Myrtle Beach Cycling

Thank you all for participating in Bike the Beach (BtB) over the years. With the Bike the Beach 2024 funds raised, the GSBC donated $7,000 to the Bridge to the Nations Ministries. The founders, Kathy and Mike Winfree, whom you have likely seen volunteering every year at Bike the Beach, have a passion for educating youth about cycling and safety. Each summer Myrtle Beach welcomes 1,000’s of students from all over the world on J1 Visas to help keep the beach running smoothly. The students utilize all manner of micro-mobility – from traditional bicycles to e-bikes to e-scooters. The Bridge to the Nations Ministries provides students with bicycle helmets, lights, locks, and bells as well as hosts welcome orientation sessions and dinners throughout the summer. This youth-focused bicycle safety education and cultural exchange is most certainly in the spirit of GSBC’s mission and an apt celebration of what Whit Oliver (#RideforWhit) valued.
 
J1 Students Decorating Helmets at June Orientation
BUT for the Columbus Day weekend we do still want to get together to socialize and ride! The Grand Strand Bicycle Club will host a club social on Saturday October 11^th at 3PM at the Grand Strand Brewing Company (same as BtB finish location – 819 N Kings Hwy). Besides seeing friends and meeting new, we plan to discuss opportunities and recruit leaders for cycling engagement of all levels along the Grand Strand.

Local rides over the weekend are listed on our local calendar. Pay particular attention to the Grand Strand Cyclists Facebook page, looks like a special holiday ride is shaping up!

Thank you for your support, see you all soon, and ride safe. 
Grand Strand Bicycle Club Board of Directors