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- Daniel Island Road Ride (Section 1: South Side)Guggenheim Terrace, Charleston, SC
SECTION 1 of the ride: "South Side Ride"
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Where: Meet at Guggenheim Terrace (located across from Central Island Street) on Island Park Drive, Daniel Island SC
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Time: 2:00 PM- 3 PM Sunday afternoon. (always confirm with the ride contact)
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Distance: 13 miles
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Speed: 13-17 mph - This 2PM ride rolls faster than longer 3 PM ride, riders should be able to maintain 12 mph as a minimum during the ride
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Ride Leaders: Lenore and Peter
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Ride contact: Lenore Dumas
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Contact: Lenore.Dumas@gmail.com
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Details: Helmets required. Anyone may ride either sections or both sections of the ride. Post ride social gathering at local eating establishments. An RSVP is requested so we don't leave if you are on the way. Generally, we wait 5 minutes before setting off. Ride notice on Fridays. Cancellations if rain forecasts on Sunday.
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- Daniel Island Road Ride (Section 2: Park Side)Guggenheim Terrace, Charleston, SC
SECTION 2 of the ride: "Park Side Ride"
- Where: Meet at Guggenheim Park (across from O2 Fitness and New Realm) on Daniel Island Drive, Daniel Island SC
- Time: 3:00 PM- 4 PM Sunday afternoon. (always confirm with the ride contact)
- Distance: 17 miles
- Speed: 13-17 mph - riders should be able to maintain 12 mph as a minimum during the ride
- Route: Park Side Ride
- Ride Leaders: Lenore and Peter
- Ride contact: Lenore Dumas
- Contact: Lenore.Dumas@gmail.com
- Details: Helmets required. Anyone may ride either sections or both sections of the ride. Post ride social gathering at local eating establishments. An RSVP is requested so we don't leave if you are on the way. Generally, we wait 5 minutes before setting off. Ride notice on Fridays. Cancellations if rain forecasts on Sunday.
- B-Ride: Awendaw/Francis Marion Drop Ride4853 N Hwy 17, Awendaw, SC
Kelly Holsten 32 or 42 mile DROP RIDE (22.5 -23.5 mph ride average)
- When: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- Where: Sewee Outpost, 4853 Highway 17, Awendaw, SC (meet and park off service road between Outpost & Sewee Rd)
- Time: 9:05 am unless bad weather dictates a ride start delay
- Distance: 31 or 41 miles
- Speed: 22.5 - 23.5 mph ride average. Last 5 mile stretch speeds vary from 25-30 mph.
- Route: Flat Francis Marion Forest loop. Loop direction and distance varies.
- Ride leader: Kelly Holsten
- Contact: Email or Text Kelly Holsten at 910-256-2554
- Details: This ride puts an emphasis on smoothness, form, speed with efficiency, and quiet on the bike. The rides are more for working as one verses putting others into difficulty. Generally really for more experienced riders able to handle the bike at speed in a high functioning paceline. Developing riders are advised to hang on back to get acclimated. **Although this is technically a "drop ride," attention is paid to helping riders improve skills and is not a goal to leave anyone behind. But riders should join with awareness this could happen ~ kh
- A-Ride: Awendaw/Francis Marion No Drop Ride4853 N Hwy 17, Awendaw, SC
Bob Markisello led 32-mile (19-21 mph average ) No-drop Ride
- When: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- Where: Sewee Outpost, 4853 Highway 17, Awendaw, SC (meet and park in lot off service road behind store)
- Time: 9 am unless bad weather dictates a ride start delay
- Distance: 31 miles
- Speed: 19-21 mph average, no-drop ride
- Route: Flat Francis Marion Forest loop. Loop direction and distance varies. https://ridewithgps.com/trips/92632390
- Ride leader: Bob Markisello
- Contact: rmarkisello@bellsouth.net / 863-216-4143
- Details: Weather permitting year round ride. Ride start time, distance, and ride direction are determined by ride leader.
