Professional cyclists from across the country will soon race through downtown in the Greenville Cycling Classic.
The road cycling race will return for its third year on Thursday, April 30. The free event, presented by Prisma Health, is part of USA CRITS, an eight-race series of criteriums across the Southeast.
“This event not only showcases the incredible talent of professional cyclists; it highlights Greenville’s commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle,” said Tim Brookshire, CEO of Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
The Greenville Cycling Classic will be held on a short, closed circuit winding through downtown. The start and finish line for the 0.6-mile course will be located at the intersection of North Main and Coffee streets at ONE City Plaza.
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Eight races will be held on April 30, starting at 3 p.m. The full schedule of events include:
- 3 p.m. – Men’s Category 4/5 race
- 3:35 p.m. – Collegiate Men
- 4:10 p.m. – Collegiate Women
- 4:45 p.m. – Masters 45 plus
- 5:30 p.m. – Ride with the Tour de France Legends
- 6 p.m. – Men’s Category 2/3 race
- 7 p.m. – Women’s Pro 1/2/3 Category race
- 8:10 p.m. – Men’s Pro 1/2 Category race
The Tour de France Legends event allows community members over the age of 12 to ride with former Tour de France competitors George Hincapie, Christian Vande Velde and Bobby Julich. The event is free and open to the public.
“I’m thrilled to bring high-speed crit racing back to Greenville for its third year,” Hincapie said. “This event is a fantastic spring highlight for the entire community to enjoy, further enriching our blossoming cycling culture here in the Upstate.”
The course for the Greenville Cycling Classic will be blocked off from traffic starting at 10 a.m. on April 30. This will include portions of North Main Street, East North Street, Brown Street, McBee Avenue, South Laurens Street and West Washington Street.
The registration deadline for the Greenville Cycling Classic is April 29. For more information, visit https://greenvillecyclingclassic.com/.
