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 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. See Twitter feed empbedded on this page.
Group Rides
Group Rides - West Ashley
Where to Ride Your Road Bike
Where to Ride Your Mountain Bike
Group Rides Information - Please Call For Ride Status!
Barn Jam Ride
When
Every Wednesday
Time + Where
6pm at Tractor Supply Company
Length
26 miles - runs year round (night rides in winter)
33 miles - DURING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Speed
15-18 mph - April 1 - Sept. 1
19-21 mph - runs year round
22+ mph - DURING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Ride Leaders
Don Sturdivant, John Imholtz, Ben Gruber
Contact Numbers
15-18 mph Group - Don - 843-714-9274
19-21 mph Group - John - 843-345-6865 or Ben - 843-881-0013
22+ mph -
Route Links
Description
NO DROP RIDE. Gather at the rear of theTractor Supply Company. Prompt departure - please be on time. Group will split for multiple speeds. Ride is year round for 19-21 mph group. 15-18 mph group only runs from April 1st to Sept 1st. 19-21 mph group will do the 26 mile route in the winter and the 33 mile route in the summer. 22+ mph group only runs during daylight savings time.
Please park in spaces closest to Hwy 17 or in the back by the loading dock. We can also park on the access road on the south side of their lot. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE FIRST TWO ROWS BY THE STORE ENTRANCE.
Late Fall, Winter, and early Spring rides are after sunset. All riders are required to have front and rear lights for winter night riding. Front light should be a minumum of at least 300 lumens and preferably 500 or more. Please run rear blinkers on solid, not flash mode.
Dirty Thursday Mtn Bike Ride
When
temporarily suspended
Time + Where
Length
Speed
Ride Leader
Contact Number
Route Links
Description
Join us for a family friendly lap or two around Laurel Hill County Park. Come out and learn some basic mountain bike skills, hone your skills, or crush out a hot lap on your own. We will meet at the trailhead behind the Mount Pleasant Rec Center soccer fields.
Bikin' & Eggs Ride (quarterly)
When
January, March, June, October
Time + Where
Start time varies (see Facebook event) - Mount Pleasant and West Ashley
Length
About 10 miles
Speed
7-10 mph (casual, conversational pace)
Ride Leader
TBD
Contact Number
Route Links
Description
Fun, family friendly, casual (think cruisers!) ride around each of the stores. Post ride bacon and egg breakfast! Come join us for the fun!
Taco Tuesday Ride
When
Temporarily Suspended
Time + Where
Length
Speed
Ride Leader
Contact Number
Route Links
VARIES - See Facebook event page
Description
Tacos! Tacos! Tacos! Join us for a short, casual, cruiser ride for tacos, then back to the start location, which may or may not involve a frosty cold beverage.
Ladies Ride
When
TEMPORAILY SUSPENDED!
Time + Where
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A RIDE LEADER FOR THIS RIDE - Please contact Ben @ ben@trekbikesofmountpleasant.com
Length
Speed
Ride Leader
Contact Number
Route Links
Description
Ladies Only Ride
When
Second Sunday of the Month
Time + Where
Varies, but usually 9am
Length
26 miles
Speed
15-16 mph & 17-19 mph
Ride Leader
Mary Ann Gruber & Page Vaughan Keller
Contact Number
Route Links
Description
Join the Charleston Cycle Chics and the Trek Bicycle Store for a women only ride on a fun, safe route. Come out and try cycling and ride with women who are cycling advocates. You have questions? They have answers. It's a have fun, feel good ride. This is a NO DROP RIDE and rain will cancel the ride.
UPDATES WILL BE POSTED TO FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE.
Mount Pleasant Group Rides Information
Saturday B / B plus Ride
When
Every Saturday
Time + Where
8:00 am at Trek Bicycle Store - Mount Pleasant
Length
50-55 miles
Speed
20-22 mph or 23-24mph
B Ride Leader
John Imholtz - 843-345-6865
B Plus Ride Leader
Stephen Hilliard - 912-704-1209
Route Links
Description
NO DROP RIDES - B and B Plus rides follow the same route - B ride will sweep the B Plus ride. Intermediate level ride with a modified out and back route. Pit stop at the Sewee Outpost to refuel. Ride begins with ride up Hwy 17 to the Sewee Outpost.
Coffee and pastries at the store after the ride!
Saturday C Ride - Mount Pleasant
When
Every Saturday (Please email to verify)
Time + Where
8:00 am at Trek Bicycle Store - Mount Pleasant
Length
Varies, but typically 25-40 miles. Most rides will be about 30 miles.
Speed
17-19 mph
Ride Leader
Ben Gruber
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!
This ride will cancel when there is a conflicting Bikin' and Eggs ride!
RAIN OR TEMPS BELOW 40 DEGREES WILL CANCEL THE RIDE.
Saturday Beginners Ride - Mount Pleasant
When
Every Saturday (Please email to verify)
Time + Where
8:00 am at Trek Bicycle Store - Mount Pleasant
Length
18 miles
Speed
14-16 mph
Ride Leader
Ben Gruber, Don Sturdivant, or other store employee
Contact Number
Route Links
Description
NO DROP RIDE - Entry level beginner ride. No drop, leisure ride. Recommended for beginner road bikers or riders with fitness hybrid style bikes. Learn rules of the road, hand signals, group ride etiquette, learn to become comfortable with car traffic. Ride leader will provide basic on route repairs if needed. Please bring spare tubes and inflation as well as water and nutrition.
Coffee and pastries at the store after the ride!
This ride will cancel when there is a conflicting Bikin' and Eggs ride!
RAIN OR TEMPS BELOW 40 DEGREES WILL CANCEL THE RIDE.
West Ashley Group Rides Information
Saturday C Ride - West Ashley
When
Every Saturday (Please email to verify)
Time + Where
8:00 am at Trek Bicycle Store - West Ashley
Length
Varies, but typically 25-40 miles. Most rides will be about 30 miles.
Speed
17-19 mph
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!
This ride will cancel when there is a conflicting Bikin' and Eggs ride!
RAIN OR TEMPS BELOW 40 DEGREES WILL CANCEL THE RIDE.
Saturday Beginners Ride - West Ashley
When
Every Saturday (Please email to verify)
Time + Where
8:00 am at Trek Bicycle Store - West Ashley
Length
17 miles
Speed
14-16 mph
Ride Leaders
Dan Kelley or Joyia Hull
Contact Number
Route Links
Description
NO DROP RIDE - Entry level beginner ride. No drop, leisure ride. Recommended for beginner road bikers or riders with fitness hybrid style bikes. Learn rules of the road, hand signals, group ride etiquette, learn to become comfortable with car traffic. Ride leader will provide basic on route repairs if needed. Please bring spare tubes and inflation as well as water and nutrition.
Coffee and pastries at the store after the ride!
This ride will cancel when there is a conflicting Bikin' and Eggs ride!
RAIN OR TEMPS BELOW 40 DEGREES WILL CANCEL THE RIDE.
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.