Date & Location
June 1-2, 2024
Starting lines:
DoubleTree Hotel
50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Varina High School
7053 Messer Road, Henrico, VA 23231
Time(s)
Saturday: 7:30 AM Start for Richmond Routes & Williamsburg 62-mile route
8:00 AM Start for Williamsburg 33-mile route
Sunday: 7 AM Start in Williamsburg for all Routes
Routes
Route Options:
From Richmond: 75 & 100 miles Saturday & Sunday
From Williamsburg: 33 & 62 miles Saturday, 44 miles Sunday
See Routes & Maps below for more details.
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Age Minimum: 18
(15 - 17 with approval)
Our ride newsletter, Cycle Chatter, is available here.
Friday, May 31: Williamsburg (Doubletree Hotel)
4:00 PM Bike Storage opens in Rooms A & B (locked for the night at 7:00 PM)
5:00 PM Packet Pickup in the Hotel Lobby (ends at 7:00 PM)
Saturday, June 1: Richmond (Varina High School)
6:30 AM Registration, luggage drop off & grab-and-go breakfast opens at the start line area
7:15 AM Cyclists start lining up by pace (faster cyclists towards front)
7:30 AM Welcome & announcements
7:35 AM Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads STARTS! All cyclists must be on route by 8 AM
Lunch will be served on the route at the Charles City Courthouse
Saturday, June 1: Williamsburg (DoubleTree Hotel)
6:30 AM Bike Storage opens in Rooms A & B
6:30 AM Registration & grab-and-go breakfast at the start line area
7:15 AM Cyclists start lining up by pace (faster cyclists towards front)
7:30 AM Welcome & announcements
7:35 AM Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads STARTS! (62 mile route)
Lunch will be served on the 62 mile route at the Charles City Courthouse
8:00 AM 33 mile route starts! All cyclists must be on route by 8:15 AM
Cyclists on the 33 mile route will be served lunch at the finish line
10:00 AM Team Village opens & food truck service begins
11:00 AM Beer tent opens by the pool
12:30 PM Shuttle service begins from hotel’s main entrance to overflow hotels & campground
4:00 PM Food truck closes, DoubleTree Hotel check-in available
4:30 PM Routes close - all cyclists must be sagged in
4:30 PM VIP Cocktail Reception begins
5:30 PM Bike Storage closes and locked for the night
5:30 PM Dinner buffet opens in the Presidents’ Ballroom, poolside beer service ends
5:30 PM Shuttle service pauses for dinner & program
6:00 PM Bike MS Evening Celebration
7:00 PM Shuttle service resumes to overflow hotels & campground
7:30 PM Last shuttle departs
Sunday, June 2: Williamsburg Start/Finish Line
5:45 AM Shuttle service begins from overflow hotels & campground
6:00 AM Bike storage opens (closes at 7:30 AM)
6:00 AM Breakfast available in the Presidents’ Ballroom
6:30 AM DJ wakes up the Team Tent Village
6:45 AM Breakfast service concludes
6:45 AM Cyclists start lining up by pace, I Ride with MS participants will lead out
7:00 AM Welcome & announcements
7:05 AM Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads Day 2 STARTS!
Cyclists depart in waves. All cyclists must be on route by 7:30 AM.
Richmond Routes: lunch will be served on the route at the Gravel Hill Recreation Center
Williamsburg Route: lunch will be served at the finish line
9:00 AM Finish line festivities & food truck service begins
11:00 AM Route closes
12:00 PM Food truck closes, finish line festivities end
Sunday, June 2: Richmond Finish Line
10:00 AM Finish Line festivities begin
11:00 AM Food truck service begins
4:00 PM Routes close – all cyclists must be sagged in
4:30 PM Food truck closes, finish line festivities end
Be a part of the next generation of Bike MS at Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads! This year’s ride will feature upgraded signage, exciting themed rest stops featuring our enthusiastic volunteers, and plenty of miles through the heart of Virginia’s Historic Triangle.
Don’t miss Saturday’s celebratory dinner which will include our Mission Moment, Top Team and Fundraiser Recognition, and we’ll finish out the evening with our highly anticipated jersey contest!
Click here to join us on Facebook for the best tips and tricks, event updates & information!
This year’s ride will feature a variety of routes for new and experienced cyclists!
Saturday:
Sunday:
Route Closing Times
- All Saturday routes will close at 4:30 PM (Richmond & Williamsburg)
- Richmond routes will close at 4:00 PM on Sunday
- Williamsburg route will close at 11:00 AM on Sunday
We will make every effort to work with you to complete the ride. All cyclists on the road after closing time must take a SAG to the finish line.
Virtual Logistics Call
If you missed our Virtual Logistics Meeting, the slide deck can be viewed here.
January Registration Contest Results
Richmond Area Winners:
- Team Winner: No MSing Around
- Individual Winner: Cary Alpert
Hampton Roads Winners:
- Team Winner: Spiker Hiker Bikers
- Individual Winner: Shelley Latham
Each of these winners has won drinks on us!
November Registration Contest Results
- Large Team Winner: Team RABA
- Small Team Winners: Team Williams Mullen and sPrOCKET Protectors
Each of these teams will enjoy a team tent in the Williamsburg Team Village.
*Teams and individuals are each eligible to win one registration contest per year.
Save the date for this year’s Fundraising Weeks!
Cyclists and teams, it's time to make a big move! Each fundraising week provides two opportunities to win, one for teams and one for individuals. Teams and individuals who 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.
- Division I (2 -14 team members)
- Division II (15+ team members)
*Each team and individual are eligible to win one fundraising contest per Bike MS season.
Winning teams will have their team tent fully stocked on us and individuals will win a gift card to the store of their choice.
- Fundraising Week #1 Winners (March 25, 2024 – March 31, 2024)
- Small Team: MiSsion Possible (6 team members) with $11,746.15 raised
- Large Team: Capital Ale House (29 team members) with $4,292.53 raised
- Individual: Mike Hull (MiSsion Possible) with $8,853.15 raised
- Fundraising Week #2 Winners (April 22 - 28, 2024)
- Small Team (2-14): CBS-6 (12 team members) with $12,465 raised
- Large Team (15+): Team RABA (69 team members) with $6,761 raised
- Individual: Eric Lee (CBS-6) with $10,600 raised
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.
Packets may be picked up at the early packet pick-up locations associated with your start line, or at your start line before the start of the ride. Qualified participants may also pick up a top fundraiser jersey. As a reminder, you must meet the $300 fundraising minimum to pick up your packet.
If you plan to pick up your packet at a location NOT affiliated with your start line (see below), please complete the form linked here so we can get your packet to the correct location.
Richmond Start Line Pickup Locations:
Glen Allen, VA
Wednesday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 7 PM
National MS Society Office
4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 301
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Glen Allen, VA
Friday, May 31st
4 – 7 PM
Capital Ale House – Innsbrook
4024 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Richmond Start Line
Saturday, June 1st
6:30 – 7:30 AM
Williamsburg Start Line Pickup Locations:
Virginia Beach, VA
Wednesday, May 29
5 - 7 PM
The Casual Pint - Landstown Commons
3380 Princess Anne Road, Suite 111
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Williamsburg, VA
Friday, May 31st
5 - 7 PM
DoubleTree Hotel Williamsburg Lobby
50 Kingsmill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Williamsburg Start Line
Saturday, June 1st
6:30 – 7:30 AM
Sunday, June 2nd
6:30 – 7 AM
Hotels
Richmond – Friday Night, May 31st
DoubleTree Richmond Airport
445 International Center Drive, Sandston, VA 23150
- 15-minute drive from the Richmond Start Line at Varina HS
- Group rate: $145 plus tax
- Reserve by phone: 866-568-0896, mention Group Code Bike MS 2024
- Click here to reserve online
Williamsburg Host Hotel – Friday & Saturday nights, May 31st & June 1st
Williamsburg DoubleTree
50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
The Williamsburg DoubleTree serves as the following start/finish lines:
- Saturday & Sunday Start/Finish Line for Williamsburg Routes
- Saturday Finish & Sunday Start Line for Richmond Routes
*The room block at the Williamsburg DoubleTree is now sold out. Please see the list of our partner hotels below.
Williamsburg Partner Hotels – Friday & Saturday nights, May 31st & June 1st
Shuttle service provided. Use the links below to access the reduced rate:
Comfort Inn
331 Bypass Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Click here to reserve online
Holiday Inn & Suites
515 Bypass Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Click here to reserve online
Holiday Inn Express Busch Gardens Area
480 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Click here to reserve online
Prefer to camp?
We recommend Chickahominy Riverfront Park.
1350 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Click here for more information
Reserve by phone: 757-258-5020
Shuttle service will be provided from the shelter by the pool.
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.
Rest Stop
Rest Stop Stations: Sponsored by Miles of Scarves
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!
Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads 2024 photos are here!
Click here to view and download your ride weekend photos.
Upcoming Deadlines
The deadline to qualify for Bike MS prizes is July 1. Visit our Recognition, Gifts & Incentives page to learn more.
2024 Club 50, Club K, Jersey Level, and Top Teams will be finalized on July 31st. Visit our Top Fundraisers page to learn more.
Post-Ride Celebrations & Award Parties
Join us for an upcoming event to celebrate our top fundraisers, teams and the year's success!
Hampton Roads Area
Wednesday, September 18
5:30-7:30
The Tailgate Sports Pub
344 Constitution Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Richmond Area
TBD October 2024
Team Captain Guide - Whether it’s your first or fifth time as a captain, this Team Captain Guide will help you build your team, get them organized and keep them motivated to fundraise…while having a lot of fun in the process.
Fundraising Toolkit - Mile by mile, dollar by dollar, you get us closer to a world free of MS. Reaching your fundraising goals (and beyond!) is a breeze with the right resources. From videos, guides and everything in between, use the tools below to become a fundraising powerhouse.
Training Resources - Your Bike MS adventure starts with training! Whether you're a novice or seasoned cyclist, check out some resources we to help you prepare. Do the winter months keep you from joining your fellow cyclists outside on the road while you prepare for your next Bike MS event or work to keep your fitness up?
Custom Team Jerseys - When your team orders through Primal Gives Back Program, Primal will donate 15% of your team’s total order, back to your Bike MS fundraising.
