Ride Details

Register by May 1st, 2024 and get a 35th Bike to the Bay TShirt, courtesy of Kingston Health Care!

 

Event Schedule

Saturday, June 8

Cyclists will ride from Owens Community College beginning at 6:30am, with a first-day finish line at Port Clinton High School. Once you arrive in Port Clinton, enjoy an incredible atmosphere of celebration with food, music, team tents, and more!

35 Mile Route ONLY – riders will begin and end at Port Clinton High School commencing at 8:30am.

• Riders who wish to ride Saturday only can take a shuttle Saturday from Port Clinton High School back to Owens Community College. Shuttle times will be published on site.
• Jet Express tickets will be available to those who request and qualify.

Sunday, June 9

Riders will cycle from Port Clinton to Owens Community College enjoying a festive finish line and food.

• Riders who wish to ride Saturday only can take a shuttle Sunday Morning from Port Clinton to Owens Community College. Shuttle will leave promptly at 8:30 AM.

Schedule will be updated with more details as the event approaches. Please contact event manager Beth Beach (beth.beach@nmss.org) with any questions or concerns.

 

With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you. Routes will be finalized in the weeks leading up to the event.

• Saturday
• Sunday
• Printable route maps:
  35 mile route map
  Day 1/Day 2 route maps

35^th Bike to the Bay Kick-Off Party!

It’s time to kick off the 35^th year of Bike to the Bay, Ohio! You are invited for a night of fun, food, and connecting with other cyclists as we gear up for another exciting year! There will be a chance to win Bike MS SWAG, and if you haven’t registered yet, a lucky few will get free registration! Bring family, friends, neighbors, coworkers—anyone who wants to celebrate the legacy of this fantastic community and continue in the mission of ending MS forever.

At the event, you will hear updates about the ride and what work is being done to find a cure for MS. There will be light appetizers and a cash bar. It is a casual event, so please stop by even if you can’t stay for the entire event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details:

When: Thursday, March 14
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Ralphie’s in Holland, OH ( 6609 Airport Hwy, Holland, OH 43528-5704)

RSVP

Join us for our Ride Event Details and Info Meeting:

May 23, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 239 743 759 935
Passcode: cor8Ch
Download Teams | Join on the web

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.

Fundraising Weeks

• Fundraising Week #1: April 1 - 7, 2024

  • TEAM to fundraise the most will be awarded a 10x10 team tent, table and 6 chairs

• Fundraising Week #2: April 29 - May 5, 2024

  • Individual to fundraise the most (not on a team) will be awarded one overnight accommodation in Port Clinton.

General Packet Pick-up Details

Mark your calendars for Packet Pick Up!

Your Bike MS packet contains many important items including your bibb number, event details and sponsor giveaways. You must meet the fundraising minimum of $300.00 and have a completed waiver on file in order to pick up your packet.

All cyclists registered for Bike to the Bay (Oh) are requested to receive a bike inspection to receive mechanical support ride weekend. Click here for more details and a list of supporting bike shops.

Thursday, May 30th: 5-7pm at Reggies Bike Shop OUTDOORS / Weather Permitting
Bring your bike for maintenance and get 10% off you purchase!
5934 Secor Rd
Toledo, OH 43623

Wednesday, June 5th at CycleWerks in Whitehouse from 3 - 6pm
6760 Providence St, Whitehouse, OH 43571

Thursday, June 6th at Spoke Life Cycles (Sylvania) from 3-6pm
6363 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH 43560

Friday, June 21st: UPON REQUEST
Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551 (Heritage Hall)

Who can pick up a packet?

You can send a family member, friend or team member to retrieve your packet as long as the fundraising minimum has been met. If someone is picking up your packet, please contact austin.fleischer@nmss.org to let us know.

Packet mailing

Upon request for top fundraisers or passport cyclists.

In-person packet pick-up

See above.

Lodging

On-site camping is available at Port Clinton High School, either in the gym or outdoors. You can also choose from the many area hotel locations that suit your needs.

Off-Site Local Accommodations (Stay offsite in a local hotel)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island
50 NE Catawba Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 732-7322

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront
1811 E Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 732-0007

The Island House Hotel
102 N Madison St, Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-0100

OurGuest Inn & Suites Downtown Port Clinton
220 E Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-7111

Please note there will be a shuttle service to hotels from Port Clinton High School as well as a shuttle service from hotels to Port Clinton the morning of Day 2.

Transportation

Thanks for riding with us in 2022. We are so excited to be back to a 2-day ride with an overnight location. The Bike MS: Bike to the Bay event is a destination ride, meaning you'll show up at the start line at Owens Community College and pedal to the finish line in Port Clinton, OH. If you are riding day 2, you will pedal back to Owens Community College. We have all your transportation needs covered. All shuttles and transportation are included in your registration fee. No additional charges are required. You do, and we'll do the rest!

Luggage Transportation

We'll transport up to 2 pieces of luggage per rider. You'll receive luggage tags in your packet. Place the tags on your luggage. When you arrive at the start line, find the luggage truck and place your items on that truck. We will transport your luggage to

Port Clinton High School. If you are riding back to Owens College on day 2, place your luggage on the luggage truck before departing Port Clinton High School. We will transport your luggage back to Owens Community College. You’ll need to pick up your luggage at the Finish Line.

Day 1 Shuttle back to Start Line

For cyclists who are only joining us for Day 1 (Saturday), a shuttle for you and your bike is offered from Port Clinton High School back to the Start Line. The bus and bike shuttles are offered at different times, check the schedule onsite for details.

Day 1 Campus Shuttles

Shuttles from official Bike MS hotels are offered to and from campus during the weekend. Find shuttle information at the Bike MS Check-In Tent at Finish.

Day 1 Finish Line

Port Clinton High School
821 Jefferson St
Port Clinton, OH 43452

Day 2 Finish Line

Owens Community College
30335 Oregon Rd
Perrysburg, OH 43551

Parking Overnight is available at Owen's Community College and Port Clinton High School.

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.

Day 1: 10:30am - 4:00pm We will have Food Trucks available at Port Clinton High School for Participants, local folks, volunteers, family & friends! Participants will receive a ticket and all others can purchase items directly from the trucks.

10:30 - 6pm We will also provide a free spaghetti dinner for all participants and volunteers on site!

On the end of day 2: 10:30 - 4pm Dickey's BBQ will be available for participants and volunteers at Owen's Community College / Finish.

Support 

We are pleased to share our partnership with Reggie's Bike Shop, Cycle Werks and Spoke Life! Please make sure to visit these stores to get your mandatory bike check prior to the ride. Reggie's will offer 10% discount for those who participate at Bike to the

Bay PRIOR to the ride! Exclusions apply, visit Reggie's or call (419) 475-1585 for more details.

You can check out each bike shop at our packet pick up dates - see the packet pick up information located on the ride details page.

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!