Date & Location
September 21 - 22, 2024
Starting line:
Garmin Headquarters
1200 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 66062
Time(s)
5:30 AM start time
Routes
Routes from 40, 74, and 100 miles. See Routes & Maps below for more details.
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Age Minimum: 12
Saturday 9/21- Garmin Headquarters
Parking Info
- Check the Garmin Site Map on our website bikems.org to find parking information or drop off site for the morning of the ride. Parking will open at 5AM.
- Make sure you remove your bike from your roof rack prior to entering the garage!
Packet Pick-Up at Start Line
Will begin at 5:30 AM at Garmin Headquarters.
Breakfast
- Light continental breakfast will be provided, and MAPS Coffee & Chocolate will be available.
- Hot breakfast option available for VIP’s! VIP’s include our Top 100 Treadsetters of 2023!
Route Take-Offs
- Short Route (37): Will begin 7:15AM - 7:30 AM
- Traditional Route (74): Will begin at 7 AM
- Century Route (106): Will begin at 7 AM and will split off from the traditional route after Eudora. You must be at the century turn after Eudora by 1:30 PM to take this route!
Start Chutes
- Treadsetters, I Ride with MS & Passport Cyclists
- Royal Blue Riders (2023 Top Fundraising Team)
- 2024 Largest Team: To be determined.
- Sponsor Teams
*Remaining chute positions will be determined based on team size, followed by general rider queue.
Lunch Stop
When you reach DeSoto Rest Stop, refuel at the Sam’s Club Lunch Stop, where their team of volunteers will prepare burgers, veggie burgers, chips and fruit.
Route Support
- Rest Stops are approximately every 8 to 13 miles.
- Bike Mechanics are stationed throughout the event at rest stops, start and overnight venues,
- and roaming the route. Repairs are free of charge. Riders are responsible for the cost of any parts. Be prepared to handle your own minor repairs.
- Radio Communication is available at all rest stops. Medics are available at all rest stops and emergency vehicles. Bike medics will also be roaming the route.
- SAG vehicles give a lift to riders in need and can be identified by their brightly colored placards.
- How to signal a SAG vehicle:
- Move off the road and out of the path of other riders
- Dismount and stand near your bike
- Call number located on your wristband for SAG pick up
- Remove your helmet and give a “thumbs down” to the SAG vehicle.
- At peak hours, SAG vehicles may be full, so please be patient until the next SAG vehicle arrives.
Ride Marshalls will be traveling among riders to ensure that all rules of the road are being obeyed and that cyclists are riding in a safe manner.
Saturday 9/21- Fairgrounds
Info Tent (All Day)
Food tokens, shuttle schedules, tossed & found and more! This is your hub for any and all questions--plus, we’ll have Vintage Jerseys for sale for $20!
Sunday 9/22 is Wear your Favorite Past Event Jersey!
Open Pavilion (All Day)
Rider lounge for individuals and designated Team Spaces. Enjoy shade, snacks, drinks, and music! Cookies for Rookies, VIP Treat, Mission Tent, massage and more are all located here!
Rub-A-Dub Dub (All Day)
Private, warm showers will be available free for all cyclists at the Fairgrounds through our shower truck! *Make sure you pack a towel and toiletries!
Bike Lock-Up (10 AM - 6 PM)
Keep your bike safe and out of your way. Bike Lock-Up is located inside the Community Indoor Arena and will be locked and monitored by security staff overnight.
Food Trucks (11 AM - 6 PM)
Each rider will be given 1 token that may be redeemed for a meal at the vendor of your choice. Make sure to stop by the Info tent and show your bib number to pick up your token when you arrive at the finish.
Luggage (11 AM - 6 PM)
Transported from the start line and available throughout the day in Lawrence, luggage is sorted by bib number and located within the Community Indoor Arena.
Vendors (12 - 6 PM)
To be announced
Route Closes (5:00 PM)
Route closes, remaining cyclists will be transported in SAG vehicles to the finish
One Day Bus (12 PM, 3 PM, & 6 PM)
Want to only ride one day? Purchase a spot on our one-day bus for $10 in advance on our website. Seats may be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and you may join a waiting list at the Information tent. One-day Bus departs from Shuttle/Bus Stop located at the circle drive just past the finish line and will deliver you, your bike, and your luggage back to Garmin Headquarters in Olathe.
Free Hotel/Downtown Shuttle (1 PM - 9 PM)
Located at the circle drive just past the finish line. Hotel shuttles and Downtown shuttles will run approximately every 30 minutes on Saturday.
Lights Out (9 PM)
The Open Pavilion will close and lights will be shut off.
Sunday 9/22 - Fairgrounds
Vintage Jersey Day
Prepare to wow with your best throwback style—let’s see some spirit!
Bike Checkout (5 AM - 8 AM)
Get your bike out of Bike Lock-Up and ready for the return back to Garmin Headquarters in Olathe. You MUST have your rider bib number to check out your bike—no exceptions!
Luggage Loading (5 AM - 8 AM)
Please return your bags to the Community Indoor Arena Sunday morning with luggage tags still attached. Your luggage will be waiting for you back at Garmin Headquarters.
Breakfast (5:30 AM - 7:30 AM)
Breakfast on Sunday is free to all cyclists. Join us for Chris Cakes pancakes, sausage, and juice before heading out on Day Two.
Shuttle Pickups from Hotels (5:30 AM - 7:30 AM)
Shuttles will be rolling throughout hotel pickup routes beginning from 5:30AM-7:30AM. Checkout of your hotel and don’t forget your luggage!
Route Open (7 AM* - 8 AM)
*Start time pending appropriate cycling conditions
Good luck on the final day of your journey! No scheduled chutes. Routes from 37 or 69 miles. All riders must be on course by 8AM.
Sunday 9/22 - Garmin Headquarters
Route Closes (2 PM)
Route closes, remaining cyclists will be transported in SAG vehicles to the finish.
Finish Line (10 AM - 2 PM)
Enjoy Meat Mitch BBQ* and a cold one from Touring Taps and live music from the Tim Amey Trio at Garmin Headquarters when you return!
*Vegetarian option will be available.
With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you. Routes will be finalized in the weeks leading up to the event.
Derby Day
MAY THE HORSE BE WITH YOU! Fundraiser benefits Bike MS Kansas City 2024!
How to participate? Purchase VIP seating, Raffle items, and place your bet on 1st & 2nd Place winning horses. More fun to come! Spread the word, and view event details at Bike MS: Kansas City Facebook group.
Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2024
Time: 2 pm to 6 pm - Race starts @ 5:45 pm!
Where: Char Bar Location in Westport & Parkville
Char Bar - Parkville
15348 Old Town Dr, Parkville, MO 64152
Char Bar - Westport
4050 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111
Charlie Hustle Bike MS Exclusive Shirt
Get your Charlie Hustle Bike MS KC Heart Shirt. This shirt was designed for our 2023 40th ride. The KC Heart resembles our 2023 Bike MS Jersey. Part of proceeds benefit the National MS Society. Get your shirt before it’s gone!
Registration Contest for Team captains - NEW!
Contest Period: 02/01/24 to 03/24/24
Returning Team Captains, Register your team by March 24th, 2024. Qualify entries for every registered team member, to be eligible, you must have at least one team member registered. Use code JOINME for 15% off registration for team members. Special discount code applies to Sponsors with teams.
Example: Team Captain, 1 team member = 1 entry
Example: Team Captain, 9 team members= 8 entries
Winners: 2 Winners (Small team and large team prize determined by 2023 Roster size).
Prize: Martin City Prize Bundle OR Garmin Item
2024 Winners
- 8+ Teams: Richard Mark (Team United We Ride/Bike Stop)
- Teams 2-7: Matt Frost (Team Connect)
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 some prizes along the way.
Fundraising Challenges
Fundraising Week 1
Challenge Details:
Date: 07/15/24- 7/21/24
Fundraising Goal: $35,000 with 260 donations!
Team Prize: Team’s choice of credit toward Team Village tent/table/chair order, private packet pick up, or stocked cooler at your team space. Stay tuned for prize updates.
How to Win: The team that brings in the most fundraising dollars between July 15th and July 21st wins!
- Winners: Winners selected on Monday, July 22nd.
- Teams 15+ Cyclists (Team Name)
- Teams <15 Cyclists (Team Name)
Individual Prize: 1 Hour Private Pickleball Lesson at Char Bar- Parkville.
How to Win: The individual cyclist that brings in the most fundraising dollars between July 15th and July 21st wins.
- Winner: Winner selected on Monday, July 22nd.
- Individual Winner: (Name)
- Individual Winner: (Name)
Fundraising Week 2
Challenge Details:
Date: 08/12/24- 08/18/24
Fundraising Goal: $56,000 with 580 donations!
Team Prize: Team’s choice of credit toward Team Village tent/table/chair order, private packet pick up, or stocked cooler at your team space. Stay tuned for prize updates.
How to Win: The team that brings in the most fundraising dollars between August 12th to August 18th wins.
- Winners: Winners selected on Monday, August 19th
- Teams 15+ Cyclists (Team Name)
- Teams <15 Cyclists (Team Name)
Individual Prize: Stay tuned! Prizes coming soon!
How to Win: The individual cyclist that brings in the most fundraising dollars between August 12th to August 18th wins.
- Winner: Winner selected on Monday, August 19th.
- Individual Winner: (Name)
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.
What’s in the rider packet?
Your bike MS packet contains many important items including your bib number, event details and sponsor giveaways. What's in Your Packet!
How do I receive my packet?
You must meet the fundraising minimum of $300 and have a completed waiver on file in order to pick up your packet.
Why the $300 fundraising minimum?
The National MS Society makes a concerted effort to utilize each dollar raised to help people living with multiple sclerosis. To continue making an impact on the lives of those living with MS through our fundraising efforts, the National MS Society requires all registered participants to have met the $300 minimum fundraising requirements prior to picking up their packets.
Examples of how fundraising helps those living with MS:
- $50 could provide round-trip transportation to a medical appointment.
- $100 could help purchase a walker or shower chair.
- $250 could fund a transport chair, accessible transportation to a medical appointment or a portable ramp.
- $500 could help fund a college scholarship for a high school senior who is living with MS or whose parent is living with MS.
- $1,000 could pay for a hospital bed, provide half the cost toward a standard chair lift, or rental assistance to two people living with MS.
- $43,000 could fund a research grant (average cost)
While participants are required to meet the fundraising requirement prior to picking up their packet, we encourage the fundraising to continue! Don't stop at just $300 set your goal high and keep raising funds after you experience the ride!
As a Team Captain can I pick up for my entire team?
Yes, we highly encourage team captains to pick up for the whole team, if possible, if all financial obligations have been met and all appropriate waivers are on file. If you are wanting to pick up at one of the packet pick up dates please give us a heads up so we can pull all teammates packets together or we would be happy to drop it off to you. To coordinate team packet pick up please email Niki Bovard, Nicole.Bovard@nmss.org.
Can I turn in donations at packet pick up?
Cyclists are encouraged to turn in any donations raised-to-date.
All donations to the National MS Society are tax-deductible. For non-credit-card donations, please submit your donations as personal/business check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to the National MS Society. Ensure accurate fundraising by writing the participant's name and "2024 Bike MS: Kansas City" in the memo line or other available field on the check/money order.
What else is available at packet pick up?
Participant t-shirt, top fundraiser jersey ($1,000+), sponsor giveaways, route maps, and weekend schedule. We will also have past jerseys available for purchase at packet pick up.
IMPORTANT: If you are moving money from one participant to another, please contact the Fundraising Support Center ahead of picking up your packet. FundraisingSupport@nmss.org or 855-372-1331
Can anyone else pick up my packet?
Yes, another team member, team captain or family member may pick up your packet for you if all financial obligations have been met and all appropriate waivers are on file.
Packet Pick Up Dates and Times
Monday, September 16th
- 11 am to 1 pm
- 5 pm to 7 pm
Tuesday, September 17th
- 7 am to 9 am
Wednesday, September 18th
- 11 am to 1 pm
- 5 pm to 7 pm
Thursday, September 19th
- Designated Team Packet pick up by appointment only.
Saturday, September 21st
- Event Start Day: 530 am to 730 am
**Rookie Riders and VIP Packet Pick-Ups will be scheduled for the week of September 9th-13th and are by invitation only.
Exclusive Packet Pick Ups
VIP Packet Pick Up & Happy Hour
- Date & Location: TBD September 2024
Rookie Rider Packet Pick Up & Happy Hour
- Date & Location: TBD September 2024
IRWMS Jersey Presentation & Celebration
- Date & Location: TBD September 2024
Packet Mailing
Packets will be mailed per rider request.
Returning in 2024! Pork Belly Ventures
Pork Belly Ventures will be providing additional on-site lodging through PHAT Rooms and concierge camping services. PHAT Rooms are limited, register directly through Pork Belly Ventures.
Link: Pork Belly Venture Registration
RETURING IN 2024! On-Site Pork Belly Ventures Lodging Information
For many years, Pork Belly Ventures has served The Bike MS: Kansas City event in September and will again in 2024. Additionally, PBV will also offer our Tent Service and PHAT room service on Saturday night Saturday, September 21st! Details are below. This is a wonderful well organized Bike MS event and PBV is proud to increase their role in providing services to participants.
Pork Belly Ventures LLC will offer our Tent service and PHAT trailers for 1 night on the Bike MS!
Tent Service: $70, sleeps two occupants.
PHAT Trailer Room: $225, sleeps up to five occupants.
Click here to view the Phat Room details video.
Participants Interested in utilizing Pork Belly Venture Services- Please utilize the link to DIRECTLY BOOK AND RESERVE your Tent service or PHAT Trailer through Pork Belly Venture’s website.
Register HERE for Pork Belly Services and additional details.
On-Site Lodging Options
On-Site Indoor Camping
Bring your sleeping bag and camp out inside on the floor of the Flory Meeting Hall on the Douglas County Fairgrounds. This is a large open *air conditioned* room with first come-first serve space available for those who wish to use it.
Douglas County Fairgrounds On-Site RV Reservation
Limited Availability: 14 Spots
RV Spot Rental Fee: $15.00
Information: Reserve your RV spot DIRECTLY with Douglas County Fairgrounds. Contact Paige Vannicola through email, providing the following information.
Email: pvannicola@douglascountyks.org
Required Information:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Arrival Date:
Departure Date:
Bike MS: Kansas City will work with Douglas County Fairgrounds to accommodate all RV reservations.
Please click here to access Word Document with Template Email to Paige Vannicola.
Available Hotel Room Block Options - Lawrence KS
Please note: We are continuing to book hotel blocks in Lawrence, KS. This section will be routinely updated. (Last update 2/9/24)
Hotel: Quality Inn and Suites
Address: 2309 Iowa St, Lawrence KS, 66046
Phone: 785-371-2105
Room Block Group Name: Bike MS 2024
Rate: $129.95 plus tax
Hotel: Double Tree by Hilton
Address: 200 McDonald Dr, Lawrence KS, 66044
Phone: 785-841-7077
Room Block Group Name: National MS Society
Rate: $239.00 plus tax
Hotel: Country Inn and Suites
Address: 2176 East 23rd St, Lawrence KS 66046
Phone: 785-727-1825
Room Block Group Name: Bike MS – Riders
Rate: $209.00 plus tax
Rates & Available Rooms - Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lawrence, KS (choicehotels.com)
Hotel: Baymont by Wyndham
Address: 740 Iowa St, Lawrence KS, 66044
Phone: 785-838-4242
Room Block Group Name: Bike MS 2024 (BMS)
Rate: $199.99 plus tax
Transportation
Shuttle Service for Saturday-Only Participants
There will be a one-day shuttle bus from the Finish (Douglas County Fairgrounds) back to the Start (Garmin Headquarters) which leaves at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm.
Use this form to purchase your ticket and/or the ticket for other participants for $10 each. Though these passes may still be available for purchase on the day of the event, please note that space is limited and cannot be guaranteed. Pre-ordering is strongly encouraged!
For day of purchases, please visit the Info Tent on Saturday to check availability.
FREE Shuttle Service for Hotels & Downtown Lawrence
For our riders planning to stay overnight in Lawrence on Saturday, FREE bus service to shuttle you and your luggage will be available. After you drop off your bike at Bike Lock-Up and enjoy the afternoon in the Team Village, hop on a Shuttle and check into your hotel! Shuttles will rotate throughout the afternoon and evening and generally run approximately every half hour.
Additionally, a FREE Downtown shuttle will provide both those who are camping at Douglas County Fairgrounds or staying in a Lawrence Hotel the opportunity to check out Downtown Lawrence.
Stay tuned for more information!
Food
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 time with the volunteers along with support and gear (SAG) vehicles along the route to assist you.
After you cross the finish line, we will have plenty of local food information handy.
Bike Shops
The support from local bike shops is crucial; bike mechanics will be located throughout the ride along with yearly support from shops in the area. For more Bike Shop information check out your Training and Prep page!
Ride photos will be posted on our Bike MS Flickr page 2-3 weeks after the ride. We will share the link here when photos are ready!
