Date & Location
June 22 -23, 2024
Starting line:
Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
215 Innovation Blvd State College, PA 16803
Time(s)
7:00 AM start time - Saturday
7:00 AM start time - Sunday
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Age Minimum: 12
Glimcher Challenge for First-Time Riders: FREE HOTEL ROOM when you raise $300 by May 10. Click here now!
Tentative Schedule of Events for 2024
Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, State College, PA
Friday, June 21
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Optional packet pick up in hotel lobby
Saturday, June 22 - DAY 1
6:00 AM - Registration, refreshments, team photo area and packet pick up opens in hotel courtyard
7:00 AM - Ride start
8:00 AM - All cyclists must be on course
4:00 PM - Route closes
5:30 PM - Dinner reception & program for all participants & volunteers (President's Hall)
Sunday, June 23 - Day 2
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM - Buffet breakfast (President's Hall)
6:00 AM - Start line area opens (refreshments, photo area)
7:00 AM - Ride start
8:00 AM - All riders must be on course
4:00 PM - Route closes
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Finish Line Reception (President's Hall)
Please note: Lunch will be on course each day.
With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you. Both days' routes are out and back to the Penn Stater in State College, PA. Each day will have a fully supported 50 mile option. Saturday will have a 35 mile option as well.
Bike MS routes are hosted by Ride with GPS.
Day 1 Routes - Saturday
Day 2 Routes - Sunday
See all the routes on the Ride with GPS Event Preview Page
Please note:
- All routes are on public roads.
- Routes are marked by spray chalk on roads & signage at intersections.
- Routes are subject to change.
2024 Glimcher Keystone Country Ride Pre-Event Meeting
Please join us for our Pre-Event Info Meeting! Learn the most up to date information so you are ready to roll event day.
Date: Wednesday June 12, 2024
Time: 7pm - 8pm
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2024 PA Keystone Market Bike MS Kick Off Event
Date: Tuesday, November 14th
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 2120 Jane St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Join us on Tuesday, November 14th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm for a Bike MS Kickoff event at Velum Fermentation located at 2120 Jane St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. This will be a fun evening where you get to hang out with fellow cyclists and Bike MS Staff as we look towards the 2024 Bike MS rides. All our welcome. This evening is for both current and interested participants of both Bike MS Rides( Escape to the Lake and the Glimcher Keystone Country Ride) It is also a great time to bring someone who is interested in joining Bike MS this year who wants more information. The evening will include celebrating our 2023 success, a look towards the 2024 rides, and a mission moment. Click here to RSVP.
Questions? Contact Chris Pfeiffer at chris.pfeiffer@nmss.org or (412) 904-5444.
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.
As a reward for your amazing fundraising, we will award the following prizes for Fundraising Weeks:
Week 1: April 15-21
Top Fundraising Team (15+ Team Members) – Designated team table at Saturday evening banquet & banquet recognition
(highest amount of team fundraising online during fundraising week)
Top Fundraising Team (2 - 15 Members) - Drink tickets for team for beverage of choice at the Saturday evening banquet
(highest amount of team fundraising online during fundraising week)
Top Fundraising Individual - Bike MS Prize Pack
(highest amount of fundraising online during fundraising week)
Week 2: May 13-19
Top Fundraising Team (15+ Team Members) – Designated team table at Saturday evening banquet & banquet recognition
(highest amount of team fundraising online during fundraising week)
Top Fundraising Team (2 - 15 Members) - Drink tickets for team for beverage of choice at the Saturday evening banquet & banquet recognition
(highest amount of team fundraising online during fundraising week)
*Drop off or mailing can be arranged for the team
Top Fundraising Individual - Penn State Creamery Gift Card
(highest amount of fundraising online during fundraising week)
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 can be picked up either Friday, July 21, or the morning of the ride.
Friday, June 21
Penn Stater Conference Center Main Lobby
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 22
Starting at 6:00 AM at the Check-In Area, outside the courtyard near the Start Line
Packets include your rider bib, bike bib, event wristband, and safety pins.
Packet Pick Up FAQs
What’s in my rider packet?
Your Bike MS packet contains important items including your bib number, bike tag, emergency number wristband, and safety pins.
How do I receive my packet?
You must meet the $300 fundraising minimum.
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 requirement prior to picking up their packet.
How do I sign the waiver?
When you register online, the waiver is part of the registration process. Minors and anyone registering the day of the event must complete a paper or electronic copy of the waiver.
Can someone pick up my packet for me?
Yes. A team member, team captain, or family member can pick up your packet on your behalf – only if you’ve met the $300 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver.
Can you mail me my packet?
Packets will NOT be available for mailing this year. Please contact NMSS staff with any special circumstances.
Can I make a donation at packet pick up?
Yes, you can make a donation at packet pick up.
If you’ve raised $1,000 or more, you can also pick up your Club K jersey.
First-time riders at the Glimcher Keystone Ride: You can get a FREE HOTEL ROOM for one night at the Penn Stater when you raise $300 by May 10. Bring a friend to ride and room together to get both nights FREE at the Penn Stater. (Both 1st time participants need to meet the $300 fundraising requirement by May 10). Click here to learn more or contact Bike MS Manager Chris Pfeiffer.
The 2024 Bike MS: Glimcher Keystone Country Ride overnight location is The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State College, PA. The ride starts, overnights and ends at this location.
Lodging
Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
215 Innovation Blvd
State College, PA 16803
(814) 863-5000
Group Code: BIKE24A
Rooms are available for both Friday & Saturday Nights at the discounted Bike MS rate of $169. Please use the Group Code: BIKE24A when reserving online or over the phone. The cut off date for the Bike MS Room Block is Monday, May 20.
The official event location is the Penn Stater Conference Center. However, participants are welcome to stay off site at other accommodations and commute to the Penn Stater.
Another hotel option with a rate of $139 per night is at:
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
115 Premiere Drive
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-8393
Please call to make a reservation under the Bike MS Group Block.
Or book online with this link: Bike MS Room Block
Parking is located onsite at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center. Participants and volunteers are able to leave vehicles onsite for the duration of the event.
Participants' bikes can be stored in designated bike storage inside the hotel.
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!
A very special thank you to our 2024 Bike MS photographer Gary Margeson for volunteering his talents. Please find Glimcher Keystone Country Ride event photos at the link below:
2024 Bike MS Glimcher Challenge for First Time Riders
First-time riders can earn a FREE ROOM for one night at the Penn Stater when they raise $300 by May 10. Bring a friend to rise and room together to get both nights FREE at the Penn Stater. (Both first-time participants need to meet the $300 fundraising requirement by May 10.)
In 2009, Robert Glimcher discovered the Keystone Country Ride by joining team Lou’s Crew, and he took on the challenge to fundraise on behalf of people living with MS. Fourteen years later and over $2 million raised, Robb wants to challenge YOU to do something about MS now, too!
In support of new riders, with a goal of growing the total number of riders on this ride, the Glimcher family is offering a challenge to new participants.
Details & Eligibility
Details & Eligibility
- Rookie/New Riders – Join the ride for the first time, participate in the event and raise $300 (by Friday, May 10) to be eligible for the Challenge Reward. The reward is one room/one night for every first-time rider who conquers the Challenge. The reward will be redeemed for your overnight stay at the Penn Stater on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
- Bring a friend to ride & room with that friend and get both nights (Friday & Saturday) covered at the Penn Stater. (Both 1st time participants need to meet the $300 fundraising requirement by May 10).
- Contact Bike MS Manager Chris Pfeiffer by Friday, May 10 to be officially accepted into the Challenge.
For more information on the Glimcher Challenge, questions about the event or insights to increase fundraising, contact Chris Pfeiffer at chris.pfeiffer@nmss.org or (412-904-5444).
An Incredible Journey
Robert Glimcher began his career in the real estate development business in 1977. In 1984, Mr. Glimcher moved to Pittsburgh and has since started Glimcher Group Incorporated. Over the years, he has been involved in many charitable and civic organizations. Through an invitation by a friend, Mr. Glimcher decided to try a Bike MS event.
Mr. Glimcher started riding in Bike MS as part of team Lou’s Crew in 2009. In his first year, he raised $500. As an avid cyclist, he found the Keystone Country Ride to be the perfect combination of a challenging ride through Pennsylvania’s scenic countryside and an incredible team event with unparalleled camaraderie. He also began to learn about people in his life that are living with multiple sclerosis and the impact the disease has had on their lives and families. He loved his experience and set out to raise even more support for this great event
Fast forward to 2024, Mr. Glimcher has leveraged his local and global connections to raise over $2 million for Bike MS! To honor him and his incredible commitment to the ride and the organization, the event took his name is 2017 and become the Glimcher Keystone Country Ride. Robb is committed to increasing awareness of multiple sclerosis and Bike MS and wants others to experience the incredible event that is the Glimcher Keystone Country Ride.
To help in that endeavor, Mr. Glimcher is challenging all new team captains and their cyclists to take on the “Glimcher Challenge”. By registering, riding & fundraising $300 (by May 10) you will be eligible for the Challenge Reward. We are cheering on your efforts! Thanks for riding with us. Ride on, fundraise and be rewarded a free overnight stay in the 2024 ride courtesy of Robert Glimcher.
