Ride Details

RV Load In Schedule

RV CAMPING RESERVATION FORM COMING SOON!

Upon reserving your RV campsite, you will select an arrival time. To allow for easier access and set up, RVs are staggered for entry and should not arrive outside of your scheduled time. Arrival windows are as listed below:

Friday, September 6^th

9 AM – 12 PM
12 PM – 3 PM
3 PM – 6 PM
6 PM – 8 PM

Event Schedule

A more detailed schedule will be available closer to the event date – please check back!

Friday, September 6^th

9 AM: RVs begin load in, RVs will be assigned an arrival time

3 PM: Gates open. Team Tent Village load in begins. Bike MS indoor lodge and tent camping are open- first come, first serve basis. RVs, please arrive based on your assigned arrival time.

3 - 7 PM: Bike storage open for drop off near start/finish. On-site registration/packet pick up available in Trimpe Building, Classroom 156.

5 - 8 PM: Music entertainment in team village. VIP tent open for beer and games.

6 - 8 PM: Shower trailer open

9 PM: Team Tent Village closes & quiet hours begin

*No dinner will be provided Friday night. Need ideas for team tent catering or restaurants to visit?  Here’s some recommendations.

Saturday, September 7^th

5 AM: Shower trailer opens 5:30 AM: Gates open

6 AM: Bike storage unlocks for pick up (near start/finish line)

6 - 8 AM: On-site registration/packet pick up in Trimpe, Classroom 156. Breakfast is also served in Trimpe Building. Team photos taken at the Start Line.

6:45 AM: 2023 Top 5 teams load in chute in the following order:

1. Team Maritz
2. Team Hogan
3. United by Design
4. Schainker’s Crankers
5. Team Kaldi’s

7 AM: Opening Ceremony at Start Line

7:30: 50-, 75- & 100-mile routes open

8 AM: On-site packet pick up closes for the day and breakfast ends

8:15 AM:  All cyclists for 50-, 75- & 100-mile route MUST be on route

8:30 AM: Opening remarks for 25 milers & 25-mile route opens
9:30 AM: Start Line closes- ALL RIDERS MUST BE ON ROUTE

9:30 AM: Bike storage opens for drop off

10 AM - 3 PM: Lunch on LCCC campus opens

12 PM: DJ entertainment, vendor row & beer service begin

*Century route close time TBD*

3 PM: Living with MS Speaker Panel on Stage hosted by Trey Hogan

3:30 PM: Mission Moment and I Ride with MS Champion’s Finish at Finish Line

4 - 5 PM: Social Hour in the VIP Tent with cocktails and appetizers.

5 PM: Finish line closes – ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE OFF ROUTE

5 PM - 8 PM: Dinner provided by Bella Milano in Trimpe Building

8 PM: Beer service ends & DJ entertainment concludes

10 PM: Shower trailer & team village close. Quiet hours begin.

Sunday, September 8^th

5 AM: Shower trailer opens for overnight campers

5:30 AM: Gates open and bike storage unlocks at start/finish line.

6 AM: Breakfast and on-site registration/packet pick up begin in Trimpe Building

7 AM: Opening remarks at the Start Line

7:15 AM: All routes open (25, 50, 75 & 100) rolling start

8 AM: On-site registration/packet pick up and breakfast close

8:15 AM: Start Line closes- ALL RIDERS MUST BE ON ROUTE

10 AM: Finish Line opens and beer service begins – let’s celebrate!

*Century route close time TBD*

12 PM - 5 PM: Music entertainment in Team Tent Village. Post ride meal by Bella Milano in Trimpe Building.

5 PM: Finish Line closes – ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE OFF ROUTE. Bike MS concludes – thank you for riding!

The Bike MS: Gateway Getaway offers four great route distances each day! Each route starts and finishes at the beautiful Lewis & Clark Community College campus in Godfrey, IL. Whether you’re a novice or experienced cyclist, we are sure to have a route for you! 

Your safety is our #1 priority, so each day will be equipped with full route support volunteers should you need assistance throughout event weekend on the route.

Ride with GPS maps will be publicized here once routes are finalized. Check back soon! 

Festival Site Maps

Lewis & Clark Site Layout – coming soon!

Team Tent Village Layout – will be published August 2024, once all team tent orders have been placed.

Kick-off Party

Come join us for an inspiring night as we kick off another year of riding for a cure. Bike MS Committee Chair, Trey Hogan, will host a panel of individuals impacted by Multiple Sclerosis as they share their raw, unscripted experiences with you. Afterwards, beverages and discounted Bike MS registration will be offered. 

RSVP Here

• Date: Thursday, March 7th
• Time: 5:30 – 7 PM 
• Location: Hogan HQ – 2150 Schuetz Rd, Suite 210, St. Louis MO 63146

Burn 4 Bike MS Spin Class

1^st Phorm, proud sponsor of the Bike MS: Gateway Getaway, is hosting a fundraising spin class to support Bike MS. Only 50 slots available, so pre-registration is preferred!

RSVP Here

• Date: Thursday, May 16^th
• Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM 
  • 5 PM to 5:15 PM – all riders check in and complete waiver
  • 5:20 PM to 5:30 PM – let’s talk Bike MS on the back turf
  • 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM – 45-minute spin class with Katie begins
  • 6:15 PM to 6:30 PM – post ride refuel provided by 1^st Phorm
• Location: 1^st Phorm HQ - 2091 Fenton Logistics Pk Blvd, Fenton, MO 63026

Bike MS Kick Off Ride

Granada Cyclery is hosting a 2024 cycling season kick off ride for Bike MS cyclists! Ride options include 15, 25 and 35 mile routes. Event site opens at 7:30 AM and we roll out at 8 AM. 

• Breakfast provided (coffee, bananas & bagels) 
• SAG & mechanic support 
• Hydration station on route (Gatorade & water only – bring your own snacks) 

Visit the Bike MS tent post ride to learn more about the Bike MS community and enjoy discounted registration for September’s event! 

RSVP Here

• Date: Saturday, June 1^st
• Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM 
• Location: Granada Cyclery – 235 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters MO 63376 

Please note: The National MS Society does not sponsor or endorse any third-party activities or events. The information provided above is for informational purposes only. The National MS Society does not have control over the accuracy, reliability or safety of any information or actions provided by third parties. Participants are advised to exercise caution and conduct independent research before engaging in any activities. The National MS Society will not be responsible for any damages, losses, or consequences arising from such participation.

Fundraising Week #1

Accept the challenge and start changing lives, Gateway! This fundraising week provides two opportunities to win: one for teams and one for individuals. Teams and individuals who raise the most funds online during the fundraising week will win prizes to enhance their Bike MS weekend experience while raising the critical funds to END MS FOREVER.

Challenge Details:

• July 1^st  – July 7^th
• Fundraising Goal: $50,000

Team Prize: Team’s choice of a team tent upgrade, port-a-potty at your team tent, private packet pick up, or stocked cooler at your team tent.

How to Win: The team that brings in the most fundraising dollars between July 1^st and July 7^th wins!

• Winners:

o   15+ Cyclists: ANNOUNCED HERE POST CHALLENGE

o   <15 Cyclists: ANNOUNCED HERE POST CHALLENGE

Individual Prize: Bike MS swag pack

How to Win: The individual cyclist that brings in the most fundraising dollars between July 1^st and July 7^th wins!

• Winner:
  • ANNOUNCED HERE POST CHALLENGE

Fundraising Week #2

Join us for our second and LARGEST fundraising week of the season! Like the first one, this fundraising week provides two opportunities to win: one for teams and one for individuals. Teams and individuals who raise the most funds online during the fundraising week will win prizes to enhance their Bike MS weekend experience while raising the critical funds to END MS FOREVER.

Event Details:

• July 29^th – August 4^th
• Fundraising Goal: $95,000

Team Prize: Team’s choice of a team tent upgrade, port-a-potty at your team tent, private packet pick up, or stocked cooler at your team tent.

How to Win: This challenge will be split up into two categories: teams with 15+ riders and teams with less than 15 riders. The team that brings in the most fundraising dollars in each of these categories between July 29^th and August 4^th wins!

• Winners:

o   15+ Cyclists: ANNOUNCED HERE POST CHALLENGE

o   <15 Cyclists: ANNOUNCED HERE POST CHALLENGE

Individual Prize: Bike MS swag pack

How to Win: The individual cyclist that brings in the most fundraising dollars between July 29^th and August 4^th wins!

• Winner:
  • ANNOUNCED HERE POST CHALLENGE

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.

Packet Pick Ups dates are coming your way soon! In the meantime, please read below for more information and FAQs regarding packet pick up.  

All participants who fundraise $300 or more are eligible to pick up their rider packet.  

To best prepare for your ride, we recommend that you pick up your packet prior to event weekend – this allows you to review materials in advance, ask Bike MS staff your questions before the event, and drop off any last-minute donations.  

The Bike MS: Gateway Getaway will host multiple packet pick up opportunities prior to ride weekend. Each packet pick up will be allow riders to pick up the following items:  

• Rider Number (Bib, helmet tag, bike tag) 
• Rider Wristband (Equipped with our rider support phone number!) 
• Participant T-Shirt 
• Updated Event Weekend Information 
• Club K Jersey – when you reach $1,000 in fundraising 

I have an outstanding corporate match that will push me past the $300 minimum, but it’s not yet reflected in my account. Can I still pick up my packet?
If you have a corporate matching donation in the works, be sure to bring your company’s match confirmation receipt with you to ensure a speedy check out.  

Can I have my team captain or a fellow teammate pick up my items for me?
Yes, you can send someone to pick up your packet for you as long as you’ve already surpassed the $300 fundraising minimum.  

I am a team captain who wishes to pick up packets for multiple team members. What do I need to do to make this happen?
Any captain wishing to pick up items for their entire team needs to notify MS Society staff via email at least 1 business day in advance within the hours of 8-4 PM in order to give adequate time to collect and organize items. This email must include: the names of individuals you’re picking up for, their t-shirt size and preferred unisex jersey size (if living with MS or raised $1000+). Staff will only release packets for team members who have surpassed the $300 fundraising minimum.  

I can’t attend any pre-event packet pick up events and don’t have a teammate who can pick it up for me. When can I get my packet?
No worries! You can pick yours up at Lewis & Clark Community College in the Commons Building during the time windows below:  

• Friday, September 6^th from 3 PM – 7 PM 
• Saturday, September 7^th from 6 AM – 8 AM 
• Sunday, September 8^th from 6 AM – 8 AM 

Transportation

Because the Gateway Getaway has the same Start/Finish locations, all riders are responsible for getting themselves to and from the start/finish line each day. There is plenty of parking for you at Lewis & Clark Community College!

Bike MS Indoor Lodge, RVs & Tent Camping

• BIKE MS INDOOR LODGE: Complimentary and air-conditioned space is available provided on campus. Cots will not be provided. Participants must bring their own sleeping gear for accommodations; air mattress, sleeping bags, etc. Restrooms and showers are available nearby. First come - first served basis once campus opens at 3pm on Friday, September 6^th.
• ON SITE RV CAMPING: To reserve space in our RV camping lot, please fill out the online form. *RV CAMPING RESERVATION FORM COMING SOON*
• ON SITE TENT CAMPING: Complimentary outdoor tent camping is available and within walking distance to team village, Start/Finish Line, dining area, restrooms and showers. First come - first served basis once campus opens at 3pm on Friday, September 6^th.

Hotels

Alton, IL

• Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel
  1900 Homer M. Adams Parkway
  Alton, IL 62002
  (618) 433-9900
• Best Western Premier Alton-St. Louis Area Hotel  (room block details coming soon)
  3559 College Ave.
  Alton, IL 62002
  (618) 462-1220
• Comfort Inn
  11 Crossroads Court
  Alton, IL 62002
  (618) 465-9999
• Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
  1904 Homer M. Adams Parkway
  Alton, IL 62002
  (618) 433-8999

Jerseyville, IL

• Super 8 Jerseyville — 618-498-7888
  • Call for reservations. Rate depends on one or two beds

Elsah, IL

• Green Tree Inn — 618-374-2821

Edwardsville, IL

• Comfort Inn — 618-656-4900
• Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Glen Carbon — 618-589-5000
• Country Hearth Inn Edwardsville — 618-656-7829
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville — 800-315-2605 (reservations); 618-692-7255 (front desk)
• TownePlace Suites & Suites Edwardsville — 618-655-3001

Granite City, IL

• Econo Lodge Inn & Suites — 618-797-9865

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!

Looking for last year’s event photos as you eagerly await the 2024 ride?

• 2023 Volunteer Photos – ride weekend
• 2023 Professional Photos – ride weekend

Photos from the 2024 Bike MS: Gateway Getaway will be posted on our Bike MS Flickr page 2-3 weeks after the ride. We will share the link here when the photos are ready!