Saturday, June 1st - Santa Monica Business Park

2950 31st St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
62 & 101-Mile Start

5:00 am Parking lot opens. 
*Tickets can be purchased on our website under accommodations and transportation
5:30 am - 7:00 am Registration, luggage drop-off, mechanics available, and breakfast
6:40 am Program begins
7:00 am All cyclists must be out on the route or will be transported via SAG to Rest Stop 1
LUNCH SERVED ON ROUTE 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch rest stop closes at 1:30 pm
ALL 105 MILE RIDERS MUST REACH THE LUNCH STOP BY 12:30 pm Late riders will detour to the finish line via 62-mile route for a total of 80 miles.

Saturday, June 1st - San Buenaventura State Beach Park

901 San Pedro Street, Ventura, CA  93001
30 Mile Start

7:00 am parking lot opens. Parking is $10
7:00 am - 10:00 am Registration, mechanics available, and breakfast
9:40 am Program begins
10:00 am Cyclists roll out for 30-mile ride
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lunch Ventura
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Expo Ventura
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Beer Garden
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Games, Giant Beer Pong tournament 
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Live Music
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dinner
3:00 pm Jersey Fashion Show and Program
5:30 pm Saturday Bus to Santa Monica
1:00 pm - 6:30 pm Hotel Shuttles
5:00 pm Routes Closed 
7:00 pm Bike Corral Closed, Festival Site Closed
9:00 pm Quiet hours begin  

Sunday, June 2nd - San Buenaventura State Beach Park

901 San Pedro Street, Ventura, CA  93001 
30 & 50-Mile Routes Start and Finish

5:15 am - 7:00 am Hotel Shuttles
5:00 am - 7:00 am Hotel shuttles, bike corral open, luggage drop-off, and mechanics
7:00 am Team photos in team tents
7:15 am IRWMS Victory Lap
7:30 am Riders Depart
8:00 am Start Line Closes 
10:30 am - 3:00 pm Lunch and Expo
10:30 am - 3:00 pm Beer Garden
10:30 am & 2:00 pm Buses Back (must have pre-purchased a ticket)
1:30 pm Route Closed 
2:30 pm Festival Site Close

Day 1 – 100 Mile 
Actual distance 101. Explore the wonder of the Malibu Coastline as well as the enchanted beauty of Malibu Canyon and it’s preserves and parks. Rest Stops – 7 [1- Topanga Beach @9.5m, 2- Kanan Road @ Agoura Road @29m, 3- Malibu Conservation Camp @38m, 4- Ventura County Fire Station 56 @48.5m, 5- Point Mugu Missile Park, Lunch @60m, 6- Padre Serra Parish @73m, 7- Saticoy Golf Fritz Huntsinger Sports Complex @87m] 
NEW THIS YEAR:  short-cut to Finish from Lunch stop if you’re bonking. This short cut will get you to the same last stretch as the 60-mile route from SM to Ventura. 

Day 1 – 60 Mile 

Actual distance 61.6. Enjoy views of the the iconic Santa Monica Pier and glide past the most celebrated beaches of Malibu like Surfrider and Leo Carillo Rest Stops – 5 [1- Topanga Beach@9.5m, NEW REST STOP at Pepperdine University 3- Ventura County Fire Station 56 @31.5m, 4- Point Mugu

Rest Stop Sponsor

Missile Park, Lunch @43m, 5- Bolker Park @52m

Day 1 – 30 Mile  This nice and easy flat route tours the incomparable Ojai River Trail.  Enjoy the calm quiet of this hidden gem.

Actual distance 29.4. Rest Stops – 1 [Mira Monte Elementary School, Ojai @15m] 

Day 2 – 56 Mile Loop

This gorgeous ride combines the best of all worlds, the Coastal path, the Ojai river path and a breathtaking climb around Lake Casitas with spectacular views of the lake and ocean. Actual distance 56.6.  Rest Stops – 3 [1- Rincon Point State Beach @15m, 2- Lake Casitas Rec. Area @29m, 3- Libbey Park, Ojai @37.5m] 
Add short-cut to Finish from Oak View intersection at Santa Ana Blvd. and Ojai Valley Trail 

Day 2 – 30 Mile loop  Enjoy the roar of the Pacific surf, watch sea birds and dolphins at play amongst the surfers on this protected bike path
Actual distance 30. Rest Stops – 1 [1- Rincon Point State Beach @15m] 

Trek PCH Ride Clinic

Join us for this very special pre-ride training session where we will not only get a good ride in, but ride on PCH to give you a look at the conditions you will be riding under on the event day!

All participants are welcome to ride with us naturally. We will have a long and short ride option too.

We'll start this ride earlier than most of our training rides. After the ride, get your bike tuned up by Trek, shop for gear you need and as always, enjoy a feast for after the ride!

Where Trek Beverly Hills 8330 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
When 7:30am gather 8:00am roll

RSVP HERE

Training Ride

Join us for another fantastic Trek Training Ride Saturday May 11th at Trek Pasadena

We’ll have different routes to choose from, a shorter, medium and challenging route, so there will be something for everyone! (I’ll send route maps soon).

As always, we’ll have lunch and other refreshments before and after the ride. Bring your team mates or friends not yet signed up. I’ll have t-shirts to giveaway too! Invite your friends and be sure to RSVP so I can plan accordingly and have enough delicious food.

Where: Trek Bikes in Pasadena 323 S. Arroyo Parkway Pasadena CA 91105
When: Saturday May 11th
Time: 8:30am Gather, 9am Roll

RSVP HERE

Our Sponsor Trek is once again hosting a free training ride series. These rides are a great way to get ready for Bike MS: Los Angeles and bond with other Bike MS teams! Please RSVP for training rides so we can plan accordingly and make sure there is enough food and support for all. Don’t miss these opportunities to train!

Know Before You Go Virtual meeting

Tuesday, May 28^th 7pm – 8pm

Join us over a Microsoft Teams link for a fun and informative virtual meeting just days before the big event! We'll go over all the cool things we have scheduled for the weekend and answer all of your questions about the route, transportation and what to bring to make the most of the weekend! See you there!

Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 246 999 425 108
Passcode: q63MJi
Dial-in by phone: +1 323-486-3157,,364437809# United States, Los Angeles
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 364 437 809#

Join us for Happy Hour! 

This event is especially great for Team Captains. Invite potential team members to come out and learn more about Bike MS, not only will they be able to sign up for a discount, our #1 Top Fundraiser, Brian Theobald will be there to give tips on fundraising. We'll have delicious free appetizers and Happy Hour prices on Cocktails at Messhall Kitchen on Los Feliz Blvd right at Hillhurst. 

Please RSVP by clicking this link so we can plan for food.

RSVP

Trek Beverly Hills

Join us at Trek Beverly Hills! Get in a bike ride along PCH, learn best practices and get a preview of where you will be riding at the main event!

May 25th gather at 7:30 am and roll at 8:am. We'll have lunch after.

This is also a great opportunity to get your bike ready to roll with a tune up and purchase any last minute gear you need to make the most of your weekend.

Details and RSVP here

Upcoming Training Rides

Our training continues! Take advantage of these great opportunities to train with your fellow Bike MS stalwarts!

Saturday March 9th, we’ll start at the Trek Bikes in beautiful Porter Ranch. At Trek, the Bike MS manager will be available to sign you up for Bike MS with a discount on registration. We'll have giveaways and lunch provided too.

Where: Trek Bikes Porter Ranch, 20201 Rinaldi St. Suite 100, Porter Ranch, CA 91326
When: Saturday March 9th
Time:  8:30am gather, 9:00am roll

We’ll have different routes to choose from, check back for links to RWGPS routes. RSVP is required.

RSVP

When: Saturday, December 16th. 8:30am gather, 9am roll. Post ride lunch will be served.
Where: Trek Bikes Santa Clarita Bouquet Canyon Road
We will have different routes for your particular training needs. Come and enjoy riding the river trails and beyond!

RSVP

Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to get on your bike and train with us! We’ll have long and short options rolling through the verdant and inspirational neighborhoods of Pasadena. Work up an appetite because we’ll have a nice hearty lunch waiting for you afterwards. This ride is supported by our partner Trek Bikes and as always, is free! Invite your friends and RSVP so we can plan appropriately.

Trek Training Ride 
Where: Trek Bikes in Pasadena
When: Saturday January 27th, 8:30am gather 9:00am roll

RSVP

Join us for another fantastic opportunity to train, get signed up, get your friends signed up and get to know your fellow Bike MS riders!

This will be an exhilarating training ride, with short medium and long route choice. Afterwards enjoy delicious pizza and salad provided by BJ's Brewhouse. Trek will provide support, invite your friends, all are welcome, this training opportunity is FREE!

Where: Trek Bikes 4060 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003
When: Saturday, February 17th. 8:30am gather, 9am roll. 
We will have different routes for your particular training needs. Come and enjoy riding the river trails and beyond!

RSVP

Our fantastic training ride series is really picking up and getting everyone in great shape.  These rides are free and supported by our sponsor Trek and BJ's Brewhouse.

Where: Trek Bikes Santa Clarita, 26625 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
When: Saturday, April 20th. 8:00am gather, 8:30am roll. 

Lunch will be provided after the ride.  We'll have giveaways and will be registering people for a discount on the registration fee.  Bring a friend, these rides are free!

RSVP

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.

Gather up your contacts, update your participant page and if you haven't already, activate your Facebook Fundraiser because it's FUNDRAISING WEEK!

Congratulations to the winners of our Fundraising Week and our Team Building challenge:

• Individual winner: Levi Gross  member of Diane’s Devilish Dynamos    
  • WON $100 Trek Gift Card
• Team Winners: Riding for Matt and Adam Bullard                                        
  • WON Team Tent or VIP table at Team Village

And for our recruitment challenge amongst our team captains, congratulations goes to:

• Gibson Bastar Team Captain of Mithun LA  
  • WON $100 Trek Gift Card

Fundraising Week #2  April 22^nd – April 28^th

Fundraising Weeks run Monday through Sunday at midnight. 

How to win:

Individuals:

• The first 15 people to meet their fundraising goal will receive an In-N-Out gift card and they will also be entered to win a $100 gift card from Trek
• Meet your fundraising goal during Fundraising Week and be entered to win a $100 Trek gift card

Teams:

The teams that raise the most during this week will win a team tent to enjoy after the ride at Team Village OR a Tent Upgrade for those that have already earned their team tent.

Two teams will win, Teams between 2-15 members and Teams of 15 plus members:

• Team with 4-14 members – VIP Beer Fast Passes for the whole team
• Team with 15+ members – Priority Start Line Position (after Team Left Hand and Primal Audi Denver/WeRide4) or Ice Baths at your team tent with complimentary soda of your choosing
• Individual rider - VIP Beer Fast Pass or an Outing with The Bike MS Staff

General Details

New this year!

You deserve the VIP treatment, and you are going to get it.

Our packet pick up location is the lovely Fairmont Miramar Bungalow in Santa Monica on Thursday May 30th from 5pm to 8pm. The Fairmont are sponsoring us and generously offering you all one free drink on them as you pick up your packet. The space is the Bungalow right at the front of the hotel at 101 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica. Parking is free for 15 minutes and 50% off for two hours. The space is really something special. I look forward to spending some time with you all and sharing a drink. 

We will have an additional pre-packet pick up opportunity at our partner hotel in Ventura, the Ventura Marriott on Friday May 31st from 4pm - 8pm.

You may also pick your packet up on the day of the event, just be sure to come early! In Santa Monica, packet pick up opens at 5:30am on June 1 and in Ventura packet pickup opens at 8am on June 1.

Click here for the Bungalow.

Who can pick up a packet?

Anyone can pick up your packet for you as long as you have met the minimum fundraising requirement $350 and have signed the waiver.

Packet Mailing

No packets will be mailed

In-person Packet Pick-up

Anyone can pick up your packet for you as long as you have met the minimum requirement.

Transportation

New this year!  Our sponsor Metrolink is offering all of our participants FREE train tickets.  Did you know that Metrolink, Metro and Amtrak allow bikes on their trains? Ditch the car and join the cycling craze with Metrolink! Whether you're headed to Ventura Downtown or Ventura East, we'll get you there smoothly so you can enjoy every moment of the Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge 2024.

After the event, cyclists can make their final victory lap to the Metrolink Ventura-East station and enjoy the ride back to Los Angeles.

All Metrolink trains have a bike car that is designed to accommodate up to nine bikes. These special trains cars are in addition to the regular Metrolink train cars that are designed to accommodate up to three bikes. You can learn more about bikes on board Metrolink train cars HERE.

How to get your free participant tickets:

1. Download the Mobile App.
2. Register a mobile account with the same email address used for the MS Bike event signup.
3. Your mobile ticket will be sent to your ticket wallet by Friday, May 24.

A few things to note:

• To receive your complimentary Metrolink ticket, participants must be registered on the Metrolink App by Thursday, May 23.
• Metrolink tickets cannot be purchased in advance.
• Metrolink tickets are valid on Amtrak codeshare trains, but riders are not allowed to bring their bike onto an Amtrak train.
• Participants who would like to take advantage of their free ride and would like to bring their bike on the train, can board at the Ventura-East Metrolink station.
• Participants who would like to take their bike on an Amtrak train must purchase an Amtrak ticket and reserve an Amtrak bike reservation.
• For additional information or assistance in trip planning please contact Metrolink Customer Service at 800-371-LINK (5465).

We also have buses available for you to get a ride back to the start line. Check back to purchase bus tickets!

Please complete this survey on your transportation and parking needs.

BUS transportation to Santa Monica

If you prefer to take the Bus back to Santa Monica, we have three bus options for which tickets can be purchased here. While you are riding in comfort on the bus, your bike will be safely transported back on a truck, then reunited with you at the Santa Monica Start line.

Starting May 31st and through June 2nd, bus tickets will be $50 a piece. If you need parking, that ticket is an additional $25. If you purchase a parking ticket and a bus ticket it’s $75. Spaces are limited so please purchase your bus ticket now.

Saturday June 1 we have one bus that leaves at 5:30pm

On Sunday June 2nd bus has two choices: 10:30am and 2:00pm

Please gather 30 minutes before the bus leaves.

Bus and Parking tickets

Shuttles

For those who have pre-purchased a ticket, shuttles will be offered at the following times:

ALL SHUTTLES — San Buenaventura State Beach Park 901 San Pedro St., Ventura, CA 93001 to

Santa Monica Business Park is 2950 31st St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Price $25 per person

*Arrive at least a ½ hour early for bike loading

Saturday 5:30 pm
Sunday 2:00pm

No need to print a ticket, we will check attendance by registered name so please provide us with all rider’s individual names.

Hotel Shuttles

Hotel shuttles operate to and from partner hotels

approximately every half hour. The shuttle pick-up and drop-off area is located on the San Buenaventura State Beach Park site map. For a full timeline of your specific hotel, visit our website and click Ride Logistics, Lodging and Transportation.

Shuttle will run in a loop from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 1

and 5:00 am to 7:00 am on Sunday, June 2

Ventura Beach Marriott

The Pierpont Inn

Amanzi Hotel

Crown Plaza Ventura Beach

Shuttle schedule:

• Saturday, June 1, 1:00 - 7:00pm

• Sunday, June 2, 5:00 - 7:00am

Lodging

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

101 Wilshire Blvd

Santa Monica, CA 90401

If you need a hotel in Santa Monica, consider staying at the luxurious Fairmont Miramar just a few miles from the Start line for the 60 and 100 mile rides.

The Fairmont rooms start around $550/night so it’s about a 30% discount.

It’s valid from Wednesday May 29th – Thursday June 6th.

Kindly find a link to book rooms at discounted rates below (starting at $405/night):

Book

Group rate offered at the Marriott
Stay at our partner hotel, the Ventura Beach Marriott, just steps away from the Finish line at San Buenaventura State Beach Park. There are still rooms available at the Marriott but they are going fast. Book your discounted room now before they run out or we reach the deadline to book, May 10th.

• Our special Group Rate for the weekend of June 1-2, 2024 is just $239 USD per night
• Last Day to book is Friday May 10^th
• Click Here to book your stay

San Buenaventura State Beach Park Camping
There is also FREE camping at the San Buenaventura State Beach Park available on a first come first serve basis.
These camp sites are available for Saturday night only.  For you, a small tent, chair, sleeping bags, pillows and blankets.  There are no fires allowed and no loud music. RSVP to reserve your campsite.

• Camping will be provided at no cost to participants for the night of Saturday, June 1st at San Buenaventura State Beach Park.

• Permitted camping gear includes the following:
  • Tent (two-person max.)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Pillow
• No chairs, stereos, stoves, or other camping supplies are permitted
• Motor Homes / Campers need to find alternative location
• Limited spaces are available; please make sure you selected camping as an option at registration. If not, contact a Bike MS staff member to update your account.
• Tents (two-person max.) can be set up as early as 8:00am on Saturday, May 14^th. You will check in at the campsite area with a NMSS staff person.
• All campers will pay $10 for overnight parking upon entering the park.
• No vehicles will be allowed to re-enter the premises after Sunset (6:00pm) on Saturday, June 1st. The park closes at this time. If you plan on taking your vehicle out of the park and returning after park closure, please take note that you will need to find street parking, which can be difficult.
• You can go into town after 6:00pm by walking the bike path or calling a local cab or ride share service. They can pick up / drop off at the park entrance.
• Tents must be broken down by 8:30 if you are riding or 10:00am if you are not on Sunday, June 2nd or before you leave for your ride. Tents should be loaded onto the luggage transportation trucks to be transferred Santa Monica
• Dinner and drinks will be provided by NMSS at the campsite for participants.
• Absolutely NO Campfires allowed.
• Please keep your Alcohol ID bracelet attached if you plan on consuming alcohol at the campsite.
• No glass bottles will be allowed on the beach.
• No amplified sound is allowed.
• Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am
• 60 and 100 mile cyclists: Bring your camping gear to the start line in Santa Monica and put it onto the luggage trucks to be transported to Ventura. Please try to consolidate your belongings into no more than 2 bags.

Parking at Santa Monica Business Park is $25 and must be pre-purchased. Parking at San Buenaventura State Beach is $10 or free for Top 60 VIP (raised $2500 and more). Vendors & Sponsors: Overnight Security will be provided at the event site and parking lot. Please DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES in your car.

1. Santa Monica Business Park is 2950 31^st St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
2. Ventura San Buenaventura State Beach Park 901 San Pedro St., Ventura, CA 93001 We will have overnight security monitoring cars, but please do not leave valuables in your car.
3. LOAD YOUR BIKE- If you already have your packet, please attach your bike tags. Bikes will be loaded separately, and luggage will go with you on the shuttle. If you don’t have your packet yet, we will identify your bike in another way.
4. SHUTTLE- take your bag/luggage with you on the shuttle to Sports Basement.
5. ARRIVE- Collect your bike, drop your luggage at the luggage truck, and enter the event start line area.

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. We will have plenty of great food to replenish and refresh you before during and after the ride!

If you have any food allergies or restrictions be sure to make note of it on your registration. You can go back and edit your answers to questions. We'll do our best to accommodate all special requests, but as a precaution, pack any special food that you might need just in case.

NOTE: You need your wristband to eat. We will be checking your wristband and marking off when you ate Breakfast lunch and dinner so that we insure everyone gets fed.

We are so excited to bring you delightful food and drink from local restaurants, local vintners and spirits as well as fresh food from our local farms.

This Bike MS ride's nickname is the "So Cal Pride Ride"  Here in So Cal, one of the great things we can boast about is our fantastic food.

At each rest stop, enjoy tangerines grown right where you will be riding, called Ojai Pixies from Melissa's.

Our VIPs will enjoy cocktails from Ventura Spirits that use locally grown botanicals to make their gins, amaro and more.  You've never tasting anything quite like this! The 30 and 50 mile rides will ride right by their tasting room. Also in the VIP room will be wine grown and made in Malibu, Rosenthal Winery. The 60 and 100 mile ride will ride right by their tasting room. To be a VIP, you must be a Top 60 club member from 2023 or if you are new this year or even a returning rider and reach $2500 or more in fundraising, then you too are welcome in the VIP tent!

Of course every participant can enjoy some ice cold Left Hand Beer after the ride and the most delicious root beer from BJs.

Other local restaurants, Aloha Steakhouse will provide gourmet delights for the VIPs and one of the best restaurants in Ventura, Pieranos, a Ventura favorite will be providing most of the meals for all.  Here's a schedule of the meals:

Food Service

Saturday, June 1

• Breakfast: a light meal will be provided at both start lines on Saturday, June 1.
• 30-Mile Ride Lunch: For the 30-mile ride starting in Ventura, lunch, Jersey Mike’s sandwiches, chips, and cookies, will be served at the finish line.  You must present your rider wristband to receive all meals.  If you have friends and family with you that are not riding, they may pay a $30 fee for their meals
• 60 and 100-Mile Lunch: For those riding the 60- and 100-mile ride, your lunch of Jersey Mike’s sandwiches, chips, and cookies will be served on route at the Pt. Mugu rest stop. You must present your wristband for your lunch. Riders may only receive one lunch on Saturday.
• Dinner: Served to all participants at the finish line in Ventura from 1:30pm - 5:30pm. Pieranos Restaurant will prepare some pasta and choice of proteins. You must present your wristband to receive your dinner.  Any guests may purchase meal tickets at the event for $30.

Sunday June 2nd

• Breakfast: A hearty meal of eggs, bacon and hot cereal will be provided to all participants by Peiranos at 7:00am at the Start/Finish line.
• Lunch: When riders finish, a deli buffet with lunch meats, breads and pasta, also by Peiranos, will be available starting at 10:30am at the finish line.

Support

E-bikes are welcome on this ride, but be sure to look up whether your class of e bike is legal in the cities we will be riding in.

Please bring extra batteries if you think you will run out of charge during the ride.

Please invite your friends and family to come and cheer you on! There are safe areas on the bike paths and at the rest stops.

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!