Going to Hilton Head on vacation, bringing the bike. Can anyone make a recommendation for an approx. 60-70 mile ride? Really don’t want to circle the island 5 or 6 times. Any reputable bike shops? Thanks.
Tim
Get up with Al at Go Tri Sports on the island.
www.gotrisports.com
You can have a nice workout riding a MTB on the beach. For roads/tri riding, you’ll have to get off the island.
It’s really not good for road cycling. If you go to Go Tri sports they can point you in some directions, but really it’s not great. Especially in tourist season. There are lots of bike paths, but it’s constant start-stop as you cross all the roads. I rode twice when I was there in early March - both times about 40 miles; one trip I basically rode every bikeable road on the island; it was pretty dull. The second I did some of hte better roads and then did a crapload of laps around the tri bike course they use for sprint tris several times in the summer (all right turns, only 1 light, basically don’t have to stop).
If you can use a mountain bike on the beach, in the AM when it’s not crowded, you’d get a better workout.
enjoy,
tom
Figured I’d need to go off island. Anyone have ideas?
Tim
The Bike Doctor on Mathews Dr. has tues. Thur. rides which leave from the shop at 6:00