Ride Details

On Saturday, the site opens at 6:00 am for registration and check-in. After enjoying coffee and a light breakfast, the 101-mile route will be the first to start, followed by the 68 and 35-mile routes. Additionally, a 50-mile route is being added this year as a fourth option.

Giant, our presenting sponsor, will provide lunch and rest stop delights. At the finish line, take the opportunity to enjoy a massage, unwind in the beer garden, capture a team picture, and more. You’ll end your first day of cycling at the Elks Lodge where you’ll be in for a mission-focused evening program featuring a delicious buffet dinner.

On Sunday, the site opens again at 6:30 am for registration and check-in. Both the 27 and 51-mile routes will commence at 7:30 am. 

Full Event Schedule

Friday, June 21st

3pm to 7pm Packet Pickup Outside at Talbot County Community Center (Bike Racking available inside)

Saturday, June 22nd

6am – 7:30am Registration opens

• Packet Pickup
• Light breakfast
• Bike racks available
• Team Pictures

6:45am – 7am Opening Program at the Starting Line
7am Start time for 68 and 100-mile routes
7:30am Start times for the 35-mile and 50-mile routes
8:00am All riders must be on the route – no exceptions!
9am – 12:30pm Lunch provided by Giant Food at Bellevue Rest Stop
10am – 4:30pm Finish Line Snacks and Giant Sandwiches
10:30am – 4:30pm Massages available
10am – 5:00pm Beer Garden is open – beer and hard seltzer options
1pm Century route riders must reach Mile 60 by 1pm to continue riding the century route
Those who reach Mile 60 after 1pm will be directed to 68-mile route
4:30pm All routes close
5pm Site and bike racking closes

5:30pm – 7:30pm Offsite Dinner & Evening Program at the Elks Lodge, 502 Dutchmans Lane, Easton, MD

Sunday, June 23rd

6:30am Site opens

• Packet Pickup for those who did not ride Saturday
• Light breakfast
• Bike racks available
• Team Pictures

7:15am – 7:30am Opening Program at the Starting Line
7:30am All distances start – Led by our IRWMS group
8:00am All riders must be on the route – no exceptions!
10am-1pm Giant Sandwiches served at the finish line
1pm All routes close
2pm Site and bike racking closes

Saturday Routes

• 35 Mile
• 50 Mile
• 68 Mile
• 101 Mile

Sunday Routes

• 27 Mile
• 51 Mile

View the 2024 routes

Rookie Rider Virtual Happy Hour

Please join us for a virtual happy hour as we countdown to Bike MS: Chesapeake Challenge. Whether you're a new rider or a returning rookie, this is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and get to know fellow participants. You can also explore joining a team or simply enjoy a drink with us.

Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 7pm -8pm

Join the meeting

Logistics Call

Join us via Microsoft Teams to review important Bike MS logistics for lodging, packet pick-up details, route options, route support, and more!

Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Time: 12pm -1pm

Join the meeting

Each fundraising week provides three opportunities to win, with two team winners and one individual winner. Teams and individuals that raise the most funds online during the fundraising week will win prizes to enhance their Bike MS weekend experience while raising the critical funds to end MS forever.

Team Divisions:

• Division I (2-9 team members)
• Division II (10+ team members)

Fundraising Week Schedule:

• Fundraising Week #1: April 15th – April 21st
  • Team Prize: Team Tent fully stocked
  • Individual Prize:  Bike Shop Gift Card or Goodr Sunglasses
• Fundraising Week #2: May 13th – May 19th
  • Team Prize:  Team Tent fully stocked
  • Individual Prize:  Bike Shop Gift Card or 2 Drink Tickets for Elks Lodge at our Saturday night evening celebration

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.

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.

Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Time: 3pm -7pm
Location: Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601

The packet can also be picked up on the day of the ride: on Saturday from 6:00 am to 7:00 am for the 101-mile route, and until 7:30 am for the 35-, 50-, and 68-mile routes; and on Sunday from 6:30 am to 7:30 am.

Hotels

Hampton Inn
Bike MS: Chesapeake Challenge Online Booking
Contact: Patrick Wolff 410-822-2200 patrick.wolff@hilton.com

Holiday Inn Easton
Contact: Cherie Kirn 410-819-6500 hiesales@goeaston.net

Camping in the area

Tuckahoe State Park
(About 14 miles from the Start/Finish - View Directions)
Due to new guidance from the Talbot County Community Center, no camping can take place neither inside the facility nor outside on the grounds.

Parking is available at the Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601

• Recommended parking is in front of the building
• There is no cost for parking
• Parking is only available during event and ride times.
• No overnight parking is permitted
• Parking is not secure. Please lock your vehicles at all times and secure valuables, including bikes and bike gear.

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!