The “Palmetto Stop” is now law!
The way we interact with stop signs and traffic lights has changed. The Palmetto Stop has arrived in SC! – Palmetto Walk Bike
Read moreAuthor: freewheelers
New Kit Design
Giordana Kits – 2026 The New Freewheeler Kit. The store is closed; delivery will be @5-6 weeks. Delivery will be to our Trek store, we will let you know and then come pick it up. We hope you will love the new design as much as we do. Two styles available- Vero and Scatto. Vero is your typical club cut. […]
Read moreMember Perks: partner local bike shops
These bike shops have partnered with the Freewheelers to offer member specials. If you can’t make it one of our partners, visit the many other bike shops nearest you. Trek Store of Spartanburg. 1735 John B. White Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg 29301 10% discount on accessories (excluding Garmin) $20 off purchase of $50 or more coupon. Early Saturday Group rides from […]
Read moreDiscussion: Dogs and Animal Incidents by Lee Raines, Spartanburg City Police Department, Bike Ped Division
Officer Lee Raines, Spartanburg City Police Department, Bike Ped Division – gave a talk on dogs at the Freewheelers Meeting on June 6, 2016. Click here for the link to the county ordinance, Sec 6-17. Summary of his talk: Animals and the LAW: The animal ordinance is basically the same for the South Carolina counties in which we ride – […]
Read more
Join anytime for $35 (Single Membership)!
Membership is open year round. $35 for Singles and $50 for Families. By joining the Freewheelers you help support bicycle advocacy in the Spartanburg area. Membership also provides members opportunities to network with other cyclists through the online message board for rides and events. Membership drive for the coming year is Oct-Dec of each year. Click here to Register TODAY […]
Read more
Membership for 2026
Two ways to Join: On-line with PayPal Link Printable Membership Link Join the Freewheelers today and your membership will be good through the end of December of 2026! By joining the Freewheelers, you help support bicycle advocacy in the Spartanburg area. Membership also provides members opportunities to network with other cyclists through the online message board for rides and events. Benefits and […]
Read more
Weekly Group Rides
Click this link for all our weekly rides.
Read more
Hands Free in effect September 1, 2025
South Carolina enforces new hands-free driving restrictions SOUTH CAROLINA (WSPA) — Starting September 1, South Carolina drivers will face new restrictions as a hands-free law takes effect, making it illegal to hold a phone or any device while driving. Video Link of this story The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Law aims to reduce accidents caused by distracted driving, […]
Read more
Union St. water main replacement
3/9/26. Let’s just say the project is finished. The water main on the west side of the street and the center is being replaced. Construction is occurring in increments of @1,000 feet at a time. The SCDOT also has already patched some of the rougher spots in preparation for repaving (9/1/2025). After that the entire street will be repaved. Union […]
Read more
Saluda Grade Rails to Trails
The planned Saluda Grade Trail will go for 31.5 miles, from Inman, SC to Zirconia, NC. We are using unused rails and turn them into a paved trail will welcome folks out for a walk, as well as bikers, hikers, joggers, wheelchairs, strollers, and other forms of exercise and play. 4/23/26 A community forum update was held at Polk County […]
Read more