Welcome to the ride of a lifetime, Rookie! If you’re looking for an opportunity to drive lasting, life-changing breakthroughs, you’ve come to the right place. We couldn’t be happier to have you here.
Welcome Bike MS Rookie Riders!
You have taken the first step and joined a National movement raising the necessary funds to further our research and provide the programs and services so those living with MS can live their BEST life.
The Bike MS Roundtables are recommended for all first-time Bike MS cyclists participating in the Round-Up Ride and are designed to provide you all the necessary information to guide you through your first Bike MS, including training, hydration / nutrition and fundraising tips.
ALL cyclists are encouraged to attend any of the Roundtable meet-ups to gain new tips to increase your fundraising potential, and learn more about the MS mission, and WHY your fundraising is critical to ending MS forever.
The Rookie Rider Experience document will walk you through what you can expect event weekend, from start line to finish line, while showcasing the extraordinary ‘experience’ of Bike MS.
Bike MS Roundtables Schedule
January 18th
Time: 6pm
Location: National MS Society office – 1750 Valley View Lane #125, Farmers Branch, Tx 75234
RSVP: Click here
February 16th
Time: 6pm
Location: National MS Society office – 1750 Valley View Lane #125, Farmers Branch, Tx 75234
RSVP: Click here
March
Date and Location: TBD
April 11th, 2023
Time: 6pm
Location: National MS Society Office - 1750 Valley View Lane #125 Farmers Branch, TX 75234
RSVP: Click Here
Bike MS Roundtables and Meet-Ups hosted by your Bike MS staff, volunteer leadership committee, and guest speakers.
Thank YOU for Riding!
"70+ years of MS amongst us. No canes, no walkers, none of it. BUT, not everyone is as lucky. And trust me, we know that, and we carry that, and we think about it often. Yes, the face of this disease is changing (20+ treatment options in less than 30 years), but many get hit hard before those advancements can ever come into play. That’s why we ride and run and bug everyone we know to donate. I’m beyond grateful for these three mentors. And while I know I can never pay them back, I will do my best to pay it forward every chance I get." – Jon Franko, I Ride with MS Cyclist |
Things I Wish I Knew My First Year at Bike MS
(Tips from our Veteran Riders)
- Attend the Rookie Rider Meet Up — It sets you up for success your first season with everything you need to know leading up to ride weekend including fundraising tips and training tips. Plus, it’s virtual! Check out the Ride Details page for meeting info.
- Bike MS is not just one event weekend! It’s a welcoming community with season-round opportunities to connect. Attend in-person events to meet AWESOME Bike MS staff and fellow riders and your ride weekend will feel like a family reunion — minus the drama! Visit the Ride Details page for upcoming pre-ride events.
- Fundraising doesn’t have to be overwhelming—there are so many resources like the Bike MS App and Facebook Fundraising to make our lives easy! We promise, the Fundraising Toolkit page of the website will be your new best friend.
- Did we mention the swag?! The more you raise, the more lives you change and the more prizes you can earn! PLUS, if you’re one of our top fundraisers this season, you can flaunt the most coveted item of all: a local Club K prize jersey! Check out the Clubs & Incentives page for the fundraising levels and prizes.
- Start training now. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or new to the sport, VeloPro, the official training partner of Bike MS will get you ready to tackle your ride like a champ. VeloPro learns about you, your goals and schedule and then creates a training plan that continuously adapts to your performance.
- Padded shorts are NOT overrated—your butt will thank you later!
- Make sure you check out the Ride Details page where you’ll find info like the event schedule and routes and maps. Or better yet, bookmark that page and check back often! All key event day info lives there.