Indiana residents Andy Wright, center, and his sister Harper, left, were encouraged by family friend Lisa Billman, right, to take part in the Tour de Charleston on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
15-year-old Jack Klein, right, and his father, David, traveled from St. Louis, Missouri, to take part in the 10th annual Tour de Charleston on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Mark Scherer, from Olney, rode a vehicle that didn’t look like a bike during Saturday's Tour de Charleston. “It’s just a tricycle with a shell,” he said. The mobile vehicle was faster than the other competitors, although incumbent bikes aren’t eligible for an award. “You cut through the air,” Scherer said. “I’ve had it up to 40 mph.”
Mark Scherer, from Olney, rode a vehicle that didn’t look like a bike during Saturday's Tour de Charleston. “It’s just a tricycle with a shell,” he said. The mobile vehicle was faster than the other competitors, although incumbent bikes aren’t eligible for an award. “You cut through the air,” Scherer said. “I’ve had it up to 40 mph.”
Ava Obert, left, and Harper Wright, right, both 11 years old, finished the Tour de Charleston together after meeting for the first time shortly after the beginning of the 12.5-mile ride.
Ava Obert, left, and Harper Wright, right, both 11 years old, finished the Tour de Charleston together after meeting for the first time shortly after the beginning of the 12.5-mile ride.
15-year-old Jack Klein, right, and his father, David, traveled from St. Louis, Missouri, to take part in the 10th annual Tour de Charleston on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Mark Scherer, from Olney, rode a vehicle that didn’t look like a bike during Saturday's Tour de Charleston. “It’s just a tricycle with a shell,” he said. The mobile vehicle was faster than the other competitors, although incumbent bikes aren’t eligible for an award. “You cut through the air,” Scherer said. “I’ve had it up to 40 mph.”
Indiana residents Andy Wright, center, and his sister Harper, left, were encouraged by family friend Lisa Billman, right, to take part in the Tour de Charleston on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Photos from the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Tour de Charleston bicycle held Saturday, June 13.
A line of cyclists lead the pack for the 12.5-mile route of the Tour de Charleston fun ride.
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An American flag waves in the wind Saturday, June 13, 2026 above in the courthouse square during the Tour de Charleston festivities.
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Ava Obert, left, and Harper Wright, right, both 11 years old, finished the Tour de Charleston together after meeting for the first time shortly after the beginning of the 12.5-mile ride.
Donnette Beckett
15-year-old Jack Klein, right, and his father, David, traveled from St. Louis, Missouri, to take part in the 10th annual Tour de Charleston on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Donnette Beckett
Mark Scherer, from Olney, rode a vehicle that didn’t look like a bike during Saturday's Tour de Charleston. “It’s just a tricycle with a shell,” he said. The mobile vehicle was faster than the other competitors, although incumbent bikes aren’t eligible for an award. “You cut through the air,” Scherer said. “I’ve had it up to 40 mph.”
Donnette Beckett
Indiana residents Andy Wright, center, and his sister Harper, left, were encouraged by family friend Lisa Billman, right, to take part in the Tour de Charleston on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Donnette Beckett
Cyclists line up before the 12.5-mile course of the Tour de Charleston on Saturday, June 13, 2027.
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Indiana residents Andy Wright, center, and his sister Harper, left, were encouraged by family friend Lisa Billman, right, to take part in the Tour de Charleston on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
15-year-old Jack Klein, right, and his father, David, traveled from St. Louis, Missouri, to take part in the 10th annual Tour de Charleston on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Mark Scherer, from Olney, rode a vehicle that didn’t look like a bike during Saturday's Tour de Charleston. “It’s just a tricycle with a shell,” he said. The mobile vehicle was faster than the other competitors, although incumbent bikes aren’t eligible for an award. “You cut through the air,” Scherer said. “I’ve had it up to 40 mph.”
Ava Obert, left, and Harper Wright, right, both 11 years old, finished the Tour de Charleston together after meeting for the first time shortly after the beginning of the 12.5-mile ride.
