Top Fundraisers | Jersey Pick Up | Become a Top Fundraiser | Top 250 Club | 2023 Individual Award Winners
All participants will receive a 2024 Event T-Shirt and Finisher Medal at the Ocean City Finish Line. Participants who raise $500 or more can earn additional prizes post event.
Top Fundraisers
Individuals that raise $1,000 or more by October 28, 2024 will receive a City to Shore Top Fundraiser jersey, first-class treatment at this year's ride, plus much more.
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- Possible recognition on the Leaderboard throughout the year
- A commemorative jersey (2023 design featured. Check back later for 2024 design). See details below on how to receive your jersey.
- A special credential to wear the weekend of the ride
- Exclusive check-in area at each start location the morning of the ride
- Upgraded meal with seating at Saturday's finish line
- Opportunity to receive additional Bike MS gear post event based on how much you raise
- Opportunity to qualify for the Top 250 Club the following year. See below for more details
How to Get Your 2024 City to Shore Top Fundraiser Jersey:
- Pre-Event: Top Fundraiser jerseys will be mailed after Labor Day to participants reaching $1,000 by the August 25 Rider Number Mailing Deadline.
- ACTION REQUIRED: Verify or update your address in your Fundraising Center before August 25.
- Ride Weekend: For those who did not receive in the mail and/or meet the requirement ride weekend, jerseys are available for pick up at the Top Fundraiser area at each start location on ride morning AND at the Ocean City finish line Top Fundraiser tent
- Post Event: If you missed the opportunities above or qualified for Top Fundraiser status by the October 28 fundraising deadline, you can request one be mailed to you in December.
- ACTION REQUIRED: Verify or update your address in your Fundraising Center before October 28.
*Please note: Fundraising jerseys are provided by request only post event and are not automatically provided or mailed. If you request your fundraising jersey after the October 28 deadline; we will do our best to accommodate your size request.
You can be a Top Fundraiser! Here’s how:
- Update your Goal to $1,000 by logging into your Fundraising Center.
- Receive one-on-one staff support every step of the way.
- In addition to the online Fundraising Center tools, check out these Fundraising Ideas, maximize the Fundraising Toolkit, and review the Donations Guide.
- Download the Bike MS App: The Bike MS® App is a powerful tool to help you raise funds and awareness for a world free of MS. There are exciting new features — such as physical challenges and mobile check deposit — to help you go the extra mile in your fundraising and connect with your Bike MS community.
Reminder: Matching gifts count towards your prize and Top Fundraiser status.
Top 250 Club
Members of the exclusive 2024 Top 250 Club were City to Shore’s highest fundraising individuals from Bike MS: City to Shore 2023 and will receive these additional perks at City to Shore 2024.
2024 Top 250 Club Member Perks:
- Name and ranking listed on the website.
- Complimentary registration for the 2024 year ride.
- 2024 Top 250 Club members receive a Bike MS Top 250 Club hydration backpack
- 2025 members will receive a branded stainless steel tumbler.
- Personalized gold bib number with your name that corresponds to your fundraising ranking.
- Ride weekend perks, recognition, and VIP treatment including Top 250 credentials, access to the Ocean City finish Top Fundraiser area with seating and upgraded meal, plus a guest pass for a friend.
- Dedicated staff to assist throughout the year.
- Invitation to City to Shore Awards Ceremony in January 2024.
- Opportunity to request a plaque to commemorate accomplishments.
- Cyclists who raised $5,000+ are eligible for the Bike MS National Passport Program. Check out the many unique rides across the country and let us know if you are interested.
Plus, Top Club members who raise at least $1,000 at the 2024 ride, will also receive the 2024 City to Shore Top Fundraiser perks and opportunity to receive post event prizes based on fundraising amount.
The deadline to rank for the 2025 Top 250 Club is November 27 and will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in January 2025.
Be one of the top 250 fundraisers for City to Shore 2024 and secure your rank and the following perks for 2025. Click here to see who is in the running.
Please Note: Any donations received after this date will count towards your total, but rankings will be closed. The final list will be announced at the City to Shore Awards Dinner in January 2025.
2023 Individual Award Winners
Click here to see which Teams took home an award in 2023.
Click here to view photos from the 2023 Awards Ceremony.
Congratulations to the 950+ City to Shore 2023 Top Fundraisers! The participants listed below went above and beyond with their individual fundraising efforts to support our Society’s mission. The 2024 Top Club members were recognized for their achievements at the City to Shore Awards Ceremony in January.
Thank you again to all our top fundraisers for their hard work and determination in 2023!
Chairman's Cup - Visit the Team Awards page for more details.
Rookie Rider of the Year Award – Individual first year cyclist that raises the most funds.
David Gordon – Team UPHS/PENN – $6,991
I Ride with MS Participant of the Year – I Ride with MS cyclist that raises the most funds.
Karen McGovern – Karen's Misadventure – $11,722
Volunteer of the Year – Individual that exhibits outstanding volunteer support throughout the Bike MS season.
Evan Cohen
Facebook Member of the Year – Individual that was the most engaged on the City to Shore Facebook Group.
Carl Steiner
2023 Individual Achievement Award by Fundraising Categories
- Millennium Circle: $25,000+
- Ian Harris $216,649
- Matthew Ramer $65,050
- Troy Watkinson $32,700
- Gary Crooks $31,950
- Andrea Rosenthal $31,650
- Robert Almond $30,345
- Tour of Champions: $20,000 - $24, 999
- Tami Caesar $22,340
- Jerry Gorski $21,155
- Frank Boka $20,040
- Mission Possible: $15,000 - $19,999
- Albert DeRitis $19,100
- James Murdoch $19,065
- Badri Sambamurthi $16,791
- Stephen Rauscher $16,600
- John Russo $16,585
- Art Varnado $15,575
- Walt Rosewitski $15,182
- Premier Pedalers Accepted: $10,000 - $14,999
- Passport Program: $5,000 - $9,999
- High Rollers: $2,500 - $4,999
- Club K: $1,000 - $2,499
Click here to see which Teams took home an award in 2022.
Click here to see which Teams took home an award in 2021.
