Greenville Spring Training Series: Donaldson Center

Donaldson Center Photo: Eddie Helton

Another beautiful day greeted the riders for the Greenville Spring Training Series. The fourth race in the series was again at the very familiar Donaldson Center loop, a rolling seven mile circuit. However, the wind was blowing which would play havoc with any solo moves or small breakaways. The race action in the women’s field [...]

Greenville Spring Training Series: Fork Shoals

Spring Series Fork Shoals Photo: Jennifer Bennett

Saturday was the third race in the Greenville Spring Training Series and was held on a rolling 14 mile loop in Fork Shoals, South Carolina. While the mercury didn’t climb into the low 70s like last Saturday’s race it was still a clear day that only required arm and knee warmers. The women were racing [...]

Southeast Leadout – more great road racing this weekend

Hincapie Spring Series

The past weekend was a great kick-off to racing in the Southeast. The weather cooperated and it looks like the same for this weekend as well. In addition to the racing Carolina Cycling News discovered (or more accurately was pointed out to us) a new up and coming rider – Philip O’Donnell. He’s a product [...]

New talented cyclist – Philip O’Donnell

Philip O'Donnell

The early season is once again a showcase for new talent. At the Greenville Spring Series a young rider stood out – Philip O’Donnell of Suwanee, Georgia. This fourteen year old was racing in the category Pro 1/ 2 field on restricted junior gears, which means his biggest ratio is a 52×14. With legs spinning [...]

Greenville Spring Training Series: BMW Performance Center Criterium

Spring Series - BMW Crit

Sunday was the second race of the Spring Training series and is the only criterium offered. The course is on the BMW test track in Greer on a pan flat kidney shaped loop. By no means was the circuit a technical course, but the long sweeping turns guaranteed that the speeds were going to be fast [...]