Ride on the right side of the road
South Carolina law directs bicyclists to ride as near the right side of the road as practical. Limited route exceptions apply. Source: South Carolina bicycle laws
A rider may use the shoulder but does not have to use it. Source: South Carolina bicycle laws
Use a marked bike lane
When a bike lane sits beside a road, state law requires bicyclists to use it. A rider may leave it to pass another bicyclist or avoid an obstruction. Source: South Carolina bicycle laws
Plan a route before leaving the rental property. Check signs and traffic controls along the route.
Ride in a small group
State law allows no more than two bicyclists abreast on a road. The limit does not apply on paths reserved for bicycles. Source: South Carolina bicycle laws
Ask the rental provider for locks and correctly sized helmets before the ride.
Walk near the fishing pier
The town prohibits bicycles on the Surfside Beach fishing pier. Source: Town fishing pier rules
Choose a bike parking location before visiting the pier.
Request bike rentals
Share the rental dates, bike quantities, rider sizes, delivery address, and pickup details with the provider.
Beach gear rentals questions
- Where should I ride a rental bike on a Surfside Beach road?
- South Carolina law directs a rider to stay as near the right side of the road as practical, with limited exceptions.
- Source: South Carolina bicycle laws
- Must I use a bike lane beside the road?
- Yes. State law requires bike lane use except when a rider passes another bicyclist or avoids an obstruction.
- Source: South Carolina bicycle laws
- Can two riders travel beside each other on a road?
- State law allows no more than two bicyclists abreast on a road, except on a path reserved for bicycles.
- Source: South Carolina bicycle laws
- Can I ride a rental bike on the Surfside Beach fishing pier?
- No. The town lists bicycles among the items prohibited on the fishing pier.
- Source: Town fishing pier rules