Ride Details

Friday, March 17

• 4 – 7 p.m. – Packet pickup and registration (Royal Melbourne)
  Massage pre-registration (Royal Melbourne Foyer)
  Bike lock-up open (National Ballroom A) 
• 7 p.m. – Bike lock-up closed (National Ballroom A)
• 5 – 7 p.m. – Club K reception (Royal Dublin) 

Saturday, March 18

• 6 a.m. – Parking lot opens (enter through resort main gate)
• 6–7:30 a.m. – Packet pickup and registration (Royal Melbourne)
  Breakfast (National Ballroom Foyer)
  Team photos (Ballroom Courtyard)
• 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Bag-drop open (National Ballroom A)
• 7:30 a.m. – Ride start (All Routes)
• 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Team Village sponsored by Raymond James (National A Parking Lot)
  Lunch sponsored by PDQ
  Edrington VIP tent open (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.) – open to all Club K members!
  Massages available (Royal Dublin)
• 11 – 2 p.m. – Live music in Team Village by Will and the Ways 
• 5 p.m. – Route closes
• 5 – 6 p.m. – Cocktail reception (National Ballroom Foyer)
• 6 – 8 p.m. – Dinner and evening program sponsored by Orlando Health (National Ballroom B-C-D)

Sunday, March 19

• 6 – 7:30 a.m. – Breakfast (National Ballroom C-D)
• 7:30 a.m. – Ride start (All Routes)
• 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Finish line celebrations and lunch (National A Parking Lot)
  Massages available (Royal Dublin)
• 3 p.m. Route closes

Pick your route for Bike MS: The Citrus Tour 2023!

Join us for two days of amazing memories and fantastic routes. The start/finish is at the Omni Orlando Resort in ChampionsGate on both which makes logistics easy for our participants. You can check in to our host hotel on Friday and will not need to leave until the end of the weekend.

The routes travel along the scenic countryside of Polk County and feature hills/climbs on our longer routes. Our 23-mile and 50-mile routes are aimed more at novices and intermediate riders so there is something for everyone at Bike MS!

RidewithGPS links are below.

March 18^th - Day One Routes

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March 19^th - Day Two Routes

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*All routes subject to change

New in 2022: Route 'Expect a Bike' Safety Signs

On our Bike MS route this year you will see these prominent safety signs. They are there to raise driver awareness of cyclists on the road and increase the level of safety along the route. We are very happy to have these CronArtUSA’s signs for your safety this year.

More about the ‘Expect A Bike’ campaign 

Expect A Bike (EAB) is a powerful bike safety campaign rooted in Ryan Cronin’s iconic artwork. For Bike MS: The Citrus Tour the signs are supported by a partnership with Area 15.

Driven by the belief that art is fundamental to the human experience and carries the power to effect positive change on a global scale, Expect-A Bike is one of CronArtUSA’s lead public art projects. The EAB lawn signs, emblazoned with Cronin’s original image, harnesses the power of art to spark dialogue between cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians. It seeks to promote safety on the roadways by integrating visual art with purposeful messaging into public spaces and daily life. It’s a true example of art in action.

Pre-Ride Bike Shop Inspections (Feb 1st to March 17th 2023)

A high-quality, SAFE, and fun cycling experience is our top priority at Bike MS. To help ensure that everyone has a great ride and arrives safely at the finish line, we work hard to create a proactive approach to safety.

To ensure you have the best experience during Bike MS, it is highly recommended that you have your bike inspected at one of our sponsoring bike shops prior to the ride. This will identify any major mechanical issues that need to be repaired and ensures your bike is in excellent riding condition so that everyone makes it safely to the finish line.

Visit one of our local bike shop partners between February 1st and March 17th for an inspection and receive a 2023 Bike MS inspection sticker.

There is no charge for the inspection if no repairs are performed. The inspection sticker guarantees free labor along the route, but cyclists should be prepared to pay for parts needed. If no inspection is completed, please be prepared to also pay for any labor needed from our bike mechanics along the route.

2023 Official Bike Shops:

Visit one of the bike shops below to receive an inspection sticker:

• Road & Trail Bicycles (Lakeland)

• Kyles Bike Shop (Orlando)

• The Bike Room (Tampa Bay)

• Trek Spring Hill (Spring Hill)

CLUB K Pre-Ride Reception

All Club K ($1000+ fundraisers), Passport, I Ride with MS, and Top 50 riders are invited to join us for our VIP Reception in the Royal Dublin room at the Omni Orlando Resort on Friday, March 17th.

Appetizers will be provided for guests. One guest allowed. Show blue VIP wristband to enter.

Date: Friday, March 17th
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Royal Dublin room at the Omni Orlando Resort, ChampionsGate

Logistics Meeting (Ride Safety Clinic)

Date: Tuesday, February 21st 2023

Location: Virtual

Your local Bike MS staff and amazing guest speakers will get you prepared for Bike MS: The Citrus Tour 2023.

Topics will include cycling safety and protocols, ride support, bike inspections, suggested packing list, and more.

RSVP Now

Recruitment Challenge

We are kicking off this year with a chance for you to win! Between August 1st and 14th, the team that registers the most riders will win a coveted 10x10 tent in the 2023 Team Village. There will be a competition for larger & smaller teams (based on 2022 team sizes), divided as below.

• Division 1: Team size 4-14
• Division 2: Team size 15+

The winners will be announced in an email to team captains on Monday, August 15th. Good luck!

Fundraising Weeks 

Both team(s) and an individual participant can win BIG during this year’s fundraising weeks.

Who: Winners for each fundraising week will include both an individual (team member or non-team member) and the team(s) with most money raised online (total dollars) during this time.

Team Categories: Large team (15+ riders) and small team (2-14 riders)

• Team Week #1: January 9th - 15th 2023
  Team Prize: 10x10 Team Tent in Team Village
  Individual Prize: One-night stay at the Omni Orlando Resort during ride weekend
• Team Week #2: Feb 6th - 12th 2023
  Team Prize: Team Pizza Party
  Individual Prize: One-night stay at the Omni Orlando Resort during ride weekend

 

What's in your packet?

Your Bike MS packet contains important items including your rider bib, event details and sponsor giveaways. It also includes an emergency wristband, and self-adhesive bike plate.

Who can pick up a packet?

In order to pick up your packet, you must meet the $250 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.

Another team member, team captain or family member may pick up your packet for you, as long as you've reached your fundraising minimum and have already turned in a signed waiver.

In-person packet pick-up

Packets may be picked up at any of the early packet pick-up locations listed below or one hour before the start of the ride.

At our early packet pick-up events, qualified participants may also pick up a top fundraiser jersey and/or Top 50 Club gift.

Wednesday, March 8 (Tampa Bay)
The Bike Room (2808 4th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33704)
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 9 (Orlando)
Kyle's Bike Shop (203 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL 32803)
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 11 (Lakeland)
Road & Trail Bicycles (5113 US Highway 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812)
9:30am - 11:30am

Main Pre-Ride Packet Pick Up 
Friday, March 17
Omni Orlando Resort, Royal Melbourne room
4–7 p.m.
Packet pickup and registration

Unfortunately, our Bike MS room block ended on Feb 16th 2023 at the Omni Orlando Resort. Please contact the hotel directly or make a booking online

After a long ride, you'll need someplace to freshen up and rest your weary head. The Omni Orlando Resort is a four-diamond hotel which offers a full-service spa, multiple restaurants, two world-class golf courses, water parks, water slides, a lazy river and Orlando's only resort wave pool. Making it the perfect getaway hotel for adults and children alike.

Overnight self-parking is available in the main parking lot in front of the main hotel entrance.

All group guests receive discounted self-parking at 50% off the prevailing rate.

Riders are welcome to briefly park and drop off bikes nearer to bike lock up.  After entering hotel grounds please look for signs to ‘Bike MS Team Village & Bike Lock Up’. 

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.

Meals

You will not go hungry at Bike MS! From breakfast to dinner, we’ve got you covered!

• On-Route Rest Stop Snacks: A variety of items including salty snacks, granola/fruit bars, fruit, cookies, pickle juice, Gatorade and water. A light lunch will be provided on route Saturday.
• Saturday Breakfast: Quiche, Granola bars, fruit, and other grab-and-go snacks. Coffee provided also.
• Saturday Lunch: Provided at our Finish Line in Team Village, this year proudly sponsored by PDQ.
• Saturday Dinner: Delicious meal for all riders in the National Ballroom at 6pm. Over 500 guests usually attend each year. Cocktail hour starts at 5pm in the hallway outside this ballroom.
• Sunday Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, Danishes, fruit, and other grab-and-go snacks. Coffee and tea provided also.
• Sunday Lunch: Provided at the Finish line in Team Village.

 

Saturday Evening Meal Tickets

Your friends and family can join you for the Saturday evening program as well!

• Available for sale for friends & family at the Customer Service table in Team Village on Saturday afternoon.
• Meal tickets will be $20 each

Rest Stop Support

• Rest stops are set up approximately every 12-15 miles featuring:
• Themes with fun festivities and smiling faces (you’ll vote on Saturday for the best rest stop, so take notes!)
• Snacks and beverages to fuel you every mile
• First aid stations
• Port-a-potties

 

Mechanical support from local bike shops

• SAG Vehicles: If you just can't push another pedal or need a ride to the next stop our Support & Gear (SAG) Vehicles have you covered. Safely move off the road a safe distance and give the thumbs-down signal if you want to be picked up when you see a SAG approaching. You and your bike will be transported to the next Rest Stop.
• Personal SAG Vehicles PROHIBITED Personal SAG vehicles are not permitted on the route. Please understand our need to cut down on vehicular traffic for YOUR SAFET

NOTE: You will not be able to ride in one SAG all the way to the finish line, as each vehicle is designated to roam a certain stretch of the route throughout the day. However, you can “leapfrog” to the finish line with the help of multiple SAG Vehicles. Be patient as we pick up other cyclists in need. Always remember to thank your driver, who is volunteering his or her time for the weekend to support you.

 

Mechanical Support

Get your bike inspected prior to ride weekend to identify major issues. Sponsoring Bike Shops will provide minor repairs on the road and on rest stops ride weekend. Check out the Ride Details page for a list of our partnering shops to schedule your inspection.

• Communications Team: HAM Radio volunteers are stationed along the route and in our SAG Vehicles. If you encounter an accident or other emergency, let the communications volunteer know. They are easy to spot just look for a car with a big antenna!
• Ride Marshals: Ride Marshals are respected riders who are the Safety and Good Will Ambassadors to help keep Bike MS safe while on routes. On event weekend, safety is our number one priority and is critical to maintain the integrity of the event. This special
• team of cyclists helps along the route and monitors cycling safety. Ride Marshals also assist novice cyclists with coaching to ride safely. Be courteous and follow the instructions of Ride Marshals.

Ride Marshals

Ride Marshals are respected riders who are the Safety and Good Will Ambassadors to help keep Bike MS safe while on routes. On event weekend, safety is our number one priority and is critical to maintain the integrity of the event. This special team of cyclists helps along the route and monitors cycling safety. Ride Marshals also assist novice cyclists with coaching to ride safely. Be courteous and follow the instructions of Ride Marshals.

If you’d like to volunteer as a Ride Marshal, we need registered, experienced cyclists who can set a great example for our riders. Contact us to become a ride marshal.

Medical Support

Emergency medical support travels the entire route if a cyclist may be injured. Help us provide top-notch first aid by completing your yellow/orange safety card. In addition, an emergency number will be printed on the wristband included in your packet. Use this number during the ride if you spot an accident. First aid stations will also be available.

 

Police and Communities Who Welcome Us

Every effort is made keep you safe. Where possible, local police have been recruited to help you travel through hazardous intersections and on busy roadways. Be courteous, as they help you travel safely through their communities.