Date & Location
September 9 - 10, 2023
Starting line:
Skagit County Fairgrounds
501 Taylor St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Time(s)
7:00 AM start time
Routes
- Routes on Saturday: 1 Mile Victory Lap, 22 Miles, 33 miles (with shuttle back to Rider Village), 59 Miles, 80 Miles and 100 Miles
- Routes on Sunday: 27 Miles, 49 Miles and 69 Miles
See Routes & Maps below for more details.
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $250
Age Minimum: 12
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
Ride Details/Logistics
12 PM Camping and RV Area Opens, Enter at South Gate
9 PM Rider Village Closes
10 PM – 5:30 AM Campground Quiet Hours
Activities in Rider Village
3 PM – 6 PM Blue Lizard Band plays
3 PM – 8 PM Registration, Bike Corral, Beer Garden, Jersey Voting and Bike Olympics all open!
Bike Olympics: Be sure to get your passport checked off at each game to be entered for a prize!
- Garbage Can Water Pong hosted by Team Left Hand
- Giant Connect 4 hosted by Team Expeditors
- Giant Jenga hosted by Team Navy
- Cornhole hosted by Ryan Companies
*Vote for the Best “Bike MS Olympics” experience between hosting tents at the front stage!
5:30 PM Big Wheel Relay
6 PM Friday Night Welcome at the Main Stage
Meals
5 PM – 7:30 PM Dinner Served at Dining Hall
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce or Bolognese Sauce
GF/Vegan Option: Mushroom Marinara
Sides: Parmesan Cheese, Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette & Dinner Roll
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Ride Details/Logistics
6 AM Bike Corral Open
6 AM – 8:30 AM Registration/Packet Pickup Open
7 AM I Ride with MS Victory Lap
7:30 AM Official Start: Top 2022 Teams lead the way: Microsoft, F5, Team Expeditors, Perkins Coie, and Team RADD
8:45 AM Start Line Closes - *All Century riders must leave by 8 AM
5 PM Route Closes
8 PM Bike Corral Closes
9:30 PM Rider Village Closes
10 PM – 5:30 AM Quiet Hours
Activities in Rider Village
11 AM Beer Garden Opens
3 PM – 8 PM Registration, Bike Corral, Beer Garden, Jersey Voting and Bike Olympics all open!
Bike Olympics: Be sure to get your passport checked off at each game to be entered for a prize!
- Garbage Can Water Pong hosted by Team Left Hand
- Giant Connect 4 hosted by Team Expeditors
- Giant Jenga hosted by Team Navy
- Cornhole hosted by Ryan Companies
*Vote for the Best “Bike MS Olympics” experience between hosting tents at the front stage!
*Jersey Voting open until 3pm
3:30 PM Kids Bike Parade
4 PM Program Begins
VIP Peak Hours Closed, VIP area to stay open for you to enjoy!
5:30 PM Talent Show
7 PM – 9 PM Saturday Night Party!
Meals
6 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast at Dining Hall
Eggs, Bacon, Sausage & Hashbrown Casserole
Breads, Muffins, Pastries, Cold Cereal & Oatmeal
Coffee, Tea & Juices
11 AM – 2 PM Lunch at Fairgrounds served (22-mile route cyclists – all other cyclists eat on route)
Chicken or Pork Burritos
GF/Vegan Option: Squash Burrito
Sides: Salsa, Pico, Sour Cream, Jalapenos & Chips
4 PM – 7:30 PM Dinner Served at Dining Hall
Teriyaki Chicken or Crispy Tofu
Sides: White Rice, "Teriyaki Salad" (Romaine, Carrot Ribbons, Sliced Radish with Creamy Ginger Tamari Dressing)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Ride Details/Logistics
6 AM Bike Corral Open, all bikes MUST be removed by 9 AM
7:30 AM Official Start - 2023 Century Club Leads the Way
8:45 AM Start Line Closes
9 AM Bike Corral Closes
4 PM Route Closes
5 PM Rider Village Closes
Meals
6 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast at Dining Hall
Eggs, Bacon, Sausage & Hashbrown Casserole
Breads, Muffins, Pastries, Cold Cereal & Oatmeal
Coffee, Tea & Juices
12 PM – 4:30 PM Lunch Served, Finish Line Celebration
Sandwich or Wrap
GF/Vegan Option
Side: Chips
Special thanks to our experience sponsors!
Bike Corral: Slalom
Saturday Night Party: PCS Structural Solutions
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.
Fundraising Week 1: July 3 - July 9
Congratulations to our Fundraising Week 1 Winners!
Teams with 14 or less participants: Team RADD, $7850 raised
Teams with 15 or more participants: Team ZGF Hoffman with $3,080 raised
Individual: Robert Finely with $250 raised
Fundraising Week 2: July 31 - August 6
Team Prizes
2-14 team members (highest amount of team fundraising online during fundraising week): Win complimentary massages on Saturday of ride weekend for you and your team!
15+ team members (highest amount of team fundraising online during fundraising week): Win complimentary massages on Saturday of ride weekend for you and your team!
Individual Prize - Not on a team (highest amount of fundraising online during fundraising week): $100 Tommy Bahama gift card! Thanks so much to our Presenting Sponsor Tommy Bahama for providing this wonderful prize!
Logistics Meeting
Join us for our pre-ride logistics meeting August 23rd from 5:30pm-6:30pm!
For those that cannot attend, we will be posting a link to a recording of this meeting the following day.
Click HERE to join the Teams meeting.
Bike MS: Deception Pass Kickoff
March 29th from 5-7:30 pm at Optimism Brewing, 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122.
Click here to view the parking map.
- 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 $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.
General packet pick-up details
Packet Pickup for Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic happens solely at the Skagit County Fairgrounds beginning Friday, September 8th from 3-8pm and Saturday, September 9th from 6-8:30am at the Registration Check In.
Who can pick up a packet?
Riders may only pickup their own packets as they must sign that they've received it.
Hotels:
Wingate by Wyndham
2300 Market St, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273
+1-360-342-6701
Hampton Inn and Suites Burlington
1860 South Burlington Boulevard, Burlington, Washington, 98233
+1 360-757-7100
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Burlington
1670 S Burlington Blvd, Burlington, Washington 98233
+1-360-205-9205
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Burlington, an IHG Hotel
900 Andis Road, Burlington, WA 98233
+1-360-7557338
Candlewood Suites Burlington, an IHG Hotel
1866 South Burlington Boulevard, Burlington, WA, 98233
Camping:
Camping is free on the lawn of Skagit Valley Fairgrounds. No need to make a reservation; just bring your gear and set up your spot. First come, first served. Campers will have access to showers and restrooms on the event site.
RV's:
RV Camping is by reservation only. Link to reserve will be uploaded by June 1. $40 per spot, $50 per spot with water hookups.
RVs are welcome at Skagit Valley Fairgrounds. Please contact Sarah Kafer at sarah.kafer@nmss.org to reserve your space
Free, General Event Parking, is located at the Skagit Valley Fairgrounds at the Taylor Street Entrance. This entrance is closed from 10 pm – 5 am daily. Please obey signs in local neighborhoods about restricted parking.
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.
Food Menu
*Menu is subject to change
Click here to view or download the food menu (PDF).
