Ride Details

Saturday

• 6:00 AM - Start Line opens at Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
• 7:30 AM - Riders depart
• 10 AM - Team Village opens at Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center and bike corral available
• 11:00 AM - Food/beer tents open, self-guided tours available
• 12:00 PM - Rickhouse Tour #1 (for VIPs)
• 3:00 PM - Rickhouse Tour #2 (for VIPs)
• 4:00PM - Bike MS route closes, all cyclists must be off route
• 4:30 PM - Village area flips for dinner program
• 5:00 PM – Cocktail reception concludes, band performs before dinner
• 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Dinner & Evening Celebration at Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center

Sunday

• 6:30 AM - Start Line opens at Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
• 7:30 AM - Riders depart
• 10 AM - Team Village opens at Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center and bike corral available
• 11:00 AM - Food tents open, self-guided tours available
• 4:00 PM - Route closes
• 5:30 PM - Event site is closed

Whether you choose to take the 30-mile or the 60-mile route option, you're sure to enjoy some of Kentucky's most beautiful features on this ride!

Saturday

30M Route
62M Route

Sunday

30M Route
62M Route

There will be rest stops every 8-12 miles fully stocked for you to rest, refuel and recuperate!

Please note that routes are subject to change as seen by the Bike MS Staff up to ride weekend, so be sure to check back here to confirm ride details before you embark on your journey!

Please note that E-Bikes are permitted in Bike MS events. Participants shall be responsible for battery and other logistical support for E-Bikes. 

*Please note: The National MS Society does not sponsor or endorse any third-party activities or events. The information provided is for informational purposes only. The National MS Society does not have control over the accuracy, reliability or safety of any information or actions provided by third parties. Participants are advised to exercise caution and conduct independent research before engaging in any activities. The National MS Society will not be responsible for any damages, losses, or consequences arising from such participation.

Logistics Meeting

Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST

Your local Bike MS staff and amazing guest speakers will get you prepared for Bike MS: Bluegrass Bourbon Ride. Topics will include cycling safety and protocols, ride support, bike inspections, suggested packing list, and more.

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2024 Kickoff Party

You're invited to the Bike MS: Bluegrass Bourbon Ride Kickoff Party on Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at Martin's BBQ in Louisville! Join us as we celebrate the launch of our 2024 ride with food, fun, and some exciting giveaways! Bring your family, friends or coworkers who may be interested, potential sponsors, or a volunteer - all are welcomed as we gear up for another great year!

• Address: 3408 Indian Lake Drive Louisville, KY 40241
• Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
• Please RSVP here by Friday, December 1st, 2023

BG26.2 & Half Marathon

Calling all runners! Exciting news - BG26.2 is back on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, in Bowling Green, KY! Lace up your shoes and get ready to race towards a great cause. Multiple race options available, including Marathon, Half Marathon, bg6000, and bgKids races. Mark your calendars and join in on the fun!

Learn more here.

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.

Save the date for our upcoming Fundraising Weeks!

• Fundraising Week #1: April 15th - 21st, 2024
• Fundraising Week #2: May 13th - 19th, 2024

Fundraising Weeks run Monday through Sunday at midnight. Each fundraising week will have winners in the following categories:

• Teams
• Individual Rider (team member or non-team member)

*Based on the highest amount of online fundraising (total dollars raised) this week.

As a reward for your amazing fundraising, we will award the following prizes for Fundraising Weeks:

Fundraising Week #1:

• Team Winners: A Finish Line Fiesta basket waiting for you under your team tent!
• Individual Winner: A free hotel room for Saturday night of the ride! (Saturday, June 22, 2024 only)

Fundraising Week #2:

• Team Winners: Win your very own porta potty for the route!
• Individual Winner: Bluegrass Bourbon Ride prize pack!

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, then you completed a waiver during the registration process. Please note: Riders under 18 will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Who Can Pick Up a Packet?

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.

Another team member, team captain or family member may pick up your packet for you, as long as you've reached your fundraising minimum and have already turned in a signed waiver.

Packet Mailing

Mailed packets are not offered at this time.

In-Person Packet Pick-up

Packets may be picked up at any of the early packet pick-up locations listed below or one hour before the start of the ride.

At our early packet pick-up events, qualified participants may also pick up a top fundraiser jersey and/or Top 50 Club gift. You will also be able to pick up cue sheets, route maps and a weekend schedule.

Friday, June 21
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bardstown
3305 East John Rowan Blvd, Bardstown, KY 40004
5:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday, June 22
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
1311 Gilkey Run Road, Bardstown, KY 40004
6:30am-7:30am

Lodging

Bardstown, KY Hotels

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bardstown
3305 East John Rowan Blvd
Bardstown, KY 40004

Please click here to book! 

Select your arrival and departure dates and then enter the group code 062124BLU.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Bardstown
1070 Morton Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004

Please click here to book!

More hotels will be added in the future. Check back soon for more details!

Transportation

There is no formal transportation between hotels and Heaven Hill. Participants are responsible for getting themselves back and forth.

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.

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!