Originally Posted by 57rebike

I'll second Greenville, SC.

The Greenville Spinners is a great club and during Daylight Savings Time they have group rides every TUE evening and split folks into groups. I started doing that last summer and there are hundreds of riders out every Tuesday. In addition, most Saturdays there is a group doing a metric century to a small town bakery (Saluda) and that is fantastic. Some great hills. If you like killer hills, the locals train constantly for the Assault on Mount Mitchell, a one way century with incredible climbs. Downtown Greenville is fantastic with a nice trail (Swamp Rabbit) running right through it. More tourist than serious riding, but it's a great feel. That trail is in the process of being extended and will be a nice 20 miles one way or so.

George Hincapie is here. Sometimes.

I live about 15 miles SOUTH of Greenville, and when I turn south out of my neighborhood I am in rural territory right away with some rollers and quiet roads.

Having said that, I'm ever wary of rednecks in trucks. They're complete idiots and seem anxious to demonstrate prove it to every biker on the road.

If you have the opportunity to visit, stay in downtown Greenville, either the Hyatt, or the Westin or the Hampton Inn on the West End.


There be ridin' here!