Date & Location
September 18, 2021
Starting/Finish line:
River Pavilion located on River Rd, 1 mile from Route 36
Routes
Routes from 35 or 60 miles
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $100
Age Minimum: 12
Schedule
7 AM - Check In / Packet Pick Up Open
8 AM - 60 Mile Ride Start
9 AM - 35 Mile Ride Start
Friday, September 17
- 4 PM - 6 PM - Packet Pick Up at River Pavilion (located on River Rd, 1 mile from Route 36)
Saturday, September 18
Please Note: New Start /Finish Line Area - River Pavilion on River Rd)
- 7 AM - Check In / Packet Pick Up Open at River Pavilion
- 8 AM - 60 Mile Ride Start
- 9 AM - 35 Mile Ride Start
Route Closes at 4:00 PM. We will make every effort to work with you to complete the ride.
Routes will be the same as previous years with a short and a long route option.
Cycling Challenges
Complete challenges and mileage goals as you train and take on the open road.
Your training rides bring you out into your community and past some scenic destinations and we want to see them too!
Snap a selfie at a designated landmark and share it with your fellow MS cyclists using our submission form. Complete all 4 challenges by your event day and get a Bike MS-branded tire tool and be entered into a grand prize drawing for one of two Garmin Edge 130s. Flats happen—now you’ll be prepared!
Complete the weekly mileage goals—or ride even more!—to rack up badges along the way.
See the challenges and upload photos.
Stay Connected!
On Facebook? Join the Cook Forest River Ride Facebook Event: here
Do you use the Strava to train & track your rides?
Join Bike MS cyclists in the Bike MS Strava Club: here
We have launched a National Bike MS Strava Club where any participant who has a Strava account can join, share their training activity and connect with riders all over the country.
Upcoming Fundraising Challenges
- Fundraising Week #1 - July 11 - July 17
- Fundraising Week #2 - August 8 - August 14
There will be three categories of winners for each week*:
- Teams with 4-14 members
- Teams with 15+ members
- Individual riders
*based on the highest amount of online fundraising this week
Prizes:
- Teams will receive: Upgraded team experience of their choice (team tent upgrades, team porta potty at a rest stop of their choice, or a dedicated packet pick-up for their team)
- Individuals will receive: Bike MS Prize Pack (Bike MS swag and gift card from our partners at Fathead)
Team Captain Meetup #1
7/20/2021 at 6:00 PM EST
Join other Bike MS Team Captains for our first official meetup and be the first to preview Bike MS: Cook Forest River Ride 2021. Get the latest COVID-19 safety protocols and event details, successful recruitment and fundraising strategies, tips for using our fundraising platform, and more!
Use the button below to join the meetup. There is no need to preregister.
Team Captain Meetup #2
8/17/2021 at 6:00 PM EST
With Bike MS: Cook Forest River Ride 2021 right around the corner, we invite you to join our second official Team Captain Meetup to hear the latest event information and ride details. Get important COVID-19 protocols and safety updates, highlights of the event experience, logistical reminders including packet pick-up information, fundraising progress, the latest event schedule, and more!
Use the button below to join the meetup. There is no need to register in advance.
Safety Clinic
9/7/2021 at 6:00 PM EST
Your local Bike MS staff and amazing guest speakers will share information about staying safe at Bike MS. Topics will include cycling safety and COVID-19 protocols, ride support, bike inspections, suggested packing list, and more.
Use the button below to join the clinic. There is no need to RSVP.
Bike MS is an extraordinary ride no matter where you are! 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 the volunteers. Bike mechanics and support and gear (SAG) vehicles will also be on the route to assist you.
After the ride, we will have plenty of food at the finish line.