LOWVELO Ride
A fun, family-friendly event
We are so excited to see you at LOWVELO26 on November 7! LOWVELO features five rides across the Lowcountry for riders of all abilities. Check out the options below.
Participation includes a LOWVELO26 T-shirt and swag bag as well as admission to the Packet Pick-up Party at Firefly Distillery, Finish Line Block Party after the ride and the LOWVELO26 Awards Ceremony in early 2027. Riders who register for the 23-, 50- and 80-mile routes also get a cycling jersey.
Don’t have a bike? Don’t worry! We have free bikes and helmets available for any riders choosing the 7- or 14-mile route!
Share your story about why you’re participating in LOWVELO with family, friends, and co-workers and ask them to support you. You have until January 1 to complete your fundraising. Individual riders reaching the following fundraising goals will be recognized and awarded at our LOWVELO26 Awards Ceremony in early 2027:
Low Tide Club: $2,500 +
High Tide Club: $5,000 +
King Tide Club: $7,500 +
Rip Tide Club: $10,000 +
If you don’t reach the fundraising minimum for your chosen distance, your credit card on file will be charged for the difference. You can withdraw from the event on or before October 1 and not have to meet the fundraising minimum.
7-Mile Island Ride
Easiest
It’s island time! This is a flat, easy 7-mile ride that will start and finish on Isle of Palms. Enjoy coastal views and one large, loud and fun rest stop along the way that you will be able to visit twice on the ride.
The 7-mile Island Ride is open to participants of all ages. Children under 18 must register and be accompanied by a registered adult (one adult per child). Children under 13 can ride with no fundraising minimum.
*Riders get a LOWVELO26 T-shirt, swag bag, and admission to the Packet Pick-up Party at Firefly Distillery, Finish Line Block Party after the ride and the LOWVELO26 Awards Ceremony in early 2027. Free bike rentals are available for this route.
Fundraising minimum: $400
14-Mile Island Ride
Easy
Our 14-mile Island Ride is a flat, easy ride that will start and finish on Isle of Palms. Enjoy coastal views and one large, loud and fun rest stop along the way that you will be able to visit four times on the ride. This route follows the same path as the 7-mile route, but loops around twice, giving riders the chance to challenge themselves with a longer ride without having to cross the Ravenel Bridge.
The 14-mile Island Ride is open to participants of all ages. Children under 18 must register and be accompanied by a registered adult (one adult per child). Children under 13 can ride with no fundraising minimum.
*Riders get a LOWVELO26 T-shirt, swag bag, and admission to the Packet Pick-up Party at Firefly Distillery, Finish Line Block Party after the ride and the LOWVELO26 Awards Ceremony in early 2027. Free bike rentals are available for this route.
Fundraising minimum: $400
Difficult
The 23-mile group will join the 50-mile and 80-mile riders for a police escort led through the city by Charleston Police from the start line at Brittlebank Park. Riders will be expected to maintain a 10-12 mph average pace through the city. While this is only a 23-mile ride over mostly flat, scenic roads, your first ride challenge comes at mile 3. Please ensure your riding legs and fitness level are ready for a 1.5-mile climb at 5% grade starting at mile 3. This section of the ride will take you over the Ravenel Bridge.
Once you have crested the bridge, you will descend into Mount Pleasant where the police escort ends and the “Rules of the Road” ride begins. Please ensure your bike is in proper working order prior to this ride and that it has more than 3 gear options.
To participate in the 23-mile ride, the minimum age is 14 as of Friday, November 6, 2026. The minimum fundraising commitment for children 14-17 is $400. Each child must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult (one adult per child).
*Riders get a LOWVELO26 T-shirt and cycling jersey, swag bag, and admission to the Packet Pick-up Party at Firefly Distillery, Finish Line Block Party after the ride and the LOWVELO26 Awards Ceremony in early 2027.
More Difficult
Enjoy a police escort from the start line at Brittlebank Park in downtown Charleston. The 50-mile group will join the 23-mile and 80-mile riders for the escort led through the city by Charleston Police. Riders must be able to stay together and maintain an easy pace of 12 mph. The group will continue to be led up and over the Ravenel Bridge, safeguarded by Charleston Police and SAG vehicles. The bridge is a 1.5-mile climb at 5% grade starting at mile 3. The escort will end once riders exit the bridge in Mount Pleasant. From there, the remainder of the ride is “Rules of the Road.” This ride takes you over the Ravenel Bridge and into Mount Pleasant, through Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms, and then out for a loop in the Francis Marion Forest before heading back to the finish.
To participate in the 50-mile ride, the minimum age is 14 as of Friday, November 6, 2026. The minimum fundraising commitment for children 14-17 is $400. Each child must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult (one adult per child).
*Riders get a LOWVELO26 T-shirt and cycling jersey, swag bag, and admission to the Packet Pick-up Party at Firefly Distillery, Finish Line Block Party after the ride and the LOWVELO26 Awards Ceremony in early 2027.
Fundraising minimum: $800
Most Difficult
Enjoy a police escort from the start line at Brittlebank Park in downtown Charleston. The 80-mile group will join the 23-mile and 50-mile riders for the escort led through the city by Charleston Police. Riders must be able to stay together and maintain an easy pace of 12 mph. The group will continue to be led up and over the Ravenel Bridge, safeguarded by Charleston Police and SAG vehicles. The bridge is a 1.5-mile climb at 5% grade starting at mile 3. The escort will end once riders exit the bridge in Mount Pleasant. From there, the remainder of the ride is “Rules of the Road.” This ride takes you over the Ravenel Bridge and into Mount Pleasant, through Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms, and then out for a loop in the Francis Marion Forest before heading back to the finish.
To participate in the 80-mile ride, the minimum age is 16 as of Friday, November 6, 2026. The minimum fundraising commitment for children 16-17 is $400. Each child must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult (one adult per child).
*Riders get a LOWVELO26 T-shirt and cycling jersey, swag bag, and admission to the Packet Pick-up Party at Firefly Distillery, Finish Line Block Party after the ride and the LOWVELO26 Awards Ceremony in early 2027.
Fundraising minimum: $800
Stationary Ride
Stationary cycling classes will be held outside on ride day at the LOWVELO finish line on Isle of Palms.
To participate in the stationary cycling classes, the minimum age is 13 as of Friday, November 6, 2026. Each child must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult (one adult per child).
*Riders get a LOWVELO26 T-shirt, swag bag, and admission to the Packet Pick-up Party at Firefly Distillery, Finish Line Block Party after the ride and the LOWVELO26 Awards Ceremony in early 2027.
Fundraising minimum: $400
