Opt-In to Event Text Messagings
Want to stay in the know for event weekend? Receive live text updates about the ride all weekend long by connecting through your Bike MS account or opt in by texting the key word 24TXMS150 to 833-232-0120.
To opt-in for information on specific areas of involvement, please text the corresponding key word(s) to 833.232.0120.
- Energy Corridor Riders – ENERGYCORRIDOR24
- Royal Riders – ROYAL24
- Bellville Leap Ahead Riders - BELLVILLE24
- Austin Riders – AUSTIN24
- Webberville Riders - WEBBERVILLE24
- Burton Leap Ahead Riders - LEAPAHEAD24
- Volunteer – VOLUNTEER24
- Team Captain – TEAMCAPTAIN24
Be sure to:
- Safety
- Bike Inspections: To ensure your bike is in the best shape, take your bike and cycling shoes to one of the Texas MS 150 Bike Store Sponsors. $15 Bike inspection fee April 21-26.
- Complete the Safety Quiz to qualify your team for the Team Safety Award!
- Complete the emergency contact information on the back of your rider bib.
- Rider Assistance Number: Your wristband will have the Rider Assistance Number, if you need assistance at any point during the weekend, reach out to the Rider Assistance Number.
- Make sure your Front Bike Number is visible for proper bike transportation throughout the event, and to find your photos after the ride!
Don’t forget to smile! MarathonFoto photographers will be taking pictures along the route all weekend. Sign up with your email to receive your photos! Check back here for a link to your photos after the ride!- If you have not picked up your rider packet, please do so at the Final Packet Pick Up sponsored by Infosys on Friday, April 26:
- Your Bike MS packet contains important items including your rider bib, luggage tags, helmet number and bike number. To pick up your packet, you must meet the $400 fundraising minimum.
- Houston
- 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Garage HTX – 1201 Oliver St #106, Houston, TX 77007
- Pick up your packet, memorable 40th Annual Texas MS 150 rider shirt, and Bike MS goodie bag!
- Turn in donations
- Beer, graciously donated by Karbach
- Visit the Official Bike Stores for last minute specials!
- Austin
- 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Trek Bicycle Lamar – 517 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
- Pick up your packet, memorable 40th Annual Texas MS 150 rider shirt, and Bike MS goodie bag!
- Turn in donations
- Burton Leap Ahead:
- Saturday:
- Drop your bike at the Leap Ahead Loading Zone between 2 pm and 6 pm.
- Bikes will be transported Saturday night to Burton and held in a secure bike compound and cannot be returned to La Grange.
- Be sure to grab your water bottle off your bike!
- Overnight security on site in Burton.
- Sunday Morning:
- Bike Transport: 5:30 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.
- Bike loading begins at 5:30 am. Trucks will depart when they are full.
- Trucks continue to load and depart for Burton until the last bike is loaded or 7:30 am, whichever comes first.
- Bikes cannot be loaded on buses; all bikes MUST be loaded on a truck.
- Saturday:
Bus Loading Starts: 8:15 A.M.
Bus Departures: 8:30 A.M. – 9 A.M.
Buses will not depart prior to 8:30 am. Buses will continue to load and depart until 9:30 am
After drop-off in Burton, enjoy the 50-mile route to the epic finish at Texas A&M University.
- The route maps and cues are available through the Ride with GPS application. Connect to the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 routes and access the navigation features online or offline!
- Luggage Requirements & Packing List
- Transportation: Buy your bus ticket before online sales end April 26, there will be limited on site sales.
- Read this year’s Bike MS Champions Stories to meet the signatures on your cooling towel! Our Champs highlight the many different faces of MS and “why we ride”.
- Bubble Bistro
- Look for Bubbles in Fayetteville and at the Finish Line in College Station! Bubble Bistro offers an area for people living with MS to gather and show their gratitude for fundraisers like you! We encourage you to stop by and say hi!
- While you cycle through the route, be on the lookout for this inspiring and informational Mission Mile with facts about the National MS Society’s mission and goal to end MS forever!
- Hiland Dairy is donating smoothies for all riders at the Energy Corridor route start location and chocolate milk for all riders at the finish line.
- Kona Ice will be at Day 2 lunch at Lake Sommerville! By purchasing a refreshing snow cone, Kona Ice gives back 20% to the National MS Society!
- Grab your arm sleeves brought to you by Drive Away Autos at the following locations:
- Houston & Austin Final Packet Pick Up
- Energy Corridor Start
- Royal High School start
- Austin Start
- Event Weekend Parking: Visit Parking for more details.
- Post-Ride
- Check out our post-ride updates for the lost & found form, finisher items info, bike and luggage pick up plus more!
- Fundraising doesn’t end at the finish line! Keep fundraising to hit Club 300, Club K, team rankings, team awards, and Tour of Champions until July 31!
- We know you ride for a world free of MS, but who doesn’t love some friendly competition and appreciation along the way? Fundraise as much as you can until the prize deadline on May 27! Check out what amazing Bike MS prizes you can win!
- Take note of your favorite Rest Stop for the Rest Stop Contest! Be on the lookout for a survey after the ride!
La Grange Overnight Program
We are excited about an eventful overnight stay at La Grange! View the La Grange Program for the schedule of events, important details, and team tent maps/listings.
La Grange Overnight Team Tent
Check out the Fayette County Fairgrounds team tent map and key.
Food, Festivities, and More
- Join us at the Primal People’s Choice Jersey Contest at 5:30 pm on Saturday!
- Addicks Park & Ride (Energy Corridor (Houston) to La Grange): Did you take the ultimate challenge and cycle 100 miles in one day? Be sure to pick up your official Century Patch fueled by CITGO as you cross the finish line in La Grange at the Fayette County Fairgrounds!
- Massages available from 11 - 6 pm for $1.50 a minute, sign up early when you arrive at the fairgrounds, cash encouraged.
- Enjoy the VIP reception in Czech Heritage Museum from 11 AM – 5 PM (Invite required).
- Entertainment by Black Cat Choir on the Main Stage at 6:30-9 PM!
- Karbach Beer Garden: From 12 – 6 PM, riders 21 and older can stop by the Karbach Beer Garden to receive a complimentary beverage with your rider bib or wristband. Proof of age is required.
Prepare for your epic finish on our 40th Annual Bike MS: Texas MS 150! We are excited to see you on the jumbotron crossing the finish line in College Station.
We want to provide you with all the details you will need to know to have a great celebration at College Station! Review the College Station FAQ to find out more about parking, transportation, food & beverage. Review the 2024 College Station Finish Line Information Guide for all things important about the finish line and FAQ!
College Station Team Tents
Click here for the team tent map and listing!
College Station Finish Line Catering Options
- Please click on the link above for your options of C&J BBQ, Buppy’s Catering & Bartending, CostaVida, and Double Dave’s Pizza.
- For questions or if you’re a tax-exempt organization, contact TXMS150Teams@cadencesports.com
Food, Festivities, and More
- View the College Station FAQ for your one-stop spot for all things finish line!
- Shower trucks will be located on the southeast side of the stadium in Lot 48 near the official finish line.
- Add your inspiring message to the Wall of Hope in Aggie Park!
- Karbach Can Zone: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm riders 21+ can stop by the Karbach Can Zone in Aggie Park to receive a complimentary beverage with your rider bib or wristband. Proof of age is required.
- Enjoy the VIP tent in Aggie Park from 11 AM – 4:30 PM (Invite required).
- Aggieland Outfitters Spirit Towel Giveaway: Riders, volunteers, friends and family, grab your spirit towel in the bike dismount zone, at the Aggieland Outfitters tent, or from volunteers around the plaza!
- NEW: Rookie Tent: You just finished your FIRST Texas MS 150 ever?! Congratulations! Stop by the Rookie Tent in Aggie Park to celebrate with other first-year riders, grab snacks, pose for photo ops, and grab your finisher items!
- Grab your finisher medal, commemorative pin, and Official Texas MS 150 Completion Certificate in Aggie Park, at the end of the rider chute, at the information booth or at Bubble Bistro!
- Food
- Cyclists grab your complimentary meal at the dining tent by showing your wristband.
- Spectators can grab a bite to eat from the dining tent for a small fee or at the Memorial Student Center at various concessionaires.
- Cyclists grab your complimentary meal at the dining tent by showing your wristband.
Pop Up Shops & Booths
- Purchase your commemorative event shirt at the Aggieland Outfitters tent. Proceeds benefit the Society.
- Visit Base 3 Farms for quick & easy farm-to-table functional food to supercharge your health habits.
- Visit Buff City Soap before heading to the showers to grab a bar of “Off the Chain” soap, created specifically for the Texas MS 150! Proceeds from all sales will benefit the Society.
- Stop by the Compete College Station visitor’s booth to find out more about things to do in College Station while you are in town!
- Want a delicious, cooling treat? Frios Gourmet Pops will be there to help!
- Want a protein, nutrient-packed drink? Grab chocolate milk from Hiland Dairy near the finish line!
- Visit the Kendra Scott pop-up shop and proceeds from all purchases will benefit the Society!
- Visit the Primal Booth for Bike MS Apparel!
- For a cooling zone and finisher photos, go swing by Q Advertising Group tent!
Experiencing Aggieland
College Station, Texas is the home to Texas A&M University and the Bike MS: Texas MS 150 finish line! We are thrilled and thankful to be a part of this unique, historic, and welcoming community.
As you, your family, and friends travel to watch you cross the iconic Aggie Park, check out all the exciting things you can do while in town! Find different areas of Bryan/College Station to explore here.
Thank you to Compete College Station for sharing a list of businesses that offer discounts or specials to visitors! Check out that list here.
