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Palmetto Cycling Coalition!
The mission of the Palmetto Cycling Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is to make South Carolina bicycle friendly for everyone by providing access for bicyclists on South Carolina's roads and trails, improving safety for all South Carolina bicyclists, and educating all South Carolinians on the value and importance of bicycling for healthy lifestyles and communities.Relevant News
- 06-30-09 Calling all PCC members! Please vote to approve or not approve the slate of candidates for the Board of Directors. Click here to view the ballot, and then cast your vote here.
- 06-17-09 The PCC wants YOUR opinion on mountain biking in our state. Please take a few minutes to complete a survey that will help us better evaluate the effectiveness of a potential project that serves mountain bikers in SC.
- 06-17-09 Eddie Adams elected to SCDOT Commission, representing 3rd Congressional District. View full article here.
- 06-12-09 Augusta, GA to host 2010 IMBA World Mountain Bike Summit next summer!
- 06-09-09 Representatives John Boehner (R-OH) and Eric Cantor (R-VA) proposed putting a stop to Federal funding for bicycle projects and programs. In a letter to President Obama, the two leading House Republicans proposed cutting all funding for Transportation Enhancements (building sidewalks and bike lanes among other projects), Safe Routes to Schools, and Non-motorized pilot programs in the President's budget. Contact your Representatives and let them know your opposition to this short-sighted proposal.
- 06-05-09 View our June newsletter, Palmetto Spokesman
- 06-04-09 AARP Research Report: Planning Complete Streets for an Aging America. Roads built today need to serve tomorrow's needs. View full report here.
- 05-28-09 North Myrtle Beach is the first city in South Carolina to pass a Complete Streets ORDINANCE! Passed in February of 2009.
- 05-28-09 View the Congressional Legislative Updates and Alerts from the Coalition
View our 2007-2008 Annual Report
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Sponsor Spotlight
When he founded Tandem, Touring & Recumbent Bikes five years ago, Scott McCrary was most interested in helping under-served communities of bicyclists--tandems, recumbent riders, and touring cyclists. The shop, now run by Scott and his son Nathaniel, not only caters to these unique cyclists, but also strives to serve all bicyclists through their dedication to bicycle advocacy. TTR Bikes, located in Greenville, is a steadfast supporter of the Coalition through their commitment to bicycling and advocacy in South Carolina.
On a quarterly basis, Sponsor Spotlight will feature a different supporter of the PCC that has donated an exceptional amount in terms of time, money or in other meaningful ways. To find out how to support the Coalition, visit our Sponsorship page.
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Those mentioned above are PCC’s Yellow Jersey sponsors. Visit our sponsorship page and find out how to become a Yellow Jersey sponsor.
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