Ride Details

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Day 1 Start Location 1:
Broadcom, 15101 Alton Parkway. Irvine, California 92618

• Friday Night Hotel – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Irvine Spectrum: Book online here.

Day 1 Start Location 2:
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

• Westin/ Sheraton Reservations: Book online here. Questions: call 760-827-4179

6:00am  Broadcom Site Opens for 50, 75, and 100-mile riders

6:30am  Broadcom- IRWMS Photo under arch

6:45am  Broadcom- Start Line Celebration

7:00am  Broadcom- Start Line Opens (All routes except 25)

7:30am  Carlsbad Site Opens (Westin Resort and Spa)

8:30am  Carlsbad- IRWMS Photo under arch

8:45am  Carlsbad- Start Line Celebration

9:00am  Carlsbad- 25 Mile Start (The Westin Resort and Spa)

9:00am  Lunch Service begins on route (Concordia Elementary for 50-mile riders ONLY)

Day 1 Finish Location:

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

• Westin/ Sheraton Reservations: Book online here. Questions: call 760-827-4179

11:30am  Post Ride Meal Begins, Festival site opens (Westin Resort and Spa, Carlsbad)

11:30-2:30pm Live Music 

5:00pm All Riders Swept from Route

5:00pm Evening Ceremony and Jersey Contest (The Westin Resort and Spa)

7:00pm Post Ride Meal ends, Festival Site Closes

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Day 2 Start Location:
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

6:30am Breakfast Opens

7:00am Staggered Start

7:00am IRWMS Photo under arch

8:30am All riders must be out on Route

10:30am Ingram Plaza Opens (Tents, Food Trucks, Beer, etc)

Day 2 Finish Location:
Ingram Plaza, 2751 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA 92106

11:00am-3:00pm Shuttles (purchase shuttle tickets here)

3:00pm All riders swept from route

3:30pm Lunch Ends and Site Closes

With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you. 

Camp Pendleton requires background checks for all Bike MS participants 18 years and older to ride through base. If you choose not to submit your information for a background check, there will be shuttles available to transport you to the other side! 

DAY 1

• Start Line 1: 50, 75 or 100 Miles (starting from Irvine, CA)
  Broadcom, 15101 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618
• Start Line 2: 25 Mile (starting from Carlsbad, CA)
  The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
• Day 1 Rest Stop Sponsors​
  • Rest Stop 1 (Pure Ride): Pure Ride Cycle
  • Rest Stop 2 (Salt Creek): Disney, County of Orange and Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley
  • Rest Stop 3 (Concordia Elementary - Lunch for 50 milers): Fed Ex
  • Rest Stop 4 (Las Pulgas): Deloitte
  • Rest Stop 5 (Buccaneer - Lunch for 75 and 100 milers): Howard's Team
  • Rest Stop 8 (Hansen’s): SD Bike Coalition
• Finish location:
  The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Westin Carlsbad Rider Lounge Sponsor: Experian
  • The Zone Sponsor: Bristol Myers Squibb
  • VIP Lounge Sponsor: BMW of Murieta

DAY 2:

• Start Line:
  The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
• Day 2 routes:  40 or 50 Miles (starting from Carlsbad, CA)
• Day 2 Rest Stop Sponsors
  • Rest Stop 1 (Kelly Elementary): SD Bike Coalition
  • Rest Stop 2 (CVS): Burns and McDonnell
  • Rest Stop 3 (Torrey Pines): KPMG
  • Rest Stop 4 (Bird Rock Elementary): SD Padres
• Finish location: 
  Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station, 2751 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

Routes subject to change.

Know Before You Go – Virtual Pre-Event Logistics Meeting

RSVP Link: Virtual Pre-Event Logistics Meeting

 All Bike MS participants are invited to our ‘Know Before You Go’ logistics meeting to have all your event weekend questions answered.  Bike MS staff and volunteers will review all aspects of the ride weekend including parking, start line/finish line expectations, route and rest stops, plus the extraordinary experience of the Day 1 and Day 2 finish lines.  

Wednesday, September 4
6PM – 7PM

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device:

Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 255 158 367 249 / Passcode: stTTJ8

Road to 300 Competition

• We have a mission to reach $3 million at Bike MS Bay to Bay and we need to register 300 new riders to reach that goal! As an incentive, the Superhero that recruits the most rookie riders* wins the illustrious "Road to 300" Award! 
• Link to submit your recruits: Road to 300
• Prize Package:
  • 1 room at the Westin 
  • 1 drink ticket at the overnight festival 
  • 1 free shuttle ticket 
• Qualifications*:
  • Minimum of 5 new riders (includes past Bike MS participants that have not participated in past 2 rides 2022/ 2023). 
  • Superhero and new riders must meet fundraising minimum of $400 by 9/30/24. 
  • Competition timeframe: Retroactive from campaign start through Sept 30th. 
  • NOTE: Do not cancel hotel room until you've been notified that you're the Road to 300 Superhero.

Facebook

Stay up-to-the-minute with conversations and event details by joining our Bike MS: Bay to Bay Group on Facebook. We use this group for event updates, recognition, encouragement and more!

What you can expect for pre-event fun:

• Kickoff parties
• Happy Hours/ coffee meet-ups
• First-Time Bike MS participant meet-ups
• Bike shop partner rides
• And more…

Community Events & Group Rides

You are invited!

Check out these fun & fabulous upcoming events! Take a moment to RSVP so food and logistics can be coordinated. Team Captains, please consider adding these events to your schedules. Thank you!!

Saturday, Sept 21

OC- Sports Basement Group Ride & OC IRWMS Social

RSVP Link: Sports Basement Group Ride & IRWMS Social

• Hosted by Sports Basement, 10800 Kalama River Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
• All are welcome!
  • 7:30am: 46 Mile Route Rolls
  • 8am: 27 Mile Route Rolls
  • Waiver Link: Please fill out prior to the ride
• 11am-2pm: BJs Pizza Lunch on the indoor Pickleball Court at Sports Basement
• 10am-2pm: IRWMS Social on the indoor Pickleball Court at Sports Basement
• Pick up your IRWMS Jersey & customize your jersey!

Saturday, Sept 21

SD - Howard’s Team Group Ride

• Hosted by Howard’s Team- Chiefs Burger & Torrey Ride
• For additional details: https://howardsteam.org/

Tuesday, October 8

IRWMS Jersey Pick-Up & Happy Hour

RSVP Here- San Diego Social & Jersey Customization Oct 8

• Location: Ride Director Tim Pirkey’s Home in West Escondido (Address will be provided to those that RSVP)
• 6-8pm
• Pick up your IRWMS Jersey & customize your jersey!

Saturday, Oct 12

Rock N’ Road Group Ride & Packet Pickup- Irvine

• Location: Rock N’ Road Cyclery, 6250 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92620
• All are welcome!
• Group Ride: Meet 7:30am, Roll 8am, BJs Lunch 11am
• Packet Pick Up: 10 am-2 pm
• Parking: Located at business

Team Group Rides

Group Rides are a fun, social way to get ready for the ride weekend. Attending helps you physically prepare and get comfortable on the road while building connections with fellow riders.

Orange County

GSF- 1 More Mile (Irvine Area):

• Wednesdays 
  Start is from Huntington Beach Central Park West, 6741 Central Park Dr, Huntington Beach
  About 200 yards from the entrance on Central Park Drive 
  Rolls at 8:30am (typically riders arrive up to 1 hr prior to start time)
  Easy to Moderate Skill/ Fitness Level
  No rider drop. Nobody rides alone.
• Fridays
  Start is from Citrus Ranch Park, 2910 Portola Parkway, Tustin. Corner of Jamboree and Portola. 
  Southside Parking Lot
  Rolls at 9am (typically riders arrive up to 1 hr prior to start time)
  Easy to Moderate Skill/ Fitness Level
  No rider drop. Nobody rides alone.
• Saturdays 
  Various locations
  Rolls at 8am
  Moderate to Advanced Skill/ Fitness Level 
  No rider drop. Nobody rides alone.
• Sundays
  95% Start is from Starbucks at the Square (17913 MacArthur, Irvine near John Wayne Airport Main and MacArthur behind Starbucks) to PCH and Warner.
  Rolls at 8am (typically riders arrive up to 1 hr prior to start time)
  Easy to Moderate Skill/ Fitness Level
  No rider drop. Nobody rides alone.

• Communication
  GSF Meetup Page: here
  GSF Facebook Page: here
  Email List: To be added, message Dave Brooks via Facebook page

Outspokin’ For A Cure (Los Alamitos Area):

• Saturdays
  Starting/Ending Point-Rossmoor/Los Alamitos (contact Roger for specific address)
  Various Route Locations - Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Long Beach
  Rolls at 8AM (time will change to earlier as we move closer to the event in October)
  Distance: 20-25 miles (will gradually increase as we move closer to the event in Oct)
  Route Terrain- mostly flat, bike paths and some streets
  Average speed - 13-16 mph
  No Drops - all levels welcome
  For more info: Team Captain-Roger Waterman (sensor96@aol.com, 310-621-5655)
  Training ride schedule (subject to change)

San Diego

Howard’s Team:

• Sept 21^st - Chiefs Burger & Torrey Ride
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS:  howardsteam.org

Note: If your team has weekly group rides that are open to all Bike MS cyclists and would like to promote it on the Bay to Bay Calendar and website, please send info to Cindy.Decker@nmss.org.

CAF (Challenged Athletes Foundation) Club Rides

CAF has invited anyone signed up for Bike MS Bay to Bay to attend one of their Club rides. This opportunity is meant to build a connection between Bike MS and the CAF Cycling Club, as well as encourage membership in the CAF Cycling Club. Check the link for details: here

Virtual Training Program

Velo Pro

• AI based training program/ virtual coach
• Visit website here: VeloPro.com

Bike MS Fundraising Week is proudly sponsored by Point B, an organization who shares our commitment to creating a world free of MS. Elevate your fundraising and win some prizes along the way.

Dates:

Fundraising Competition Week 1: Monday, August 12^th-Sunday August 18^th

Fundraising Competition Week 2: Monday, September 9^th-Sunday, September 15^th

Prize Offerings & Winners

Fundraising Week #1 (8/12 through 8/18)

15+ Team

15+ Team Winner: GSF-1 More Mile

15+ Team Prize Options:

Team tent (Day 1 Finish Line) -or- Upgraded team tent experience to include larger tent (Day 1 Finish Line)

2-14 Team

2-14 Team Winner: AXE MS

2-14 Team Prize Options:

Team tent (Day 1 Finish Line) -or- Upgraded team tent experience to include larger tent (Day 1 Finish Line)

Individual (not on a team)

Individual Winner: Wendy Carter

Individual Prize: 1 Complimentary suite at overnight hotel

Fundraising Week #2 (9/9 through 9/15)

15+ Team

15+ Team Winner: We're Still Kicking $18,170

15+ Team Prize Options:

Private massage therapist for just your team (Day 1 Finish Line)

2-14 Team

2-14 Team Winner: Team Womble aka Mad Dawg $3,175

2-14 Team Prize Options:

Private massage therapist for just your team (Day 1 Finish Line)

Individual (not on a team)

Individual Winner: Gene Diep $1,115

Individual Prize: 1 Complimentary suite at overnight hotel

Your Bike MS packet contains important items including your rider bib, event details and sponsor giveaways. In order to pick up your packet, you must meet the $400 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver on file. If you registered online, you've already completed a waiver during the registration process. Please note: Riders under 18 will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Sports Basement Packet Pickup - Fountain Valley

Date: October 10^th
Location: Sports Basement, 10800 Kalama River Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Time: 5pm-7 pm
Parking: Located at business

Rock N’ Road Packet Pickup - Irvine

Date: October 12^th
Location: Rock N’ Road Cyclery, 6250 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92620
Time: 10 am-2 pm
Parking: Located at business
Rock N Road Group Ride: Meet 7:30am, Roll 8am, BJs Lunch 11am

Trek Packet Pickup - Encinitas

Date: October 12^th
Location: 1010 S. Coast Hwy 101 #101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Time: 10 am-2 pm
Parking: Located at business

Disneyland Packet Pickup - Anaheim

Date: October 14^th
Location: Team Disney Anaheim, 700 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92802
Time: 5-7 pm
Parking: See map below
Note: Open to all Bike MS Participants

Doubletree Hotel Packet Pick-Up - Irvine

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Location: Doubletree Hotel, 90 Pacifica, Irvine 92618
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Parking: Park in the 20 minute registration parking up front. Do not enter the lot with the gates because it requires a key code to exit. 

Hotel Options

Friday Night Hotel – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Irvine Spectrum

• We are happy to announce that rooms at the Doubletree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum are now available!
• Per the Doubletree, the cut-off date to book your room is September 25th, 2024, there is a Credit Card required for this reservation and Free cancellation before 11:59 PM local hotel time on 14 Oct 2024.
• The room rate is $169/night (plus tax).
• You may book online using the link here.
• Address: 90 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618
  949-471-8888

Saturday Night Hotel – The Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

The Day 1 Finish Line Team Village and festivities will be held on the grounds of The Westin. Rooms and suites at both the Westin and Sheraton (one resort complex) are available to our ride participants for reservations starting June 1, 2024.

• Westin & Sheraton Room Rate: $249 per night
• Westin & Sheraton Suite Rate: $349 per night
• Address: 5420 Grand Pacific Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
• Reservations: Click here to book your room now! If you have issues with the reservation, want to request an ADA-accessible room, or would like to speak with a member of the local reservations team instead of booking online please call 760-827-4179.
• Per the Westin and Sheraton Carlsbad, reservations within the group block require a 1-night advance deposit which is refundable if cancelled by Wednesday, October 9th.

Shuttle Bus and Bike Transportation

Purchase Shuttle Tickets

Day 1 - Morning Transport

Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station in San Diego to Irvine in Orange County:

• There will be two shuttles leaving from Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station to Irvine.
• The first bus will leave at 4:30am from Lot J. The nearest landmark is the Point Loma Sports Complex. There will be ample signage to direct people to Lot J.
• The second bus will leave promptly at 5:00am and only has 25 seats. The bus will leave when it is full. PLEASE NOTE: the second bus has limited seats so riders should plan to arrive early.

*** ACE trucks will be near the shuttle bus stop for bike loading and transport.

The Westin in Carlsbad to Irvine in Orange County:

• There will be just one bus from Carlsbad to Irvine leaving at 5:30am. This shuttle will be collecting riders from the front of the Westin Hotel.  Signs for the shuttle and staff will be there to direct riders.

*** ACE trucks will be near the shuttle bus stop for bike loading and transport.

Day 1 - Evening Transport

The Westin in Carlsbad to Irvine:

• There will be one shuttle departing the Westin at 6:30pm to take people back to Irvine.

*** Riders must take their bike to the ACE truck loading area as soon as they have completed their ride to avoid missing the shuttle bus.

Day 2 - All Day Transport

Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station to Irvine:

• Shuttles from Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station headed to Irvine will start departing at 11:00am. Buses will depart when full. The last bus will leave Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station at 3:00pm. Riders are asked to be aware of the timeframe for the shuttle bus service if they plan on doing the longer route on Day 2.

Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station to Carlsbad:

• There is one shuttle from Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station to Carlsbad and it will depart promptly at 3pm and will drop-off riders at the Westin where they can retrieve their vehicle.

*** Riders must take their bike to the ACE truck loading area as soon as they have completed their ride to avoid missing the shuttle bus.

Parking at the San Diego finish line will be available at Lot J. This lot is located between Historic Decatur and Cushing Road.

Click here to view the parking map.

Food

Whether you have a flat tire or need a snack to help get you across the finish line, we’ve got you covered… 

Each route includes fully stocked rest stops every 10 to 12 miles with some of the best snacks and volunteers around. Relax, hydrate, use the restroom, re-apply sunscreen and enjoy time with the volunteers along with support and gear (SAG) vehicles along the route to assist you.

After you cross the finish line, we will have plenty of local food information handy.

Bike Shops

The support from local bike shops is crucial; bike mechanics will be located throughout the ride along with yearly support from shops in the area.  For more Bike Shop information check out your Training and Prep page!

Ride Support

First aid supplies will be at every rest-stop and bike mechanics and support and gear (SAG) vehicles will be on all routes to assist our riders. Ride Marshals will ride alongside our participants on all routes to assist with ride safety and to also provide support where needed. At The Westin at the Day 1 Finish Line massage and support from physical therapists will be available to riders courtesy of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

Luggage trucks 

Rider’s luggage will once again be transported by our partner FedEx. Luggage trucks will be parked at the Broadcom start line on Saturday morning. Riders will need to make sure they have a luggage tag on EACH piece of luggage that they place on to the truck.

Luggage trucks will arrive at the Westin Carlsbad and drop off luggage in the designated area. Riders will need to show a helmet tag or bib so volunteers can confirm ownership of the luggage.

On Sunday, luggage trucks will be parked at the Westin Carlsbad to transport luggage to the Ingram Plaza finish line. Please make sure there is a luggage tag on EACH piece of luggage that is placed on the truck. Riders will need to show a helmet tag or bib so volunteers can confirm ownership of the luggage.

Thank you to FedEx for once again providing this service!

Participant Meals

The following meals are provided for our Bay to Bay participants throughout the ride weekend (no cost to participants):

Saturday October 19th

Lunch/Dinner Buffet at The Westin. BJs beer will be available for purchase and non-alcoholic beverages will be available at no cost.

Sunday October 20th

Breakfast at the Westin

Sunday October 20th

Lunch (food trucks) at Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station

Participants will tear off meal tickets from their ride bib.

Friends and Family Meals

Friends and family members of participants will be able to purchase meal tickets at the Westin buffet entrance as well as the food truck location at Ingram Plaza. Tickets may be purchased using QR code with a credit card or with cash.

Food and Beverages on Route:

Each route on both days of the ride includes rest-stops with snacks, beverages, water and rehydration products.

Ride photos will be posted on our Bike MS Flickr page 2-3 weeks after the ride. We will share the link here when photos are ready!

The National I Ride with MS (IRWMS) program celebrates and recognizes Bike MS cyclists who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Participants in this program enjoy special day-of-event benefits and receive a complimentary "I Ride with MS" jersey from our program's proud supporter, Primal.  

IRWMS Pre-Ride Events

Saturday, Sept 21

OC- Sports Basement Group Ride & OC IRWMS Social

RSVP Link: Sports Basement Group Ride & IRWMS Social

• Hosted by Sports Basement, 10800 Kalama River Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
• All are welcome!
  • 7:30am: 46 Mile Route Rolls
  • 8am: 27 Mile Route Rolls
  • Waiver Link: Please fill out prior to the ride
• 11am-2pm: BJs Pizza Lunch on the indoor Pickleball Court at Sports Basement
• 10am-2pm: IRWMS Social on the indoor Pickleball Court at Sports Basement
• Pick up your IRWMS Jersey & customize your jersey!

Tuesday, October 8

IRWMS Jersey Pick-Up & Happy Hour

RSVP Here- San Diego Social & Jersey Customization Oct 8

• Location: Ride Director Tim Pirkey’s Home in West Escondido (Address will be provided to those that RSVP)
• 6-8pm
• Pick up your IRWMS Jersey & customize your jersey!
• 

IRWMS Ride Weekend

IRWMS Group Photo Opportunities

Day 1 Start Location 1:

Broadcom, 15101 Alton Parkway. Irvine, California 92618
6:30am Meet at the Start Line under arch

Day 1 Start Location 2:

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
8:30am Meet at the Start Line under arch

Day 1 Finish Location:

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
5pm All past Most Inspirational Riders will be honored and invited to come up for a group photo in front of the stage. Current IRWMS will be invited to stand during the ceremony and take a group photo after the ceremony.

Day 2 Start Location:

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
7:00am Meet at the Start Line under arch

IRWMS Know Before You Go!

Ride Buddy

If you would like to ride with another cyclist (IRWMS or not) please send your approximate speed and climbing ability to Cindy.Decker@nmss.org so we can match you with a suitable buddy.

Cooling Stations

Most rest stops will have cooling stations at First Aid which will include:

• Chairs designated for IRWMS participants.
• Snack size baggies to fill with ice and insert into your cooling vest pockets.
• Large buckets of ice water and cooling towels. Squeeze ice cold water over your head and shoulders to cool down and wear the towel around your neck to stay cool until you reach the next rest stop!

Saturday Evening Ceremony

5pm Westin - Rider Lounge

The National MS Society is a movement by and for all people affected by MS with the vision of a world free of MS. You are at the heart of this Bay to Bay ride and our inspiration. Whether you’re riding, volunteering or a guest, you are appreciated, and this ceremony honors you.

The 2024 Most Inspirational Rider Award will be presented to the most inspirational cyclist riding with MS.

All past Most Inspirational Riders will be honored and invited to the stage for a group photo.

Those that live with MS and ride Bay to Bay (I Ride With MS) will also be invited to stand or wave to be recognized during the ceremony and take a group photo after the ceremony.

You won’t want to miss this!