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Greenville 7-Day Ride Camp Bike Tour

The Pros Secret Training Grounds

RIDE CAMP PROMOTION: Book a Fall 2023 7-Day Ride Camp and get a $200 credit toward a 2024 7-Day Ride Camp with promo code 2324RC*

One of the best-kept secrets of the cycling pros is tucked away in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains surrounding Greenville, South Carolina. Greenville may not spring to mind as cycling's latest hotbed, but that's about to change. Here you'll be introduced to epic climbs, stunning views, and pristine country roads. You'll take to the quiet, rolling roads of the Greenville countryside offering incredible terrain that's a blast to pedal for cycling experts and weekend warriors alike. Spend hours in the saddle, riding the roads that the pros train on and call home. Climb mountains like Caesar's Head, and view the beauty that the Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer. And when you’re off the bike? There are over 100 restaurants, shops, and so much more in downtown Greenville. There’s a reason why former pro “Big” George Hincapie calls this place home. You’re about to discover it, too. Book your trip with confidence » See our 4-day Greenville Ride Camp» Trek Travel Ride Camp Is a Ride Camp right for me? »
*2024 Ride Camp must be booked prior to 12/31/23 to receive credit and will be applied after 2023 Ride Camp trip is completed.
Greenville 7-Day Ride Camp Bike Tour
From:
$1999 Per Person
Duration:
7 Days & 6 Nights
Rider Level: ?
3 / 4 - Active / Avid Non-riders Welcome
Trip Style: ?
Ride Camp
Hotel Level: ?
Explorer
Bikes Available:
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Trip Wows
Rolling hills of green, butter smooth pavement, and unparalleled beauty from the heights of the Blue Ridge Escarpment at Caesar's Head
Savor delightful meals any time of day with a bustling restaurant and bar scene
Enjoy the cosmopolitan vibe of Greenville where the likes of BMW and Michelin hold their ground
Focus on the riding and the views with best-in-class service from certified guides
Watch the Experience
Greenville 7-Day Ride Camp Bike Tour
The Greenville ride camp bumped up my training, riding level, appreciation of riding and bike culture time...I'm hooked!
-Mark, Trek Travel Guest

Dates & Prices

The Earlier You Book, The Greater The Rewards

We reward our guests with lower pricing and more dates to choose from the earlier you book. Rest assured, once you book, your price and date are guaranteed.
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Look no further. Choose your trip date, get your group together and we will do the rest. Private trip pricing is as follows:

  • 10+ Guests Price as advertised*
  • 8-9 Guests +$750 per person to trip price*
  • 6-7 Guests +$1,500 per person to trip price*
  • 4-5 Guests +$2,000 per person to trip price*
  • 2-3 Guests +$3,000 per person to trip price*
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Traveling with a small group? Consider semi-private trips.
For groups of up to six people, semi-private trips offer unique flexibility within a larger Trek Travel guided trip. Learn more »

*Pricing, availability and guest minimums are all subject to change at any time. Certain dates have a minimum number of guests required, please contact us for details. Private pricing is not available on Ride Camp, Race, Special Edition or Cross Country style trips.
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*Pricing, availability and guest minimums are all subject to change at any time. Certain dates have a minimum number of guests required, please contact us for details. Custom trips are not available on Ride Camp, Race, Special Edition or Cross Country style trips.

Today you’ll meet your guides and get fit to your Trek bike for the week as well as discuss the daily schedule and route options. Ready to ride? Choose a short ride out to Paris Mountain, the signature climb within Greenville city limits. It will get your legs moving for the rest of the week. Alternatively, choose to check-in to your hotel room and join the group later for dinner to discuss the excitement ahead.

Today's Self-Guided Ride:

Paris Mountain
Approximately 18 mi | 28 km and 1,450 ft | 441 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Dinner

Discover one of the most scenic areas that spans both North and South Carolina today. The Campbell Covered Bridge in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, on the Blue Ridge Escarpment, is sure to deliver breathtaking views. Today you will experience Blue Ridge riding at its finest and you’ll quickly understand why many pros call this place home.

Today's Ride:

Campbell Covered Bridge
Approximately 71 mi | 114 km and 4,300 ft | 1,310 m

Avid Ride:

Campbell Covered Bridge
Approximately 84 mi | 135 km and 5,515 ft | 1,680 m

Short Ride:

Short Campbell Loop
Approximately 36 mi | 57 km and 1,800 ft | 548 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast | Lunch

Did you know that this area has a strong racing heritage? You’ll learn about it today with an undulating ride on peaceful country roads, to the benchmark six-mile climb to up Caesar’s Head. Caesar’s Head is a well-known climb that was often decisive in the Tour DuPont, where more than a few athletes left their stamp on pro cycling.

Today's Ride:

Caesar's Head
Approximately 69 mi | 111 km and 5,500 ft | 1,676 m

Avid Ride:

Avid Caesar's Head Return
Approximately 96 mi | 154 km and 7,600 ft | 2,316 m

Short Ride:

Short Caesar's Head
Approximately 50 mi | 80 km and 2,900 ft | 883 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Today is your day to discover the sideroads of Greenville on your own or with your new riding friends. Enjoy the Travelers Rest Loop or ask our guides what their favorite self-guided ride is. Today also offers a great opportunity for a rest day. There will be some guests joining you today, and others departing, so we’ll give you the cue sheets, directions, and guidance for you to find your own private slice of heaven.

Today's Self-Guided Ride:

Travelers Rest
Approximately 35 mi | 56 km and 1,680 ft | 512 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast | Dinner

It’s time for a mellow ride on the outskirts, west of Greenville. You’ll enjoy peace and quiet as you indulge in the serene and overgrown greenery. Stop off at Hagood Mill to enjoy your lunch at this historic water-powered gristmill, built in 1826, before heading back to town.

Today's Ride:

Hagood Mill
Approximately 60 mi | 96 km and 3,600 ft | 1,097 m

Avid Ride:

Avid Hagood Mill
Approximately 75 mi | 120 km and 4,700 ft | 1,432 m

Short Ride:

Short Hagood
Approximately 43 mi | 69 km and 2,400 ft | 731 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast | Lunch

You'll head into the belly of the beast, nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you choose your ride options for the day. Saluda is our prize at the end of challenging, sustained climbs that wind through deeply forested terrain. Today is the day you truly earn your ride camp stripes.

Today's Ride:

Saluda
Approximately 82 mi | 131 km and 5,100 ft | 1,554 m

Avid Ride:

Avid Saluda
Approximately 88 mi | 141 km and 6,000 ft | 1,828 m

Short Ride:

Short Saluda
Approximately 50 mi | 80 km and 2,700 ft | 822 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye to Greenville. Hopefully your legs are well worn from the week, but if not, feel free to choose from one of our many self-guided ride options to punctuate your trip. We can recommend the perfect final spin for a beautiful loop with some rolling terrain to finish off the week.

Today's Self-Guided Ride:

Final Spin
Approximately 42 mi | 67 km and 2,400 ft | 731 m

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast

Today you’ll meet your guides and get fit to your Trek bike for the week as well as discuss the daily schedule and route options. Ready to ride? Choose a short ride out to Paris Mountain, the signature climb within Greenville city limits. It will get your legs moving for the rest of the week. Alternatively, choose to check-in to your hotel room and join the group later for dinner to discuss the excitement ahead.

Today's Self-Guided Ride:

Paris Mountain
Approximately 18 mi | 28 km and 1,450 ft | 441 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Dinner

Discover one of the most scenic areas that spans both North and South Carolina today. The Campbell Covered Bridge in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, on the Blue Ridge Escarpment, is sure to deliver breathtaking views. Today you will experience Blue Ridge riding at its finest and you’ll quickly understand why many pros call this place home.

Today's Ride:

Campbell Covered Bridge
Approximately 71 mi | 114 km and 4,300 ft | 1,310 m

Avid Ride:

Campbell Covered Bridge
Approximately 84 mi | 135 km and 5,515 ft | 1,680 m

Short Ride:

Short Campbell Loop
Approximately 36 mi | 57 km and 1,800 ft | 548 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast | Lunch

Did you know that this area has a strong racing heritage? You’ll learn about it today with an undulating ride on peaceful country roads, to the benchmark six-mile climb to up Caesar’s Head. Caesar’s Head is a well-known climb that was often decisive in the Tour DuPont, where more than a few athletes left their stamp on pro cycling.

Today's Ride:

Caesar's Head
Approximately 69 mi | 111 km and 5,500 ft | 1,676 m

Avid Ride:

Avid Caesar's Head Return
Approximately 96 mi | 154 km and 7,600 ft | 2,316 m

Short Ride:

Short Caesar's Head
Approximately 50 mi | 80 km and 2,900 ft | 883 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Today is your day to discover the sideroads of Greenville on your own or with your new riding friends. Enjoy the Travelers Rest Loop or ask our guides what their favorite self-guided ride is. Today also offers a great opportunity for a rest day. There will be some guests joining you today, and others departing, so we’ll give you the cue sheets, directions, and guidance for you to find your own private slice of heaven.

Today's Self-Guided Ride:

Travelers Rest
Approximately 35 mi | 56 km and 1,680 ft | 512 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast | Dinner

It’s time for a mellow ride on the outskirts, west of Greenville. You’ll enjoy peace and quiet as you indulge in the serene and overgrown greenery. Stop off at Hagood Mill to enjoy your lunch at this historic water-powered gristmill, built in 1826, before heading back to town.

Today's Ride:

Hagood Mill
Approximately 60 mi | 96 km and 3,600 ft | 1,097 m

Avid Ride:

Avid Hagood Mill
Approximately 75 mi | 120 km and 4,700 ft | 1,432 m

Short Ride:

Short Hagood
Approximately 43 mi | 69 km and 2,400 ft | 731 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast | Lunch

You'll head into the belly of the beast, nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you choose your ride options for the day. Saluda is our prize at the end of challenging, sustained climbs that wind through deeply forested terrain. Today is the day you truly earn your ride camp stripes.

Today's Ride:

Saluda
Approximately 82 mi | 131 km and 5,100 ft | 1,554 m

Avid Ride:

Avid Saluda
Approximately 88 mi | 141 km and 6,000 ft | 1,828 m

Short Ride:

Short Saluda
Approximately 50 mi | 80 km and 2,700 ft | 822 m

Hotel:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye to Greenville. Hopefully your legs are well worn from the week, but if not, feel free to choose from one of our many self-guided ride options to punctuate your trip. We can recommend the perfect final spin for a beautiful loop with some rolling terrain to finish off the week.

Today's Self-Guided Ride:

Final Spin
Approximately 42 mi | 67 km and 2,400 ft | 731 m

Included Meals:

Continental Breakfast

Hotels

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace

Greenville, South Carolina

Explorer Accommodation | A modern hotel located along the Swamp Rabbit Trail in downtown Greenville, the Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown RiverPlace provides guests with exceptional access to a newly renovated downtown with hundreds of shops, restaurants, and other Greenville attractions like The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Falls Park on the Reedy River, the Greenville Zoo, and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Please note, this is a 3-star property chosen for its easy access to the best routes.

What's Included

For us, the details matter most

Every moment of a Trek Travel bike trip has more than you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice. It's the little additions to every Trek Travel cycling vacation that make it truly special. And that's how we help you create more memories.

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Trek Domane SL 7

Experiencing your cycling vacation of a lifetime is not complete without a world-class bike and the Trek Domane is the best way to enjoy the ride. Trek Bikes has launched the all-new Trek Domane and now you can ride it on our trips. It raises the bar to deliver incredible endurance road bike comfort without sacrificing performance and features highly responsive disc brakes and electronic shifting. This new bike is lighter than ever before, and carbon wheels come standard on every bike. The road-smoothing IsoSpeed technology lets you ride as long as you want with less fatigue. The bike you ride on a biking vacation matters. That is why we provide the newest and best bikes in the business. Learn More

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Six nights of accommodation at handpicked hotels
  • Experienced guides to provide local knowledge, support, and camaraderie
  • A mix of self-guided and guided rides with our support van
  • Daily breakfast, four packed lunches and four dinners
  • Included dinners for the week are on Day 1 (Monday), Day 3 (Wednesday), Day 4 (Thursday), and Day 6 (Saturday)
  • Guides join for two dinners on the 7-day trip
  • Ride a Trek Domane SL 7 disc
  • Up to three daily route options on riding days
  • Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
  • Trek Travel water bottles to keep
  • Each bike is equipped with a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer, a flat pack (containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator), front and rear Bontrager Flare R lights, a Bontrager saddle, and pedals (Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mountain pedals, caged, or flat pedals)
  • Bontrager WaveCel helmets
  • All gratuities for drivers, local experts, and hospitality staff
  • Entrance fees related to any city and state natural areas

GEAR

  • Trek Domane SL 7 disc carbon road bike with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting
  • Trek Travel water bottles to keep
  • Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mountain pedals, caged, or flat pedals
  • Bontrager WaveCel helmet
  • Bontrager men's and women's specific saddles
  • Bontrager front and rear Flare R lights
  • A flat pack containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator
  • Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer
  • Coupon valued up to $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Your coupon will be delivered via email prior to your trip.
  • For the most comfortable ride, you may choose to bring your own pedals, saddle, and helmet on the trip. Your guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Guide gratuities are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this trip, we suggest a tip for your guides between $140-$210 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience. While local currency is preferred, there are other options to make tipping easier. Most guides accept gratuity via PayPal or Venmo or our staff can help before or after the trip. Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.
  • Airfare and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off locations
  • Lodging before and after the trip
  • Personal items purchased during the trip
  • Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
  • On select trips some meals are not included. On these trips, Trek Travel invites you to explore the local cuisine at your leisure.

More Information

Rider Level: 4 - Active/Avid?

AVERAGE DAILY MILEAGE:
102 kilometers / 64 miles
TOTAL MILES:
607 kilometers / 377 miles
AVERAGE DAILY ELEVATION:
1,220 meters / 4,000 feet
TOTAL ELEVATION:
7,324 meters / 24,030 feet
TERRAIN: HILLY TO MOUNTAINOUS
The terrain is consistently rolling, with generally quiet, winding roads. Enjoy some longer climbs such as Caesar’s Head, but most climbs are intermediate in length and steepness. Greenville Ride Camps are best suited for our Type 4 Riders. Type 4+ Riders will enjoy the extra mileage the avid route options offer.
NON-RIDING ACTIVITIES:
On most Trek Travel trips, we offer non-riding options for riders who want to take the afternoon off, or travel companions who want to spend little or no time in the saddle. Non-riders are welcome on a Ride Camp trip if they are staying in the same room with a riding guest. The riding guest will be required to pay the single supplement fee for a private room and a meal package ($200 for 7-day trips which includes all breakfasts and four dinners or $100 for 4-day trips which includes all breakfasts and two dinners) for the non-rider to dine with the group]. Please contact a trip consultant for details and to book a non-riding companion. Some non-riding options on this trip are:
  • Boutique shopping
  • Hiking opportunities
  • Explore local historic monuments and museums
  • Horseback riding
  • Golf
  • Various outdoor activities including rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing and more
  • Spa Services

See itinerary for specific daily ride distances and elevation options. On all of our vacations, Trek Travel seeks to find quiet, paved secondary roads or bike paths to experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much as possible. Our itineraries are an approximation of our trips. Trek Travel strives to offer every guest a vacation of a lifetime on every trip. At times routes, hotels, activities, etc. listed here may change at the discretion of the trip designer or guides to improve the trip experience.

Averages and totals are calculated from our "Todays Ride" options.

Travel Details

How to Get There

FLY INTO:
Greenville International Airport (GSP)
MEETING TIME:
12:00-2:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace, Greenville, South Carolina

Say Farewell

FLY OUT OF:
Greenville International Airport (GSP)
DEPARTING TIME:
11:00 AM
DEPARTING LOCATION:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace, Greenville, South Carolina

Arriving

We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into the Greenville International Airport (GSP), approximately thirteen miles from downtown Greenville.

Most major airlines offer service to this airport. To travel to the hotel from Greenville International Airport (GSP) we suggest a local taxi or car rental.

Your Trek Travel staff will meet you at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace between 12:00 PM-2:00 PM on the first day of the trip (* Please note that rooms may not be available until 3:00 PM). Upon meeting your guides and getting checked into the hotel, we will ensure you have a great fit to your new bike for the week and give you a few pointers before you head off on a self-guided warm up ride.

If you will be late for the meeting time, or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip start with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace (864-263-4800) and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.

View our pre hotel recommendations

Leaving

You will say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace. Please be sure to book transportation to your departure airport prior to the end of your trip.

The use of your Trek Travel bike ends at 11:00 AM on day of departure, and in some cases, may be needed for another guest arriving that day. Extensions may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed before your trip begins.

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Planning For Your Trip

Packing and Weather

Greenville temperatures range from upper 50’s to mid 70’s for the highs and 40’s-50’s for the lows in the spring and early fall. On average, there are 221 days of sunshine in Greenville, and there is always a chance for precipitation, so be sure to be prepared for the occasional rainfall. Packing List

Before and After Your Trip

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Before & After: Greenville, South Carolina and area

Greenville is a bustling cosmopolitan town with many activities to keep you busy. With over 100 great restaurants to choose from, foodies will find delight here. Also there are many shops and plentiful entertainment opportunities at places like the Peace Center. You can always opt to slow down and stroll the Falls Park on the Reedy River. We recommend the following accommodations for your pre- and post-trip hotel:

Why Trek Travel

Our Bikes

Our unrivaled selection of Trek Bikes sets the bar for quality and comfort. From the ultra-smooth Trek Domane SL 7 to the Trek Electric-Assist Verve+, you deserve the best ride on your vacation. Plus, we offer a range upgrade options to take you the extra mile.

Our Guides

Our guides are trained to make your trip magical. They aren't just experts in riding; they're trained in delivering uncompromising service in ways you won't believe. We know that it's the unexpected surprises that make a trip magical. That's why our guides pride themselves on anticipating your needs before you ask.

Your Day. You Decide.

Our vacations are built to deliver the ultimate in flexibility, from extreme relaxers to hard-core roadies. You pick your mileage, itinerary and experiences. We take care of the rest.

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