Greenville Cycling Classic p/b Prisma Health returns April 24 to downtown Greenville; kicks off Speed Week 2025

March 6, 2025

Exhilarating criterium cycling event to take place for its second year in downtown Greenville, S.C.

Greenville, S.C. (March 6, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Now in its second year, the Greenville Cycling Classic presented by Prisma Health will return to downtown Greenville, S.C., on April 24, 2025, to kick off Speed Week 2025, a series of criteriums featuring some of the fastest cycling in the states. The Greenville Cycling Classic p/b Prisma Health will welcome some of the top men’s and women’s professional racers from around the United States, including thousands of spectators, to the heart of downtown Greenville for this fast-paced style of road cycling.

This event reinforces Greenville’s reputation as a premier cycling destination by drawing on its rich history of professional races. In 1986, the Michelin Cycling Classic became the first official pro race held right downtown—a tradition that continued for many years. Following that milestone, Greenville emerged as a favored venue for high-profile competitions like the Tour DuPont, the Olympic Torch Relay, and several US Professional National Championship events. Since 2012, the Hincapie Gran Fondo has attracted thousands of cyclists to the city each year to experience the scenic terrain of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Additionally, in 2024, EF/ONTO Cycling began a junior development arm of the Hincapie Sportswear professional team, designed to create opportunities for emerging North American talent. Its junior riders have produced five National Championships, nine appointments to the US National Team, eight professional contracts, seven World Championship appearances, and a World Championship medal. A handful of EF/ONTO Cycling team junior riders will be participating in the Pro 1/2 Races at the Greenville Cycling Classic.

Now, with the return of the Greenville Cycling Classic, the legacy of professional cycling in downtown Greenville endures. Set on a compact, enclosed circuit, the intricate course winds its way through the vibrant city center, giving spectators an up-close view of the thrilling action. The Greenville event unfolds on an exhilarating one-kilometer loop featuring tight turns and rapid straightaways through downtown. The start/finish line, along with the evening festivities, will be centered on North Main Street at One Plaza.

“I’m excited to bring high-speed crit racing back to Greenville for its second year,” said George Hincapie, 17-time Tour de France veteran and five-time Olympian. “This event is a fantastic spring highlight for the entire community to enjoy, further enriching our blossoming cycling culture here in the Upstate.”

Schedule of events (view the course map here):

• 3:15 p.m. – Men’s Category 4/5 race
• 3:50 p.m. – Masters 35+
• 4:25 p.m. – Masters 50+
• 5:15 p.m. – Ride with the Tour de France Legends
• 5:55 p.m. – Men’s Category 2/3 race
• 6:55 p.m. – Women’s Pro 1/2/3 Category race
• 8:05 p.m. – Men’s Pro 1/2 Category race

The Tour de France Legends ride is free and open to all (riders must be aged 12 and older) and allows community members to join Greenville locals and retired professional cyclists George Hincapie, Christian Vande Velde, and Bobby Julich for a cruise around the course.

“I am thrilled to see the Greenville Cycling Classic return for its second year,” said Tim Brookshire, Chief Executive Officer, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Campus. “This event not only showcases the incredible talent of professional cyclists but also highlights Greenville’s commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Engaging in sports like cycling is a fantastic way for people to improve their health and well-being. Prisma Health is proud to support this exciting event that brings our community together and inspires people of all ages to embrace the joy of cycling and the benefits of an active lifestyle.”

The full event schedule, list of sponsors, volunteer opportunities, and additional details can be found on the event website: GreenvilleCyclingClassic.com. To register to ride, please visit https://www.bikereg.com/greenville-cycling-classic-pb-prisma-health. The registration deadline is the day before the race, April 23.

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About Prisma Health:

Prisma Health is a private nonprofit health company with over 32,000 team members, 19 acute and specialty hospitals, 3,131 licensed beds, 320 practice sites, and more than 5,900 employed and independent clinicians across its clinically integrated inVio Health Network. Along with this innovative network, Prisma Health serves more than 1.6 million unique patients annually in its South Carolina and Tennessee service areas. Connect with Prisma Health on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter/X. Visit PrismaHealth.org.

About Hincapie:

Cycling is our life. It’s what we know, and it’s who we are. But we are not a bike company. We’re a people-who-ride-bikes company. We are cyclists, and we are makers. We are master craftsmen of custom-made, high-performance cycling apparel. Our team is our family. Not only do we design our cycling apparel, but we also make it in our family-run factory. We also create and run upscale cycling events. We have a restaurant and hotel that hosts visiting cyclists from all over the world. We manage a spring series of races. Cycling inspires everything we do, and every day we work even harder to improve the sport, make it more accessible to others, and build a strong community for future cyclists. Join us on our journey. Visit https://hincapie.com/.

About NOTUS Sports:

NOTUS Sports is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to attract, create, and manage high-profile sporting events to showcase the Upstate of South Carolina to everyone. Its efforts focus on strategically attracting and hosting sporting events to meet objectives such as: inclusive access to health, wellness, and outdoor recreation; economic and community development; quality of life enhancement; tourism impact; and international exposure for Greenville, South Carolina. More information can be found at www.notussports.org

About Speed Week:

Speed Week, now in its 19th season, is a collection of criteriums in Georgia and South Carolina. Criterium bicycle racing is an eco-urban sport that engages fans, young and old, in exciting racing action and downtown festivities. Speed Week is a highlight of the pro cycling season and draws cyclists from around the world, including Olympic medalists and world and national champions. More information can be found at www.speedweek.bike.

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