Date & Location
August 24 - 25, 2024
Starting line:
Heritage Park, Harvey Kern Pavilion
601 Weiss St. Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Time(s)
7AM start time
Routes
Routes from 30, 50, 75 and 100 miles. See Routes & Maps below for more details.
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $250
Age Minimum: 12
Stay tuned for our event schedule and any local guidelines and regulations.
With a variety of route options, 30, 50, 75, and 100 miles you can choose the challenge that’s right for you. On Saturday, routes will take you along Main St. to admire the Bavarian style architecture and east out of Frankenmuth through small towns. On Sunday, routes will take you west out of Frankenmuth. You will pass Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store, and enjoy a rest stop at a cider mill! We offer many rest stops along the way to refuel during your ride.
We are working hard to bring you the safest routes possible for 2024! In the meantime you can view the 2023 routes on Ride With GPS.
Pre-Ride Logistics Meeting
Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 5:30pm to 6:15pm
Location: Microsoft Teams
Click here to join meeting
The meeting will be recorded for those who cannot attend
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.
Who Can Pick Up a Packet?
To pick up your packet, you must meet the $250 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.
In Person Packet Pick Up
Your Bike MS packet contains important items including your rider bib, event details and sponsor giveaways. To pick up your packet, you must meet the $250 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver on file. If you registered online, then you completed a waiver during the registration process.
You are REQUIRED to fill out the entire emergency contact form on the back of your rider number. For your safety and in case of emergency, YOUR RIDER NUMBER MUST BE PINNED ON YOUR OUTER CLOTHING and always be visible while riding.
Friday, August 23rd
- 4:30pm – 6:30pm
- Harvey Kern Pavilion
Saturday, August 24th
- 6:30am – 7:30am
- Harvey Kern Pavilion
Sunday, August 25th
- 6:30am – 7:30am
- Harvey Kern Pavilion
The Harvey Kern Pavilion is located at 601 Weiss St., Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Tent Camping
Tent camping is available free of charge on-site. A shower truck will be available, and you will have access to restrooms overnight. You must bring your own towels. Power access is first come first serve.
Please fill out this survey if you plan to camp here
Stay tuned for hotel block information!
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!
Ride photos will be posted on our Bike MS Flickr page 2-3 weeks after the ride. We will share the link here when photos are ready!