Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $400
Age Minimum: 12
Know Before You Go
IMPORTANT! Review the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO document before attending the ride!
Start locations:
Saturday, April 29
- Houston area starts
- Addicks Park n Ride (Energy Corridor)
14230 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77079
100 Miles
Start: 6:45 AM - Royal School Complex
75 Miles
Start: 8:30 AM - Austin County Fairgrounds - Bellville
1076 Hwy 159 E
Bellville TX 77418
50 Miles
Start: 9:30 AM
- Addicks Park n Ride (Energy Corridor)
- Austin (Downtown)
- The Capitol of Texas - 11th Street/Congress Avenue
75 Miles
Start: 6:45 am - Webberville Park
55 Miles
Start: 9:30 AM
- The Capitol of Texas - 11th Street/Congress Avenue
Sunday, April 30
- La Grange (Fayette County Fairgrounds)
- 1899 N Jefferson St, La Grange, TX 78945
- Start: 6:45 AM
- NEW! Leap Ahead Option (Burton) Buses and bike transport trucks depart the Fayette County Fairgrounds
- 8:15 AM
- View more information about the leap ahead option under Routes & Maps.
On the Route: Day 1 & Day 2
Visit our On the Route: Day 1 & Day 2 page to learn more about what to expect on the ride from each start location to La Grange, Texas and then to Aggie Park in College Station, Texas!
Finish Line:
We are excited to be taking the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 all the way to Aggie Park in College Station, Texas for an epic finish! Visit the Finish Line page to learn more about what to expect at the finish line and more!
Routes
With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you.
The route maps and cues are available through the Ride with GPS application. Follow these instructions to connect to the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 routes and access the navigation features. Within the app, there is an option to download the route maps to use offline.
Saturday, April 29
Houston area
- Addicks Park & Ride (Energy Corridor) to La Grange:
100 miles - Century Route fueled by CITGO
- Royal School Complex to La Grange: 75 miles
- Bellville to La Grange: 50 miles
Austin area
- The Capitol of Texas to La Grange: 75 miles
- Webberville Park to LaGrange: 55 miles
Sunday, April 30
- New! Leap ahead route from Burton to College Station (Texas A&M University): 50 miles
- Are you participating in the leap ahead? If so, please RSVP to secure your shuttle seat and bike transport!
Fayette County Fairgrounds:
Saturday: - Drop your bike at the Leap Ahead Truck near the Luggage Barn.
- Bikes will be transported Saturday night to Burton and held in a secure bike compound and cannot be returned to La Grange. Be sure to grab your water bottle off your bike!
Sunday Morning: -
Bike transport: 5:30 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.
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Bus Loading Starts: 8:15 A.M.
- Bus Departures: 8:30 A.M. – 9 A.M.
Camp St. Mark’s Saturday:If you are positive you will take the leap ahead:Saturday: -
Drop your bike at the Leap Ahead Truck near the Luggage Barn at Fayette County Fairgrounds by 6:30 p.m.
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Bikes will be transported Saturday night to Burton and held in a secure bike compound and cannot be returned to La Grange. Be sure to take your water bottles off your bike.
- To return to Camp St. Mark’s, shuttles will be available at the Shuttle Depot
Sunday Morning:
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If you have not dropped your bike, bring it to the Leap Ahead Truck near the Camp St. Mark’s Luggage Tent by 7:45am, be sure to take your water bottles off your bike.
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Make your way to the Shuttle Drop-off area in the parking lot of St. Mark’s Hospital at 8:00am to start loading busses.
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Shuttles will come from the fairgrounds for pick up, don’t panic if you see a shuttle pass, some will be full and head straight to Burton, but we will make sure you are not left behind!
- Are you participating in the leap ahead? If so, please RSVP to secure your shuttle seat and bike transport!
- Via FM 2145 - Carmine to College Station (Texas A&M University): 81 miles
- Via Texas 237 - Round Top to College Station (Texas A&M University): 79 miles
Route Support
Your extraordinary Bike MS experience includes fantastic support. While you ride, you should only be concerned about two things: riding safely and having fun!
Click here to view the volunteer groups supporting the event.
Opt-In to Event Text Messaging
Want to stay in the know event weekend? Opt-in to our Bike MS event text messaging and receive notifications and updates about the ride all weekend long.
You can connect to this messaging through your Bike MS account, or you can opt in by texting the key word 23TXMS150 to 833-232-0120.
To opt-in for information on specific areas of involvement, please text the corresponding key word(s) to 833.232.0120.
- Energy Corridor Riders – ENERGYCORRIDOR23
- Royal Riders – ROYAL23
- Bellville Leap Ahead Riders - BELLVILLE23
- Austin Riders – AUSTIN23
- Webberville Leap Ahead Riders - WEBBERVILLE23
- Burton Leap Ahead Riders - BURTON23
- Volunteer – VOLUNTEER23
- Team Captain – TEAMCAPTAIN23
Site Maps
Day 1: Houston
Day 1: Austin
Day 2:
Day 2: La Grange
- Fayette County Fairgrounds Team Tents
- Camp St. Marks Team Tents
- Fayette County Fairgrounds Activities Map
Finish Line
Know Before You Go
IMPORTANT! Review the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO document before attending the ride!
Fundraising Weeks
Bike MS Fundraising Week is proudly sponsored by Point B, an organization who shares our commitment to creating a world free of MS. Elevate your fundraising and win prizes along the way.
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Fundraising Week #1: February 20-26, 2023
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Fundraising Week #2: March 20-26, 2023
Fundraising week incentives for the Texas MS 150
2-14 Team Members choice of:
- Beer
- Priority Team Start on Day 2 in La Grange
- Porta potty or Handwashing station in La Grange
- Packet Pick Up at the Location of your choosing
15+ Team Members choice of:
- Beer
- Priority Team Start on Day 2 in La Grange
- Porta potty or Handwashing station in La Grange
- Packet Pick Up at the Location of your choosing
Individual choice of:
- Free Shuttle Ticket for Sunday return to starts
- Free registration for the 2024 Texas MS 150
- A spotlight on the Mic with Audrey Blank at the finish line in College Station
- Your packet mailed to your home
Team Logistics Meeting
- April 20, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- National MS Society Office
1050 N Post Oak Rd, Ste. 240
Houston, TX 77055
RSVP Link
Want to know where your team tent is located? Or learn more about supply and luggage drop off in College Station? Join us for the Team Captain Logistics Meeting. Bring your co-captains, logistics coordinators, and volunteers leads! We will have several staff from our Event Production team available to answer all of your last minute questions. This is your opportunity to pick up your Access Passes.
New Rider Orientation (NRO)
Welcome to the ride of a lifetime, Rookie! The New Rider Orientations are recommended for all first-time riders participating in the Bike MS: Texas MS 150. All NRO’s have passed, but please view the Rookie Riders page to view the 2023 New Rider Orientation PowerPoint and more!
Club K
Raise $1,000 or more to become a Club K member! We appreciate fundraisers, like you, that go above and beyond, and we want to recognize you for your extra effort to help us stop MS in its tracks.
View Club K Lunch & Learn Presentation to learn about the benefits of being in Club K!
Bike Safety Inspections
Bike Safety Inspections begin February 18th at Texas MS 150 Official Bike Shops!
NO COST bike safety inspections: February 18, 2023, through April 20, 2023
$15 fee for bike safety inspections: April 21, 2023, through April 28, 2023
Not only does your body need to be in the best shape for the Texas MS 150, but your bike should be finely tuned and road worthy as well. To ensure your bike is in the best shape, take your bike and cycling shoes to one of the Texas MS 150 Bike Store Sponsors for a FREE professional safety inspection.
- Bike Safety inspections are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged by the National MS Society to promote a safe Texas MS 150.
- Once your bike passes the safety inspection, you will receive a Texas MS 150 bike safety inspection sticker to display on the stem of your bike.
- With this sticker, you are eligible for FREE labor if you need any mechanical repairs during the Texas MS 150 (parts and materials are extra).
Completing the bike safety inspection provides you with the confidence to know that your bike is in the best shape for the event as well as contributing to the safety of all of your fellow cyclists on the road with you to College Station.
- View the 2023 Bicycle Safety Inspection form to learn what is included in the safety inspection.
- View the 2023 Bike Store Safety Inspection flyer
- The Rider packet contains your rider bib, bike frame numbers, helmet number, luggage tags, and wristband for meals. In order to pick up your packet, you must meet the $400 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver on file. Check out how to use your Rider Numbers here!
You will also be able to pick up your Bike MS: Texas MS 150 rider t-shirt, goodie bag, and Bike MS Champions bandana!
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.
Packet Pick-Up Schedule
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Club K - Houston
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
*Club K members should raise a $1000 or more by April 4
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Team Captain – Houston
National MS Society Office
1050 N. Post Oak Rd, Suite 240, Houston, TX 77055
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
General Rider - College Station
Aggieland Outfitters
303 University Dr E
College Station, TX 77840
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Club 300, Club K, & IRWMS - Austin
Specialized Bicycles' "Secret Lair"
311 East St. Elmo St, Austin, TX 78745
Friday, April 28, 2023
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
General Rider - Austin
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Friday, April 28, 2023
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
General Rider – Opening Ceremonies
Rice University - Greenbriar Lot
Robert L. Waltrip Training Center
5617 Greenbriar Dr, Houston, TX 77005
View the downloadable Packet Pick Up Schedule here
*Please note, Club 300 members will receive Packet Pick Up details through the Club 300 eNewsletter.
Houston area | Luggage Information | La Grange | College Station | Transportation
Houston Area
Host Hotel
Embassy Suites Houston West – Katy
16435 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas, 77094
Tel: 281-398-0900
Online reservations
Lodging Option for Houston area participants.
Please note no shuttles provided. Riders are responsible for transportation to the Energy Corridor start location.
Friday, April 28, 2023
Houston Hotel for College Station to Houston bus ticket purchases
Hyatt Regency Houston West
13210 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77079
Phone reservations: (281) 558-8338
Reservation code: TXMS
Online reservations
*An email will be sent to riders that purchased Friday shuttle bus ticket(s) with details for the Friday shuttle bus/bike transport and Saturday morning luggage
Luggage Information
Complimentary luggage transport provided during the Texas MS 150 ride weekend. *Be sure to affix the luggage tags provided in your rider packet and a personal luggage tag with your name and cell # to each luggage piece. Further details.
La Grange
La Grange Area Hotels/Motels
Hotels/Motels in La Grange and surrounding areas. Courtesy shuttles provided on Saturday afternoon from the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange to listed hotels and Sunday morning from listed hotels to the Fayette County Fairgrounds.
Camp Outfield at Fayette County Fairgrounds overnight
Reserve a 2-person camping tent for only $80*
- Reservations include the following:
- Saturday tent set-up
- Saturday luggage delivery to tent
- Private porta-lets for Camp Outfield area
- Hydration station for Camp Outfield area
- Sunday luggage pick up from tent with service to College Station
- Sunday tent removal
*The $80 reservation fee is non-refundable and cannot be applied to your $400 minimum fundraising for the Texas MS 150.
RV/Camping Options at Fayette County Fairgrounds & Camp St. Marks
- Individual camping (first come, first-served basis in designated area only) Riders may bring a 1 to 2 person camping tent to be transported with your luggage (dropped at the luggage truck on Saturday at start location). The camping tent counts as 1 of the 2-piece luggage limit per participant.
- RV (designated areas only)
Rules for Overnight RV camping at Fayette County Fairgrounds
- RV parking is on a first-come, first-served basis – NO RESERVATIONS
- Access to the Fairgrounds for RVs is only available 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Thursday and Friday the week of the event (There is absolutely no access prior to Thursday)
- RVs will check in at the front of the Fairgrounds and be escorted to the RV parking area
- No RV hook-ups on site or designated spaces “pasture/field type parking area”
- RV/camping gear must be removed by dusk on Sunday, April 30
- RVs are required to be equipped with a current/certified fire extinguisher
College Station
College Station area lodging options.
Hilton College Station & Conference Center
801 University Drive East
College Station, Texas 77840
Phone reservations: 979-693-7500
Group Code: TXMS23
Reservation cut-off date: April 7, 2023
Online booking link
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
1203 University Drive East
College Station, Texas 77840
Phone reservations: 979-846-8700
Group Code: BM2
Reservation cut-off date: April 14, 2023
Online booking link
Home2Suites by Hilton
300 Texas Avenue South
College Station, Texas 77840
Phone reservations: 979-703-8288
Group Code: Texas MS 150
Reservation cut-off date: April 7, 2023
Online booking link
Hyatt Place College Station
1100 University Drive East
College Station, Texas 77840
Phone reservations: 979-846-9800
Group Code:
Online booking link
Reservation cut-off: April 7, 2023
Transportation
Purchase bus transportation for event weekend today to reserve your seat (includes bike transportation).
Tickets purchased day of event are subject to availability. Be sure and purchase your ticket(s) now!
Friday, April 28, 2023
Transportation: From Lot 62 at Texas A&M University (College Station) to the Hyatt Regency Houston West located at 13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079.
Purchase bus transportation for Friday, April 28 today to reserve your seat (includes bike transportation).
- $40 fee: Online ticket purchase through April 26
(online ticket purchase closes at midnight-CST on April 26) - $60 fee: On-site ticket purchase on Friday, April 28 at Texas A&M University Lot 62
(payable by credit card)
Bus tickets are non-transferable. April 1 is the last day to cancel a bus ticket.
Complimentary event weekend parking available in Lot 62 (South portion of the parking lot).
Lot 62 located at 159 Wellborn Road, College Station, TX 77840.
On Friday, April 28, the bus will depart at 6 pm from Lot 62 at Texas A&M University traveling to the Hyatt Regency Houston West Hotel (13210 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079).
Bikes are transported separately on a truck to the Hyatt Regency Houston West hotel.
Bikes will be available on Friday evening. Please take your bike into your hotel room.
On Saturday morning:
Luggage will be loaded onto the truck at the hotel and taken to the Energy Corridor start and transferred to the main luggage truck heading to the day 1 finish/overnight site in La Grange.
An email will be sent with further details for the Saturday morning start at the Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor)
Sunday, April 30, 2023
- $40 fee: Advance online transportation ticket purchase through March 31
- $60 fee: Online transportation ticket purchase April 1 through April 26
- (online ticket purchase closes at midnight-CST on April 26)
- $80 fee *On-site ticket purchase on Sunday, April 30 in College Station
- (payable by credit card)
Bus tickets are non-transferable. April 1 is the last day to cancel a bus ticket.
- Buses will depart once the bus is full of passengers. The last bus will depart from Texas A&M University at 6:45 pm
- Bikes are transported separately on trucks to each of the Start locations.
* Be sure to load your bike immediately at the end of the finish line chute on the truck traveling to the start location where you started on Saturday morning.
NOTE: The bike transportation does not depart from Texas A&M University in College Station at the same time as the buses. Please allow 3 to 4 hours from bike loading at the College Station finish to the truck arrival at the start location.
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Transportation: Texas A&M University College Station to Houston Area Starts: Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor), Royal School Complex (Pattison) and Austin County Fairgrounds (Bellville)
Bus departures on Sunday, April 30 from the finish at Texas A&M University in College Station starting approximately 1 pm (running continuously) to the Start locations Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor), Royal School Complex, and Austin County Fairgrounds (Bellville). Complimentary weekend parking will be available at the start locations.
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Transportation Texas A&M University College Station to Austin
Parking Garage located at 1401 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Bus departures from the finish at Texas A&M University in College Station starting approximately 1 pm (running continuously) to the Parking Garage in Austin. Complimentary weekend parking will be available at the Parking Garage. An email will be sent with further information regarding parking garage access hours.
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Transportation from Texas A&M University College Station to Webberville Park, TX 78701
Bus departures on Sunday, April 30 from the finish at Texas A&M University College Station starting approximately 1 pm (running continuously) to Webberville Park. Complimentary weekend parking will be available.
If you are experiencing difficulties with login, please the contact Fundraising Support Center:
fundraisingsupport@mssociety.org
855-372-1331
Saturday, April 29
Start: Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor)
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend is provided at the Energy Corridor start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 30.
Start: Royal School Complex
To access parking on Saturday morning for the start use Highway 359 and Durkin Road.
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend is provided at the Royal School Complex start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 30.
Start: Austin County Fairgrounds (Bellville)
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend is provided at the Bellville start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 30.
Start: Texas State Capitol - Austin
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend is provided at the parking garage located at 1401 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, Tx
- Parking Garage will open at 5:00 AM for riders/spectators
- NO PARKING on the ground level corner of Trinity and 14th Street (area reserved for the bike return/corral on Sunday)
- Staging for the start begins at 6:15 AM. Recommended to park before 6:00 AM
- The Start Line is located directly in front of the State Capitol off 11th Street and Congress Avenue
Start: Webberville Park
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend is provided at the Webberville start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 30.
Finish/Overnight – April 29
La Grange - Fayette County Fairgrounds
Vehicle access to the Fairgrounds on Saturday after 9:00 am by permit only.
No public parking available at the Fairgrounds. DO NOT PARK along Highway 77. Towing is strictly enforced!
It is highly recommended that you park at the Event Weekend Shuttle parking lot located at the La Grange High School and take the Courtesy Shuttles to the Fairgrounds.
Event Weekend Parking Shuttles
Saturday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday: 5:00 am to 9:00 am
Complimentary round-trip service from La Grange High School parking lot to the Fayette County Fairgrounds and Camp St. Marks provided.
Texas A&M University - College Station
All public parking will be $5 with no ‘in and out’ privileges.
Gene Stallings and University Center Garage will be $5 with ‘no in and out’ privileges.
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.
Fundraising Deadlines
Bike MS Prizes: May 30
Club 300, Club K, Team Rankings, Team Awards, Tour of Champions: July 31
Bike & Luggage Pick Up
Houston: Pick up starts Wednesday, May 3 from 9AM–5PM at the National MS Society, 1050 N Post Oak Road, Suite 240, Houston, TX 77055. Please provide proof of your rider number.
Austin: Contact Rob Hill at Rob.Hill@nmss.org starting Wednesday, May 3 from 9AM–5PM. Please provide proof of your rider number.
Lost & Found
Please fill out this Lost & Found form to notify us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Event Weekend Photos
MarathonFoto will be at Texas MS 150 to capture you pedaling for a cure for MS! Check back here for a link to your personal photo gallery through your bib number.
Livestream Recording
2023 Texas MS 150 livestream recording is available!
Finish Items
Finisher medals, finisher pins, completion certificates, century patches & t-shirts:
Houston: Pick up starts Wednesday, May 3 from 9AM–5PM at the National MS Society, 1050 N Post Oak Road, Suite 240, Houston, TX 77055. Items cannot be mailed.
Austin: You can pick up your official Finisher Medals, Finisher Pins, and Completion Certificates, starting Friday, May 5 at the following locations: Trek Bicycle Lamar and Trek Bicycle Research
Questions: Rob Hill, Rob.Hill@nmss.org. Please check links for store hours. Items cannot be mailed.
* We are currently ordering more finisher pins, more information to come.
Click here for a printable Certificate of Completion!
Voting
We want to celebrate our event sponsors and volunteers and award them for their efforts! Tell us your top two favorite Rest Stops along the route here!
Thank you for fundraising and riding for a cure for MS!
Throughout the Texas MS 150 events, cyclists will have opportunities to connect with our mission through Bike MS Champion stories and reminders of why we ride!
I Ride With MS Victory Parade
Sunday, April 30 at 3 PM across the Finish Line
All of our I Ride With MS (IRWMS) participants are invited to join in a Victory Parade into the stadium and across the finish line on Day 2!
Meeting Details:
Lot 68
368 Olsen Blvd, College Station, TX 77845
Look for IRWMS Victory Parade signs!
We will assemble to leave promptly at 3:00 PM to ride across the Kyle Field finish line!
Be sure to wear your IRWMS jersey! If you haven’t picked yours up, see us at Opening Ceremonies on April 29th from 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Rice University - Greenbriar Lot 5617 Greenbriar Dr, Houston, TX 77005.
Team Logistics | Team Resources | Team Success
Team Logistics
La Grange Overnight Team Tents
Team maps for the La Grange overnight will be available soon! Check back here to find your team tent, program of events, and overview map.
- La Grange Team Toilet Orders - Due March 24, 2023
- La Grange Power Orders – Due March 31, 2023
- Password MS2023 (case sensitive)
- Teams may also contact Mike Rape @ Mike@3phaserentals.net tor order or ask questions
La Grange Ice Order Form
We are partnering with Boy Scout Troop 204 is delivering 20lb. bags of ice on Saturday, April 29th at the LA GRANGE FAIRGROUNDS for a donation of $8 per bag. (A different Troop sells ice at the finish line.)
Ice delivery is ordered and paid in advance. There will be a limited supply of additional ice available for $9/bag the day of the event.
Order here TODAY! The deadline to order ice is April 24, 2023.
La Grange Catering Options
La Grange Metropolitan Massage
While supplies last, book your private licensed massage therapist for your team tent from our preferred massage therapists, Metropolitan Massage.
Metropolitan Massage will donate 10% of their proceeds to National MS Society!
College Station Finish Line Team Tents
Team maps for our epic Aggie Park finish are coming soon! Check back here to find your team tent and overview map.
College Station Finish Line Catering Options
- Double Daves Order Form - Pizza – Due Tuesday, April 25
- Buppys Order Form - American – Due Tuesday, April 25
- Costa Vida Order Form - Mexican – Due Tuesday, April 25
- C&J's Order Form - BBQ – Due Tuesday, April 25
If you have questions, please reach out to Jansen Reid at Jansen.reid@revelxp.com
College Station Ice Order Form
We Need Rest Stop Sponsors!
Create a fun and exciting experience during the iconic Texas MS 150 by cheering for the riders as they cross the finish line or along the route.
Invest in your business goals—whether audience reach, cause marketing or employee engagement—in partnership with a well-respected, long-standing, recognized brand.
Contact Cyronica Upshaw at Cyronica.Upshaw@nmss.org to learn more.
Team Resources
Primal Team Jersey
As part of their ongoing commitment to the Bike MS: Texas MS 150, Primal will donate 15% of your custom apparel order directly back to your team’s fundraising account to end MS! Click here for the ordering timeline.
Primal People’s Choice Jersey Contest
Enter your team’s jersey into the Primal People’s Choice Jersey Contest! Sign Up here!
When: Saturday April 29, 5:30 pm
Where: Stage at the La Grange Fairgrounds
Rules: The Top 30 Teams receiving he most votes online will be invited on stage to show off their team’s jersey for a chance to win the coveted Championship belt!
Must be present to win.
Prizes generously provided by Primal:
Grand Prize: Championship Belt, Framed Jersey, and $200 Primal Credit
- 1st Runner Up: $200 Primal Credit
- 2nd Runner Up: $150 Primal Credit
- 3rd Runner Up: $100 Primal Credit
- 4th Runner Up: $50 Primal Credit
Recruitment Posters
Digital Resources
We have tons of images and graphics you can use to boost your fundraising and team recruitment under our Images to Share section! You can find things like:
- Cover Photos
- Customizable Email Signature
- Infographics
- Logos
- Profile Picture Badges
- Don't Just Ride, Bike MS PSA Video
- What is MS Video
Team Success
Now that you have the right tools and a goal in mind, it's time to bring your ideas to life. Team success looks different to everyone – no matter what it is, we're here to get you where you want to go.
Team Coordinators
As a part of the team's leadership, these Team Coordinators are a major contributor to the success of your team! Don’t do it alone! Here are just a few important coordinators to start recruiting:
- Fundraising Coordinator*
- Safety Coordinator*
- Logistics Coordinator
* Required for Mission Possible Award
Mission Possible Award
The Mission Possible Award is the most prestigious award and recognizes a team’s commitment to the goals of the Texas MS 150. This award highlights the key elements that drive this event’s success. This team knows that it is more than just a ride. Their involvement is focused on raising money, safety, and MS awareness. Qualifying for this award places your organization in the spotlight for social responsibility inaction. The Mission Possible award proves your organization is doing everything they can to help people affected by MS live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.
Find a full description of each coordinator and Mission Possible Criteria here.
MS Ambassadors
MS Ambassadors are volunteers that represent the National MS Society in a variety of ways and may be people living with MS, family or friends, healthcare professionals, committee members…anyone interested in joining the movement to create a world free of MS. Their primary purpose is to assist in increasing public awareness of both MS and the MS Society and to encourage others to connect and engage. An MS Ambassador can attend your team meetings in an effort to increase mission connection and encourage fundraising!
Contact your MS Staff Partner today to find more about how you can schedule an MS Ambassador to join your next team meeting!
Safety Resources | Safety Coordinators | Team Safety Award Information | Education/Experience | Equipment
Think Safe
The safety of our cyclists is the number one priority at Bike MS which is why we made Think Safe our motto.
Bike MS is for everyone which means there is a great mix of riders with different experience and skill levels on the road together at every Bike MS event.
To do your part to ensure everyone arrives safely at the finish line, please review this safety information about personal safety, group riding skills, cycling etiquette and bike maintenance.
Safety Resources
Visit the Bike MS Bike Safety & COVID-19 page for additional safety resources and safety cycling best practices
Review the Safety in Group Cycling brochure for helpful tips, group riding basics, important lingo, important prep reminders, bicycling laws and more. All youth riders (ages 12-17) must review the brochure with a parent or guardian before participating in the event.
- Safety Infographic
- Heat Exhaustion Guidelines
- ABC Quick Check and Helmet Fit
- Group Riding
- Tips for Riding Smart and Safe
Safety Coordinators
The Team Safety Coordinator serves an important role in assisting the Team Captain with the planning and execution of safety education, training and awareness for the team members participating in the Texas MS 150. As part of the team’s leadership, the Team Safety Coordinator is a major contributor to the success of your team and the safety of its riders.
Team Safety Coordinator description
If you have any questions regarding the Team Safety Coordinators, please email texasms150safetycommittee@nmss.org.
Team Safety Award Information
Teams who meet the Texas MS 150 2023 Team Safety Award Criteria are encouraged to complete the 2023 Team Safety Award Application. Further information will be shared after the Texas MS 150.
Education/Experience
The Safe Cycling Quiz is an educational tool designed to increase your knowledge and awareness of safe cycling practices you are likely to experience during training rides and the Texas MS 150.
Group Riding Skills Courses
League of American Bicyclists Online Learning Portal Smart Cycling Lessons
- NO COST: Smart Cycling curriculum builds on itself through Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced sections of bicycling education.
- Wide variety of methods to learn the material - videos, presentations, quizzes, worksheets.
- Review all curriculum to prepare for the Smart Cycling Exam.
- Pass the Smart Cycling exam score of 85% or more to print your certificate of completion.
- League members will be able to login directly to the site using the same login as the League member portal.
- Not a League member? You can still access the Learning Center for free: need to create an account and validate the account through email.
* The online Smart Cycling courses are hosted by The League of American Bicyclists, a non-profit organization promoting education programs to improve cycling safety skills. These no cost Smart Cycling courses offered are not organized or supported by the National MS Society. This information is provided as a safety educational resource only.
Group Riding Skills Courses - Teams
To coordinate a Group Riding Skills Course for your team taught by a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) from the League of American Bicyclists, please review the instructions and list of LCIs.
*All LCIs are Independent Contractors, therefore all agreements for Group Riding Skills Courses for a team are between the team and the LCI.
Training Options
Ready2Roll Cycling is an 11-week fully-supported cycling training series that begins on January 28 and continues through April 22 featuring rides just outside of the greater Houston area. Routes include short and long distances, rest stops that are stocked with snacks, SAG support, bike mechanics, ride marshals, and law enforcement at key intersections. All riders commit to volunteer for one ride creating a wonderful, cycling community. Enroll (register) now and join over 1,000 fellow cyclists to ride safer, get in better cycling shape for the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 or to achieve your personal cycling goals.
Visit Ready2RollCycling.com to enroll.
Join one of the Recommended Rides to practice Group Cycling and train for the Texas MS 150.
The Recommended Rides are hosted by Local Non-Profit Organizations; fees vary per ride. The Recommended Rides are not organized or supported by the National MS Society.
Equipment
Not only does your body need to be in the best shape for the Texas MS 150, but your bike should be finely tuned and road worthy as well. To ensure your bike is in the best shape, take your bike and cycling shoes to one of the Texas MS 150 Bike Store Sponsors for a FREE professional safety inspection.
Bike Safety inspections are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged by the National MS Society to promote a safe Texas MS 150.
NO COST bike safety inspections: February 18, 2023, through April 20, 2023
$15 fee for bike safety inspections: April 21, 2023 through April 28, 2023
Bike Safety Inspections are performed by Texas MS 150 Bike Store Sponsors and Promotional Partners
View the 2023 Bicycle Safety Inspection Form to learn what is included in the safety inspection
