Ride Details

Join us at the start/finish line at 7am at Southeastern University to ride out for Dat's How We Roll 2024. Once you cross the finish line on Day 1 and Day 2 you will join our team tent village, music and food / beer garden to celebrate you and your fundraising toward ending MS.  Each day will provide you with a different route, and multiple distance options to choose from for every cycling skill level.

Friday, April 5​

5pm – 7:00pm Packet Pick-Up (The Holiday Inn. (1819 SW Railroad Ave, Hammond, LA 70403)​

5pm – 7:00pm Volunteer Check-In (SELU - University Center)​

5pm – 7:00pm Bike Storage Open (SELU - University Center)​

 

Saturday, April 6​

7:00am – 8:00am  Bike Storage Open (SELU - University Center)​

7:00am – 8:00am  Registration Open, Breakfast Available (SELU - University Center)​

7:45am Welcome/Opening Announcements (SELU - University Center)​

8:00am Official Start Time for All Routes​

9:00am – 1:00pm  Lunch on Route for 75M and 50M Riders (TBD)​

9:00am – 2:00pm  Finish Line Lunch (SELU - University Center)​

10:00am Beer Garden Opens (SELU - University Center)​

10:00am – 6:00pm Bike Storage Open (SELU - University Center)​

4:00pm Route Closed​

4:00pm – 6:00pm Dinner (SELU - University Center)​

Dinner provided for cyclists and volunteers. Dinner tickets for ​guests may be purchased for $20.

Purchase Dinner Tickets

4:30pm Awards Ceremony Begins (SELU - University Center)​

7:00pm Beer Service Ends (SELU - University Center)​

9:00pm University Center/Locker Rooms Locked (SELU - University Center)​

 

Sunday, April 7​

7:00am – 8:00am Bike Storage Open (SELU - University Center)​

7:00am – 8:00am Registration Open, Breakfast Available (SELU - University Center)​

7:45am Welcome/Opening Announcements (SELU - University Center)​

8:00am Official Start Time for All Routes​

9:00am – 12:00pm Lunch on Route for 60M Riders (TBD)​

9:00am – 3:00pm Finish Line Lunch (SELU - University Center)​

10:00am – 3:00pm Beer Garden Open (SELU - University Center)​

2:00pm Route Closed

3:00pm Site Closed

We are excited to announce multiple route options this year, and while we are finalizing the extraordinary ride for you, you can expect to ride through. Join us both days to travel through the Louisiana towns of Independence, Loranger, Husser, New Zion, Wilmer and many more!

View the 2024 routes on Ride With GPS.

View the 2024 Site Map

Kick-Off Party

We will be having two kick-off parties in New Orleans and Baton Rouge for our 2024 ride!

Baton Rouge

Date: Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
Time: 6pm
Location:Istrouma Brewery, 5590 Bayou Paul Rd., St. Gabriel, LA 70776

New Orleans

Date: Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Bicycle World, 701 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121

We are excited to get together and kick-off Dat's How We Roll!

Know Before You Go

All Bike MS participants are invited to our ‘Know Before You Go’ Logistics meeting to have all your event weekend questions answered. Bike MS staff and leadership volunteers will review all aspects of the ride weekend including parking, start line / finish line expectations, route and rest stops, plus the extraordinary experience of the Day 1 and Day 2 finish lines.

Date: March 21st, 2024
Time: 5:30pm

Join the meeting

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.

We’ll have two fundraising weeks to incentivize fundraising. The challenge is the same for both: Raise the most money online during the week. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Individual, Team (2-9 members), and Team (10+ members). We want to get people excited and incentivized to raise money as well as spread word about the event!

Fundraising Week #1: January 29 - Feb 2

Individual Prize: VIP pass for the weekend + Bike MS swag item

Team Prize (for both categories): Team tent and ice chest of drinks + Priority placement in staggered start line up on Day 1

Fundraising Week #2: February 26 - March 1

Individual Prize: Free hotel room for ride weekend + Bike MS swag item

Team Prize (8+ participants): $100 gift card to Loft 18 for a team bonding night with virtual golf, games & more!

Team Prize (2-7 participants): Team tent and ice chest of drinks + Priority placement in the staggered start line up on Day 2

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 $275 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.

We will be holding three packet pickups prior to ride weekend. We will be hosting one in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Mandeville.

• New Orleans Packet Pickup: March 25th at Bicycle World at 5pm (701 Jefferson Highway)

• Baton Rouge Packet Pickup: March 26th at Capitol Cyclery at 5:30pm  (5778 Essen Ln)

• Mandeville Packet Pickup: March 27th at Trek in Mandeville at 5:30 (3450 U.S. Hwy 190 Suite 12)

We will also be hosting a packet pickup the Friday of event weekend  from 5 -7pm at The Holiday Inn. (1819 SW Railroad Ave, Hammond, LA 70403)

The event will be starting and finishing at SLU with many hotels to choose from in the Hammond area.  Stay tuned for more updates!

Red Roof

Best Western

Hampton Inn

Holiday Inn
1819 SW Railroad Avenue, Hammond, LA 70403
Rate Code: PRT
For Accessible rooms, please call the hotel directly and let them know you are with Bike MS.

 

Click here to view the parking map.

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.

 

Saturday, April 6th

Breakfast:

• Choice of either a Sausage/Bacon/Ham, Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin, Sandwich, or Wrap
• Decaf and Regular Coffee, Water, and Fruit
• Gluten Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian options available upon request

Lunch at Start/Finish Line:

• Assorted Deli Sandwiches Individually Wrapped
• Assorted Chips
• Cookies
• Gluten Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian options available upon request

Dinner at Start/Finish Line:

• Pasta Bar with your choice of Sauce
• Rolls with Butter
• Gluten Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian options available upon request

 

Sunday, April 7th

Breakfast:

• Assorted Muffins, Danishes, and Cinnamon Rolls
• Decaf and Regular Coffee, Water, and Fruit
• Gluten Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian options available upon request

Lunch at Start/Finish Line:

• Jambalaya
• Garden Salad with Assorted Dressings
• Rolls and Butter
• Cookies
• Gluten Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian options available upon request

 

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!