Ride Details

Times subject to change. Check back closer to the event for more details. 

October 5, 2024

• 5:30 a.m. -  Breakfast served 
• 5:45 a.m. - Packet pick-up 
• 6 a.m. - Kick-off program 
• 6:30 a.m. - Starting line opens
• 7:30 a.m. - Starting line closes – ALL RIDERS MUST BE ON ROUTE
• TBD - Lunch provided
• TBD - Beer Garden Open
• TBD - Dinner provided 

October 6, 2024

• 6 a.m. - Breakfast served 
• 5:45 a.m. - Packet pick-up
• 6:30 a.m. - Kick-off program
• 7 a.m. - Start line opens 
• 7:30 a.m. - Starting line closes – ALL RIDERS MUST BE ON ROUTE
• TBD - Lunch provided
• TBD - Beer Garden Open

Routes & Maps

We are planning multiple routes ranging from 13 – 75 miles (with an option for up to 100 miles), including a 13-mile loop that stays inside the park and a 19-mile mountain bike loop. Whether you are a novice cyclist or a seasoned veteran, we will have a route for you. Get ready to enjoy the beautiful desert mountain scenery as you pedal through the gorgeous McDowell Mountain Regional Park, out on the streets of Fountain Hills and beyond. Check back for detailed routes closer to the event.

Saturday, October 5 (Day One):

• 13 mile in-park route
• 19 mile trail/MTB route
• 25, 50 and 75 mile road routes (and option for 100 mile route)

Sunday, October 6 (Day Two):

• 13 mile in-park route
• 19 miles trail/MTB route
• 35 and 59 mile road routes

Logistics Meeting

Join us for our Logistics Meeting and get all the information about Bike MS: Arizona. We’ll discuss all the ride details and share the latest updates. 

You’ll also learn how to keep yourself and fellow cyclists safe on the route, and have a Q & A session with your Bike MS team!

• Wednesday, September 18
• 6-7 p.m. (Arizona - PST for daylight savings)

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• Fundraising Week #1: July 29 – August 4
• Fundraising Week #2: August 26– September 1

There will be three categories of winners*:

• Team with 2 – 8 members
• Team with 9+ members
• Individual rider (whether or not the rider is a member of a team)

*based on the dollar amount of online fundraising during the week

Prizes:

Team winner: Upgraded team experience of your choice (reserved team table with banner**, candy bar, cooler of specialty drinks in team area, dedicated packet pick-up for the team, porta potty at rest stop of your choice, team start/ride-out with chosen song at event).

Individual winner: Bike MS Prize Pack (assorted SWAG) and $100 bike shop gift card.

** For a team that has not reached the $5000 threshold to earn a reserved team table with banner for this year.

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 $250 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.

Lodging

After a long ride, you’ll need someplace to rest your weary head. Below are some lodging options for Bike MS: Arizona 2024.

Camping

Tent camping and dry camping for RVs and trailers is available for free at our base venue in McDowell Mountain Regional Park on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are interested in renting an RV spot with water and electric hookups in the park, check availability and make a reservation at the E.I. Rowland campground.

Hotels

The following hotels are in the Fountain Hills/Fort McDowell area for those preferring to stay in a hotel.

Comfort Inn Fountain Hills/Spark by Hilton (name change coming soon)
17105 E. Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ
To see if there are rooms left in the courtesy block at the best rate, contact Sam Trivedi at (480) 816-8775 and mention Bike MS.

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, AZ

Fountain Park Hotel
12800 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ

ADERO Scottsdale
13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr, Scottsdale, AZ

Transportation

There is no shuttle service to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. There is plenty of parking in the park at our base venue. We encourage riders to carpool when possible. Our start/finish line is at the Competitive Track, and parking is available in that area.
Additional overflow parking is available at the Four Peaks Trailhead Lot.

Our start/finish line is at the Competitive Track, and lots of parking is available in that area. Additional overflow parking is available at the Four Peaks Trailhead Lot.

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!