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Join the LOWVELO bike ride event to raise money for lifesaving cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

Charleston, SC – Participants and volunteers are invited to the 5th Annual LOWVELO ride on Saturday, November 4 to raise money for lifesaving cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in South Carolina. The goal is simple: raise money to eradicate cancer.

Participants can choose to ride on one of five routes of various distances or choose to cycle on a stationary bike, do a virtual ride option or volunteer in another capacity, allowing people of all ages and fitness levels the opportunity to participate.

The longer routes (23-, 50- and 80-mile) will start at Brittlebank Park, travel across historic Charleston, up and over the Ravenel Bridge and out to Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms. The two longer routes will then continue out into the Francis Marion Forest where they’ll make a loop and come back to finish on Isle of Palms.

A rolling lane closure throughout downtown and across the Ravenel Bridge will allow riders more room and safety and minimize the impact on local neighborhoods. 

“Similar to Charleston hospitality, there is really no route quite like the LOWVELO routes. They are so unique,” said Medalist Sports President Chris Aronhalt, who helps manage the event. “The scenic and breathtaking routes of LOWVELO are a mix of all the best the Lowcountry has to offer.”
The shorter 10- and 20-mile Family Fun ride will start and end on the Isle of Palms, where everyone from all routes will join in to celebrate and honor cancer survivors and those who have been lost to the disease.

“Cancer touches everyone in some way. And this event is an opportunity for us to celebrate the advances we’re making and support research that will provide tomorrow’s cures as well,” said Hollings director Raymond N. DuBois, M.D., Ph.D. “It’s so fun every year to see the excitement of the people who support us. It inspires us to work harder.”

LOWVELO supports a wide variety of cancer research projects as well as fellowships and scholarships to help train the next generation of cancer researchers. Since its inception in 2019, LOWVELO has raised more than $1.7M for cancer research at Hollings Cancer Center.

The event weekend starts the evening before the ride on Friday, Nov. 3, with a packet pick-up party at Firefly Distillery in North Charleston. Participants will enjoy live music, games, vendors and a catered dinner from Hamby Catering.

Ride day kicks off with a 7:30 a.m. start time at Brittlebank Park and a 9 a.m. start for the shorter distances on Isle of Palms. No matter how people choose to participate, everyone involved is invited to join in the block party at the finish line, with live music, food and fun to celebrate cancer survivors and honor loved ones lost to the disease.

To learn more or register to ride or volunteer, go to Lowvelo.org.

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If you would like more information about LOWVELO, please contact Kristin Lee at leekris@musc.edu.