Ride Details

Curious about event day? Check out our 2024 Ride Guide!

Ride Weekend Schedule

Saturday, September 14 - Levi’s Plaza – 102 & 75 mi. start line

Parking & Drop Off: 1426 Sansome St, SF, CA 94111
Start Line: 1160 Battery St, SF, CA 94111

5:30 am - 6:45 am Registration, luggage drop-off, mechanics, coffee
5:30 am - 7:25 am Huckleberry Cycles Open for purchases and emergency repairs
6:15 am SOMO Village shuttle arrives
6:45 am Rider Staging
6:55 am All-riders at Start Line
7:00 am Waymo lead car kicks off Waves to Wine 2024!
7:25 am All cyclists must be on the Route
11:00 am 102 Mile Route Checkpoint Cutoff after lunch stop and at mile 40
2:00pm 102 Mile Route Checkpoint Cutoff after rest stop 5 and mile 71

Saturday, September 14 - SOMO Village – 23 & 44 mi. start line | 102, 75, 23, & 44 mi. finish line

Parking, Drop Off and Start Line: 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park 94928

5:15 am Shuttle departs SOMO Village for Levi’s Plaza start line (buses will leave on time so don’t be late!)
7:30 am – 10:00 am Registration, mechanics, coffee + light breakfast
7:30 am – 9:00 pm Bike Corral Open
8:30 am - 9:30 am Rider Staging for early group departure (lower temperatures) Rider Staging for late group departure(timed to finish with the 72 and 102 mi route participants)
11:00 am – 8:00 pm Shower Truck
Noon – 5:00 pm Visit Sponsor Row!
Noon - 6:00 pm Massage Room Open
Noon – 9:00 pm Food, entertainment, beer & wine
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm VIP Area
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Team photos
3:20 pm IRWMS photo
3:30 pm Post-event program & jersey contest!
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Shuttle service to hotels Updated
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Shuttle service to hotels (running approx. every half hour or when full)
5:00 pm All routes close, riders must be off the course
5:00 pm Evening program & jersey contest!
5:15 pm Shuttle from SOMO Village to Levi’s Plaza
7:00 – 9:30 pm Campfire hang-out near dining area
8:00 pm Showers close; Venue Closes
9:30 pm QUIET HOURS & lights out for Campers

Sunday, September 15 - SOMO Village – 40 & 60 mi.

Start & Finish, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park 94928
6 am and 7 am hotel shuttle to SOMO

6:00 am – 8:30 am Mechanics, coffee + light breakfast
7:00 am – 4:00 pm Bike Corral Open
7:00 am – 7:30 am Registration Open
7:45 am Group Roll-out at Start
8:30 am – All Riders must be on the Route
11:00 am – 4:00 pm  Food, beer, and wine
2:00 pm | 4:00 pm shuttles depart for SF
3:30 pm Route closes
4:00 pm Showers close
5:00 pm That’s all folks!
 

On the Route Guidance

LUGGAGE

You can drop your luggage at the SF Start Line Saturday morning to be carried up for you to SOMO Village. Please attach the luggage tags found in your packet to your bag and drop at one of the luggage trucks at the SF Start line.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO

IMPORTANT: All cyclists must add emergency and medical information to the back of their rider bib! Include contact names, phone numbers, allergies, medical conditions, etc. If you have an emergency during the ride, call Net Control 415-683-0826 This number is printed on your wristband and bib.

LOST AND FOUND

Turn in or retrieve any missing items or personal belongings at the Information Booth.

NEW! JACKET DROP OFF

For the longer routes on Day 1 (100 & 75), wear your jacket to the start line and for the first portion of the ride, then have the option to drop it off at Rest Stop #2. All items must fit in one-gallon sized Ziploc bag and will be labeled with your bib number to pick up at the Bike Corral at SOMO Village (finish line).

RIDER IDENTIFICATION WRISTBANDS

Rider wristbands are your ticket to all services and meals at the event. If you did not get a wristband in your packet, please make sure to ask a staff member for a wristband at the start.

RIDER NUMBERS

HELMET TAGS - Affix to the front of your helmet.

BIB NUMBER - You must wear your bib number while on the route and at the start and finish lines. Please safety-pin it to the front of your outer-most layer of clothing.

BIKE TAGS

Affix to your bicycle for quick identification when your bike is parked.

LUGGAGE TAGS

Affix to your luggage before dropping off at the start line.

EVENT WRISTBANDS

You are required to wear your event wristband the entire weekend. This wristband identifies you as a Bike MS participant and grants you access to all food, beverages, and Bike MS services.

PERSONAL & TEAM SAGS

No personal or team SAGs are allowed on the route or at rest stop areas. Personal vehicles compromise rider safety and threaten our ability to use these venues in the future. Official Bike MS SAG vehicles are available throughout the course to transport cyclists. Please meet friends and family at the finish line.

RIDER SAFETY CYCLING SAFETY

Our focus is to provide a high-quality, safe, and fun ride. While we do an enormous amount of planning to provide for your safety, we ask that you do your part prior to the ride by visiting our Bicycle Safety Page at wavestowine.org. Here you will find cycling manuals, safety videos, safe cycling tips and more.

RIDE SAFE. RIDE SMART

Please be aware of and prepared for railroad crossings on both days of the ride.

BIKE MS® SAFETY POLICY

Should a cyclist choose to behave, act or ride in a manner that is endangering themselves or others, Ride Officials and California State Patrol officers have been instructed to remove them from the course.

Take a look at our 2024 routes!

Day 1 (Long Routes Starting in SF)

• 102 Miles
• 75 Miles

Day 1 (Short Routes Starting in Rohnert Park)

• 44 Miles
• 23 Miles

Day 2 ( Start & Finish in Rohnert Park)

• 40 Miles
• 57 Miles

Find full maps and elevation information here.

Anniversary Jerseys

Celebrating 40 annual rides since '84, all riders fundraising $1000 or more will receive this year's ride Jersey! inspired by our 1990 jersey, jerseys will be available 5/8.

Logistics Meeting

Join us on Tuesday 8/27 at 12:00 pm for our Waves to Wine logistics meeting. Get all your questions answered and meet some people you will see along the route!

All participants are invited to join us for our Virtual Logistics Call on Wednesday, May 8th, where we'll cover all things Colonial Crossroads!

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 246 841 613 68
Passcode: h2m4UK

Download Teams | Join on the web

Or call in (audio only)

(833) 682-3858 (Toll-free)

Community Events

Check out and register for upcoming community events on Eventbrite.

Exciting Waves to Wine community events are ahead! Planning a ride or event? Share the joy! Email Rad.beauton@nmss.org to add it to our calendar.

Click here to view the calendar.

Fundraising week #1 (7/8 -7/12)

Fundraising week prizes will be given to the top 3 placing teams and individuals in Overall and Recognition Competition categories:

• Overall Individual
• Rookies
• Overall Team
• All-Star Team (highest average donations for teams of 5 or more participants)

Prizes include: Limited Edition: Waves to Wine Bumper Stickers (artwork attached) OR picking your SOMO Village team location (most teams will have tables in the community tent and teams with over 25 participants and $25K fundraising will have the option to have their own 20’ x 20’ tent or pick of a special 80’s food item for Waves to Wine

Fundraising week #2 (8/5 – 8/9)

Incentive:

Everyone who passes $350 in fundraising by 8/11 is emailed a Sports Basement code for up to 20% off anything except a bicycle.

Prizes:

• Top Individual- Knockaround Fast Lane Sunglasses (top 10)
• Rookie Leaderboard- Knockaround Fast Lane Sunglasses (top 5)
• Top Team - Dual occupancy Hotel Room Saturday 9/14 in Rohnert Park OR Pizza or ice cream for entire team!
• All Star Team - Dual occupancy Hotel Room Saturday 9/14 in Rohnert Park OR Pizza or ice cream for entire team!
• Top Recruiting Team - Dual occupancy  Hotel Room  Saturday 9/14 in Rohnert Park OR Pizza or ice cream for entire team!

Goal:

Last year, we raised $50,000—an amazing achievement! This year, we're aiming for $80,000. Let's come together and make it happen. Your support is crucial. Every donation counts and brings us closer to our goal.
 

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.

• Your Bike MS packet contains important items including your rider bib, event details and sponsor giveaways. In order to pick up your packet, you must meet the $350 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.
• Not able to pick up your packet? You can designate a friend to pick it up for you.

• All rider packets will be available at the packet pick-up locations mentioned below.

In-Person Packet Pick-Up

San Francisco, Levi’s Plaza

1255 Battery St, San Francisco 94111 (by Levi’s Plaza Fountain)

• Wednesday, September 11th: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• Friday, September 13th: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Bike drop and luggage drop-off available)
• Saturday, September 14th: 5:30 AM – 6:45 AM (luggage drop-off available)

Rohnert Park, SOMO Village

25 and 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park

• Saturday, September 14th: 7:30 AM – 9:45 AM (luggage drop-off available)
• Sunday, September 15th: 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM (luggage drop-off available)

Transportation

Shuttles are available for $50 per trip. Box trucks will accompany shuttles to transport bikes and luggage. 

5:15 am Saturday SOMO Village to Levi’s Plaza Start Line

This shuttle is for participants doing the 72 or 102 mile route and parking and/or camping at SOMO Village. Bicycles are not permitted on this shuttle so should be dropped-off during 2 PM to 7 PM Friday Levi’s Plaza Packet Pickup.

5:15 pm Saturday SOMO Village to Levi’s Plaza Parking Garage

This shuttle is for participants doing the 72 or 102 mile route and parking at Levi’s Plaza who wish to pick-up their car from the parking garage on Saturday night.

12:00 pm Sunday SOMO Village to Levi’s Plaza Parking Garage

This shuttle is for participants doing the 72 or 102 mile route and parking at Levi’s Plaza who wish to pick-up their car from the parking garage on Sunday afternoon.

1:30 pm Sunday SOMO Village to Levi’s Plaza Parking Garage

This shuttle is for participants doing the 72 or 102 mile route and parking at Levi’s Plaza who wish to pick-up their car from the parking garage on Sunday afternoon.

3:00 pm Sunday SOMO Village to Levi’s Plaza Parking Garage

This shuttle is for participants doing the 72 or 102 mile route and parking at Levi’s Plaza who wish to pick-up their car from the parking garage on Sunday afternoon.

3:00 pm is the last shuttle!

Purchase Shuttles  Tickets

Lodging

Hampton Inn & Suites Rohnert Park - Sonoma County
Rooms starting at $213 Use the link https://group.hamptoninn.com/3mh071 to make your reservation.

Best Western
Rooms starting at $199. Please call 707-584-7435 using Group ID Code BOO224 by September 5.

Oxford Suites
Rooms starting at $184. Book Online
Call ins: To book your reservations with their on-site reservationist, call 707-584-0333.
Be sure to mention the Waves to Wine and September 14th -15th.

Camping Onsite
We have space for 100s of tents on the SOMO Village Lawn both Friday 9/13 and Saturday 9/14. No need to make a reservation, just bring your gear and set up your spot. Campers will have access to showers and restrooms on the event site. RVs are welcome at our SOMO Village Parking lot. Look for the designated RV lot at SOMO Village.

Free Parking for participants is available 2 PM Friday 9/13 to 6 PM Sunday 9/15

Levi’s Plaza 72 &102 Mile Start Line (validated parking)
1426 Sansome St, SF, CA 94111

SOMO Village 23 & 44 mi. start line | 102, 75, 23, & 44 mi. finish line
1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park 94928

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.

Ride Support

First aid supplies will be at every rest stop, Medical staff will located strategically throughout the route. Bike mechanics are stationed throughout the event at rest stops, start and overnight venues.

Support And Gear (SAG) vehicles will be on all routes to assist our riders. SAG vehicles give a lift to riders in need and can be identified by their brightly colored placards.

To signal a SAG vehicle:

1. Move off the road and out of the path of other riders
2. Dismount and stand near your bike
3. Remove your helmet and give a “thumbs down” to the SAG vehicle. At peak hours, SAG vehicles may be full, so please be patient until the next SAG vehicle arrives.

Bosch-sponsored Ride Marshals will ride alongside our participants on all routes to assist with ride safety and to also provide support where needed.

Massage and support from physical therapists will be available to riders courtesy of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) on Day 1 at the SOMO Village Finish Line.

Luggage trucks will be parked at the Levis Plaza start line on Saturday morning. Riders will need to make sure they have a luggage tag on EACH piece of luggage that they place on to the truck.

Luggage trucks will arrive at the SOMO village and drop off luggage in the designated area. Riders will need to show a helmet tag or bib so volunteers can confirm ownership of the luggage.
 

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!

Team Tent Order Form

Team tent orders are now closed.

For any questions, please reach out to Rad Beauton rad.beauton@nmss.org or (916) 572-8667.