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 acHon. 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 abend.
“This event not only showcases the incredible talent of professional cyclists but also highlights Greenville’s commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle,” said Tim Brookshire, CEO for Greenville Memorial campus and Prisma Health’s Upstate Market. “At Prisma Health, we stand by our communities. Because we’re not just here to heal, we’re Here for Good. 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.”
Schedule of events (view the course map here):
• 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
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.
Greenville has a rich history as a premier cycling destination. 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. Some EF/ONTO Cycling team junior riders will partcipate in the Pro 1/2 Races at the Greenville Cycling Classic.
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 deadlineis the day before the race, April 30.
About Prisma Health:
Recognized as one of “America’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fortune magazine, Prisma Health is a private, nonprofit health company with more than 33,000 team members, 20 acute and specialty hospitals, 3,166 licensed beds, 490 practice sites, and more than 6,400 employed and independent clinicians across its clinically integrated inVio Health Network. Each year, Prisma Health serves more than 1.6 million patients in South Carolina and Tennessee. Connect with Prisma Health on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter/X.
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 corporaHon 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 https://notussports.org/
About USA CRITS:
USA CRITS continues its mission to elevate criterium racing in America by spotlighting elite racing talent, urban culture, and community engagement. With strategic scheduling and a competitive slate of destinations, the 2026 series invites riders and spectators alike to Race Beyond Limits. The 2026 calendar hosts eight marquee races that blend high-intensity competition with community festival atmospheres. The schedule of races begins on April 11th through May 23rd, 2026, showcasing fast-paced criterium racing in vibrant downtown environments. All events will be streamed live on Outside.tv. More information can be found at https://usacrits.com/ .