IMPORTANT ROUTE UPDATE AS OF JULY 18, 2023
Exciting Route Changes Coming for 2023.
Due to scheduled construction along our existing/historical route, changes will be implemented for the 2023 ride, including route mileage and the location of the 20-mile start.
**Changes will NOT impact currently listed start times, route closing times or impact the century loop timing or location.
Please visit the Route & Maps section of the Ride Details page for more information.
If you need to update or change your route selection, you can do so at any time through your Fundraising Center. Once logged in, click on ‘Edit Registration Questions’ located on the right-hand side of your Dashboard under ‘Fundraising’. Update your route selection by editing the ‘Please select your route’ question.
9:00 a.m. Check-in
10:00 a.m. Ride mass start
ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE ON THE ROAD BY 10:00 a.m.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
**UPDATED 9/13/2023**
Due to the limited space at this location NO PARKING IS PERMITTED at the 25-mile start festival area and release.
- Participant parking AND drop off will be located approx. 10 minutes from the start location at Davies Middle School located at 1876 Dr. Dennis Foreman Drive, Mays Landing, NJ 08330.
- Shuttles for participants, bikes and luggage will be provided from offsite parking to the 25-mile start from 8:45-9:45am.
- No overnight parking is permitted.
Please plan accordingly and follow volunteer and staff directions.
Limited (5-6) accessible parking spots will be available at the 25-mile start, for those who need it, at the corner of Old Harding Hwy/Rte. 559 & Mill Street in Mays Landing, across from INTEX Millworks Solutions.
Transportation back to the 25-mile start from the Ocean City Finish line on Saturday will go directly to Davies Middle School. Visit Lodging & Transportation for more details.
Rider Number Pick Up & Money Turn-In: Visit the large tent located in the festival area.
- If you have received your Rider Number packet, or do not have any donations to turn in, you do not need to check in.
- Top Fundraisers: Cyclists Raising $1,000+: Visit the Top Fundraiser area of the large tent to pick up your Top Fundraiser jersey and credentials if not already received.
Food & Beverage: Visit the Food & Support section of this page for more details on luggage transportation. City to Shore is a cup-free event. Please come with your water bottles filled.
For more information about Bike Mechanic Support and Bike Rental Pick Up at the start, visit the Training & Prep page.
8:00 a.m. Check-in
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Rolling start
ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE ON THE ROAD BY 9:00 a.m. NO CYCLISTS will be permitted on the road before 8:00 a.m.
Kramer Beverage
161 S 2nd Rd
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Click here for directions to Kramer Beverage.
**Note: this is not the Hammonton Lunch Stop.
Parking & Arrival: Participant parking is in the lot at the back of the building. When arriving at Kramer Beverage, enter Commerce Way via 2nd Rd. Follow Commerce Way past the first parking lot (on the right) and past the building. Entrance to the lot will be immediately after the building on the right. Follow signs and volunteer directions.
When arriving at Kramer Beverage please be aware of cyclist traffic crossing 12th St/Rte 52 and on 2nd Rd.
Parking is available on Saturday for the 40-start location. No overnight parking is permitted. Transportation back to this start location is provided on Saturday only. Visit the Transportation & Lodging section of this page for details.
Rider Number Pick Up & Money Turn-In: Visit the large tent located in the festival area.
- If you have received your Rider Number packet, or do not have any donations to turn in, you do not need to check in.
- Top Fundraisers: Cyclists Raising $1,000+: Visit the Top Fundraiser area of the large tent to pick up your Top Fundraiser jersey and credentials if not already received.
Food & Beverage: Visit the Food & Support section of this page for more details on luggage transportation. City to Shore is a cup-free event. Please come with your water bottles filled.
For more information about Bike Mechanic Support and Bike Rental Pick Up at the start, visit the Training & Prep page.
Start Times | Travel Tips | Where to Go When Arriving | Cyclist Release Reminders & Protocol | Start Tips
Start Times & Directions
Rider number pick up begins: 5:30am
Rolling start & speeches: 6:30 - 8:00am
ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE ON THE ROAD BY 8AM
Cyclists arriving late will be bused to the first rest stop after checking in. No exceptions.
PATCO Woodcrest Station
200 Tindale Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Take I-295 to Exit 31 - Woodcrest Road will be closed!
Click here for directions to PATCO Woodcrest Station.
Start Times
- 5:30 am: Site Opens
- 6:30 – 6:45 am: Century cyclist Release
- If you missed this window, you are still permitted to get on the road before 8AM
- The Century breakoff is at 35.1 miles. No cyclists will be permitted to enter the Century Loop after 11:30 a.m. Please plan your departure time accordingly.
- 6:30 am: 75 Mile Cyclist Arrival / Access to the Start Area
- 6:30 - 8:00 am: Rolling start & speeches:
**Note the release begins to flow steadily at approximately 7:15 am (less wait time in the corral)
- 8:00 AM ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE ON THE ROAD
Cyclists arriving late will be bused to the first rest stop after checking in. No exceptions.
Century Cyclists
- The Century breakoff is at 35.1 miles
- No cyclists will be permitted to enter the Century Loop after 11:30 a.m. Visit the Route & Maps section for more details.
- You are encouraged to plan your arrival time accordingly to ensure being released in one of the initial waves
Similar to every year, we rely on the personal responsibility of each cyclist to ensure the safety of all.
- Know when to arrive – see below
- Be courteous and respectful of personal space and practice social distancing
- Utilize your bike to help maintain a safe distance from others
- Remain with the group you came with or are riding with
- Know where to go when you arrive – see below
- Come prepared and be ready to get on the road.
Arrive with full water bottles (City to Shore is a cup free event), luggage tag attached, and your numbers attached to your bike and the outermost layer of clothing - If you are not comfortable with the crowd volume when you arrive, return to your car until more cyclists are released
Travel Tips
Driving to the PATCO Woodcrest Station
**There will be NO alternative parking lot in 2023. All cyclists must park at PATCO Woodcrest Station.
- Traffic & Road Closures: Allow extra travel time and expect delays on I-295 (Bikes are not permitted on I-295.). Woodcrest Road is Closed.
- Parking: Entry into the PATCO lots will take time. We make every effort to park cars quickly. Please be patient with us and consider taking PATCO. YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL POLICE & STAFF DIRECTION. Click here for a map
- CAMPING IS PROHIBITED: No camping permitted Friday night. No exceptions.
Taking the Train to the PATCO Woodcrest Station
If you are comfortable taking public transportation, participants are to take PATCO. Increased train ridership brings money back to the Society. PATCO offers service to 13 stations* – four in Center City and nine in South Jersey. One-way fare to Woodcrest is $3.00 from Philadelphia or $1.60 from New Jersey. For everything you need to know about taking PATCO to the start, visit ridepatco.org/BikeMS or call 215-922-4600 or 856-772-6900 at any time. Bikes are welcome.
To avoid traffic, consider parking at an alternative PATCO station and taking the train to the Ride.
*Stations with elevators: Lindenwold, Woodcrest, Collingswood, Westmont, Haddonfield, 15th & Locust, 9th & Locust, 8th & Market, Broadway, Ferry Ave.
Arriving at PATCO Woodcrest > Where to Go
Click here for a map detailing where luggage and the pedestrian walkways are located, the order in which lots will be parked, tent locations, and start chute area.
Designated Pedestrian Pathways
For your safety and the safety of others, only walk in designated areas. Please follow the signs and volunteer directions coming from your car or the PATCO station.
Luggage Drop Location & Procedure
Follow Delaware Port Authority Police Officer directive.
- If you have your rider number, you must drop your luggage before heading to the tent area. No exceptions.
- If you do not have your rider number, you will be permitted to visit the tent area with your luggage. You must always follow indicated pedestrian walkways. Luggage is permitted in the tent area, but will be limited and is discouraged.
- Remember to adhere your luggage tag found in your rider number packet.
- Ensure you have everything you need before dropping your bag. Once it is placed on the trailer it cannot be removed.
Visit the Lodging & Transportation section of this page for more details on luggage transportation.
For more information about Bike Mechanic Support and Bike Rental Pick Up at the start, visit the Training & Prep page.
Food & Beverage
Visit the Food & Support section of this page for more details on luggage transportation. City to Shore is a cup-free event. Please come with your water bottles filled.
Rider Number Pick Up, Top Fundraiser Jersey Pick Up & Money Turn-In
- Visit the Rider Number Pick Up area to turn-in donations and pick up your packet (if not already received) Visit the Registration page for more details on ride requirements.
- If you have already received your packet, you do NOT need to check-in when you arrive.
- Top Fundraisers: Cyclists Raising $1,000+: Visit the Top Fundraiser area to pick up your Top Fundraiser jersey and credentials if not already received.
Reminder: Top 250 cyclists receive a special gold number with your name on it corresponding to your ranking. If you did not receive this in the mail, stop by the Top Fundraiser area to pick it up.
Rookie Riders: First-year City to Shore participants, visit the Rookies area:
- Pick up your Rookie Rider sticker! Wear this sticker so veteran cyclists can ensure you feel welcome and connected.
- Reminder: Be sure to take part in all the Rookie Rider activities on Saturday and more!
Teams: Thanks for teaming up to create a world free of MS. Don’t forget to…
- Drop off your team jersey for the Team Jersey Contest at the Rookie Rider tent. Click here learn more about the Primal Wear Team Jersey Contest
- If your team of 25+ members is hosting a team tent, your Team Tent location will be posted soon, check back.
- Get your Team Photo taken! Free team photos are offered on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 5:30 am.
- Click here for more City to Shore Team Experience information.
Cyclist Release Reminders & Protocol
A staggered start will be implemented. It is important that all riders (veteran or novice) help us execute a successful start to the ride.
We understand that waiting to start the event can be frustrating. However, our top priority is to get all cyclists on the road safely while promoting social distancing. We work with local law enforcement to manage the number of cyclists being released at any given time during the start period. Police dictate the release.
We appreciate your patience and corporation. Please know where to go, follow instructions, social distance and treat other cyclists, volunteers, Bike MS staff, and the police with the respect they deserve.
Staggered Start Tips
- Remember, it's for your safety
- Be patient
- Follow ALL instructions given by Bike MS staff and volunteers, and be courteous to them
- Only enter the start chute via the staging area - this is the ONLY entrance to the route
- Use designated walk areas only - stay out of the start chute
- Be respectful of your fellow cyclists. Remember, you may be just arriving at PATCO, but your fellow Bike MS cyclists may be getting on the road.
- Ensure you are familiar with group riding etiquette
Cyclists riding back on Sunday:
Route opens at 6:30 a.m. from 6th Street & the Boardwalk. All cyclists MUST be on the road by 8 a.m.
Please depart from 6th street and ensure you follow the designated route, follow all rules of the road, and adhere to police direction at the turns when leaving ocean city and when crossing over the 34th street bridge.
- Visit the Meals & Support section of this page for additional Sunday morning start details, including breakfast times and locations.
- Visit the Lodging and Transportation section of this page for information regarding luggage transportation, jitneys from your hotel and transportation back to the PATCO’s Woodcrest Station.
