GREENVILLE, SC – The tree-lined streets of downtown Greenville will be home to some of the top professional cyclists in the country for an exhilarating day of racing on April 30.
Entering its third year, the Greenville Cycling Classic presented by Prisma Health will return to downtown Greenville, S.C., on April 30, 2026. Aside from the professional racers competing in this fact paced course in the heart of Greenville, community members can take part in its Ride with the Tour de France Legend while men’s and women’s collegiate races will showcase talent from across the Southeast Conference.
The event is part of USA CRITS, a series of criteriums featuring some of the fastest cycling in the United States.
“I’m thrilled to bring high-speed crit racing back to Greenville for its third 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.”
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.
This is event made for spectators and it is free to attend.
Schedule of events
• 3:00 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+
• 5:30 p.m. – Ride with the Tour de France Legends
• 6:00 p.m. – Men’s Category 2/3 race
• 7:00 p.m. – Women’s Pro 1/2/3 Category race
• 8:10 p.m. – Men’s Pro 1/2 Category race