May is National Bike Month & National Historic Preservation Month!
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National Bike Month was established in 1956 and is celebrated coast-to-coast. The League of American Bicyclists helps support celebrations nationwide as the official sponsor of Bike Month.
Celebrations typically include engagement and education efforts, activities, and a designation of Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day to align with nationwide celebrations. In 2026, Bike to Work Week will be May 11 - 17 and Bike to Work Day will be Friday, May 15th. |
National Historic Preservation Month was first established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1973 as National Preservation Week. In 2005, the National Trust extended this celebration to the entire month of May, providing a way to promote historic places while celebrating the diverse and unique heritage of our country's cities and states.
Each May, the City of Columbia's preservation planners help facilitate and promote a number of activities and events that focus on the history and architecture of Columbia. A calendar of events can be found below. |
Celebrate Locally! |
Bike Month & Preservation Month are a perfect pair! Our historic neighborhoods and business districts are easily accessed and enjoyed on two wheels, and generally our weather in May is perfect for exploring the City! While we hope you celebrate year-round, May is a great time to be more intentional about it, and to take advantage of the additional resources offered as part of local celebrations.
This May, take part in a number of activities and events sponsored by the City and community partners - check out the events below, and download and share our printable calendars! |
Activities & Events
Click the image above to view a printable 2026 Historic Preservation Month Calendar of Events!
Click the image above to view a printable 2026 Bike Month Calendar of Events!
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Architectural Scavenger Hunt (throughout May)
How well do you know Columbia’s historic buildings? Follow the Coalition of Columbia's Historic Districts (CCHD) on Facebook and Instagram to play a weekly scavenger hunt identifying some of the city’s most notable buildings. Each Monday in May a detailed image of a local historic building will be posted, more photo clues will be posted each day with the full building revealed on Friday. Participants will guess which building it is and all correct answers for the week will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate from a business or restaurant in a local historic district, including The War Mouth, Hampton Street Vineyard, Indah Coffee, and more! Be sure to follow CCHD to play along. National Bike Challenge (throughout May) Log your miles as an individual or as part of a group: lovetoride.net/usa Bike Tune Up and Maintenance 101 I Saturday, May 2, 12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m., Richland Library Wheatley Patio, 931 Woodrow Street Join us for this special program to kick off National Bike Month! Scott Nuelken of COLA Town Bike Collective will join us at Wheatley to share some of his expertise. He will touch on the basics of bike maintenance, general bike safety, and spend time answering any bike related questions. Bring your own bikes! For more information please visit the Richland Library Event Page National Ride a Bike Day I Sunday, May 3, All Day Take a pic for social media and use #bikeday and #togetherwearecolumbia Preservation Bike Tour I Sunday, May 3, 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m., Starting at 1400 Block of Main Hop on your bike and join City preservation staff on a bike tour to explore sites related to Columbia’s rich African American history. The tour will include a look at the Green Book sites that were safe havens for traveling African Americans during the Jim Crow era. Registration and helmet required City Council Proclamations & Mabel Payne Award I Tuesday, May 5, 4:00p.m., City Hall, 1737 Main Street Join Columbia City Council as they officially declare May as Bike Month and Historic Preservation Month! The proclamation will be followed by announcement of celebratory activities and the presentation of this year’s Mabel Payne Award. Glizzy Guzzle I Tuesday, May 5, 7:00p.m., Starting at Cola Town Bike Collective, 711 Elmwood Ave. Join Street Meat for a 6 mile ride around downtown with time at the end to talk and hangout at the bike collective! Cola Women/Trans/Femme/Non-binary Rides I Wednesday, May 6, 6:30p.m. Starting at ColaTown Bike Collective, 711 Elmwood Ave. Meet us for a 10 mile, no-drop monthly social ride for femme/trans/women/ nonbinary riders + stop for a sweet treat downtown. Follow Cola_WTFNB_Cyclist on Instagram for more updates. Injury Prevention and Nutrition for the Cyclist I Wednesday, May 6, 6:30p.m. at 3223 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205 Join us at Outspokin' with Mitch Hanks from TriFit Physical Therapy and Erin Kesterson from Fuel Your Sport are presenting a night tailored to the cyclist. Discuss common injuries, best practices for injury prevention and fueling endurance athletes. Register + check out the Facebook event page for more details. National Bike & Roll to School Day I Wednesday, May 6, Timing Varies Join a local event or sign up to organize one at your school - find out more at walkbiketoschool.org. Lunch + Learn House History I Thursday, May 7, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m., Richland Library Main, Local History Room Join City of Columbia preservation staff and Richland Library staff in the Walker Local and Family History Center to discover tools and methods for researching your historic Columbia home. The session will include a tour of the Center and a lecture on collections available to assist in building research. The session will be followed by a short discussion with City and library staff at Fat Cat Biscuits. Presented by Margaret Dunlap, manager of the Walker Local and Family History Center, in partnership with City of Columbia preservation staff in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. Street Meat Alley Cat Race I Saturday, May 9, 10:00a.m. Starting at 634 B Ave in West Columbia This is a Classic Alley Cat race! Upon departure, each rider receives a sealed envelope with 5 location clues. Riders must find each checkpoint, complete the activity, collect a stamp, and return to Cola Town Bike Collective. The order you visit checkpoints is up to you. The winner is the first rider to return with all 5 stamps. All ages, awards, and after-party! Register here -www.cognitoforms.com/StreetMeat/_2026StreetMeatAlleyCatEntry Bike to Work Week I Monday, May 11 - Sunday, May 17, Daily Commute Commit to commuting, and invite a neighbor or colleague to join you! Complex History: State House Grounds Tour I Monday, May 11, 5:30p.m. at the South Carolina State House The grounds of the South Carolina State House are meant to be a neutral space that represents all citizens of the state, but what stories are actually being told there? Join CCHD for a walk through the State House grounds to discuss the monuments that are currently in place, who they represent and how they got there. Topics will include the construction and design of the State House itself, how the landscape has been arranged, and why those changes were made. The tour will last just over one hour and start at the George Washington statue at the base of the State House steps. Click Here to Register! Sharing the Road Public Informational Meetings I Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. and 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m., Virginia - Bedford Community Center on 1113 Parkside Drive Join us at one of our two informational sessions as we present our findings and safety concerns along key corridors, and provide your valuable input. For more information, please visit our Safe Street Project Page Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic I Wednesday, May 13, 6:00p.m. at Cycle Center, 1001 Harden St. Meet at Cycle Center and grow your bike building knowledge! Register by emailing [email protected]. Ribbon Cutting & Celebration I Thursday, May 14, 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Cola Town Bike Collective, 711 Elmwood Ave This ribbon cutting event recognizes recent improvements to the Cola Town Bike Collective space and updates to the public bike repair stand network across Columbia, completed in partnership with Leadership Columbia. Bike to Work Day I Friday, May 15, 8:30a.m. Ride with a group or on your own to arrive at the State House (Gervais Street side) at 8:30 AM, take a group picture, and ride down Main Street to City Hall. Group rides start from:
Bike to the Ballgame I Friday, May 15, 5:45p.m. Starting at Outspokin Bicycles on 3223 Devine St. Join Cola Town Bike Collective and Outspokin' Bicycle in biking to the ball park to support the Fireflies! We'll swing by Cola Town Bike Collective and head over to Segra Park! Click Here to Register Historic Wood Window Maintenance Workshop I Saturday, May 16, 10:00a.m. at 1623 Richland Street Join Staci Richey with The Committee for the Restoration & Beautification of Randolph Cemetery to learn the basics of historic wood window repair and paint removal techniques. The workshop will cover basic window repair and painting issues and will allow participants to practice using different tools and products for maintenance of historic wood. Limited to 12 participants. Registration Required. This event is free but donations are accepted. Donations will go to The Committee for the Restoration & Beautification of Randolph Cemetery, which maintains the historic African American sites of Randolph Cemetery and the Thompson Cottage. Donate HERE! Ride to Rita’s Family Ride I Sunday, May 17, 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m. at Cola Town Bike Collective, 711 Elmwood Ave Join Cola Town Bike Collective for a 4-mile social ride along S. Main Street with a stop at Rita’s, returning via the Vista Greenway. Easy pace, no-drop. Big kid friendly! Midlands Ride of Silence I Wednesday, May 20, 6:15p.m. at Cola Town Bike Collective Join us and other cyclist worldwide in a silent short, and slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. This is a family friendly event complete with a police escort during the ride. Raise Awareness and Share the Road! Masonry Repointing Workshop I Wednesday, May 20, 5:45p.m. - 7:45p.m. Historic Melrose Learn the art of repairing and restoring old brickwork with our expert instructor. This in-person event will teach you the techniques and tools needed to revitalize your historic masonry. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned DIY-er, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their masonry skills. The event is free thanks to the Coalition of Columbia’s Historic Districts but registration is required. The workshop will be held at a private home in Historic Melrose and all tools will be provided on site. Registration limited to 20 participants- so sign up HERE today! Midlands Ride of Silence I Wednesday, May 20, 6:15p.m. at Cola Town Bike Collective Join Street Meat and other cyclist worldwide in this year's Ride of Silence. This is a silent, short, and slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. This is a family friendly event complete with a police escort during the ride. For details please visit their Facebook and Instagram. Harbison Mountain Bike Ride I Wednesday, May 20, 6:30p.m. at Harbison State Forest Join Cycle Center at Harbison State Forest for our trail ride. Bring your helmet and sense of adventure! Handlebar Happy Hour Ride in May I Thursday, May 21, 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. Palmetto Conservation Foundation 722 King St. Columbia SC 29205 Join Outspokin' Bicycles and the Palmetto Trail for a ride along the Capital City Passage, followed by beer and pizza at the Palmetto Trail office afterwards. For event details and registration Click Here! Cola Roll to Cola Rail (Presentation) I Thursday, May 21, 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. at Cola Town Bike Collective, 711 Elmwood Ave Bikes & Trains. Did you know you can bring your bicycle on Amtrak trains here in Columbia? Join CTBC for a presentation on Amtrak bicycle travel options, including trip ideas and basic logistics for traveling with a bike, all with no car required! Coffee & Cola Connectivity Ride I Sunday, May 24, 9:30a.m. Starting at Cola Town Bike Collective, 711 Elmwood Ave Join Cola Town Bike Collective for an 8-mile social ride with a coffee stop. We’ll stop along the way to look at key corridors, share a few recent wins, and talk through what’s coming next for safer streets and greenway connections across Columbia. Happy Hour: Renovation Roundtable I Thursday, May 28, 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. at All Good Books, 734 Harden St Join City preservation staff, local preservationists, and historic home owners for a chat about preservation and architecture in Columbia. Participants will offer tips and tools for tackling local renovation and preservation projects. Join in the conversation with your own stories or come ready with questions about your project. Free and open to the public. Register Here Continue to celebrate into June + beyond! Check out these planned events, + stay in the know by signing up for our Columbia Compass + Preservation e-newsletters. Nominate your pet for the 2027 Paws for Preservation Calendar I Starting Monday, June 1 online See how your pet can be included in the Paws for Preservation wall calendar for 2027 - and how you can help support future preservation workshops and the Coalition of Columbia's Historic Districts (CCHD) efforts! Unsticking Historic Windows Workshop I Saturday, June 6, 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m., Historic Cottontown Learn how to get your old wood windows sliding smoothly again with some helpful tips and tricks from an expert in historic wood window repair. This workshop will focus on unsticking historic wood windows and will allow participants to practice using different tools and techniques for safe and practical window maintenance. The workshop will be held at a private home in Historic Cottontown and all tools will be provided on site. This workshop is free, but registration is required. This workshop is part of a workshop series organized by the Coalition of Columbia’s Historic Districts in partnership with City of Columbia Preservation staff. To learn more about the CCHD and upcoming events, visit https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/cchd |
Join a Group Ride!
Group rides are a great way to build community and get to know other bicyclists. The rides below are organized by community groups and/or bike shops - please check with the organizer listed for any questions or in case of inclement weather.
ONE-TIME RIDES:
National Ride a Bike Day I Sunday, May 3, All Day Long
Take a pic for social media and use #bikeday and #togetherwearecolumbia
Preservation Bike Tour I Sunday, May 3, 9:00a.m – 12:00p.m.
Hop on your bike and join City preservation staff on a bike tour to explore sites related to Columbia’s rich African
American history. The tour will include a look at the Green Book sites that were safe havens for traveling African
Americans during the Jim Crow era. Registration and helmet required.
Glizzy Guzzle I Tuesday, May 5, 7:00p.m.
Join Street Meat for a 6 mile ride around downtown with time at the end to talk and hangout at the bike collective!
National Bike & Roll to School Day I Wednesday, May 6, Timing Varies
Join a local event or sign up to organize one at your school - find out more at walkbiketoschool.org.
Cola Women/Trans/Femme/Non-binary Rides I Wednesday, May 6, 6:30p.m.
Meet us for a 10 mile, no-drop monthly social ride for femme/trans/women/ nonbinary riders + stop for a sweet treat downtown. Follow Cola_WTFNB_Cyclist on Instagram for more updates.
Street Meat Alley Cat Race I Saturday, May 9, 10:00a.m.
This is a Classic Alley Cat race! Upon departure, each rider receives a sealed envelope with 5 location clues. Riders must find each checkpoint, complete the activity, collect a stamp, and return to Cola Town Bike Collective. The order you visit checkpoints is up to you. The winner is the first rider to return with all 5 stamps. All ages, awards, and after-party! Register Here - www.cognitoforms.com/StreetMeat/_2026StreetMeatAlleyCatEntry
Bike to the Ballgame I Friday, May 15, 5:45p.m.
Join Cola Town Bike Collective and Outspokin' Bicycles in biking to the ball park to support the Fireflies! We'll swing by Cola Town Bike Collective and head over to Segra Park!
Bike to Work Day I Friday, May 16, 8:30a.m.
Ride with a group or on your own to arrive at the State House (Gervais Street side) at 8:30 AM, take a group picture, and ride down Main Street to City Hall.
Group rides start from:
Outspokin' Bicycles, 3223 Devine Street @ 8:00AM - RSVP at [email protected]
Curiosity Coffee, 2327 Main Street @ 8:15AM
Cycle Center, 1001 Harden St. @ 8:00AM
Ride to Rita’s Family Ride I Sunday, May 17, 11:30a.m - 1:00p.m.
Join Cola Town Bike Collective for a 4-mile social ride along S. Main Street with a stop at Rita’s, returning via the Vista Greenway. Easy pace, no-drop. Big kid friendly!
Midlands Ride of Silence I Wednesday, May 20, 6:15p.m.
Join Street Meat and other cyclist at Cola Town Bike Collective for the worldwide Ride of Silence event. This is a silent, short, and slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. This is a family friendly event complete with a police escort during the ride. For details please visit their Facebook and Instagram.
Harbison Mountain Bike Ride I Wednesday, May 20, 6:30p.m.
Join Cycle Center at Harbison State Forest for our trail ride. Bring your helmet and sense of adventure!
Handlebar Happy Hour Ride in May I Thursday, May 21, 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Join Outspokin' Bicycles and the Palmetto Trail for a ride along the Capital City Passage, followed by beer and pizza at the Palmetto Trail office afterwards. Registration - TBD
Coffee & Cola Connectivity Ride I Sunday, May 24, 9:30a.m.
Join Cola Town Bike Collective for an 8-mile social ride with a coffee stop. We’ll stop along the way to look at key corridors, share a few recent wins, and talk through what’s coming next for safer streets and greenway connections across Columbia.
National Ride a Bike Day I Sunday, May 3, All Day Long
Take a pic for social media and use #bikeday and #togetherwearecolumbia
Preservation Bike Tour I Sunday, May 3, 9:00a.m – 12:00p.m.
Hop on your bike and join City preservation staff on a bike tour to explore sites related to Columbia’s rich African
American history. The tour will include a look at the Green Book sites that were safe havens for traveling African
Americans during the Jim Crow era. Registration and helmet required.
Glizzy Guzzle I Tuesday, May 5, 7:00p.m.
Join Street Meat for a 6 mile ride around downtown with time at the end to talk and hangout at the bike collective!
National Bike & Roll to School Day I Wednesday, May 6, Timing Varies
Join a local event or sign up to organize one at your school - find out more at walkbiketoschool.org.
Cola Women/Trans/Femme/Non-binary Rides I Wednesday, May 6, 6:30p.m.
Meet us for a 10 mile, no-drop monthly social ride for femme/trans/women/ nonbinary riders + stop for a sweet treat downtown. Follow Cola_WTFNB_Cyclist on Instagram for more updates.
Street Meat Alley Cat Race I Saturday, May 9, 10:00a.m.
This is a Classic Alley Cat race! Upon departure, each rider receives a sealed envelope with 5 location clues. Riders must find each checkpoint, complete the activity, collect a stamp, and return to Cola Town Bike Collective. The order you visit checkpoints is up to you. The winner is the first rider to return with all 5 stamps. All ages, awards, and after-party! Register Here - www.cognitoforms.com/StreetMeat/_2026StreetMeatAlleyCatEntry
Bike to the Ballgame I Friday, May 15, 5:45p.m.
Join Cola Town Bike Collective and Outspokin' Bicycles in biking to the ball park to support the Fireflies! We'll swing by Cola Town Bike Collective and head over to Segra Park!
Bike to Work Day I Friday, May 16, 8:30a.m.
Ride with a group or on your own to arrive at the State House (Gervais Street side) at 8:30 AM, take a group picture, and ride down Main Street to City Hall.
Group rides start from:
Outspokin' Bicycles, 3223 Devine Street @ 8:00AM - RSVP at [email protected]
Curiosity Coffee, 2327 Main Street @ 8:15AM
Cycle Center, 1001 Harden St. @ 8:00AM
Ride to Rita’s Family Ride I Sunday, May 17, 11:30a.m - 1:00p.m.
Join Cola Town Bike Collective for a 4-mile social ride along S. Main Street with a stop at Rita’s, returning via the Vista Greenway. Easy pace, no-drop. Big kid friendly!
Midlands Ride of Silence I Wednesday, May 20, 6:15p.m.
Join Street Meat and other cyclist at Cola Town Bike Collective for the worldwide Ride of Silence event. This is a silent, short, and slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. This is a family friendly event complete with a police escort during the ride. For details please visit their Facebook and Instagram.
Harbison Mountain Bike Ride I Wednesday, May 20, 6:30p.m.
Join Cycle Center at Harbison State Forest for our trail ride. Bring your helmet and sense of adventure!
Handlebar Happy Hour Ride in May I Thursday, May 21, 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Join Outspokin' Bicycles and the Palmetto Trail for a ride along the Capital City Passage, followed by beer and pizza at the Palmetto Trail office afterwards. Registration - TBD
Coffee & Cola Connectivity Ride I Sunday, May 24, 9:30a.m.
Join Cola Town Bike Collective for an 8-mile social ride with a coffee stop. We’ll stop along the way to look at key corridors, share a few recent wins, and talk through what’s coming next for safer streets and greenway connections across Columbia.
MONTHLY + WEEKLY RECURRING RIDES:
While many of the below rides occur regularly year-round, please be sure to check in with the organizers prior to making plans to attend - time changes, weather, and just life in general can result in modifications!
National Bike Challenge (throughout May)
Log your miles as an individual or as part of a group: lovetoride.net/usa
Sundays at 10:00a.m.
Tour West Columbia with Cycle Center
Meet at Cycle Center (1001 Harden) for a 30 - 40 mile road ride with loops into Cayce and West Columbia. (Ride times shift throughout the year.
Sundays at 3:30 p.m. & Tuesdays at 6:15p.m.
Midlands SORBA Weekly Trail Rides at Harbison State Forest
Join Midlands SORBA for casual no drop rides through Harbison State Forest. There are regular stops during the rides to regroup, and an experienced rider will sweep the rear to ensure no one gets lost. Bring water, your helmet, and a mountain bike. Join friends afterwards for a meal or pint at a local restaurant. Check their Facebook page for weather-related announcements, and make sure to sign the e-waiver first.
Mondays at 6:00p.m.
Rosewood Monday Night Bike Ride
Meet at Rosewood Park for a 5-mile family-friendly casual ride around the neighborhood.
Tuesdays at 6:45p.m.
Street Meat Tuesday Rides
Meet at Cola Town Bike Collective (711 Elmwood) at 6:45 p.m. to ride at 7:00 p.m. on an all genders, all bikes, no drop 8-15 mile city ride. Lights and helmets required. Follow Street Meat Cola on Instagram for details.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:15p.m.
Tri-City Cyclers Road Rides
This year will introduce GC. We roll out together as one big group, as we always do, and going out the 9 th street extension. GC group will cap the speed at 22mph, for those that want to break away ahead may do so! Helmets are required, front and rear lights strongly recommended. See their Facebook page for weather + start time changes.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00p.m.
Major Taylor Cycling Club of SC Weekly Rides
Meet at Doko Meadows Park (171 Landford Rd.) at 5:30 PM, roll out at 5:45 PM with Major Taylor Cycling Club of South Carolina. Saturday rides will begin on May 3rd. See their website for more information and sign the e-waiver first bit.ly/MTCCSC-waiver
First Wednesday of the Month (~usually) at 6:30p.m.
Cola Women/Trans/Femme/Non-binary Cyclists Ride
Meet at 6:30 PM and ride at 6:45 PM for a 10-12 mile, no-drop monthly social ride for femme/trans/women/nonbinary riders. Meet at Cola Town Bike Collective (711 Elmwood Ave.). Follow cola_wtfnb_cyclists on Instagram for updates.
Thursdays at 7:00p.m.
Outspokin' Thirsty Thursday Ride
Meet at the Columbia Outspokin' Bicycles (3223 Devine) for a 10-15 mile city/neighborhood no drop ride. Helmets and lights are required.
Fridays at 6:15p.m.
Cycle Center BEER Ride
Meet at Cycle Center (1001 Harden) for a social ~20 mile road ride through Columbia & Forest Acres
Saturdays at 9:00a.m.
Tri-City Cyclers Dutch Fork Road Ride
Meet up with the Tri-City Cyclers at Dutch Fork Middle School for a 40mi road ride to Little Mountain in Chapin.
Multiple riding groups of varying strength and speeds will be there!
While many of the below rides occur regularly year-round, please be sure to check in with the organizers prior to making plans to attend - time changes, weather, and just life in general can result in modifications!
National Bike Challenge (throughout May)
Log your miles as an individual or as part of a group: lovetoride.net/usa
Sundays at 10:00a.m.
Tour West Columbia with Cycle Center
Meet at Cycle Center (1001 Harden) for a 30 - 40 mile road ride with loops into Cayce and West Columbia. (Ride times shift throughout the year.
Sundays at 3:30 p.m. & Tuesdays at 6:15p.m.
Midlands SORBA Weekly Trail Rides at Harbison State Forest
Join Midlands SORBA for casual no drop rides through Harbison State Forest. There are regular stops during the rides to regroup, and an experienced rider will sweep the rear to ensure no one gets lost. Bring water, your helmet, and a mountain bike. Join friends afterwards for a meal or pint at a local restaurant. Check their Facebook page for weather-related announcements, and make sure to sign the e-waiver first.
Mondays at 6:00p.m.
Rosewood Monday Night Bike Ride
Meet at Rosewood Park for a 5-mile family-friendly casual ride around the neighborhood.
Tuesdays at 6:45p.m.
Street Meat Tuesday Rides
Meet at Cola Town Bike Collective (711 Elmwood) at 6:45 p.m. to ride at 7:00 p.m. on an all genders, all bikes, no drop 8-15 mile city ride. Lights and helmets required. Follow Street Meat Cola on Instagram for details.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:15p.m.
Tri-City Cyclers Road Rides
This year will introduce GC. We roll out together as one big group, as we always do, and going out the 9 th street extension. GC group will cap the speed at 22mph, for those that want to break away ahead may do so! Helmets are required, front and rear lights strongly recommended. See their Facebook page for weather + start time changes.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00p.m.
Major Taylor Cycling Club of SC Weekly Rides
Meet at Doko Meadows Park (171 Landford Rd.) at 5:30 PM, roll out at 5:45 PM with Major Taylor Cycling Club of South Carolina. Saturday rides will begin on May 3rd. See their website for more information and sign the e-waiver first bit.ly/MTCCSC-waiver
First Wednesday of the Month (~usually) at 6:30p.m.
Cola Women/Trans/Femme/Non-binary Cyclists Ride
Meet at 6:30 PM and ride at 6:45 PM for a 10-12 mile, no-drop monthly social ride for femme/trans/women/nonbinary riders. Meet at Cola Town Bike Collective (711 Elmwood Ave.). Follow cola_wtfnb_cyclists on Instagram for updates.
Thursdays at 7:00p.m.
Outspokin' Thirsty Thursday Ride
Meet at the Columbia Outspokin' Bicycles (3223 Devine) for a 10-15 mile city/neighborhood no drop ride. Helmets and lights are required.
Fridays at 6:15p.m.
Cycle Center BEER Ride
Meet at Cycle Center (1001 Harden) for a social ~20 mile road ride through Columbia & Forest Acres
Saturdays at 9:00a.m.
Tri-City Cyclers Dutch Fork Road Ride
Meet up with the Tri-City Cyclers at Dutch Fork Middle School for a 40mi road ride to Little Mountain in Chapin.
Multiple riding groups of varying strength and speeds will be there!
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