Major Taylor South Carolina SEASON OPENER
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Hopkins, South Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the cycling season at the Major Taylor South Carolina Season Opener on Saturday, April 4th, 2026! This exciting event takes place in Hopkins, Richland, and promises a fantastic day of cycling and camaraderie. Riders will enjoy two exhilarating route options: the FLAT "FIDDY," a speedy 47.65-mile course with 801 feet of elevation gain, and the FLAT "THIRTY," a scenic 28.72-mile option featuring a supportive "B" and "C" group. Both routes will start and end at the picturesque Congaree National Park, ensuring a memorable backdrop for your ride.
As you pedal through the beautiful backcountry roads of Hopkins and Eastover, you can look forward to well-stocked rest stops, SAG support, and police escorts for a safe ride. After the cycling adventure, join us for a delightful cookout filled with good food, great music, and the company of fellow cycling enthusiasts. This event is not just about the ride; it’s a celebration of community and the joy of cycling. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and flavor!
As you pedal through the beautiful backcountry roads of Hopkins and Eastover, you can look forward to well-stocked rest stops, SAG support, and police escorts for a safe ride. After the cycling adventure, join us for a delightful cookout filled with good food, great music, and the company of fellow cycling enthusiasts. This event is not just about the ride; it’s a celebration of community and the joy of cycling. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and flavor!
Organiser's Description
YOU KNOW YOU'RE FAMILY IF YOU'RE INVITED TO THE COOKOUT!!!
It's that time of year again and we're ready to open the season. Come help us kick off our season with a beautiful ride traversing through the back country roads of Hopkins and Eastover, South Carolina. Routes will start and end at the Congaree National Park. Immediately following the ride, we invite you to the cookout with all the key trademarks...good food, good music, and a little something special you don't want to miss! If you've attended our events before you know the HILLS are normally the stars of the show. This year we're shaking things up by offering the flattest routes in Columbia!
We have two route options available with three groups to choose from:
FLAT "FIDDY" (47.65 MILES w/ 801FT of elevation) - this route is for speedsters because it definitely flies!
FLAT "THIRTY" (28.72 MILES w/ 577 FT of elevation) - this route will be broken into a "B" and "C" group.
ALL ROUTES WILL INCLUDE REST STOPS, SAG SUPPORT, AND POLICE ESCORTS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED FOR THE DURATION OF BOTH ROUTES!!
ROLL CALL:
Flat "Fiddy" - Wheels Down 9:00 AM
Flat "Thirty" - Wheels Down 9:30 AM
CHECK-IN: 8:00 AM
All participants must complete a waiver. Please be sure to visit the registration tent and scan the QR code. While we're certainly excited to host you, safety and compliance is a must!
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hampton Inn & Suites
201 East Exchange Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29209
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
7329 Garners Ferry
Columbia, SC 29209
ROUTES:
Routes will be posted here at a later date.
It's that time of year again and we're ready to open the season. Come help us kick off our season with a beautiful ride traversing through the back country roads of Hopkins and Eastover, South Carolina. Routes will start and end at the Congaree National Park. Immediately following the ride, we invite you to the cookout with all the key trademarks...good food, good music, and a little something special you don't want to miss! If you've attended our events before you know the HILLS are normally the stars of the show. This year we're shaking things up by offering the flattest routes in Columbia!
We have two route options available with three groups to choose from:
FLAT "FIDDY" (47.65 MILES w/ 801FT of elevation) - this route is for speedsters because it definitely flies!
FLAT "THIRTY" (28.72 MILES w/ 577 FT of elevation) - this route will be broken into a "B" and "C" group.
ALL ROUTES WILL INCLUDE REST STOPS, SAG SUPPORT, AND POLICE ESCORTS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED FOR THE DURATION OF BOTH ROUTES!!
ROLL CALL:
Flat "Fiddy" - Wheels Down 9:00 AM
Flat "Thirty" - Wheels Down 9:30 AM
CHECK-IN: 8:00 AM
All participants must complete a waiver. Please be sure to visit the registration tent and scan the QR code. While we're certainly excited to host you, safety and compliance is a must!
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hampton Inn & Suites
201 East Exchange Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29209
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
7329 Garners Ferry
Columbia, SC 29209
ROUTES:
Routes will be posted here at a later date.
Races
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The Flat "Fifty" (17-19 AVG)
Sat 4th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Flat "Thirty" B GROUP (15 - 17 AVG)
Sat 4th April 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Flat "Thirty" C GROUP (13-15 AVG)
Sat 4th April 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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Location
100 National Park Road, Hopkins, 29061, SC, United States
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