Locations:
West Ashley
1319 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1211
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Noon - 5 PM
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Low Country Swimming Resources

There are many swimming opportunities available in the Charleston Area, including clubs, pools, and beaches. Check below for more information and don't hesitate to click on Contact US to phone or e-mail us if you have any questions or if we can help in any way. Please click on the Shopping link on the left to learn more about the lines of swimming equipment and clothing that we carry in our stores.

The following information about swimming venues in the Charleston area was kindly provided by Jannette Finch of Charleston Triathlon Club:

  • Masters Swimming is available at the QAV Pool in Summerville, SC on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 5:30 to 7:00 AM. For more information, please call Dave Horton at 843.821.3002.

  • The Summerville Family YMCA 25 meter pool is now open for masters swimming

    Coach:  Bob Hiel, bhiel@above.net
    Aquatics Director: Megan Rafferty, MeganR@SummervilleYMCA.org
    Practice Schedule: 5:00am - 6:30am Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday & Saturday is at 7am.


  • Palmetto Masters Swimming is also offered at the MLK Pool in downtown Charleston Monday thru Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 AM. Please contact   katderf@bellsouth.net   for more info.

    • Charleston Area Beaches with lifeguards

    Folly Beach County Park. 600 foot beach front designated swimming area. 
    More info:http://www.beachparks.com/follybeach.htm

  • Beachwalker County Park, Kiawah Island. 450 foot designated swimming area. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally. 
    More info: http://www.beachparks.com/beachwalker.htm

  • Isle of Palms County Park. 600 feet of ocean frontage. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally. 
    More info: http://www.beachparks.com/isleofpalms.htm

    • Charleston Area Pools
    (Call first for lap times)

  • M.L. King, Jr. (843) 724-7346. Fee $2. Pool is home to Palmetto Masters Swimming and Kathleen Wilson, South Carolina's only English Channel swimmer!
  • W.L. Stephens (843) 724-3747. Fee $2.
  • St. Andrews Family Fitness (843) 763-3850. Fee $10, includes all facilities (treadmills, weights, showers).
  • East Shore Health and Racquet (843) 767-1060. Call for prices. A greenhouse type enclosure which is heated in winter and opens to the woods and birds in the summer.
  • MUSC Wellness Center (843) 792-5499. Fee $10, includes all facilities. Best equipment, indoor track. Cleanest locker rooms. Pool is home to loosely organized masters swimmers, generally swim at 6 am, posted workouts.
  • Mt Pleasant Recreation Department Pool . (843) 884-2528


Low Country Cycling Resources

Charleston has many miles of fabulous rides and a wide variety of cycling activities and events. Click on a link below  for the information you need.

The information on Group Rides and Route Maps was provided by Coastal Cyclists of Charleston. For more information about cycling in Charleston, please visit on the Coastal Cyclists web site.

Enjoy Cycling in Charleston!  We have a complete line of bikes and cycling equipment and clothing from beach cruisers to high performance tri bikes. Just click on the Shopping tab on the left to see all of our bike lines and cycling products.


Low Country Running Resources

Charleston Bicycle Company sponsors and provides support for many Charleston area running events and activities and we are members of the Charleston Running Club. Please contact us if we can be of any help to you for your running needs.

There are many ongoing activities and special running events in Charleston. See below for information about Group Runs and Special Events.

If you need running shoes, clothing or equipment, please visit our Running Shop at CBC on Savannah Highway. At CBC we now have a full line of running shoes and gear. Click here for directions. If you would like to see our line of running shoes, clothing and equipment, please click on the Shopping link on the left.

And don't forget to ask about our professional shoe fitting service. It's FREE and makes a world of difference. Click here for details.

Group Runs

Sunday Group Runs

Monday Group Runs

  • 6.00 pm - Downtown - Charleston Bicycle Company & Running Shop (334 M East Bay Street ) - 5 miles, all paces. Downtown loops and bridge options.  Once a month we will have a social gathering after the run. Contact: Mark Nowling cell/text: 843.437.8321, office: 843.407.0482. Send your email to receive weekly updates on this run. 

Wednesday Group Runs

  • 6.00 am - Downtown - Meet at MUSC's Wellness Center - 5 miles. All paces. Contact: Greg Shore cell/text 843.343.4514.

  • 6.00 pm - Intervals - Citadel - Meet at track for a warmup around campus and then hit the track for intervals about 6:30 PM - we will wait for any Citadel sport to finish if they are present. 400s, 800s, miles, 2 miles, etc.  All abilities welcome. Contact: Mark Nowling cell/text: 843.437.8321, office: 843.407.0482. Send your email to receive weekly updates on this run.

Thursday Group Runs

  • 7:00 am - Marrington Plantation - Trail Run - Many distance options.  Can be very wet/muddy.  All speeds welcome. Good chance to get off the hard surfaces. Runners must carry a Department of Defense ID or Marrington Patron Pass issued by the Station's Outdoor Center (near the trail). Pass is $10/year. Contact: Mark Nowling cell/text: 843.437.8321, office: 843.407.0482. Send your email to receive weekly updates on this run. 

Friday Group Runs
Well, what can we say? We have been running all week, and everyone needs a day off.


For information on Charleston Area races, please visit Charleston Running Club's web site.

For a list of area races click here.  Race Calendar