Ride Details

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.

View 2024 routes on Ride with GPS. *Routes are subject to change

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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.

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

• Team
• 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 prizes for the following Fundraising Weeks:   

Fundraising Week 1: June 17 – 23

Week 1 Winners:

• Team- Tom & Peggy
• Individual – Bruce Kantor

Fundraising Week 2: July 15 - 21

Prizes

• Team Prize: Upgraded team tent. This includes a 10x20 tent near the finish line, team sign, snacks and cooler with ice.
• Individual Prize: 2-night stay (Fri & Sat) at Bavarian Inn Lodge ride weekend.

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 23^rd

• 4:30pm – 6:30pm
• Harvey Kern Pavilion

Saturday, August 24^th

• 6:30am – 7:30am
• Harvey Kern Pavilion

Sunday, August 25^th

• 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

Hotels

Bavarian Inn Lodge

One Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Call 989-652-7200 to book. Give code #13R9ZY to let them know you are with Bike MS.

Room Rates

• Standard Rooms - $179 plus tax per night
• Suites - $250 plus tax per night for up to four people per room

The Bavarian Inn Lodge will apply a $29.95 daily resort fee to all reservations.

Frankenmuth Motel

1218 Weiss St., Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Call 989-652-6171 to book. Ask for Jennifer and tell her you are with the National MS Society

Parking is free in the lot next to the Harvey Kern Pavilion.

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!