Date & Location
September 16-17, 2023
Starting line:
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa
700 N Greenwood Ave
Tulsa, OK 74106
Time(s)
Saturday: 7:30am start time; route closes at 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am start time; route closes at 2:30pm
Routes
Saturday: OSU-Tulsa to Bartlesville Community Center (68 miles)
Sunday: Bartlesville Community Center to OSU-Tulsa (51 miles)
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Age Minimum: 12
Friday, September 15th
Packet Pick-Up – please reference the Packet Pick-Up section below for more details.
Saturday, September 16th
OSU - Tulsa, 700 N. Greenwood Ave, Tulsa
6:00 AM | Site Opens: Breakfast available, Packet Pick-up available
7:15 AM | Pre-Event Program
7:30 AM | Day 1 Start
Bartlesville Community Center (BCC), 300 SE Adams Blvd, Bartlesville
All Day | Showers Open
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Post Ride Meal Available
Beer Garden: 2 beers per participant, 3 beers per VIP participant
E-Bike Raffle Tickets available for purchase (VIP Tent)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Massages Available
Chair massage - $10 for 10 minutes, $20 for 20 minutes
Table massage - $15 for 10 minutes, $30 for 20 minutes
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Hotel Shuttles: BCC to/from Fairfield, Hilton Garden, and Holiday Inn
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Live Music: Hi-Fi Hillbillies
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Program
3:00 PM | Route Closes, Turn on OU game (Channel – ESPN2)
5:00 PM | End of Day 1
6:00 PM | Turn on OSU game (Channel – ESPN+)
Sunday, September 17th
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM | Hotel Shuttles: Fairfield, Hilton Garden, and Holiday Inn to start line at BCC
*Participants should be outside hotels no later than 6:45AM to catch final shuttle
Bartlesville Community Center (BCC), 300 SE Adams Blvd, Bartlesville
6:00 AM | Site Opens: Breakfast Available
7:15 AM | Pre-Event Program
7:30 AM | Day 2 Start
OSU - Tulsa, 700 N. Greenwood Ave, Tulsa
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Lunch Available
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | E-Bike Raffle Tickets available for purchase (Information Tent)
12:30 PM | E-Bike Raffle Drawing
2:00 PM | Route Closes
3:00 PM | Site Closes
The RideWithGPS routes for both days can be found at this link. The 2023 route features a few changes from 2022, including a less trafficked entry into Bartlesville on Saturday, a rest stop at Woolaroc, and a reroute off Highway 11 on Sunday. Note that the routes are subject to change; if you plan to download the GPS route files, it is suggested you wait until the days prior to the ride to do so to make sure you download the most up-to-date version.
Logistics Meeting (Wednesday, August 23rd)
At the Logistics Meeting on August 23rd, we discussed ride updates including fundraising prize information, route updates, site maps, transportation, lodging, and road safety.
If you missed the meeting, click here to view a recording of the meeting, and click here to view the slides. Have a question that wasn’t addressed in the meeting? Reach out to Ben Watkins (918-549-1533 or Ben.Watkins@nmss.org).
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.
Congratulations to our 2023 Fundraising Week winners!
Top Individual Fundraisers: Jeff Rhein (Week #1) and Tim Rich (Week #2)
Top Fundraising Small Teams: Rollin’ with the Homies (Week #1) and Oklahoma RoadRiders (Week #2)
Top Fundraising Large Team: Geared Neurons (Week #1 and Week #2)
Chicken ‘n’ Pickle Night with Wheeler Dealer Bicycle Shop in OKC (Monday, August 21st)
Description: Join Wheeler Dealer bike shop at their weekly Chicken ‘n’ Pickle group ride, Monday night at 6pm! We will be sharing info about the Bike MS movements and distributing Bike MS goodies. Chicken ‘n’ Pickle, the restaurant where the ride ends, will be contributing a portion of funds raised from 7pm-9pm back to Bike MS: Oklahoma!
Click here for group ride routes and information. [hyperlink: https://www.wheelerdealerbicycleshop.com/articles/chicken-n-pickle-routes-pg245.htm]
Wheeler Dealer Bicycle Shop Address: 2729 NW 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Chicken N Pickle Address: 8400 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Group Ride Time: 6pm
Giveback at Chicken N Pickle: 7pm-9pm
Bike MS Trivia Night at American Solera (Tuesday, August 22nd)
Description: Put your trivia skills to the test with fellow Bike MS community members at American Solera’s weekly trivia night! A portion of beer sales will benefit the ride.
Location: American Solera Craft Brewery
Address: 1702 E 6th Street, Tulsa, OK 74104
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
RSVP to the Facebook event
Snow Cone Night with the Tulsa Tough Divas (Wednesday, August 30th)
Description: Come enjoy some cold treats after the Tulsa Wednesday Night Ride with the Tulsa Tough Divas, one of our new teams for 2023! We will be sharing snow cones and information about the Bike MS cause with the Tulsa cycling community.
Location: River West Festival Park
Address: 2100 S Jackson Ave, Tulsa, OK 74107
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
‘Giveback with Outback’ in OKC (Monday, September 4th)
Description: Visit Outback Steakhouse throughout the day on Monday, September 4th for some delicious food benefiting Bike MS! Outback will graciously be donating 20% of proceeds throughout the day back to Bike MS: Oklahoma, so be sure to mention the giveback while you enjoy some delicious food.
Location: 4144 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Time: 11am-10pm
Bike MS: Oklahoma Facebook Event Page
Join our Facebook event page to engage with the Bike MS: Oklahoma community and follow the latest updates on the ride!
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 $300 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.
In-Person Packet Pick-Up
Tulsa Packet Pick-Up (Friday, September 15th)
Location: American Solera Craft Brewery
Address: 1702 E 6th Street, Tulsa, OK 74104
Time: 4:00-8:00pm
Oklahoma City Packet Pick-Up (Saturday, September 9th)
Location: REI Oklahoma City
Address: 1731 Belle Isle Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Packets will also be available for pick-up prior to the start of the ride on Saturday morning.
A luggage transportation vehicle will be available to safely carry your bags to the finish line while you ride each day.
Indoor and outdoor camping is available at the Bartlesville Community Center. Participants who intend to camp are encouraged to bring sleeping supplies (sleeping bag, pad, blankets, pillow, etc). For those participants interested in getting a hotel room, a list of preferred hotels is below. Shuttles will run from the finish line to the Bartlesville hotels throughout the afternoon on Saturday, and back to the start line on Sunday.
Preferred Bartlesville Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn
Phone: 918-336-0808
Holiday Inn
Phone: 918-766-0020
Fairfield Inn
Phone: 918-331-2100
*Mention your participation in Bike MS to reserve at a discounted rate
Preferred Tulsa Hotels
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tulsa Downtown
Phone: 918-728-2444
There is substantial parking available for vehicles in the lot surrounding the start line at OSU-Tulsa, as well as in the lots and surrounding areas of the Bartlesville Community Center. Overnight security will be present at both locations.
Light breakfast fixings, on-route lunch, and post-ride meals will be available on Saturday. Breakfast will be available on Sunday, and post-ride meals will be available at the finish line. Thank you to the Brickman Bunch for their generous contribution of post-ride grill outs each day.
Thank you to James Gann for taking pictures at Bike MS: Oklahoma 2023!
Visit the Bike MS: Oklahoma album on our Flickr page to view photos from the event here.
