May is National Bike Month and in Greenville, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate cycling.
Bike Month is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and is celebrated in communities across the U.S. Established in 1956, the goal of Bike Month is to showcase the benefits of bicycling + to encourage people to give the activity a try.
Organizations around Greenville are hosting events around town for the entire month. There are events for every type of rider, so you won’t need to be Lance Armstrong to take part in these rides. 🚲
Here are some National Bike Month #MustDos:
A Wheelie Great Bike Challenge | All month | Post a picture of yourself biking in the Upstate on Instagram with the hashtag #ibikegreenville and tag @swamprabbitcafe. Earn extra entries by biking to one of the local participating businesses. Grand prize is a 3 night stay at Fripp Island. 📸
Bike to School Day | May 8 | Check to see if your local school is participating and register here. 🍎
Bike to Artisphere | May 11 + 12 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | On the Swamp Rabbit Trail under Main Street Bridge | Free | Get the best parking in town by biking to Artisphere. Bike Walk Greenville will valet your ride. (They’re also looking for volunteers to assist with the valet service.) 🎨
Upstate Short Track - Kids Night | May 23 | 6:15-8:15 p.m. | Gateway Park, TR | $10 for kids under 15, $20 for adults | The Upstate Short Track series features races for different age ranges and experience levels. ⛰️
Tyke Night | May 7 | 6-7 p.m. | Piney Mountain Bike Lounge, 20 Piney Mountain Rd. | Basic safety, open ride, + games for children ages 4 and under. Bike and helmet required, limited registration available. Sign up at the shop to participate. Bonus: Grab a beer for the adults. 🍻
Cinnamon Bun Group Ride | May 18 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mountain Goat, 120 Shaw St. | Join a group of all ages for a ride to Furman and back. Bonus: Cinnamon Buns at the end. 👌
Mountain Bike Camp: Beginner | July 17-19 | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Gateway Park, TR | $125 locals, $156.25 for out of county residents | While this mountain bike camp for 6-9 year olds doesn’t start until July, registration is available now. This three day series teaches basic mountain bike skills and uses the trails and challenges at Gateway Park. ⛰️
