Routes
46 Mile Leap Ahead Route on Day 2 places you closer to the finish line!
Various routes from 46 to 96 miles.
See Routes & Maps below for more details.
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $400
Age Minimum: 12
Know Before You Go
Visit the Know Before You Go for pre-ride reminders and Day 1 and Day 2 festivities, resources, and more!
Start locations:
Saturday, April 27
- Houston area
- Addicks Park n Ride (Energy Corridor)
14230 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77079
96 Miles
Start: 6:45 AM - Royal High School
34499 Royal Road
Brookshire, TX 77423
75 Miles
Start: 8:30 AM - Bellville High School Stadium
1305 S Tesch Street
Bellville TX 77418
50 Miles
Start: 9:30 AM
- Addicks Park n Ride (Energy Corridor)
- Austin (Downtown)
- State Capitol - 11th Street/Congress Avenue
75 Miles
Start: 6:45 am - Webberville Park
2305 Park Lane
Elgin, TX 78621
55 Miles
Start: 8:30 AM
- State Capitol - 11th Street/Congress Avenue
Sunday, April 28
- La Grange
Fayette County Fairgrounds
1899 N Jefferson Street
La Grange, TX 78945
Start: 6:45 AM- 82 Miles Via Carmine
- 79 Miles Via Round Top
Sunday, April 28
46 Miles – Burton Leap Ahead: Buses will depart from Fair Grounds beginning at 8:30 am
Fayette County Fairgrounds:
Saturday:
Drop your bike at the Leap Ahead Loading Zone between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Bikes will be transported Saturday night to Burton and held in a secure bike compound and cannot be returned to La Grange.
Be sure to grab your water bottle off your bike!
Overnight security on site in Burton.
Sunday Morning:
Bike transport: 5:30 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.
Bike loading begins at 5:30 am. Trucks will depart when they are full.
Trucks continue to load and depart for Burton until the last bike is loaded or 7:30 am, whichever comes first.
Bikes cannot be loaded on buses; all bikes MUST be loaded on a truck.
Bus Loading Starts: 8:15 A.M.
Bus Departures: 8:30 A.M. – 9 A.M.
Buses will not depart prior to 8:30 am. Buses will continue to load and depart until 9:30 am
After drop-off in Burton, enjoy the 50-mile route to the epic finish at Texas A&M University.
With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you! Routes will be finalized shortly.
The route maps and cues are available through the Ride with GPS application. Follow these instructions to connect to the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 routes and access the navigation features. Within the app, there is an option to download the route maps to use offline.
Saturday, April 27
Houston area
- 96 miles Energy Corridor
Century Route fueled by CITGO
- 75 Miles Royal School High School
- 50 Miles Bellville High School Stadium
Austin area
Sunday, April 28
Route Support
Your extraordinary Bike MS experience includes fantastic support. While you ride, you should only be concerned about two things: riding safely and having fun!
Click here to view the volunteer groups supporting the event.
Site Maps
La Grange Overnight Maps
College Station Map
Day 1: Houston
- Energy Corridor Start
- Royal High School Start
- Bellville High School Stadium Start
- Lunch Stop – Bellville
Day 1: Austin
Day 2:
- Lunch Stop - Lake Somerville - NO PARKING ALONG LBJ BETWEEN THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT TO THE LUNCH SITE.
Promo Team
Are you passionate about Ending MS and looking for a way to get more involved with the Texas MS 150? Join the Promotions Team! This group of dedicated individuals is vital in connecting our community with our mission.
Reach out to Elizabeth.webster@nmss.org for more information.
New Rider Orientation (NRO)
All New Rider Orientations have concluded. Please view the presentation on the Rookie Rider page or the recording of the virtual New Rider Orientation in the resources tab of your fundraising page.
Bike Safety Inspections
Not only does your body need to be in the best shape for the Texas MS 150, but your bike should be finely tuned and road worthy as well. To ensure your bike is in the best shape, take your bike and cycling shoes to one of the Texas MS 150 Bike Store Sponsors for a FREE professional safety inspection. Please view the 2024 Bicycle Safety Inspection form to learn what is included in the safety inspection.
- Bike Safety inspections are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged by the National MS Society to promote a safe Texas MS 150.
- Once your bike passes the safety inspection, you will receive a Texas MS 150 bike safety inspection sticker to display on the stem of your bike.
- With this sticker, you are eligible for FREE labor if you need any mechanical repairs during the Texas MS 150 (parts and materials are extra).
Completing the bike safety inspection provides you with the confidence to know that your bike is in the best shape for the event as well as contributing to the safety of all your fellow cyclists on the road with you to College Station.
NO COST bike safety inspections: March 15, 2024 – April 20, 2024
$15 fee for bike safety inspections: Begins on April 21, 2024
Click here for more details and a list of supporting bike shops.
With your support we’ve never been closer to a cure and to bringing solutions and treatments to every person living with MS. Every week is just as important as the last, but who doesn’t enjoy a little competition? Our hand selected fundraising weeks are a team vs team battle and whoever raises the most at the end of each week receives a platter choice of perks!
Wednesday, April 17 – Sunday, April 21 Prizes:
- Each day anyone who has at least 5 donors (any amount) will be entered into a drawing. We will choose 5 people to win Primal Socks!
- The participant with the largest number of donors each day will win a Bike Store Gift Card worth $25.
- The (2) participants with the largest number of donors from Wednesday – Sunday will win an Orange Stanley Cup.
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.
Houston Area | Luggage Information | La Grange | College Station | Transportation
Houston Area
Host Hotel
Embassy Suites Houston West – Katy
16435 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas, 77094
Tel: 281-398-0900
Lodging Option for Houston area participants.
Online Reservations
Please note no shuttles are provided. Riders are responsible for transportation to the Energy Corridor start location.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Houston Hotel for College Station to Houston bus ticket purchases
Hyatt Regency Houston West
13210 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77079
Online reservations
*An email will be sent to riders that purchased Friday shuttle bus ticket(s) with details for the Friday shuttle bus/bike transport and Saturday morning luggage
Camp Outfield at Fayette County Fairgrounds overnight
Reserve a 2-person camping tent for only $80*
- Reservations include the following:
- Saturday tent set-up
- Saturday luggage delivery to tent
- Private porta-lets for Camp Outfield area
- Hydration station for Camp Outfield area
- Sunday luggage pick up from tent with service to College Station
- Sunday tent removal
*The $80 reservation fee is non-refundable and cannot be applied to your $400 minimum fundraising for the Texas MS 150.
RV/Camping Options at Fayette County Fairgrounds
- Individual camping (first come, first-served basis in designated area only).
- Riders may bring a 1 to 2 person camping tent to be transported with your luggage (dropped at the luggage truck on Saturday at start location). The camping tent counts as 1 of the 2-piece luggage limit per participant.
- RV (designated areas only)
Rules for Overnight RV camping at Fayette County Fairgrounds
- RV parking is on a first-come, first-served basis – NO RESERVATIONS
- Access to the Fairgrounds for RVs is only available 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Thursday and Friday the week of the event (There is absolutely no access prior to Thursday)
- RVs will check in at the front of the Fairgrounds and be escorted to the RV parking area.
- No RV hook-ups on site or designated spaces “pasture/field type parking area”
- RV/camping gear must be removed by dusk on Sunday, April 28
- RVs are required to be equipped with a current/certified fire extinguisher.
Luggage Information
Complimentary luggage transport provided during the Texas MS 150 ride weekend.
*Be sure to affix the luggage tags provided in your rider packet and a personal luggage tag with your name and cell # to each luggage piece. Further details.
La Grange
View Hotels/Motels in La Grange and surrounding areas. Courtesy shuttles provided on Saturday afternoon from the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange to listed hotels and Sunday morning from listed hotels to the Fayette County Fairgrounds.
College Station
Home2Suites by Hilton
300 Texas Avenue South
College Station, Texas 77840
Phone reservations: 979-703-8288
Group Code: 2024: Texas MS 150
Reservation cut-off date: April 5, 2024
Online booking link
Hyatt Place College Station
1100 University Drive East
College Station, Texas 77840
Phone reservations: 979-846-9800
Group Code: Bike MS: Texas 150
Reservation cut-off: April 5, 2024
Online booking link2
Transportation
Purchase bus transportation for event weekend today to reserve your seat (includes bike transportation).
Tickets purchased on the day of the event are subject to availability. Be sure and purchase your ticket(s) now!
Friday, April 26, 2024
Transportation: From Lot 62 at Texas A&M University (College Station) to the Hyatt Regency Houston West located at 13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079.
Purchase bus transportation for Friday, April 26 today to reserve your seat (includes bike transportation).
- $40 fee: Online ticket purchase through April 24
(online ticket purchase closes at midnight-CST on April 24) - $60 fee: On-site ticket purchase on Friday, April 26 at Texas A&M University Lot 62
(payable by credit card)
Bus tickets are non-transferable. April 1 is the last day to cancel a bus ticket.
Complimentary event weekend parking available in Lot 62 (South portion of the parking lot).
Lot 62 located at 159 Wellborn Road, College Station, TX 77840.
On Friday, April 26, the bus will depart at 6 pm from Lot 62 at Texas A&M University traveling to the Hyatt Regency Houston West Hotel (13210 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079).
Bikes are transported separately on a truck to the Hyatt Regency Houston West hotel.
Bikes will be available on Friday evening. Please take your bike into your hotel room.
On Saturday morning:
Luggage will be loaded onto the truck at the hotel and taken to the Energy Corridor start and transferred to the main luggage truck heading to the day 1 finish/overnight site in La Grange.
An email will be sent with further details for the Saturday morning start at the Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor)
Sunday, April 28, 2024
- $40 fee: Advance online transportation ticket purchase through March 31
- $60 fee: Online transportation ticket purchase April 1 through April 24
- (online ticket purchase closes at midnight-CST on April 24)
- $80 fee *On-site ticket purchase on Sunday, April 28 in College Station
- (payable by credit card)
Bus tickets are non-transferable. April 1 is the last day to cancel a bus ticket.
- Buses will depart once the bus is full of passengers. The last bus will depart from Texas A&M University at 6:45 pm
- Bikes are transported separately on trucks to each of the Start locations.
* Be sure to load your bike immediately at the end of the finish line chute on the truck traveling to the start location where you started on Saturday morning.
NOTE: The bike transportation does not depart from Texas A&M University in College Station at the same time as the buses. Please allow 3 to 4 hours from bike loading at the College Station finish to the truck arrival at the start location.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Transportation: Texas A&M University College Station to Houston Area Starts: Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor), Royal High School (Pattison) and Bellville High School (Bellville)
Bus departures on Sunday, April 28 from the finish at Texas A&M University in College Station starting approximately 1 pm (running continuously) to the Start locations Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor), Royal School Complex, and Bellville High School (Bellville). Complimentary weekend parking will be available at the start locations.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Transportation Texas A&M University College Station to Austin
Parking Garage located at 1401 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Bus departures from the finish at Texas A&M University in College Station starting approximately 1 pm (running continuously) to the Parking Garage in Austin. Complimentary weekend parking will be available at the Parking Garage. An email will be sent with further information regarding parking garage access hours.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Transportation from Texas A&M University College Station to Webberville Park, TX 78701
Bus departures on Sunday, April 28 from the finish at Texas A&M University College Station starting approximately 1 pm (running continuously) to Webberville Park. Complimentary weekend parking will be available.
If you are experiencing difficulties with login, please the contact Fundraising Support Center:
fundraisingsupport@mssociety.org
855-372-1331
Saturday, April 27
Start: Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor)
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend provided at the Energy Corridor start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 28.
Start: Royal High School
To access parking on Saturday morning for the start use FM 362 to enter the lot from Royal Road.
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend provided at the Royal High School start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 28.
Start: Brahma Stadium Parking lot - Bellville High School
Highly recommended to approach the parking lot at Brahma Stadium from the south side.
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend provided at the Bellville start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 28.
Start: Texas State Capitol - Austin
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend provided at the parking garage located at 1401 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, Tx.
- Parking Garage will open at 5:00 AM for riders/spectators.
- NO PARKING on the ground level corner of Trinity and 14th Street (area reserved for the bike return/corral on Sunday).
- Staging for the start begins at 6:15 AM. Recommended parking in the garage before 6:00 AM.
- The Start Line is located directly in front of the State Capitol off 11th Street and Congress Avenue.
Start: Webberville Park - 2305 Park Ln, Elgin, TX 78621
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend provided at the Webberville start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 28.
Overnight
La Grange - Fayette County Fairgrounds
No Vehicle access to the Fairgrounds after 9:00 am on Saturday. Permits are required after 9:00 am
NO public parking at the Fairgrounds. DO NOT PARK along Highway 77. Towing is strictly enforced!
It is highly recommended that you park at the Event Weekend Shuttle parking lot located at the La Grange High School and take the Courtesy Shuttles to the Fairgrounds.
Event Weekend Parking Shuttles
Saturday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday: 5:00 am to 9:00 am
Complimentary round-trip service from La Grange High School parking lot to the Fayette County Fairgrounds and Camp St. Marks provided.
Texas A&M University - College Station
All public parking will be $10 with no ‘in and out’ privileges.
Gene Stallings and University Center Garage will be $10 with ‘no in and out’ privileges.
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!
Fundraising Deadlines
We know you ride for a world free of MS, but who doesn’t love some friendly competition and appreciation along the way? Fundraise as much as you can until the prize deadline on May 27! Check out what amazing Bike MS prizes you can win!
Fundraising doesn’t end at the finish line! Keep fundraising to hit Club 300, Club K, team rankings, team awards, and Tour of Champions until July 31!
Lost & Found
We’re sorry to hear that you lost a beloved item(s), please fill out the lost & found form to notify us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Bike & Luggage Pick Up
Houston: Pick-up starts on weekdays from Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 10 from 9 AM – 5 PM at the National MS Society - Houston office.
1050 N Post Oak Rd, Suite 240, Houston, TX 77055. Items cannot be mailed.
Austin: Check back here for details very soon!
Finisher Items
Finisher medals, finisher pins, completion certificates, century patches, and t-shirts:
Please note that the medals and finisher pins will be available for pick-up starting Monday, May 6.
Houston: Pick-up starts on weekdays from Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 10 from 9 AM – 5 PM at the National MS Society - Houston office.
1050 N Post Oak Rd, Suite 240, Houston, TX 77055. Items cannot be mailed.
Austin: Check back here for details very soon!
Download the Certificate of Completion
Download the Certificate of Appreciation
Event Weekend Photos
Sign up for photos here!
Event weekend photos can be found here!
Voting
Rest Stop Survey
Did any rest stop stick out to you? We want to celebrate and award our event sponsors and volunteers who made your experience even better! Tell us your top two favorite rest stops along the route here when the survey is ready.
2024 Most Inspirational Rider Nomination
We’re looking for the most inspirational rider of 2024! Submit your nomination here!
Save the Date
April 26-27, 2025!
Mark your calendar for the next Texas MS 150!
Check out the Most Inspirational Rider of the Year for 2023, Andrea Bedoy!
Throughout the Texas MS 150 events, cyclists will have opportunities to connect with our mission through Bike MS Champion stories and reminders of why we ride!
Bike MS Champions
Sponsored by
The Bike MS Champions program, sponsored locally by ConocoPhillips, aims to communicate "why we ride" by highlighting the many different faces of MS and the different ways our organization meets the needs of individuals living with MS through the generous support of Bike MS participants and fundraisers!
Cyclists will have the opportunity to connect with featured Bike MS Champions through their personal stories, social media postings, local engagement opportunities, and the symbolic mission item. To honor our 40th annual, this year’s Bike MS Champions items are blue cooling towels and orange IRWMS cooling towels!
This year we are excited to share our 4 2024 inspiring Bike MS Champions stories with you; meet Tom Divine, Corey McGowen, Sarah Reed, and Leigh Wilson!
Click on the images below to view their stories!
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Every connection counts. Connect with a Bike MS Champion and ride for someone living with MS.
Bubble Bistro
This unique shaded and fanned viewing-reception area was created by a committee of ladies who wanted to ensure anyone living with MS that attended the Texas MS 150 would be able to have a cool spot to watch the riders pass through Fayetteville on Day 1 and cross the Finish Line in College Station on Day 2.
Both Bubble Bistro locations are reserved for people living with MS plus one guest and serve as break to enjoy a snack, a cool beverage, and the excitement of cheering on the riders while the sky is filled with our signature welcoming BUBBLES!
The Bubble Bistro offers cyclists the opportunity to meet the people they are riding for and offers those living with MS the chance to say thank you.
Look for the Bubbles in Fayetteville and at the Finish Line in College Station!
IRWMS
The I Ride with MS program celebrates and recognizes the resilience of our cyclists who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and shines a light on what it means to live with this disease. I Ride with MS participants enjoy special day-of-event benefits and receive a complimentary "I Ride with MS" jersey from our program's proud supporter, Primal.
I Ride With MS Victory Parade
Sunday, April 28 at 3 PM across the finish line!
All of our I Ride With MS (IRWMS) participants are invited to join in a Victory Parade as riders living with MS gather to cross the finish line together.
Meeting Details:
Lot 68: 368 Olsen Blvd, College Station, TX 77845
Look for the IRWMS Victory Parade signs! We will assemble to leave promptly at 3:00 p.m. to ride across the Aggie Park finish line while the crowd cheer us on and maybe shed a few tears!
Be sure to wear your IRWMS jersey! If you haven’t picked yours up, please visit the Packet Pick-Up section to view our final dates and locations.
Learn more about I Ride with MS!
Mission Mile
The Mission Mile was created to serve as a point of encouragement, excitement, and awareness as you ride through the Bike MS: Texas MS 150! While you cycle through the route, be on the lookout for this inspiring and informational mile with facts about the National MS Society’s mission and goal to end MS forever!
Wall of Honor
The Wall of Honor is a staple at the Bike MS: Texas MS 150! The Wall of Honor links all those that participate back to the mission and reminds us that the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 is more than just a ride. You can visit, contribute, and be inspired by the Wall of Honor on event weekend!
Team Logistics | Team Resources | Team Success
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Contact us to help you create a fun and exciting experience during the iconic Texas MS 150 by cheering for the riders as they cross the finish line or along the route. Lets chat! Send an email to Cyronica.Upshaw@nmss.org.
Team Captain Logistics Meeting
All Team Captains are welcome to join us for a chance to learn the best practices for making event weekend logistics fun and easy!
Thursday, April 18, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM
National MS Society – Houston Office
1050 N Post Oak Rd, Ste 240, Houston, TX 77055
Austin Team Captains
Join us virtually for the Team Captain Logistics Meeting!
Call in and join the fun!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device: Virtual Team Captain Logistics Meeting
Meeting ID: 263 682 235 344
Passcode: RQGsp2D
Team Captain Logistics Survey
You know your team better than anyone – take a moment to fill out the logistics survey so we can better understand your needs for the ride! The deadline is March 29! Please note this survey is required to receive any access passes for the La Grange overnight and College Station finish line.
La Grange Overnight Team Tents
Team maps for the La Grange overnight will be available soon!
- La Grange Power Orders – Due March 31, 2024
- Password (case sensitive): MS2024
- For power questions contact Mike Rape - mike@3phaserentals.net
- La Grange Team Toilets – Due March 29, 2024
- For questions or if you’re a tax-exempt organization, contact TXMS150Teams@cadencesports.com
- La Grange Ice Orders – Due April 20, 2024
- Questions? Please reach out to lexingtontroop142@gmail.com
- Metropolitan Massage
- Email sales@metropolitan-massage.com for questions. A portion of the proceeds benefit the National MS Society!
- Texas One Stop Catering Orders
- For questions, please contact Mari Hernandez lgtx1001@gmail.com or (979) 702-1017
- Back Porch BBQ & GRILL Catering
- For questions, contact Owners Korin & Derrick Burnett, (979) 968-1580 or info@thebackporchbbq.com
College Station Team Tents
- Team Tent Rental Order – Due March 22, 2024
- For questions or if you’re a tax-exempt organization, contact TXMS150Teams@cadencesports.com
- Texas A&M Ice Order
- College Station Catering
For questions, please contact (254) 230-0285 or tamu@revelxp.com
Team Resources
Primal Team Jersey
As part of their ongoing commitment to the Bike MS: Texas MS 150, Primal will donate 15% of your custom apparel order directly back to your team’s fundraising account to end MS! Click here for the ordering timeline.
Primal People’s Choice Jersey Contest
Enter your team’s jersey into the Primal People’s Choice Jersey Content! Sign up here!
When: Saturday, April 27, 5:30 pm
Where: Stage at the La Grange Fairgrounds
Rules: *The Top 40 Teams receiving the most votes online will be invited on stage in La Grange on Day 2 at 5:30 PM to show off their team’s jersey for a chance to win the coveted Championship Belt! Enter your team’s jersey now, between March 25 — April 22 and share with others to vote!
*Must be present to win.
Prizes generously provided by Primal!
Grand Prize: Championship Belt, Framed Jersey, and $200 Primal credit
1st Runner Up: $200 Primal Credit
2nd Runner Up: $150 Primal Credit
3rd Runner Up: $100 Primal Credit
4th Runner Up: $50 Primal Credit
The top 3 teams will win overall based on the audience’s reaction - People's Choice!
There will be some fun new prizes (coming soon) and categories as well:
Best Choreography
MVP of the Night
Best Jersey Design (Judge's Choice)
Digital Resources
We have tons of images and graphics you can use to boost your fundraising and team recruitment under our Images to Share section! You can find things like:
- Cover Photos
- Customizable Email Signature
- Infographics
- Logos
- Profile Picture Badges
- Don't Just Ride, Bike MS PSA Video
- What is MS Video
Team Success
Now that you have the right tools and a goal in mind, it's time to bring your ideas to life. Team success looks different to everyone – no matter what it is, we're here to get you where you want to go.
Team Coordinators
As a part of the team's leadership, these Team Coordinators are a major contributor to the success of your team! Don’t do it alone! Here are just a few important coordinators to start recruiting:
- *Fundraising Coordinator: Do you love the friendly challenge of fundraising?
Do you want to celebrate your team members wins and explore creative fundraising activities?
This role is meant for you! - *Safety Coordinator: Help keep your team safe, well-trained, and aware of all things safety on and off the road!
- Logistics Coordinator: If organization is your niche and ensuring your team has everything you can possibly think of for a fantastic event, then sign right up!
* Required for Mission Possible Award
View Team Coordinators Descriptions and more roles here!
Mission Possible Award
The Mission Possible Award is the most prestigious award and recognizes a team’s commitment to the goals of the Texas MS 150. This award highlights the key elements that drive this event’s success. This team knows that it is more than just a ride. Their involvement is focused on raising money, safety, and MS awareness. Qualifying for this award places your organization in the spotlight for social responsibility inaction. The Mission Possible award proves your organization is doing everything they can to help people affected by MS live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.
Find a full description of each coordinator and Mission Possible Criteria here.
MS Ambassadors
MS Ambassadors are volunteers that represent the National MS Society in a variety of ways and may be people living with MS, family or friends, healthcare professionals, committee members…anyone interested in joining the movement to create a world free of MS. Their primary purpose is to assist in increasing public awareness of both MS and the MS Society and to encourage others to connect and engage. An MS Ambassador can attend your team meetings in an effort to increase mission connection and encourage fundraising!
Contact your MS Staff Partner today to find more about how you can schedule an MS Ambassador to join your next team meeting!
Safety Resources | Safety Coordinators | Team Safety Award Information | Equipment | Education/Experience
Think Safe
The safety of our cyclists is the number one priority at Bike MS which is why we made Think Safe our motto.
Bike MS is for everyone which means there is a great mix of riders with different experience and skill levels on the road together at every Bike MS event.
To do your part to ensure everyone arrives safely at the finish line, please review this safety information about personal safety, group riding skills, cycling etiquette and bike maintenance.
Safety Resources
Visit the Bike MS Bike Safety & COVID-19 page for additional safety resources and safety cycling best practices
Review the Safety in Group Cycling brochure for helpful tips, group riding basics, important lingo, important prep reminders, bicycling laws and more. All youth riders (ages 12-17) must review the brochure with a parent or guardian before participating in the event.
- Safety Infographic
- Heat Exhaustion Guidelines
- ABC Quick Check and Helmet Fit
- Group Riding
- Tips for Riding Smart and Safe
Safety Coordinators
The Team Safety Coordinator serves an important role in assisting the Team Captain with the planning and execution of safety education, training and awareness for the team members participating in the Texas MS 150. As part of the team’s leadership, the Team Safety Coordinator is a major contributor to the success of your team and the safety of its riders.
Team Safety Coordinator description
If you have any questions regarding the Team Safety Coordinators, please email texasms150safetycommittee@nmss.org.
Check back here for training options, bike safety inspections, and further safety information!
Team Safety Award Information
Teams who meet the Texas MS 150 2024 Team Safety Award Criteria are encouraged to complete the 2024 Team Safety Award Application. Further information will be shared after the Texas MS 150.
Bike Safety Inspections
Not only does your body need to be in the best shape for the Texas MS 150, but your bike should be finely tuned and road worthy as well. To ensure your bike is in the best shape, take your bike and cycling shoes to one of the Texas MS 150 Bike Store Sponsors for a FREE professional safety inspection. Please view the 2024 Bicycle Safety Inspection form to learn what is included in the safety inspection.
- Bike Safety inspections are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged by the National MS Society to promote a safe Texas MS 150.
- Once your bike passes the safety inspection, you will receive a Texas MS 150 bike safety inspection sticker to display on the stem of your bike.
- With this sticker, you are eligible for FREE labor if you need any mechanical repairs during the Texas MS 150 (parts and materials are extra).
FREE bike safety inspections: March 15, 2024 – April 20, 2024
$15 fee for bike safety inspections: Begins on April 21, 2024
Completing the bike safety inspection provides you with the confidence to know that your bike is in the best shape for the event as well as contributing to the safety of all of your fellow cyclists on the road with you to College Station.
Education/Experience
The Safe Cycling Quiz is an educational tool designed to increase your knowledge and awareness of safe cycling practices you are likely to experience during training rides and the Texas MS 150.
Group Riding Skills Courses
League of American Bicyclists Online Learning Portal Smart Cycling Lessons
- NO COST: Smart Cycling curriculum builds on itself through Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced sections of bicycling education.
- Wide variety of methods to learn the material - videos, presentations, quizzes, worksheets.
- Review all curriculum to prepare for the Smart Cycling Exam.
- Pass the Smart Cycling exam score of 85% or more to print your certificate of completion.
- League members will be able to login directly to the site using the same login as the League member portal.
- Not a League member? You can still access the Learning Center for free: need to create an account and validate the account through email.
* The online Smart Cycling courses are hosted by The League of American Bicyclists, a non-profit organization promoting education programs to improve cycling safety skills. These no cost Smart Cycling courses offered are not organized or supported by the National MS Society. This information is provided as a safety educational resource only.
Group Riding Skills Courses - Teams
To coordinate a Group Riding Skills Course for your team taught by a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) from the League of American Bicyclists, please review the instructions and list of LCIs.
*All LCIs are Independent Contractors, therefore all agreements for Group Riding Skills Courses for a team are between the team and the LCI.
