What we’re about
Coastal Cyclists is a recreational bicycle club established in Charleston, SC in 1972. We host a variety of weekly rides and promote cycling education, safety and advocacy in our community. Coastal Cyclists is affiliated with local, state and national cycling and cycling advocacy organizations.
We love to ride. We ride for fun. We ride for exercise. We ride to support bicycling advocacy. We ride to promote safe cycling.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Summerville CVS Road Ride10599 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC
- Where: CVS Parking Lot, 10599 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485 (corner of Dorchester Rd. and Bacons Bridge Rd., i.e. Hwy 642 and Hwy 165)
- Distance: ~54 miles
- Speed: ~21-23mph with possible sprints up over 25mph
- **Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/108500067 **is the usual route but sometimes with consensus of the group they do the northern option here: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/108500175
- Ride leaders: Bart Stevens or Will Baker
- Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
- Phone/Text: Bart is at 509-280-7906 and Will is at 843-697-9849.
- Details: Our longest standing fast Summerville ride! Heads toward Summers Corner and down Summers Road, turns right for an out-and-back on Clubhouse Road and then heads toward either Ravenel or Ridgeville. One store stop a little more than half way through for rest and refueling before heading back.
- James Island Road Bike RideGold's Gym, Charleston, SC
- Where: Golds Gym Parking Lot, 1291 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC
- Time: 8:00 AM AS OF APRIL 15, 2023. 9:00 am during winter. Will change back to 8:00 am in spring. (Start time changes seasonally. Check the calendar for current time)
- Distance: 30 miles
- Speed:
- No official groups but speeds range from 17 mph to well over 22 mph
- Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/93770349
- Ride leader: Bob Markisello
- Contact: [email protected]
- Phone: 863-216-4143
- Details: Meet at Golds Gym and ride around James Island on our way to Folly Beach. We typically run the ride rain or shine.
- Towne Centre Road Ride (Every Sunday EXCEPT the 3rd Sunday of each month)1700 Towne Centre Way, Mt Pleasant, SC
- Where: Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, in the parking area in front of Men's Wearhouse, 1700 Towne Centre Way
- Time: 8:00 am
- Distance: 30-40 miles (there are some options)
- Speed: 17-20 mph, no-drop ride
- Route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/90950077
- Ride leader: Lloyd Hepburn
- Contact: [email protected]
- Details: Our most visually interesting loop ride. Meet in the parking lot in front of Men's Wearhouse. Ride to Patriots Point (with an optional Ravenel Bridge crossing), through Mt Pleasant's historic Old Village area, across Ben Sawyer Bridge to Sullivan's Island, across Isle of Palms, and across IOP Connector Bridge to Towne Centre starting location. Three stops to regroup and socialize.
- Coffee Ride (Every Sunday)2705 Bulrush Basket Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC
- Where: Laing Middle School, 2705 Bulrush Basket Lane, Mt Pleasant, SC
- Time: 8:00 am
- Distance: 40 miles
- Speed: 19 mph
- Route: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5159783713
- Ride leader: John Imholz
- Details: IOP Connector bridge, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Ravenel Bridge, and historic Charleston peninsula loop with premium French pastry / coffee shop stop.