In Myrtle Beach when they say “biker” they mean a Harley dude. Bicycling here—or safe bicycling, anyway—is largely limited to fat-tire riding along the beach and easy pedaling through the quiet residential neighborhoods near Little River.

Bicyclists in Myrtle Beach can take advantage of some completed segments of the South Carolina portion of the East Coast Greenway (www.greenway.org), which generally speaking is Ocean Boulevard. In Myrtle Beach there’s a bike lane on North Ocean Boulevard from about 82nd Avenue North down to 29th Avenue North. You can actually ride Ocean Boulevard all the way from 82nd Avenue North down to the southern city limit if you like. Inland, a portion of the Greenway is on Grissom Parkway, which takes you by Broadway at the Beach.

In North Myrtle Beach, from Sea Mountain Highway in Cherry Grove you can bike Ocean Boulevard clear down to 46th Avenue South with a detour from 28th–33rd Avenues. A right on 46th takes you to Barefoot Landing. And of course for a scenic ride you can pedal on the beach itself for miles. But remember: Bicycling on the sidewalk is strictly.

As for bike rentals, a good operator is Beach Bike Shop (711 Broadway St., 843/448-5335, www.beachbikeshop.com), or try Bicycles ’N’ Gear Rentals (Highway 501, www.bikesngear.com). In North Myrtle, try Wheel Fun Rentals (91 S. Ocean Blvd., 843/280-7900, www.wheelfunrentals.com).