Ride Details

RV Load In Schedule

Upon reserving your RV campsite, you should have selected an arrival time. To allow for easier access and set up, RVs are staggered for entry and should not arrive outside of your scheduled time. Arrival windows are as listed below: 

Friday, September 9

• 9 AM – 12 PM
• 12 PM – 3 PM 
• 3 PM – 6 PM 
• 6 PM – 8 PM

Event Schedule

Friday, September 9

• 3 PM: Gates open. Team Tent Village load in begins. Bike MS Lodge and tent camping are open- first come, first serve. RVs, please arrive based on your assigned arrival time.
• 3 – 7 PM: On-site registration/packet pick up available in the Commons. Bike compound open for secured storage on tennis courts.  
• 5 – 9 PM: DJ entertainment in Team Tent Village

*No dinner will be provided Friday night. Need ideas for team tent catering or restaurants to visit?  Here are some recommendations.

Saturday, September 10

• 5:30 AM: Gates open
• 6 AM: Bike storage compound unlocks
• 6 – 8 AM: On-site registration/packet pick up available. Breakfast by Chris Cakes in the Commons. Team photos taken at the Start Line.
• 7 AM: Opening remarks and ceremony begin at Start Line
• 7:15 AM: 2021 top teams to roll out in waves
  • Express Scripts- Presenting Sponsor
  • Team Hogan - #1 Fundraising Team in 2021
  • Team Maritz - #2 Fundraising Team in 2021
  • United by Design - #3 Fundraising Team in 2021
  • VU Loan Riders - #4 Fundraising Team in 2021
  • Team Kaldi’s - #5 Fundraising team in 2021
• 7:30: 50, 75 & 100 mile routes fully open
• 8 AM: On-site packet pick up closes for the day and breakfast ends
• 8:15 AM:  All cyclists for 50, 75 & 100 mile route must be on route
• 8:30 AM: Opening remarks for 25 milers & 25 mile route opens
• 9:30 AM: Start Line closes – All riders must be on route
• 10 AM: Finish Line opens – let’s celebrate!
• 12 PM: DJ entertainment and beer service begin in team tent village
• 1:30 PM: CENTURY LOOP CLOSES at Bethalto Rd – all cyclists looking to ride 100 miles must pass this segment prior to this time or they’ll be advanced to the next 75 mile rest stop.
• 3 PM – 5 PM: Bike VIP social in VIP tent. Socialize with fellow top fundraisers, I Ride with MS participants and Bike MS staff. Enjoy open bar with signature cocktails and appetizers. 
• 5 – 8 PM: Dinner provided by Bella Milano in Commons
• 6 PM: Route closes
• 6:15 PM: Mission moment speaker on main stage & all participants invited to cheer on those living with MS during the Champion’s Finish at the Finish Line. I Ride with MS photos.
• 7 PM: Bike storage compound locks
• 8 PM: Beer service ends
• 10 PM: DJ entertainment ends, team tent village closes and quiet hours begin

Sunday, September 11

• 5:30 AM: Gates open
• 6 AM: Bike storage unlocks. Breakfast and on-site registration/packet pick up begin in the Commons
• 7 AM: Opening remarks & 9/11 tribute
• 7:15 AM: All routes open (25, 50, 75 & 100) rolling start
• 8 AM: On-site registration/packet pick up and breakfast close
• 8:30 AM: Start Line closes – All riders must be on route
• 10 AM: Finish Line opens. Beer service and DJ entertainment begin. Let’s celebrate!
• 12 PM: Century Loop Closes at Bunker Hill – all cyclists looking to ride 100 miles must pass this segment prior to this time or they’ll be advanced to the next 75 mile rest stop.
• 12 – 5 PM: Post ride meal by Bella Milano in the Commons
• 5 PM: Route closes and event concludes. Thank you for riding!

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

Pro Tip: When planning for your Bike MS ride, please take note of your selected route color in addition to the mileage to heighten your awareness of signage out on the roads!

Saturday, September 10^th Routes:

• Day 1 25 Mile (Yellow Route)
• Day 1 50 Mile (Green Route)
• Day 1 75 Mile (Orange Route)
• Day 1 100 Mile (Blue Route)

Sunday, September 11^th Routes:

• Day 2 25 Mile (Yellow Route)
• Day 2 50 Mile (Green Route)
• Day 2 75 Mile (Orange Route)
• Day 2 100 Mile (Blue Route)

Bike MS Kick Off Ride

Granada Cyclery is hosting a 2022 cycling season kick off ride for Bike MS cyclists! Ride options include 15, 25 and 35 mile routes. Event site opens at 7:30 AM and we roll out at 8 AM.

Visit the Bike MS tent post ride to hang out with your fellow Bike MSers, enter to win exciting prizes and enjoy discounted registration for September’s event!

Event Details:

• Saturday, June 11^th from 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• Granada Cyclery – 235 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters MO 63376
• View the event photos here

Team Captain Meet Up #1 (Virtual)

Calling all captains! Join us for our 1^st virtual team captain meet up of the season. Your Bike MS staff will talk don’t miss deadlines, upcoming engagement opportunities and share tips/tricks to ensure your team is set up for success this season.

Event Details:

• Tuesday, June 28^th from 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
• Click here to join the virtual meeting
• View the slide deck here

Fundraising Week #1

Accept the challenge and  start changing lives, Gateway! This fundraising week provides two opportunities to win, one for teams and one for individuals. Teams and individuals who raise the most funds online during the fundraising week will win prizes to enhance their Bike MS weekend experience while raising the critical funds to END MS FOREVER.

Event Details:

• July 4^th – July 10^th
• Fundraising Goal: $40,000

Team Prize: Team’s choice of a team tent upgrade, port-a-potty at your team tent, private packet pick up, or stocked cooler at your team tent.

How to Win: Team that brings in the most fundraising dollars between July 4^th and July 10^th wins!

• Winners:

o   15+ Cyclists: Schainker’s Crankers

o   <15 Cyclists: Mud’s Mob

Individual Prize: Bike MS swag pack

How to Win: The individual cyclists that brings in the most fundraising dollars between July 4^th and July 10^th wins!

• Winner:
  • Lisa B. from Team Purina

Recruitment Challenge Week

Not yet registered for Bike MS!? Your team is counting on you to win BIG! Register during this challenge week to lock in $50 registration before July 18^th’s fee increase and help your team enhance their event experience!

 Event Details:

• July 11^th – July 17^th

Team Prize: Team’s choice of a team tent upgrade, private packet pick up, or stocked cooler at your team tent.

How to Win: Team(s) that recruits the most riders between July 11^th and July 17^th wins!

• Winners:

o   15+ Cyclists: Team Purina

o   <15 Cyclists: Woodard Restoration & Cleaning

Rookie Rider Meet Up (Virtual)

New to Bike MS? Join us for a virtual Rookie Rider meet up where we’ll share everything you need to know to make the most out of your experience! Topics include: first time fundraising, training, event logistics and more!

Event Details:

• Wednesday, July 20^th from 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
• Click here to join the virtual meeting
• View the slide deck here

Fundraising Week #2

Join us for our second and LARGEST fundraising week of the season! Like the first one, this fundraising week provides two opportunities to win, one for teams and one for individuals. Teams and individuals who raise the most funds online during the fundraising week will win prizes to enhance their Bike MS weekend experience while raising the critical funds to END MS FOREVER.

Event Details:

• August 1^st – August 7^th
• Fundraising Goal: $65,000

Team Prize: Team’s choice of a team tent upgrade, port-a-potty at your team tent, private packet pick up, or stocked cooler at your team tent.

How to Win: Team that brings in the most fundraising dollars between August 1^st and August 7^th wins!

• One winner will be awarded from each category below:

o   Mid-sized teams (4-14 participants)

o   Large teams (15+ participants)

Individual Prize: Bike MS swag pack

How to Win: The individual cyclists that brings in the most fundraising dollars between August 1^st and August 7^th wins!

Team Captain Meet Up #2 (In-Person)

Hey, captains! Join us at Hogan HQ for a team captain meet up and social! We’ll kick off the night with food, drink and time to catch up with your fellow captains/Bike MS staff. Then, we’ll celebrate wins, talk packet pick up and event weekend details.

Event Details:

• Thursday, August 11^th from 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
• Hogan HQ- 2150 Schuetz Rd., St. Louis MO 63146
• RSVP for the in-person event here

Final Recruitment Challenge Week

This is your final chance to register for Bike MS and help your team win! Register during this challenge week to lock in $60 registration before August 29^th’s FINAL fee increase and help your team enhance their event experience!

 Event Details:

• August 22^nd – August 28^th

Team Prize: Stock the team tent! Enjoy a stocked cooler, snacks and décor at your team tent ride weekend!

How to Win: Team(s) that recruits the most riders between August 22^nd and August 28^th wins!

• One winner will be awarded from each category below:

o   Mid-sized teams (4-14 participants)

o   Large teams (15+ participants)

I Ride with MS Social

People with MS are the reason we ride, and we want to celebrate you! All I Ride with MS cyclists and their families are invited to a VIP packet pick up and social event at our Global Brew Taphouse.

Event Details:

• Thursday, August 25^th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
• Global Brew Tap House – 9578 Manchester Rd., Rock Hill MO 63119
• RSVP for the in person event here

Pre Event Packet Pick Up

To best prepare for your ride, we recommend that you pick up your packet prior to event weekend- this allows you to review materials received in advance, ask Bike MS staff your questions before the event and drop off last minute donations. Please note, the $300 fundraising minimum must be met to pick up your packet and participate in Bike MS.

Event Details:

• View packet pick up time windows and sign up for your slot here
• NEW Gateway NMSS Office – 10420 Old Olive Street Rd., Suite 300 Creve Coeur MO 63141

Safety Clinic (Virtual)

The safety of our cyclists is the #1 priority at Bike MS. Join us for a virtual Safety Clinic where we’ll talk what to wear/what to bring, rules of the road and answer your last minute questions leading into event weekend!

Event Details:

·       Monday, August 29^th from 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

·       Click here to join the virtual meeting

 

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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.