Bike MS brings us together to change the world for everyone affected by MS. To date, Bike MS cyclists, volunteers, and donors have raised more than $1.4 billion to stop MS in its tracks, restore what's been lost, and end MS forever.
Our success depends on the hard work & support of our Top Fundraisers. Any rider that raises $1,000 or more for Bike to the Bay (DE) achieves this elite status. In return for their outstanding efforts, our Top Fundraisers receive special prizes and perks. Keep reading to learn more!
Top Fundraiser Perks
Individuals that raise $1,000 or more this year will receive a Bike to the Bay Top Fundraiser bike jersey, first-class treatment at this year's ride, plus much more.
- Recognition on the Leaderboard throughout the year
- A commemorative 2024 Bike to the Bay Top Fundraiser jersey. 2023 design featured below, 2024 design coming soon! See details below on how to receive your jersey.
- Ride day perks, recognition, and VIP treatment – details coming soon!
- Discount on registration for next year’s ride
- Opportunity to qualify for the Top 25 Club the following year. See below for more details.
How to Get Your 2024 Bike to the Bay (DE) Top Fundraiser Jersey:
- Pre-Event: Top Fundraiser jerseys will be mailed to participants reaching $1,000 by the September 1 Rider Number Mailing Deadline.
- ACTION REQUIRED: Verify or update your address in your Fundraising Center before September 1.
- Ride Weekend: Jerseys are also available for pick up at the registration area the morning of the ride at each start AND at the finish line area.
- Post Event: If you missed the opportunities above or qualified for Top Fundraiser status by the November 5 fundraising deadline, you can request one be mailed to you in December.
- ACTION REQUIRED: Verify or update your address in your Fundraising Center before November 5
*Please note: Fundraising jerseys are provided by request only, to those that qualify, and are not automatically provided or mailed. If requesting your fundraising jersey after the November 5 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 — like physical challenges to 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 25 Club
Members of the exclusive Top 25 Club were Bike to the Bay’s highest fundraising individuals from Bike MS: Bike to the Bay 2023. This amazing group of people raised 74% of the ride’s total fundraising in 2023. Congratulations to our 2024 Top 25 Club Members!
2023 Top 25 Club members enjoy the following perks:
- Name and ranking published on the website – list will be posted March 1.
- Complimentary registration
- 2024 Top 25 Club members receive a Bike MS Koozie© Hydrating Backpack. The hydrating backpacks will be available for pick up at the 2023 Awards Ceremony / 2024 Kick Off on February 28. Click here to learn more and RSVP.
- Personalized gold bib number with your name that corresponds to your fundraising ranking.
- Ride day perks, recognition, and VIP treatment - details coming soon!
- Dedicated staff to assist throughout the year.
- Invitation to Bike to the Bay Awards Ceremony and opportunity to receive a commemorative plaque.
- Cyclists who raise $5,000+:
- Plus, are eligible for the Bike MS National Passport Program. As a Passport Program eligible cyclists have the opportunity to ride in any additional Bike MS event with no registration fee and no obligation to meet the fundraising requirement. You’ll also receive an exclusive Passport Jersey. Check out the many unique rides across the country and let us know if you are interested.
- Plus, reach Top Fundraiser status again this year and receive additional perks such as the 2024 commemorative Top Fundraiser jersey, prizes post event and more!
The 2025 Top 25 Club will include the Top 25 Fundraisers from Bike MS: Bike to the Bay 2024! Continue fundraising until the December 5 ranking deadline to ensure your spot in the club at Bike MS: Bike to the Bay (DE) 2024.
2023 Individual Award Winner
We look forward to announcing the 2023 Award Winners at the 2023 Awards Ceremony / 2024 Kick Off. Click here to learn more and RSVP
Congratulations to the 107 Bike to the Bay 2023 Top Fundraisers! The individuals listed below went above and beyond with their individual fundraising efforts to support the National MS Society’s mission and were recognized for their achievements at the Bike to the Bay Awards Ceremony:
- Rookie Riders of the Year: Alice Antonelli, Team Archie & Richard Lloyd, Team InterDigital
- Top Individual Fundraiser: Jennifer Archie, Team Archie
