Store Rides & Routes
Join us for one of our several group store rides or take a look at our suggested routes.
Helmets required for all store rides. Lights, blinkers, and water suggested.
ALL participants in any of our group rides must annually sign our ELECTRONIC WAIVER.
Ride cancellations and updates will be posted via Facebook and Twitter.
Group Rides Resuming Now! Call store to confirm ride is rolling!
Schott in the Dark - Awendaw
When
Every Tuesday
Time + Where
6:30pm from Ion Swamp Trailhead
Length
16-20 Miles
Speed
B pace -17-19 mph
C pace -14-16 mph
Ride Leaders
Tom Schott & Amy Thames
Contact Numbers
843-881-0013
Route Links
TBD - will be posted in weekly ride email or on social media
Description
Gravel rides. Be prepared. Bring headlights.
Barn Jam Ride - Awendaw
When
Every Wednesday during Daylight Savings Time
Time + Where
6pm from Tractor Supply in Awendaw
Length
26-33 Miles
Speed
19-21 mph
Ride Leaders
John Imholtz
Contact Numbers
19-21 mph Group - John - 843-345-6865
Route Links
Description
NO DROP RIDE. Park in grass field behind the Dollar General and then gather at the rear of the Tractor Supply Company. Prompt departure - please be on time.
Helmets required. All riders should have front and rear lights. Please run rear blinkers on solid, not flash mode.
Gather post ride - TBD - either at the Barn Jam (BYOB) or at Mellow Mushroom for pizza and beers.
Sunday Dirt Church Gravel Ride
When
Every Sunday
Time + Where
8am from Witherbee Ranger Station
Length
A Ride 50-60 miles w/ No Leader @ 19-21mph
B Ride 40-50 miles w/ Tom Schott @17-19mph
C ride 30-40 Miles w/ Chris Winn @ 15-17mph
D Ride 20-30 Miles w/ Amy Thames @ 13-15mph
Speed
See above
Ride Leaders
See above
Contact Numbers
843-881-0013
Route Links
Routes posted on social media and in rides emails.
Description
Various rides, distances and speeds every Sunday. Routes change weekly and will be posted on Store Social Media and weekly emails.
Helmets required. All riders should have front and rear lights.
Saturday A - Mount Pleasant
When
Every Saturday - year round
Time + Where
8am - Trek Store of Mount Pleasant (front patio)
Length
52 miles
Speed
22-24 mph (23 mph avg) with sprints at end of Doar Road, end of Sewee Road, and end of Halfway Creek Road
Ride Leader
Ben Upton
Contact Number
843-532-0835
Route Links
Description
Ride from the Trek Store up Hwy 17 to Awendaw. Head out and back on Sewee and Doar Roads with sprints at both ends. Rest stop at Sewee Outpost (optional). Head out Guerins Bridge Road to Halfway Creek with a sprint to the end of Halfway Creek. Return via Hwy 41 and Park West.
Saturday B Ride - Mount Pleasant
When
Every Saturday - year round (rain or temps under 40 cancel ride)
Time + Where
8:00 am at Trek Bicycle Store - Mount Pleasant
Length
52 miles
Speed
19 - 21 mph (20 mph avg) with sprints at end of Doar Road, end of Sewee Road, and end of Halfway Creek Road
B Ride Leader
John Imholtz - 843-345-6865
Route Links
Description
NO DROP RIDE (expectation that you can average 20 mph pace) - Intermediate level ride with a modified out and back route. Follows same route as "A" ride - so riders wanting to test A pace can get picked up by this ride.
Ride from the Trek Store up Hwy 17 to Awendaw. Head out and back on Sewee and Doar Roads with sprints at both ends. Rest stop at Sewee Outpost (optional). Head out Guerins Bridge Road to Halfway Creek with a sprint to the end of Halfway Creek. Return via Hwy 41 and Park West.
Saturday C Ride - Mount Pleasant
When
Every Saturday
Time + Where
8:00 am at Trek Bicycle Store - Mount Pleasant
Length
35 miles
Speed
16-18 mph (17 mph avg)
Ride Leader 1
Don Sturdivant - 843-714-9274
Ride Leader 2
Stephen Hilliard - 912-704-1209
Route Links
Description
NO DROP RIDE - Intermediate level ride. Typically ridden as a single or double pace line, but can change depending on the mood of the group or as situations dictate. Coffee and pastries at the store after the ride.
This ride will cancel when there is a conflicting Bikin' and Eggs ride!
Saturday C Ride - West Ashley
When
Every Saturday
Time + Where
8:00 am at Trek Bicycle Store Charleston
Length
Most rides will be about 30 miles.
Speed
16-18 mph (17 mph avg)
Ride Leader
Bob Jordan
Contact Number
Route Links
Description
NO DROP RIDE - Intermediate level ride. Typically ridden as a single or double pace line, but can change depending on the mood of the group or as situations dictate. Coffee and pastries at the store after the ride!
Where to ride your gravel bike
Where to Ride Your Road Bike
Where to Ride Your Mountain Bike
New Additions:
Biggin Creek Trail: https://www.
Sawmill Branch Trail: https://www.alltrails.
Road Route Information
Short Routes
Length
Less than 18 miles
Speed
Your Own
Route Links
Description
Self guided rides with suggested routes. Best road bike route suggestions based on area.
Medium Routes
Length
20 - 49 miles
Speed
Your Own
Route Links
Description
Self guided rides with suggested routes. Best road bike route suggestions based on area.
Long Routes
Length
50 or more miles
Speed
Your Own
Route Links
Description
Self guided rides with suggested routes. Best road bike route suggestions based on area.
Mountain Bike Trail Information
F.A.T.S. Forks Area Trail System
Length
Varies
Route Links
Description
A series of loops through a thickly forested area provide a great hiking or mountain bike experience for all levels of hikers and riders.
Manchester State Forest
Length
Varies
Route Links
Description
Located less than two hours from Charleston. You have a choice of three trails all starting from the parking area for the Killer 3 Trail. You will need to ride part of the Killer 3 Trail to reach Hardcore, and ride the Poinsett Connector to reach Campbell Pond.
You are required to carry a permit to use the trails at Manchester State Forest. Daily ($5) and yearly ($25) permits can be purchased in person or by mail. Call 803-494-8196 for the application and mailing address. Trail rules and hours (especially during hunting season) are made available at here.
Swamp Fox Passage of Palmetto Trail
Length
Varies
Route Links
Description
Out and back trail multi-use consisting of gravel roads and fairly flat trails through wetlands and pine forests. Wear your helmet, and be considerate of hikers. In the fall, wear bright colors as there are hunters around. For more info see go here.
Wannamaker North Trail
Length
Varies
Route Links
Description
The Wannamaker North Trail runs within the north portion of Wannamaker County Park, accessible from Goose Creek. The 8-mile trail is designed for and open to mountain bicyclists of all experience levels. The trail is also open to hikers, walkers, and runners, but pedestrians should know that the terrain contains tight curves and elevation changes.
Marrington Plantation
Length
Varies
Route Links
Description
Marrington Plantation is located behind the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek. The entire loop is about 16 miles, but can be made shorter by skipping the Foster’s Creek Loop. Helmets are required on the trail.