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Feel the need for speed at the Greenville Cycling Classic

This criterium race is taking over Downtown Greenville for the second year in a row — here’s what you need to know about the Greenville Cycling Classic.

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Ready, set, race. | Photo by Greenville Cycling Classic

That’s what we like bike. The second annual Greenville Cycling Classic is taking over downtown on Thursday, April 24.

What is it?

The Greenville Cycling Classic is a criterium cycling event (think: a high-speed, multi-lap bike race) on a 0.6-mile course around downtown.

When is it?

All the races happen on Thursday, April 24. The day starts with the men’s amateur category at 3:15 p.m. and ends with the men’s pro at 8:15 p.m., with a lot of racing in between. Peep at the whole schedule.

Who will be there?

Tour de France legends George Hincapie, Bobby Julich, and Christian Vande Velde will be cruising around the course for one lap at 5:15. If you’ve dreamed of riding with the pros, now’s your chance. If spectating is more your thing, you can do that too.

If you want to get involved, volunteer for course tear-down after the race. It would be wheelie nice of you.

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