Each year, nearly 40,000 cyclists and more than 4,000 teams participate around the country for people with MS. With the fundraising support of each cyclist, the National MS Society can continue our work of tackling the complex challenges of MS. From one-to-one MS Navigator® support, advocacy that drives systemic change to a network of resources and information that helps people affected by MS feel more in control and less alone.
Find Your Ride
Bike MS has 50 rides across the US with experiences that are unique to each ride, not to mention two amazing rides that have been named best road cycling events by USA Today.
Pedal your way through the streets of New York City or the California coast. Take in the breathtaking farmlands of the Mid-West or the front range of Colorado. Each ride in the Bike MS series has a unique flair while maintaining a consistently well-organized, supportive and extraordinary experience.
Register
Join us today! Whether you’re a casual, novice or experienced cyclist, Bike MS will make you feel right at home. Specify if you are a first-time rider and/or live with MS while registering to join special programs that come with extra support. Learn more about the Rookie Riders program on your event-specific page and/or read about our I Ride with MS program.
We also love seeing families ride together, and anyone over 12 years of age is welcome to join us!
Join or Start a Team
Enjoy the ride as an individual or share your experience with a team! Invite your friends, your family, your coworkers, your neighbors — anyone can be a part of your team! If you don’t want to start your own team, you’ll have the option to search for and join an existing one.
Not Ready to Register Yet? Stay Connected!
We understand that devoting your time to a cycling event is a big commitment and you might not be ready to register just yet. To help answer your questions, we encourage you to complete our brief interest form with any questions you might have and a Bike MS staff member will reach out to you.
Train & Fundraise
Bike MS kicks off as soon as you register — then it’s time to train and fundraise.
Training for Bike MS varies depending on your experience level, as well as the event and route distance you choose. Our routes range from 15 to 150 miles and our events can last 1, 2 or several days. No matter what event and route you choose, we have the tools to get you started:
- Our Training program, powered by VeloPro, is a custom training plan that will help you crush the finish line. VeloPro is an adaptive AI-driven platform that will adjust and customize your training plan to your needs.
- The Bike MS training guide and Zwift training rides will get you ready for the ride.
- Many rides have local group training rides, so you can train and connect with other cyclists in person.
Fundraising helps those living with MS and every dollar works to achieve our mission, when you receive or donate to the National MS Society you are changing the world for someone affected by MS. It’s always critical to get a head start. All rides have a fundraising minimum that powers our mission to end MS forever. We’ll help you reach your fundraising goals and stay motivated with challenges and incentives:
- Earn a special local Bike MS jersey as a testament to your hard work.
- Qualify for exclusive fundraising clubs and levels.
- Challenge yourself with fundraising contests leading up to the ride (because who doesn’t like some friendly competition?).
- Be supported with tons of fundraising tools, ideas and tips.
Get on the Route
We’re here to prepare you to pedal — with info on everything from staying safe on the road, to what to wear and pack.
All Bike MS routes are fully supported with Support and Gear Vehicles (SAG) that provide mechanical and medical assistance. Routes also feature rest stops every 8 to 18 miles, complete with nutritional food and drinks to keep you fueled.
E-bikes and recumbent bikes are welcome at Bike MS and events contingent on local guidelines and regulations. For the safety of our participants, your e-bike must be classified as a bicycle under local and state law and not exceed 20mph. Don’t forget to plan for your e-bike battery needs, as participants are responsible for their own transport and charging requirements.
Celebrate Your Accomplishments
Crossing the finish line at Bike MS is something that can’t be described — it’s something you have to experience.
Each person waiting for you is there to make sure you understand what a huge moment this is. Because crossing that line is all about the hard work you put in to get there and the critical funds you raise to help us be there for the MS community in the ways they need us most.
Bike MS raises more money than any other cycling series for any other cause — changing the world for people with MS, one mile at a time.
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Bike MS is such a great cause and allows me and my family to keep moving and working hard towards a goal. There is something about being out on the open country roads that is good for the soul.” - Christine, Bike MS: Pedal to the Point |
