Date & Location
April 26-27, 2025
Starting line:
See the Event Schedule below for start & finish locations.
Routes
46 Mile Leap Ahead Route on Day 2 places you closer to the finish line!
Various routes from 46 to 96 miles.
See Routes & Maps below for more details.
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $400
Age Minimum: 12
Know Before You Go
Visit the Know Before You Go for pre-ride reminders and Day 1 and Day 2 festivities, resources, and more!
Start locations:
Saturday, April 26
- Houston area
- Addicks Park n Ride (Energy Corridor)
14230 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77079
96 Miles
Start: 6:45 AM - Royal High School
34499 Royal Road
Brookshire, TX 77423
75 Miles
Start: 8:30 AM - Bellville High School Stadium
1305 S Tesch Street
Bellville TX 77418
50 Miles
Start: 9:30 AM
- Addicks Park n Ride (Energy Corridor)
- Austin (Downtown)
- State Capitol - 11th Street/Congress Avenue
75 Miles
Start: 6:45 am - Webberville Park
2305 Park Lane
Elgin, TX 78621
55 Miles
Start: 8:30 AM
- State Capitol - 11th Street/Congress Avenue
Sunday, April 27
- La Grange
Fayette County Fairgrounds
1899 N Jefferson Street
La Grange, TX 78945
Start: 6:45 AM- 82 Miles Via Carmine
- 79 Miles Via Round Top
Sunday, April 27
46 Miles – Burton Leap Ahead: Buses will depart from Fair Grounds beginning at 8:30 am
Fayette County Fairgrounds:
Saturday:
Drop your bike at the Leap Ahead Loading Zone between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Bikes will be transported Saturday night to Burton and held in a secure bike compound and cannot be returned to La Grange.
Be sure to grab your water bottle off your bike!
Overnight security on site in Burton.
Sunday Morning:
Bike transport: 5:30 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.
Bike loading begins at 5:30 am. Trucks will depart when they are full.
Trucks continue to load and depart for Burton until the last bike is loaded or 7:30 am, whichever comes first.
Bikes cannot be loaded on buses; all bikes MUST be loaded on a truck.
Bus Loading Starts: 8:15 A.M.
Bus Departures: 8:30 A.M. – 9 A.M.
Buses will not depart prior to 8:30 am. Buses will continue to load and depart until 9:30 am
After drop-off in Burton, enjoy the 50-mile route to the epic finish at Texas A&M University.
With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you!
The route maps and cues are available through the Ride with GPS application. to connect to the Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150 updated routes and access the navigation features. Within the app, there is an option to download the route maps to use offline.
Route Hours
SATURDAY: APRIL 26, 2025: ROUTE CLOSES AT 6:00 PM
SUNDAY: APRIL 27, 2025: ROUTE CLOSES AT 5:30 PM
Your safety is our highest priority, and we strive to provide the best supported ride possible.
It is important that you monitor your progress on the route to ensure you are reaching rest stops and finish lines by the posted closing times.
Out of respect for our volunteers and police support, you will be asked to move ahead via SAG van if necessary to ensure their appropriate release times.
Thank you and enjoy the ride!
SATURDAY APRIL 26
Houston area
Austin area
SUNDAY APRIL 27
Route Support
Your extraordinary Bike MS experience includes fantastic support. While you ride, you should only be concerned about two things: riding safely and having fun!
Click here to view the volunteer groups supporting the event.
Site Maps
La Grange Overnight Maps
College Station
Day 1: Houston
- Energy Corridor Start
- Royal High School Start
- Bellville High School Stadium Start
- Lunch Stop – Bellville
Day 1: Austin
Day 2:
Lunch Stop - Lake Somerville - NO PARKING ALONG LBJ BETWEEN THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT TO THE LUNCH SITE.
With your support we’ve never been closer to a cure and to bringing solutions and treatments to every person living with MS. Every week is just as important as the last, but who doesn’t enjoy a little competition? Our hand selected fundraising weeks are a team vs team battle and whoever raises the most at the end of each week receives a platter choice of perks!
- Week 1: February 17 – February 23, 2025
- Week 2: March 17 – March 23, 2025
Week 1 Prizes: February 17 – February 23, 2025
Earn the top fundraiser or highest-earning team of the week and pick one of our awesome prizes!
INDIVIDUALS
INDIVIDUAL (Club 300) win their choice of:
- Customized (or personalized) pair of Socks
- Rider Packet delivered to their home
- $50 Bike Store Gift Card
INDIVIDUAL (NON-CLUB 300) win their choice of:
- VIP Passes (for winner and a guest)
- Rider Packet delivered to your house
- $50 Bike Store Gift Card
TEAMS
TEAMS 2-14 members win their choice of:
- Vanworks Switchback Sprinter RV provided by CampHost parked at La Grange for team use (opportunity to upgrade at team’s expense)
- The Ice Pod (ice bath) for the team
- Team Packet Pick up at location of their choice.
- Beer for the team
15-29 members win their choice of:
- Vanworks Switchback Sprinter RV provided by CampHost parked at La Grange for team use (opportunity to upgrade at team’s expense)
- $500 Cadence Credit to be used for either La Grange porta potties or finish line tent
- The Ice Pod (ice bath) for the team
- Team Packet Pick up at location of their choice.
30+ members win their choice of:
- Vanworks Switchback Sprinter RV provided by CampHost parked at La Grange for team use (opportunity to upgrade at team’s expense)
- $500 Cadence Credit to be used for either La Grange porta potties or finish line tent
- The Ice Pod (ice bath) for the team
- Team Packet Pick up at location of their choice.
Additionally, our top fundraising NEW team will win their choice of:
- (4) free registrations to build your team
- Beer for their team
- Automatic entry into the jersey contest
Week 2 Prizes: March 17 – March 23, 2025
Earn the top fundraiser or highest-earning team of the week and pick one of our awesome prizes! The RV prizes are in limited quantities. This option will be awarded to the team with the highest fundraising.
INDIVIDUALS
INDIVIDUAL (Club 300) win their choice of:
- Customized (or personalized) pair of Socks
- Rider Packet delivered to their home
- $50 Bike Store Gift Card
INDIVIDUAL (NON-CLUB 300) win their choice of:
- VIP Passes (for winner and a guest)
- Rider Packet delivered to your house
- $50 Bike Store Gift Card
TEAMS
TEAMS 2-14 members win their choice of:
- Vanworks Switchback Sprinter RV provided by CampHost parked at La Grange for team use (opportunity to upgrade at team’s expense)
- The Ice Pod (ice bath) for the team
- Team Packet Pick up at location of their choice.
- Beer for the team
15-29 members win their choice of:
- Vanworks Switchback Sprinter RV provided by CampHost parked at La Grange for team use (opportunity to upgrade at team’s expense)
- $500 Cadence Credit to be used for either La Grange porta potties or finish line tent
- The Ice Pod (ice bath) for the team
- Team Packet Pick up at location of their choice.
30+ members win their choice of:
- Vanworks Switchback Sprinter RV provided by CampHost parked at La Grange for team use (opportunity to upgrade at team’s expense)
- $500 Cadence Credit to be used for either La Grange porta potties or finish line tent
- The Ice Pod (ice bath) for the team
- Team Packet Pick up at location of their choice.
Additionally, our top fundraising NEW team will win their choice of:
- (4) free registrations to build your team
- Beer for their team
- Automatic entry into the jersey contest
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.
- The rider packet contains your rider bib, bike frame numbers, helmet number, luggage tags, and wristband for meals. In order to pick up your packet, you must meet the $400 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver on file. Check out how to use your Rider Numbers here!
- You will also be able to pick up your Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150 rider t-shirt, goodie bag, and Bike MS Champions bandana! Reveal pictures coming soon!
- Another team member, team captain, or family member may pick up your packet for you, as long as you’ve reached your fundraising minimum and completed a waiver.
- You can also pick up your Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150 rider t-shirt, goodie bag, Bike MS Champions cooling towel, and an insulated water bottle!
Packet Pick-Up Schedule
*Please note, Club 300 members will receive Packet Pick Up details through the Club 300 eNewsletter.
Austin
Final Packet Pick-Up
Date: Friday, April 25
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Trek Lamar
517 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
All riders can attend.
Houston
Final Packet-Pick Up sponsored by Oxy
Date: Friday, April 25
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Garage HTX: 1201 Oliver St #106, Houston, TX 77007
All riders can attend.
College Station
Date: Thursday, April 17
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Aggieland Outfitters - Fairview, 100 Fairview Ave, College Station, TX 77840
Luggage Information |Houston Area | La Grange | College Station | Transportation
Luggage Information
Complimentary luggage transport will be provided during the ACC Texas MS 150 ride weekend. Prepare for event weekend with the Luggage Requirements & Packing List.
*Be sure to affix the luggage tags provided in your rider packet and a personal luggage tag with your name and cell # to each luggage piece.
Houston Area
Friday, April 26, 2025
Host Hotel
Embassy Suites Houston West – Katy
16435 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas, 77094
Tel: 281-398-0900
Lodging Option for Houston area participants.
Please note no shuttles are provided. Riders are responsible for transportation to the Energy Corridor start location.
Houston Hotel for College Station to Houston bus ticket purchases
Hyatt Regency Houston West
13210 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas, 77094
*An email will be sent to riders that purchased Friday shuttle bus ticket(s) with details for the Friday shuttle bus/bike transport and details for Saturday morning (luggage and getting to the Energy Corridor Start location).
View Hotels/Motels in La Grange and surrounding areas. Courtesy shuttles provided on Saturday afternoon from the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange to listed hotels and Sunday morning from the listed hotels to the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange to listed hotels and Sunday morning from the listed hotels to the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Courtesy shuttle schedule
Camp Outfield at Fayette County Fairgrounds overnight
Reserve a 2-person camping tent for only $80*
- Reservations include the following:
- Saturday tent set-up
- Saturday luggage delivery to tent
- Private porta-lets for Camp Outfield area
- Hydration station for Camp Outfield area
- Sunday luggage pick up from tent with service to College Station
- Sunday tent removal
*The $80 reservation fee is non-refundable and cannot be applied to your $400 minimum fundraising for the Texas MS 150.
Reservations are limited and will be accepted until full. Register today to secure your tent!
If you are experiencing difficulties with login, please the contact Fundraising Support Center: fundraisingsupport@mssociety.org, 855-372-1331
RV/Camping Options at Fayette County Fairgrounds
- Individual camping (first come, first-served basis in designated area only).
- Riders may bring a 1 to 2 person camping tent to be transported with your luggage (dropped at the luggage truck on Saturday at start locations). The camping tent counts as 1 of the 2-piece luggage limit per participant.
- RV (designated areas only)
Rules for Overnight RV camping at Fayette County Fairgrounds
- RV parking is on a first-come, first-served basis – NO RESERVATIONS
- Access to the Fairgrounds for RVs is only available 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Thursday and Friday the week of the event (There is absolutely no access prior to Thursday)
- RVs will check in at the front of the Fairgrounds and be escorted to the RV parking area.
- No RV hook-ups on site or designated spaces “pasture/field type parking area”
- RV/camping gear must be removed by dusk on Sunday, April 27
- RVs are required to be equipped with a current/certified fire extinguisher.
College Station
Home2Suites by Hilton
300 Texas Avenue South
College Station, Texas 77840
Phone reservations: 979-703-8288
Group Code: 2025: ACC Texas MS 150
Reservation cut-off date: April 5, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites College Station
203 University Drive E
College Station, Texas 77840
Group Code: 2025: ACC Texas MS 150
Reservation cut-off date: April 11, 2025
Booking Link
Wyndham Garden College Station
2829 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77845
Phone reservations: 979-485-5777
Group Code: 2025: ACC Texas MS 150
Reservation cut-off date: March 26, 2025
Transportation
Purchase bus transportation for event weekend today to reserve your seat (includes bike transportation).
Tickets purchased on the day of the event are subject to availability. Be sure and purchase your ticket(s) now!
Friday, April 25, 2025
Transportation: From Lot 62 at Texas A&M University (College Station) to the Hyatt Regency Houston West located at 13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079.
Purchase bus transportation for Friday, April 25 today to reserve your seat (including bike transportation).
- $40 fee: Advance Online ticket purchase through April 23
(online ticket purchase closes at midnight-CST on April 23) - $60 fee: On-site ticket purchase on Friday, April 25 at Texas A&M University Lot 62
(payable by credit card)
Bus tickets are non-transferable. April 1 is the last day to cancel a bus ticket.
Complimentary weekend parking is available in Lot 62 (South portion of the parking lot).
Lot 62 located at 159 Wellborn Road, College Station, TX 77840.
On Friday, April 25, the bus will depart at 6 pm from Lot 62 at Texas A&M University traveling to the Hyatt Regency Houston West Hotel (13210 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079).
Bikes transported on a truck to the Hyatt Regency Houston West hotel.
Bikes will be available on Friday evening. Please take your bike into your hotel room.
On Saturday morning:
Luggage on the truck at the hotel will be taken to the Energy Corridor start and transferred to the truck at the start headed to La Grange.
Further details for the start at Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor) will be sent by email.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
- $40 fee: Advance online transportation ticket purchase through March 31
- $60 fee: Online transportation ticket purchase April 1 through April 23
(online ticket purchase closes at midnight-CST on April 23) - $80 fee *On-site ticket purchase on Sunday, April 27 in College Station (payable by credit card)
Bus tickets are non-transferable. April 1 is the last day to cancel a bus ticket.
- Buses will depart once the bus is full of passengers. The last bus will depart from Texas A&M University at 6:45 pm
- Bikes are transported separately on trucks to each of the Start locations.
* Be sure to load your bike immediately at the end of the finish line chute on the truck traveling to the start location where you started on Saturday morning.
NOTE: The bike transportation does not depart from Texas A&M University in College Station at the same time as the buses. Please allow 3 to 4 hours from bike loading at the College Station finish to the truck arrival at the start location.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Transportation: Texas A&M University College Station to Houston Area Starts: Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor), Royal High School (Pattison) and Bellville High School Stadium (Bellville)
Bus departures on Sunday, April 27 from the finish at Texas A&M University in College Station starting approximately 1 pm to the Start locations Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor), Royal School Complex, and Bellville High School Stadium (Bellville). Complimentary weekend parking will be available at the start locations.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Transportation Texas A&M University College Station to Austin
Parking Garage located at 1401 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Bus departures from the finish at Texas A&M University in College Station starting approximately 1 pm to the Parking Garage in Austin. Complimentary weekend parking will be available at the Parking Garage. An email will be sent with further information regarding parking garage access hours.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Transportation from Texas A&M University College Station to Webberville Park, TX 78701
Bus departures on Sunday, April 27 from the finish at Texas A&M University College Station starting approximately 1 pm to Webberville Park. Complimentary weekend parking will be available.
If you are experiencing difficulties with login, please the contact Fundraising Support Center:
fundraisingsupport@mssociety.org
855-372-1331
Saturday, April 26
Start: Addicks Park N Ride (Energy Corridor)
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend provided at the Energy Corridor start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 27.
Start: Royal High School
To access parking on Saturday morning for the start use FM 362 to enter the lot from Royal Road.
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend in the following parking lots: Royal High School, Royal Junior High School, Royal Stem Academy, Royal Elementary, and Royal Early Childhood Center. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 27.
Start: Brahma Stadium Parking lot - Bellville High School
Highly recommended to approach the parking lot at Brahma Stadium from the south side.
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend provided at the Bellville start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 27.
Start: Texas State Capitol - Austin
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend provided at the parking garage located at 1401 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, Tx.
- Austin Parking Garage Flyer to print and place on dashboard.
- Parking Garage will open at 5:00 AM for riders/spectators.
- NO PARKING on the ground level corner of Trinity and 14th Street (area reserved for the bike return/corral on Sunday).
- Staging for the start begins at 6:15 AM. Recommend parking in the garage before 6:00 AM.
- The Start Line is located directly in front of the State Capitol off 11th Street and Congress Avenue.
Start: Webberville Park - 2305 Park Ln, Elgin, TX 78621
Secure complimentary parking for event weekend provided at the Webberville start location. Vehicles must be off-site by 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 27.
Overnight
La Grange - Fayette County Fairgrounds
No Vehicle access to the Fairgrounds after 9:00 am on Saturday. Permits are required after 9:00 am
NO public parking at the Fairgrounds. DO NOT PARK along Highway 77. Towing is strictly enforced!
It is highly recommended that you park at the Event Weekend Shuttle parking lot located at the La Grange High School and take the Courtesy Shuttles to the Fairgrounds.
Event Weekend Parking Shuttles
Saturday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday: 5:00 am to 9:00 am
Complementary round-trip service from La Grange High School parking lot to the Fayette County Fairgrounds.
Texas A&M University - College Station
Friday, April 25
If you plan to park a vehicle at Texas A&M University for the weekend, you must park in the West Campus Garage and pull at ticket to pay for parking upon exit. Access the Garage anytime.
No parking allowed in Lot 62 Friday through Sunday. Vehicles in Lot 62 without an access pass will be towed by Texas A&M Transportation Services.
Friday Shuttle
Riders taking the shuttle bus on Friday, April 25 from Texas A&M University Lot 62 to the Hyatt Regency Houston West hotel, may park in Lot 62 (South end of lot) starting at 5 pm.
A vehicle access pass is required. The access pass will be available on Friday at the shuttle bus area.
Sunday, April 26
All public parking will be $10 with no ‘in and out’ privileges.
Gene Stallings and University Center Garage will be $10 with ‘no in and out’ privileges.
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.
Congratulations, you finished Day 1 and have arrived in La Grange! Hungry? Here are your food options on-site at the Fayette County Fairgrounds:
Saturday Dinner
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- MENU: Barbecue chicken, buttered noodles, pinto beans, cole claw, pickles, wheat, bread, iced tea. Vegetarian plate option: Boca burgers
- FREE with your rider wristband
- $5 for friends and family (Purchase at Customer Service with cash or check only)
Sunday Morning Breakfast
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- FREE with your wristband
- MENU: (Famous and adored) Pancakes, cereal, milk, orange juice, coffee
- $5 for friends and family (Purchase at Customer Service with cash or check only)
- Grab a protein and nutrient packed coffee by STRONG Coffee Company!
After you cross the finish line, we will have plenty of local food information handy.
- Más+ by Messi, our medal tent sponsor is graciously donating positive hydration drinks for all riders along the route and will be at the finish line handing out the finisher medals!
- Thank you Karbach Brewing Co! Beer provided for all riders in the Rider Village Powered by Noble….and in the beer garden in College station.
- Visit DonutNV in College Station for a sweet treat, proceeds benefit the ACC Texas MS 150!
- Thank you to Global Foodcraft for providing food for our VIPs in College Station!
- Thank you to Athletic Brewing for providing non-alcoholic beer for your enjoyment. Look for their tent in Aggie Park!
- Cyclists grab your complimentary meal at the dining tent by showing your wristband. Sponsored by Blue Baker.
- Spectators can grab a bite to eat from the dining tent for a small fee. Please view the Central Campus listing for food options at the MSC near the finish line.
Rest Stops: First Class Support
- Rest stops approximately every 12-15 miles featuring:
Fun festivities and smiling faces - Food, snacks, fruit, and hydration! There will also be a lunch stop!
- First aid stations
- Mechanical support from local bike shops
Thank you to our Rest Sponsors for their support!
Honeywell
Champion X
NRG
Univar
Speedy Stop
Deloitte
Please note that only authorized Bike MS vehicles and cyclists are permitted access to the rest stops ride weekend. All other vehicular traffic is prohibited
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!
Check out the Know Before You Go for a thorough overview of what ride weekend will look like for you!
Congratulations on finishing the ACC Texas MS 150 and cycling for a cure! What’s next? Event weekend photos, lost and found, and more important information will be here!
Event Weekend Photos
Don’t forget to smile! MarathonFoto photographers will be taking pictures along the route all weekend. Get the best price on your ride photos! Check out a special pre-ride offer now! After the ride, find your photos here!
Fundraising Deadlines
Fundraise as much as you can until the prize deadline on May 26! A grill, massage gun, and a bike repair tool kit are only a few of the 2025 fundraising prizes! Check out what amazing Bike MS prizes you can win.
Fundraising doesn’t end at the finish line! Keep fundraising to hit Club 300, Club K, team rankings, team awards, and Tour of Champions until July 31!
Team Logistics | Team Resources | Team Collaboration
Hey, Team Captains and Co-Captains! This page will be your ultimate resource to ensure your team has an impactful, stress-free, and fun event weekend!
Event Weekend Team Tents
Day 1: La Grange Overnight Team Tent Map & Key
Day 2: College Station Team Tent Map & Key
Team Logistics
La Grange Overnight Team Tents
Day 1 orders for team tents, power, toilets, ice, massage, and catering will be here!
- Email completed form to alli.clark@aztecusa.com & karina.fernandez@aztecusa.com.
- The deadline to submit the form is February 24
- All orders placed after the deadline will have a surcharge applied to the order
- No orders, changes to orders, or refunds will be issued after March 3rd.
La Grange Catering
- Texas 1 Stop - Check out the menu here and order here.
- For questions contact: lexingtontroop142@gmail.com
- All toilet orders are due by Friday, March 21st @ 5PM CST
- Password: MS2025
- All power packages include equipment, fuel, freight, set/strike, and onsite labor
- All orders must be received and paid before March 31 to avoid late fees
- For power questions, contact Mike Rape
- Click here to book a Massage Therapist for your team tent in LaGrange.
- Proceeds benefit the National MS Society.
College Station Team Tents
College Station Ice & Water Order Form
College Station Team Catering Order
- Deadline of Tuesday, April 22 at 5 PM CT
- All tent orders are due by Friday, March 21st @ 5PM CST
- All tent orders must be paid by Monday, March 31st @ 5PM CST
- All changes must be made by Friday, April 4th @ 5PM CST. Any change after April 5th will result in a $50 Change Fee.
Team Resources
Primal Team Jersey
As part of their ongoing commitment to the Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150, Primal will donate 10% of your custom apparel order directly back to your team’s fundraising account to end MS! Be sure to check out their Primal Order Timeline for important dates and ordering information.
Primal People’s Choice Jersey Contest
Did your team have many brainstorming hours for a team jersey? Let your hard work pay off by entering your team’s jersey into the Primal People’s Choice Jersey Content! Enter your jersey here.
When: Saturday, April 26, 5:00 pm
Where: Stage at the La Grange Fairgrounds
Rules: *The Top 30 Teams receiving the most votes online will be invited on stage in La Grange on Day 2 at 5:00 PM to show off their team’s jersey for a chance to win the coveted Championship Belt!
*Must be present to win.
Prizes generously provided by Primal!
Grand Prize: Championship Belt and $200 Primal credit
1st Runner Up: $200 Primal Credit
2nd Runner Up: $150 Primal Credit
3rd Runner Up: $100 Primal Credit
4th Runner Up: $50 Primal Credit
The top 3 teams will win overall based on the audience’s reaction - People's Choice!
If you didn’t win the audience’s choice, you have a chance to win one of our other categories from the stage! Last year’s were best choreography, MVP of the night, and best jersey design (judge’s choice).
Congrats to the 2024 Primal People’s Choice Jersey Contest winner – Team Weatherford!
Digital Resources
We have tons of images and graphics you can use to boost your fundraising and team recruitment under our Images to Share section! You can find things like:
- Cover Photos
- Customizable Email Signature
- Infographics
- Logos
- Profile Picture Badges
- Don't Just Ride, Bike MS PSA Video
- What is MS Video
Now that you have the right tools and a goal in mind, it's time to bring your ideas to life. Team success looks different to everyone – no matter what it is, we're here to get you where you want to go.
Team Coordinators
As a part of the team's leadership, these Team Coordinators are a major contributor to the success of your team! Don’t do it alone! Here are just a few important coordinators to start recruiting:
- *Fundraising Coordinator: Do you love the friendly challenge of fundraising?
Do you want to celebrate your team members wins and explore creative fundraising activities?
This role is meant for you! - *Safety Coordinator: Help keep your team safe, well-trained, and aware of all things safety on and off the road!
- Logistics Coordinator: If organization is your niche and ensuring your team has everything you can possibly think of for a fantastic event, then sign right up!
* Required for Mission Possible Award
View Team Coordinators Descriptions and more roles here!
Mission Possible Award
The Mission Possible Award is the most prestigious award and recognizes a team’s commitment to the goals of the ACC Texas MS 150. This award highlights the key elements that drive this event’s success. This team knows that it is more than just a ride. Their involvement is focused on raising money, safety, and MS awareness. Qualifying for this award places your organization in the spotlight for social responsibility inaction. The Mission Possible award proves your organization is doing everything they can to help people affected by MS live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.
Find a full description of each coordinator and Mission Possible Criteria here.
MS Ambassadors
MS Ambassadors are volunteers that represent the National MS Society in a variety of ways and may be people living with MS, family or friends, healthcare professionals, committee members…anyone interested in joining the movement to create a world free of MS. Their primary purpose is to assist in increasing public awareness of both MS and the MS Society and to encourage others to connect and engage. An MS Ambassador can attend your team meetings in an effort to increase mission connection and encourage fundraising!
Contact your MS Staff Partner today to find more about how you can schedule an MS Ambassador to join your next team meeting!
Safety Resources | Safety Coordinators | Team Safety Award Information | Equipment | Education/Experience
Think Safe
The safety of our cyclists is the number one priority at Bike MS which is why we made Think Safe our motto.
Bike MS is for everyone which means there is a great mix of riders with different experience and skill levels on the road together at every Bike MS event.
To do your part to ensure everyone arrives safely at the finish line, please review this safety information about personal safety, group riding skills, cycling etiquette and bike maintenance.
Safety Resources
Visit the Bike MS Bike Safety & COVID-19 page for additional safety resources and safety cycling best practices
Review the Safety in Group Cycling brochure for helpful tips, group riding basics, important lingo, important prep reminders, bicycling laws and more. All youth riders (ages 12-17) must review the brochure with a parent or guardian before participating in the event.
- Safety Infographic
- Heat Exhaustion Guidelines
- ABC Quick Check and Helmet Fit
- Group Riding
- Tips for Riding Smart and Safe
Safety Coordinators
The Team Safety Coordinator serves an important role in assisting the Team Captain with the planning and execution of safety education, training and awareness for the team members participating in the ACC Texas MS 150. As part of the team’s leadership, the Team Safety Coordinator is a major contributor to the success of your team and the safety of its riders.
Team Safety Coordinator description
If you have any questions regarding the Team Safety Coordinators, please email texasms150safetycommittee@nmss.org.
Check back here for training options, bike safety inspections, and further safety information!
Team Safety Award Information
Teams who meet the ACC Texas MS 150 2025 Team Safety Award Criteria are encouraged to complete the Team Safety Award Application. Further information regarding the Team Safety Award Application will be shared after the event.
Bike Safety Inspections
Not only does your body need to be in the best shape for the ACC Texas MS 150, but your bike should be finely tuned and road worthy as well. To ensure your bike is in the best shape, take your bike and cycling shoes to one of the ACC Texas MS 150 Bike Store Sponsors for a FREE professional safety inspection.
Completing the bike safety inspection provides you with the confidence to know that your bike is in the best shape for the event as well as contributing to the safety of all of your fellow cyclists on the road with you to College Station.
Safety inspections are free from March 10 - April 20. Starting the 21st, bike stores will charge $15. Stores will place a sticker on your bike after inspection; with this sticker stores will waive labor costs if your bike is in need of minor repairs event weekend.
Education/Experience
The Safe Cycling Quiz is an educational tool designed to increase your knowledge and awareness of safe cycling practices you are likely to experience during training rides and the ACC Texas MS 150.
Group Riding Skills Courses
The Smart Cycling course includes four hours of classroom instruction, which can also be done online at learn.bikeleague.org, and five hours of on-bike instruction. Locate a class near you through the Connect Locally map. All Smart Cycling classes are taught by a League Cycling Instructor (LCI).
* The Smart Cycling courses are hosted by The League of American Bicyclists, a non-profit organization promoting education programs to improve cycling safety skills. The Smart Cycling courses offered are not organized or supported by the National MS Society. This information is provided as a safety educational resource only.
Group Riding Skills Courses - Teams
To coordinate a Group Riding Skills Course for your team taught by a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) from the League of American Bicyclists, please review the instructions and list of LCIs for Austin and Houston.
- Austin - League of American Bicyclists-League Cycling Instructors flyer
- Houston - League of American Bicyclists-League Cycling Instructors flyer
*All LCIs are Independent Contractors, therefore all agreements for Group Riding Skills Courses for a team are between the team and the LCI.
Bike MS Champions
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The Bike MS Champions program, sponsored locally by ConocoPhillips, aims to communicate "why we ride" by highlighting the many different faces of MS and the different ways our organization meets the needs of individuals living with MS through the generous support of Bike MS participants and fundraisers!
Cyclists will have the opportunity to connect with featured Bike MS Champions through their personal stories, social media postings, local engagement opportunities, and symbolic mission item. Traditionally a blue bandana with a handwritten copy signature of our current Bike MS Champions living with MS. The orange bandana is reserved for those living with MS. During the ACC Texas MS 150, you can expect cyclists to wear their bandana or wave it across the finish line as a reminder of who we’re supporting!
Every connection counts. Connect with a Bike MS Champion and ride for someone living with MS.
Bubble Bistro
This unique shaded and fanned viewing-reception area was created by a committee of ladies who wanted to ensure anyone living with MS that attended the ACC Texas MS 150 would be able to have a cool spot to watch the riders pass through Fayetteville on Day 1 and cross the Finish Line in College Station on Day 2.
Both Bubble Bistro locations are reserved for people living with MS plus one guest and serve as break to enjoy a snack, a cool beverage, and the excitement of cheering on the riders while the sky is filled with our signature welcoming BUBBLES!
The Bubble Bistro offers cyclists the opportunity to meet the people they are riding for and offers those living with MS the chance to say thank you.
Look for the Bubbles in Fayetteville and at the Finish Line in College Station!
IRWMS
The I Ride with MS program celebrates and recognizes the resilience of our cyclists who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and shines a light on what it means to live with this disease. I Ride with MS participants enjoy special day-of-event benefits and receive a complimentary "I Ride with MS" jersey from our program's proud supporter, Primal.
I Ride With MS Victory Parade
All of our I Ride With MS (IRWMS) participants are invited to join in a Victory Parade as riders living with MS gather to cross the finish line together. Details and meet-up time will be released closer to event weekend.
Mission Mile
The Mission Mile was created to serve as a point of encouragement, excitement, and awareness as you ride through the Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150! While you cycle through the route, be on the lookout for this inspiring and informational mile with facts about the National MS Society’s mission and goal to end MS forever!
Wall of Honor
The Wall of Honor is a staple at the Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150! The Wall of Honor links all those who participate back to the mission and reminds us that the Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150 is more than just a ride. You can visit, contribute, and be inspired by the Wall of Honor on event weekend!
