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Welcome to the ride of a lifetime, Rookie! If you’re looking for an opportunity to drive lasting, life-changing breakthroughs, you’ve come to the right place. We couldn’t be happier to have you here. 

What is a Rookie Rider? A Rookie is someone who is new to the ACC Texas MS 150, not necessarily someone new to cycling. Whether you have 50 years or 5 under your tires, we couldn’t be happier to have you here. 

Thank YOU for Riding!

Person on a pink bike riding by themselves“Riders everywhere should give Bike MS a chance.  It was totally out of my comfort zone.  No one cares if you are a seasoned rider or a rookie.  They just love the fact they you are out there helping to make a difference; the best part is listening to the panel stories of people who are living with MS.  We are making a difference and they are the proof!”
-Sheryl, Cycle to the Shore
 

Tips from our Veteran Riders

 
  1. Attend the New Rider Orientation. It sets you up for success your first season with everything you need to know leading up to ride weekend including fundraising tips and training tips. Please review the New Rider Orientation presentation to learn everything for a successful and fun event weekend. 
  2. Connect with your fellow cyclists. Bike MS is not just one event weekend! It’s a welcoming community with season-round opportunities to connect. Attend in-person events to meet AWESOME Bike MS staff and fellow riders and your ride weekend will feel like a family reunion — minus the drama! Visit the Pre-Ride Activities page for upcoming pre-ride events.
  3. Fundraising doesn’t have to be overwhelming. There are so many resources like the DonorDrive app and Facebook Fundraising to make it easy! We promise the Fundraising Toolkit page of the website will be your new best friend.
  4. Try to earn the swag! The more you raise, the more lives you change and the more prizes you can earn! PLUS, if you’re one of our top fundraisers this season, you can flaunt the most coveted item of all: a local Top Fundraiser jersey! Check out the Prizes & Top Fundraisers page for the fundraising levels and prizes.
  5. Start training now. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or new to the sport, VeloPro, the official training partner of Bike MS will get you ready to tackle your ride like a champ. VeloPro learns about you, your goals and schedule and then creates a training plan that continuously adapts to your performance.  Check out our Training & Prep page for tips and look at our Pre-Ride Activities page for any local training rides.
  6. Padded shorts are not overrated. This one is pretty simple but still important! Your butt will thank you later.
  7. Make sure you check out the Ride Details page. On the Ride Details page, you’ll find info like the event schedule and routes and maps. Bookmark that page and check back often since all key event day info lives there.
  8. Set your sights high! Rookie Riders and Teams have a chance to win several awards at our annual Awards Party: Rookie Rider of the Year, Above and Beyond Rookie Rider, Rookie Team of the Year
  9. Participate in the Rookie Rider Challenge!

    • This challenge is unique to our amazing first year riders. Complete the Rookie Rider challenge tasks to enhance your first year experience and submit your form for a chance to win a cool prize!

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See you at the finish line!

Riders jubilantly crossing the finish line

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