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 45 states, Canada and Germany. With the youngest member being 14 years old and the oldest member being 79 years old.


In 2008 the Freewheelers of Spartanburg has donated $21,954
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 2008 Assaults' volunteer groups that handle bikes (Boys Scouts), SAG stops (various churchs) and Spartanburg Amateur Radio Club.


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:
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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!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR CLUB VIA ACTIVE.COM
(subject to service fees)
or
CLICK HERE FOR A CLUB APPLICATION FORM and mail it in


Club Meetings



The Freewheelers have their regular Club meetings on the first Monday of each month (except for conflicts with holidays)
Contact Mark for information about our next meeting. EMAIL




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:

July 4th, Fabulous 4th Metric Bike Tour
8am, Harmon Field Grounds, Tryon, NC. $30.00, $40.00 after June 15th.

INFO
July 18th, Tour de Tigerville. 42k, 8am, Tigerville, SC. $30.00. After June 30th, no t shirt with registration.
INFO

July 25th, Seizures Head Slog Fest, 60 miles, 9am from Furman University, Greenville, SC, Cost: Free and open to the public, all abilities welcome. Fully sagged and stocked rest stops along the route. Sponsored by the Greenville Spinners.

INFO
 July 24, 25 and 26, Simpsonville to Charleston, or you may select a 1- or 2-day segment. $50.00

INFO

 August 8th, 9th, Carolina Blue Ridge Classic, Banner Elk, NC, 50,75 or 125 miles. 9am each day.


$50.00
$25.00 (Repeat Cyclist Discount)



INFO

 Aug 30th, Sunday, Stars and Stripes Challenge, The Palmetto Peloton Project (P3), 7:30am, Greenville, SC. 22 mile course, ride the course as many times as you can before the USA Cycling Professional Championships Road Race

$50.00 minimum entry fee.


INFO
Sep 27th, Sunday, 6 Gap Century and 3 Gap 50, Dahlonega, GA. 7:30am,
$45 thru August 31st
$50 thru September 24th

INFO
 October 11th. Beat The Heat Ride Signature Event! Ellijay, Georgia. Entry fee: $175 for the Beat the Heat event. Starts 8am.

The Ellijay Twilight Criterium will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10th.
Category 4/5: 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM
Masters 40+: 5:45 PM - 6:25 PM
Amateur Cat 3: 6:30 PM - 7:10 PM
Kids Sprints: 7:15 PM - 7:25 PM
Pro/1/2: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Entry fee: $35 Day of $40


INFO
The Ride for Raptors is the first full weekend in October that Clemson does not have a home football game. 25, metric and full century starting in Pendleton