Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that we talk up Hilton Head’s bike-friendly reputation often, and this island has the credentials to back it up. The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Hilton Head with Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Community status. If you need more proof, look no further than the recent Bike-A-Palooza celebration held for Hilton Head Plantation residents.
The event brought together local bike shops, riding clubs, and plenty of two-wheeled fun for a full day dedicated to island cycling culture. Hilton Head Bicycle Company and the Bike Doctor both set up booths, giving attendees the chance to chat with mechanics, get a bike tune-up or safety check, find the right helmet fit, and try out demo bikes.
The turnout included familiar faces from the local riding community, including the Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club and Hilton Head Plantation’s own Easy Rider and Chain Gang groups. Behind the scenes, Bike Walk Hilton Head Island, the organization championing bicycle safety, education, and access across the island, pulled the event together.
We’re already looking forward to the next one. Bike-A-Palooza was fun, informative, and a great reminder of why Hilton Head keeps earning its reputation as a top destination for cyclists.
Sep 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hilton Head is often known as a family vacation spot, but the island offers an ideal setting for a getaway of the more mature kind too. If summer welcomes multigenerational vacationers, September kicks off the perfect season for adult travelers.
Couples Retreat
This romantic coastal barrier island welcomes couples for a weekend excursion or a longer trip. With 12 miles of pristine beaches, bike paths that wind through lush Lowcountry vegetation, and glowing sunsets, Hilton Head offers a charming and accessible location for enjoying quality time with your partner. Beyond the scenery, the island abounds with places to wine and dine your sweetie too.
Girls Trip
If the above amenities – pristine beaches, trails, cocktails, and Lowcountry dining – have you thinking of your besties, we’re with you. With its numerous types of accommodations and fun activities, Hilton Head makes an excellent choice for a girls’ weekend. You’ll have plenty of fun in the sun but without the crowds and families typical of the summer months.
Bro Bonding
Vacationing with friends applies to the fellas too. Just think, Hilton Head has 26 championship golf courses, lots of options for inshore and offshore fishing, and plenty of other watersport opportunities like kayaking and parasailing. The temperature and the water are still perfect for these activities in September.
Empty Nesters
After years of planning vacations around the kids, this is your chance to make it a trip just for the two of you. But that doesn’t mean you need to leave behind your favorite destination. Experience Hilton Head from a new, more adult perspective. We’re already highlighted the numerous types of activities available on the island for adults – from a walk on the beach to a trail ride, a day on the water, and a sunset dinner. If you’re really lucky, you catch a nighttime live performance from The Chilly Willy Band, featuring our own Jim Hall.
E-Bike Tours
And here’s one more idea for adult visitors of all ages and group sizes – get to know the island on an electric bicycle tour. From learning about the history of Hilton Head to discovering the flora and fauna that make the Lowcountry special, you’ll easily cover more distance and see the island like never before.
Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
We’re excited to now offer geared bikes you can ride on the beach, available for rent at HHBC. We’re one of the very few on Hilton Head Island offering this type of bike for rental.Think of this as a beach cruiser with gears. You get the same upright, comfortable cruising position, but with the added benefit of gearing for longer rides and changing conditions.In the past, sand and salt air made geared bikes a poor choice for beach riding. That’s changed with our new Priority bikes featuring a Gates Carbon Drive Belt — no chains, no derailleur, and fully enclosed 7-speed Shimano hub gearing.An added bonus? Gears make it easier to pedal against the wind, especially on breezy beach days.Comfortable, rust-free, and beach ready. Book online or stop by HHBC to rent one of our new Priority geared cruisers today.
Nov 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Those who ride know that from the wheels to the handlebars, the bike matters as much as the road. So when Trek asked us to become an official Trek Bicycle dealer, there was no question our answer would be, “Trek, yeah!”
Since 1976, Trek has been on a mission to produce better bikes and leverage innovation to challenge the limits of the bicycle’s capacity. From developing OCLV Carbon to its alpha aluminum, the Waterloo, Wisc.-based company has focused on materials as the foundation for each bike. From there, strict attention is given to enhancing important features like braking control, rear suspension and shocks for a better ride and designing for better aerodynamics.
Trek is so confident that its bikes will stand the test of time and miles, it offers a lifetime warranty on framesets, main frame, and full suspension for the original owner. It all starts with an authorized retailer, and now, Hilton Head Bicycle Company is on that select list.
This status allows us to carry Trek bikes – electric, mountain, road, gravel and more – plus Trek accessories. And we can service Trek bikes and have easy access to real Trek parts for repairs – all the requirements to help you maintain that awesome Trek warranty.
For bike aficionados from Hilton Head to Bluffton, Jasper, and all of Beaufort County, this makes owning and maintaining a Trek bicycle more convenient, especially with our bike repair delivery service.
We’re excited about partnering with Trek and can’t wait to get you on the road. As Trek knows, sometimes you have to get lost to find yourself. Ride on!
Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Just Ask Jim: Hilton Head’s Sweetest Stops
This post kicks off our new “Just Ask Jim” series — where owner and island local Jim Hall shares his favorite Hilton Head finds, from can’t-miss routes to hidden gems worth the ride.
You’ve heard of pub crawls, dine-arounds and progressive dinners. But what could be sweeter than touring Hilton Head’s top spots for desserts, frozen treats, and confections? To make it easy, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite places to indulge and are sharing them here.
As we always say, the best way to experience Hilton Head is from the back of a bike, and visiting the island’s sweet spots is no different. In fact, you can hop on one of our guided e-bike tours, like the beach bum tour or history and nature tour, and expect a stop at Hilton Head Ice Cream – the first location on our list below.
So get your spoon ready, and let’s go!
Hilton Head Ice Cream
Like its name implies, this eatery makes real, homemade, award-winning ice cream using high-quality cream and the same butterfat content used when it originally opened 35 years ago. With a variety of traditional as well as unique flavors like Chocolate Cayenne, Cookie Monster, and Peach Pecan, there’s a perfect taste for every palate.
Chocolate Canopy
Since 1982, the Chocolate Canopy has been creating chocolates and confections to fulfill the sweetest needs of any appetite. From chocolates in the shapes of local characters like alligators, crabs, flip flops, and starfish to a variety of pralines, truffles, and clusters, and so much more to try – the Chocolate Canopy is the place to shop for gifts, including those you give yourself.
Hilton Head Social Bakery
Voted best bakery, this local gem features all-natural French baked goods made from scratch every day. Led by Chef Philippe Feret and co-owner and wife Marissa, the bakery offers a range of pastries, more than 10 fresh fruit tarts, macarons, shortbread cookies, and plenty of choices for more savory pairings. Twice as good, there are now two locations to choose from – Shelter Cove and South Island.
The Ice Cream Cone in Coligny Plaza
With 78 hand-scooped flavors as well as soft serve and vegan options perfect for the homemade waffle cones, this local staple has been serving the island since 1971. A few of our top choices include Krazy Cookie Dough, Bourbon Pecan, Key Lime Pie, and Caramel Turtle Cheesecake, as well as gourmet flavors like Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Honey Roasted Peanut Butter, and Cappuccino Crunch.
MilkShake Factory
For those searching for something more sippable, enjoy your ice cream in a glass at the MilkShake Factory. With numerous locations throughout the country, this sweet stop has a long history rooted in chocolate. From a 1950s soda fountain to the milkshake shop of today, this is where you’ll find signature and gourmet items like the Chocolate Cake Shake, Caramel Toffee Cappuccino, Mint Cookies & Cream, Peanut Butter Brownie, and many more, including several classic flavors. There are also plenty of non-dairy and “not shakes” treats to sample.
The Island Fudge Shoppe
When a confectioner has “shoppe” is in the name, you know it’s going to be good. This is the place to stock up on island favorites like saltwater taffy, pecan pralines, and homemade toffee. And of course, you must try the fudge, which comes in an array of enticing flavors like salted caramel, birthday cake, penuche and raspberry truffle.
Whether you decide to create your own tour or join one of ours, your sweet tooth will be satisfied after you pay a visit to any (or all) of these flavorful locations.
Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
🚴♀️ HHBC Sponsors “60 Minutes for Special Olympics” Fundraiser
We’re thrilled to share that Hilton Head Bicycle Company is teaming up with our friends from Engel & Völkers to support a cause close to our hearts — the 60 Minutes for Special Olympics fundraiser happening right here on Hilton Head!
Join us Saturday, October 18, as we ride together to celebrate and support Special Olympics athletes in our community.
Here’s how the day rolls out:
📍 11 a.m. – Hilton Head Bicycle Company (112 Arrow Road)
Start the day with us and grab a bike for just a $10 donation — 100% of proceeds go directly to Special Olympics athletes!
📍 12 p.m. – One Hot Mama’s
Pedal over for great food and even greater company! 10% of all sales receipts at One Hot Mama’s will be donated to SOAR, our local Special Olympics program. You’ll also get the chance to meet some of the incredible local athletes we’re riding for and refuel before heading back.
💙 Donations can also be made online here: fundraise.specialolympics.org/team/772713 — every dollar helps support training, competition, and inclusion for Special Olympics athletes across the Lowcountry.
We’re proud to join forces with Engel & Völkers, Artern Media, and One Hot Mama’s for this community event — proving once again that when Hilton Head comes together, amazing things happen.
So grab your helmet, bring a friend, and let’s ride for something special!
