Cycle, Sizzle, Cinco celebrates 3 big events in Spartanburg this weekend
Spartanburg, S.C. (WSPA)- It's a big weekend in downtown Spartanburg with Cycle, Sizzle, Cinco.
On Friday, some of the fastest men and women on wheels will cycle around the downtown Spartanburg course. It's a half-mile loop around downtown
The Crit was started as part of PAL's Bike Town Spartanburg initiative, which earned the City of Spartanburg's bicycle-friendly status from the League of American Bicyclists, the first of this type of designation in South Carolina.
The Crit is hosted by PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well and is their top fundraising event. PAL's mission is to advance active living, promote healthy eating, and foster health equity.
Organizers said proceeds from this event help build new trails, expand wellness in schools, and make local food more affordable.
Saturday, Cribbs Kitchen and Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas host the 10th Annual Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off.
Since 2015, the Cook-Off has raised $650,000+ for CCP. It's helping local families access life-saving treatment, transportation, and essential resources during cancer treatment.
You'll have 17 creative burgers crafted by local chefs and restaurateurs, live music and the chance to vote in the People's Choice Award.
Join from Noon to 6 p.m. for $12 tickets.
Organizers said the burgers run out quickly, so get there early.
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