Skip to main content

News / Articles

Arthritis Foundation 4 Day Carolina Hills Classic


The Carolina Hills Classic: 4 epic days in the Blue Ridge Foothills

We’re riding for a world where people with arthritis live a life without limits.
Supporting the Arthritis Foundation

 

Join the Carolina Hills Classic, a fully-appointed and e-bike friendly road cycling adventure nestled in the foothills of the unmatched beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You'll experience the best that Asheville and Greenville have to offer -- winding roads, a vibrant arts scene, and the welcoming hospitality of the Southeast.

Each day’s ride brings new delights such as rushing waterfalls, picturesque bridges, and scenic vistas, as beginner and experienced cyclists pedal in and between North Carolina and South Carolina. This self-paced late spring adventure is a premium cycling experience that includes nightly hotel accommodations, meals, and entertainment in addition to our standard bike tour offerings. 

Join us in a mecca for cycling, May 14-17, 2026, and experience first-hand why Asheville, N.C., and Greenville, S.C. were both named one of the "Best Road Cycling Weekend Getaways in North America" by Velo Powered by Outside.

Click Here for more info: carolinahillsclassic.org


BRBC members are invited to join the new Locals Only ride on Day 1 of the 2026 Carolina Hills Classic on Thursday, May 14. A $250 registration donation supports the Arthritis Foundation’s research, advocacy, and community programs, and includes a tour jersey and full day of activities: kick-off breakfast, fully supported ride, and evening dinner program at Pack’s Tavern. It’s a great WNC Flyer training ride and a way to support the more than 3.1 million adults and children in the Carolinas diagnosed with arthritis. To sign-up for the Locals Only ride, visit carolinahillsclassic.org, click Register, then choose “Enter a code” (green text) and apply CHAMPIONSRIDE. For questions or registration support, contact Erin Starck: estarck@arthritis.org.