options & PRIZES

Registration starts April 1st at www.prerace.com.

Saturday, June 1, 2013
Ride 4 Strides

Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: The Swamp Rabbit Trail

Come support STRIDES. The ride will begin at The Railcar near Furman. There is a parking lot available and this part of the trail is an easy ride into Traveler’s Rest, where we will end the ride at The Café at Williams Hardware. Cost is $15 per person or $50 per family. Register online at http://www.stridestutor.org/ridesforstrides.php

Registration starts April 1st at www.prerace.com.

Saturday, June 1, 2013
Safe Harbor Cycle Tour
http://www.safeharborcycletour.org/

On Saturday June 1, the annual Safe Harbor Cycle Tour will roll out from the Civic Center in Iva, SC. Ride the fastest metric-century of your life or enjoy a leisurely ride with your family.

Come see why this ride was rated the best in our area. It’s a great course and for an even better cause.

Register Today!

All proceeds benefit Safe Harbor, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing the effects of domestic violence in our community.

Sunday, June 2, 2013
Fletcher Flyer
Fletcher Park, Fletcher, NC (just south of Asheville)

Register now at FletcherFlyer.com

The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club (BRBC) is proud to bring you the 10th annual Fletcher Flyer beginning at 8:00 a.m.. Like last year, the offering includes the full, metric, half century, and thirty mile rides, which wind through the valleys south of Asheville. It is the least Hilly ride in Western North Carolina, but it has plenty of rolling hills to keep all riders interested. There is terrific mountain scenery without the long mountain climbs.

The century, metric, and half century have cumulative climbs of 4044, 3039, and 2216 feet, respectively. The event can appeal to a wide variety of riders. It is a great course for first time event riders on every route option. It is a fast ride for more experienced riders who want to do a century without spending all day. It is also perfect spring training ride for those who want to prepare for the summer climbing centuries beginning with the Assault on Mount Mitchell.

The first 500 riders to register will receive DeFeet cycling socks.

Be sure to register early to make sure you receive the official Fletcher Flyer socks in the size available.

Saturday, June 22, 2013
2013 Cycle-to-Farm-Tour
http://www.polkcountyfarms.org

Starting and finishing at Parker-Binns Vineyard

How Much does the Tour Cost?
Registration is $45 dollars per person. Buy tickets online or drop off or mail cash or check to the Mill Spring Ag Center, Attn: Laura Brookshire, PO Box 267, Mill Spring, NC 28756. There are only 50 spaces available on the tour, so act quickly and reserve your spot now!

What is the Growing Cycle Cycle-to-Farm Tour?
It is similar to other Farm Tours, but instead of riding in a car you ride your bike to various farms, given a select route to follow. Each cyclist is given a cue sheet that lays out the route and where to stop along the way. Every farm will be giving tours, have samples, and have their items for sale.

All proceeds from this tour will go to completing the Cooperative Extension Demonstration Kitchen at the Mill Spring Ag Center. 

July 13, 2013
Hot Doggett 100 and Devil's Fork Metric Century
www.hotdoggett100.org

Rotary Club’s seventh year raising money for children’s projects in Madison County, NC through these two rides. They start and finish at Mars Hill College, about 20 miles north of Asheville, NC.

August 24, 2013
12 Hours of Bikar
www.12hoursofbikar.com

The Rotary Club of Greenville SC presents 12 Hours of Bikar. A unique cycling event for the entire family taking place over a closed loop course.The 12 Hours of BIKAR will take place from 7 am-7 pm on Saturday, August 24th on the campus of CU-ICAR in Greenville, SC. Cyclists can participate for as long they wish. The event encourages healthy living and lifestyles and will feature food, drink and entertainment for cyclists, their friends and families of all ages and skill levels.

Adult Registration is $35 through July 31st and $45 Thereafter. Registration for Children 12 & Under is $15 through July 31st and $25 Starting August 1st.

September 7, 2013
Tour de Paws, hosted by the Freewheelers of Spartanburg
http://www.spartanburghumane.org/tour-de-paws.php

Choose between a 28 or 62 mile course through the beautiful rolling farm country of southwest Spartanburg County. The routes will consist of lightly traveled secondary roads and farm roads and will be marked with directional arrows and paw prints!!

Immediately following the ride we will be serving grilled hotdogs, chips, and soft drinks.

All rider fees go directly to the Spartanburg Humane Society and are used for the benefit of animals in the community.

Saturday, September 28, 2013
Bike for Kicks
Lander University (Jeff May Athletic Complex) 501 Montague Ave, Greenwood, SC

GREENWOOD - "BIKE FOR KICKS" is the first annual bicycle tour benefitting the Lander University Men's Soccer Scholarship Program and the Greenwood YMCA "Partners with Youth" Program. The event includes bicycle routes of 6 miles, 30 miles and a Metric Century (62.5 miles) through Greenwood County South Carolina and the surrounding areas. The ride will occur Rain or Shine on a flat to rolling hills course. Mark your calendar and enjoy a fun bicycling event starting from the Lander University Jeff May Athletic Complex in Greenwood, SC. Other surprises and entertainment await your participation. We look forward to seeing you on September 28, 2013. Follow us on Twitter @bikeforkicks.

http://www.landerbearcats.com/sports/msoc/2012-13/releases/201302087623cw

Saturday, October 26, 2013
Gran Fondo
http://granfondohincapie.com/

Start and staging 15 miles outside of Greenville at La Bastide. La Bastide,
10 Road Of Vines, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Join George Hincapie and cycling stars of the past, present and future on a challenging ride through upstate South Carolina. View the leaves changing from one season to the next as George leads cyclists along the same roads he has ridden on training for races like the Tour de France and the Paris-Roubaix. After completing the ride, join family and friends for a fun festival at the picturesque La Bastide hotel. Complete with live music, cold beer, and rides for the kids, this festival is a great way to cap off the day. 80, 50 or 15 mile routes.

Online registration is easy. Sign-up with go-greenevents.com and you'll be ready to ride with George.

Sign up early for discounted rates!

A portion of the procedes will benefit Mobile Meals.

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PAST EVENTS...

Saturday, May 4, 2013
Gears and Gables (Rutherfordton, NC)

The 2013 Gears & Gables cycling event is a fully supported ride. 30, 60, and 100 mile routes all roll out of historic downtown Rutherfordton beginning at 8am. Registration $30, includes post ride meal and t-shirt for early registrations. All proceeds benefit Rutherford Housing Partnership and its mission to provide low-income homeowners with urgent repairs imminent to life or safety.

Check it out on the Rutherford Housing Partnership webpage: http://www.rutherfordhousingpartnership.com/

The active.com registration page is also active: http://www.active.com/cycling/rutherfordton-nc/gears-and-gablesa-ride-for-housing-2013

May 11, 2013
Bi-Lo Charity Ride (Greenville, SC)
www.go-greenevents.com/bilocharities

The ride proceeds go for Hidden Treasures Ministry of Special Education (located on West Lee Rd., Taylors). There are 4 different rides (20, 35, 50, 72 miles (5,000 feet of climbing) through the rolling roads of Blue Ridge.

If you have any questions or suggestions please call Mark Milyo at 864-380-1523 /mmilyo@gmail.com

Saturday, May 18, 2013
Rally in the Valley---Bicycles, Bluegrass, Barbeque and Brew

8:00 for the 60 mile route, 9:00 for the 30 mile route
Calyx Farm on Highway 11 near Salem, SC. Join Oconee Forever is this fun fundraiser for conservation. Both routes wind though the Salem- Tamassee area and are followed by music, food, beer and yard games.

Check it out on the Oconee Forever webpage: http://oconeeforever.org/rally-in-the-valleyevent/

The active.com registration page is also active: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2079482

Saturday, May 18, 2013
Star of Life Memorial Bike Ride (Gaston, SC)
http://scemsmemorialbikeride.com

Honor our EMS brethren who have lost their lives in the Line of Duty by participating in this beautiful rolling hills country ride. Registration fee includes a fully supported ride of your choice, T-shirt (only guaranteed for early registration) and lunch after the ride. Early registration ends 2 May, 2013. Miles Routes Available: 102-65-36-18. Start locations: 1736 Old State Rd - Gaston, South Carolina

Save $5 if you use the coupon code: SLMB35

http://www.active.com/cycling/gaston-sc/star-of-life-memorial-bike-ride-2013

Saturday, April 27, 2013
Issaqueena’s Last Ride (Walhalla, SC)
100 - 61 - 32 Miles
http://ilrsc.com/

Issaqueena’s Last Ride is a challenging, mountain ride through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina. The century features a cumulative elevation gain of 8000 feet highlighted by the climb toward Whitewater Falls and Wigington Overlook. Grades reach 14%. The metric, though shorter, includes the major climb. The 32-mile is hilly but does not stretch to the mountains. Please know your strength and do not over-reach. Registration fee includes tee-shirt, map, breakfast, after race meal, SAG, rest stops, and marked route.

You must pre-register by April 17 to be guaranteed a tee-shirt.
For more information contact:
Ride Coordinator, Don George ~ cycle.ILR@gmail.com

Saturday, April 27, 2013
Wheels for Meals (Greenville, SC)
100 - 61 - 32 Miles

First held in 2007, Wheels for Meals offers four rides to cyclists of all ages, abilities, and lifestyles: 25-mile, 43-mile, 62-mile Metric Century and 100-miles English Century. Proceeds from all events benefit Meals on Wheels to enhance the quality of life of homebound individuals by providing nutritious meals, personal contact, and related services. Since its inception, Wheels for Meals has helped provide 69,180 meals for Greenville County homebound neighbors. With a start/finish at Furman University, there are rides for all levels allowing cyclists to enjoy a great challenge while taking in the fantastic scenery.

Click here to register

Saturday, March 30, 2013
RIDE4Missions (Wellford, SC)
30 - 60 Miles

All proceeds from the 30/60 RIDE for Missions will help to send a missions team from Wellford Baptist Church to New York City this summer. This group will conduct a variety of ministries including Summer Fun Week VBS at the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Streets and Parks Ministries, Above the Rim Basketball and One Touch Soccer Camps. This missions trip is planned and coordinated by Spreadtruth Ministries.

Website and online registration: http://www.ride4missions.com/
(onsite registration available day of event)
Suggested donation: $20.00
Lunch will be provided afterwards

Saturday, April 6, 2013
9th Annual Tour de Lure (Marion, NC)
100 - 61 - 32 Miles

The 9th Annual Tour de Lure ride is scheduled for Saturday, April 6th 2013 beginning at 9am. Once again, our ride will begin and end at the Corpening Memorial YMCA - incorporate a beautiful 71 mile route through scenic farmland in McDowell county, climbs up Stone Mtn., passes through Chimney Rock and around beautiful Lake Lure, and then heads back into McDowell County via the Assault on Mt. Mitchell route. Our ride boasts 5,900' of ascent and is a perfect training ride for either of the "Assault" rides.

-Improved Online registration/payment – Access our webpage
http://www.ymcawnc.org/centers/corpening complete with additional info including route map, elevation profile, and driving directions.

June 17, 2012
Tour of Ft. Jackson Awareness Ride
http://www.pre-reg.com/Users/RacerMain.aspx?Type=1&EventID=689

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Family and Morale,Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR). FMWR is a quality-of-life program that directly supports Army readiness by providing a variety of community, Soldier, and family
support activities and services.

Show your support for FMWR by circumnavigating the Fort Jackson “Big Loop”! Three-12 mile laps equaling 36 miles or six-12 mile laps equaling 72 miles. This will be a timed event, your lap times and cumulative time will be recorded and posted.

August 18, 2012 @ 8:00 AM
Flight of the Dove
http://www.active.com/cycling/clinton-sc/flight-of-the-dove-vii-2012

A fund-raising event for Hospice of Laurens County since 2006, Flight of the Dove features a metric century (62 miles), a 30 mile ride, and a 13 mile leisure ride. A 50 mile variation of the metric century is also available. Cue sheets and directions to the stadium are available at www.bikelaurenscounty.com. All rides are SAG'ed and have frequent, well-stocked rest stops. Lunch and a T-shirt are provided to all pre-registered riders.

September 29, 2012
6th Annual Tour de Peach
www.tourdepeach.com

This event raises money for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. With a choice of three routes: 10-mile, 30-mile and 60-mile in Gaffney, SC.

Early Registration is $25.00. Registration after September 10 will be $30.00. Pre-register by September 10 to receive an event t-shirt. Entry Fee includes post ride meal and rest stops along the route.

October 6, 2012
Tour De Pumpkin
http://rutherfordoutdoor.org/outdoor-activities/biking/pumpkin

This 9th Annual Bike Tour benefits the Rutherford Housing Partnership. Registration starts at 8:15 in front of the Woodrow Jones Building which is at the corner of Court & Main in Rutherfordton, NC. Two mileage options: 25 and 100K.

Event tech t-shirt, guaranteed to first 125 entrants. Post-ride meal
and door prizes.

Saturday, October 6, 2012
Aptalis CF Cycle for Life
http://sc.cff.org/cycleforlife

This 3rd Annual Bike Tour benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Event begins at Meggett Town Hall and Park in Meggett, SC. Two mileage options: 25-30 and 60-65.

Includes fully stocked rest stops, SAG vehicles, breakfast, lunch, entertainment, and much more!

Saturday, October 6, 2012
Sixth Annual Riding With Ronald

The annual ride benefits the Ronald McDonald House. Two options, a 44K and 100K. Both rides begin and end at the McDonald’s Restaurant on Highway 25 in Moonville.

Registration begins at 7:30am. Rides begin at 8:30am.

There is no fee but donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information contact Joe Julian at julianx2@charter.net.

October 13, 2012
2012 Tour de Camden
http://www.trfsc.org

Come out, enjoy the day and support the South Carolina Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation! There will be a metric century, a 50 mile and a 30 mile ride. The routes will be to the south and southeast of Camden. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills.

Halloween Bike Ride on Saturday, October 27 at Lake Blalock Park (1925 Sandy Ford Rd Chesnee, SC 29365). Click here to register now.

Spartanburg Water will be hosting its 3rd annual Pumpkin Pedal Halloween bicycle ride on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ride will take cyclists on three scenic routes of 67, 32, or 10 miles throughout Spartanburg Water's lakes and surrounding watersheds. The recreational ride is open to bicyclists of all ages and/or abilities and is not a race. The cost of the event is $30.00 and online registration will be available at no additional cost. For more information on the Pumpkin Pedal, please contact the Lake Blalock Wardens Office by phone at (864) 578-5442 or by email at jmoore@spartanburgwater.org.