What's Included
Bike MS® is more than just a ride. It’s a community of cyclists dedicated to powering breakthroughs for more than 1 million people living with multiple sclerosis in the US.
At Bike MS, we are committed to providing you with a fully-supported ride experience marked with passion, inspiration and camaraderie you will never forget. With rest stops every 8-12 miles, mechanical and medical support, ride marshals, and volunteers ready to provide assistance before, during and after the ride, Bike MS will be the ride of a lifetime.
- September 10-11, 2022
- The $200 fundraising minimum must be met before you pick up your Bike MS packet.
- Registration fee schedule
- $20 starting fee
- $35 on Monday, March 14, 2022
- $50 on Monday, May 9, 2022
- $60 on Monday, July 18, 2022
- $70 on Monday, August 29, 2022
- Online registration closes at noon on the event end date.
- The minimum age to ride is 12. See the Youth Riders section below for additional requirements for cyclists under the age of 18.
- The fundraising minimum is $200.
- Walk-up registrations are gladly accepted. However, we recommend registering early so you can fundraise and make an even greater impact.
- We ride rain or shine. In the event of lightning or other dangerous weather-related conditions, please check the event website and email updates.
- Helmets are required at all times. No exceptions.
- Support and Gear (SAG) vehicles are available to transport any cyclists in need so personal vehicles are prohibited on the route and at rest stops.
- Pets are not allowed at the ride. However, service animals are welcome.
Families are such a big part of Bike MS and we love seeing them out on the road! To make sure our youngest participants remain safe, here are some special requirements for cyclists under the age of 18:
- All riders must be at least 12 years of age on or before event day – NO EXCEPTIONS.
- All youth riders (ages 12-17) must review the Safety in Group Cycling brochure with a parent or guardian before setting out.
- Youth riders must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult (at least 21 years of age) at all times.
- One parent/adult may be responsible for no more than three youth riders.
- All the above requirements apply for children on a tandem bicycle.
- No trailers, tagalongs or child carriers are allowed on the route.
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 $200 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver on file.
Packet Pick-Up Dates and Times:
- Monday, August 29th - Tie & Timber – 1451 E Cherry St.
- 4:30pm-7:00pm
- Tuesday, August 30th - Big Shots – 1930 East Kearney
- 4:30pm-7:00pm
- Wednesday, August 31st - Sunshine Bike Shop – 1926 E Sunshine St.
- 11:00am-1:00pm
- Saturday, September 10th (Event Date!) – Start Line at Springfield Underground
- 5:30am to 7:30am
*Packets will not be able to be picked up outside of these times.
What’s in the rider packet?
Your Bike MS packet contains many important items including your bib number, event details, and sponsor giveaways.
How do I receive my packet?
You must meet the fundraising minimum of $200 and have a completed waiver on file in order to pick up your packet.
Why the $200 fundraising minimum?
The National MS Society makes a concerted effort to utilize each dollar raised to help people living with multiple sclerosis. To continue making an impact on the lives of those living with MS through our fundraising efforts, the National MS Society requires all registered participants to have met the $200 minimum fundraising requirement prior to picking up their packet.
Examples of how fundraising helps those living with MS:
- $50 could provide round-trip transportation to a medical appointment
- $100 could help purchase a walker or shower chair
- $250 could fund a transport chair, accessible transportation to a medical appointment or a portable ramp
- $500 could help fund a college scholarship for a high school senior who is living with MS or whose parent is living with MS
- $1,000 could pay for a hospital bed, provide half the cost toward a standard chair lift, or rental assistance to two people living with MS
- $43,000 could fund a research grant (average cost)
While participants are required to meet the fundraising requirement prior to picking up their packet, we encourage the fundraising to continue! Don't stop at just $200 set your goal high and keep raising funds after you experience the ride!
As a Team Captain can I pick up for my entire team?
Yes, we highly encourage team captains to pick up for the whole team if possible, as long as all financial obligations have been met and all appropriate waivers are on file. If you are wanting to pick up at one of the packet pick up dates please give us a heads up so we can pull all teammates packets together. To coordinate team packet pick up please email Brooke Tippin at brooke.tippin@nmss.org
Can anyone else pick up my packet?
Yes, another team member, team captain or family member may pick up your packet for you if all financial obligations have been met and all appropriate waivers are on file.
Can I turn in donations at packet pick up?
Cyclists are encouraged to turn in any donations raised-to-date.
All donations to the National MS Society are tax-deductible. For non-credit-card donations, please submit your donations as personal/business check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to the National MS Society. Ensure accurate fundraising by writing the participant's name and "2022 Bike MS: Ozarks" in the memo line or other available field on the check/money order.
What else is available at packet pick up?
Participant t-shirt, top fundraiser jersey ($1,000+), sponsor giveaways, route maps, and weekend schedule.
IMPORTANT:
If you are moving money from one participant to another, please contact the Fundraising Support Center ahead of picking up your packet. FundraisingSupport@nmss.org or 855-372-1331
First time participating in Bike MS or Bike MS: Ozarks?
Bike MS: Ozarks Ride is more than a weekend event, it's a year-round experience with life-long friends creating an impact on those living with MS. We want you to have an incredible first year experiencing Bike MS and provide the tools and social events to help!
Thank you for registering and training for your first Bike MS. The excitement is building, and you may be feeling some nervous energy, we hope the below information will guide you through the experience. This event is to celebrate your fundraising success and driving us one day closer to a cure. We look forward to cheering you on, and we will see you at the finish line.
As someone new to the ride, we want to make sure you have the support and information you need to have a great time at Bike MS: Ozarks Ride!
- Safety is more important now than ever. Click here to see our new procedures and how you can stay safe while having fun!
- Check out our great Fundraising Tips and Tools. Click here
- Stay in the know! Click here to see the event schedule, routes, and more.
- Let's not forget about perks and prizes. Check out the different prize levels here.
- I Ride with MS Program (IRWMS). This program recognizes participants living with MS. Participants in this program can earn special perks and prizes. Click here to learn more!
- Check out new things in 2022, including the Bike MS App, Virtual Training, and more
Questions? Contact Us for More Information:
FundraisingSupport@nmss.org
855-372-1331