Date & Location
April 5 - 6, 2025
Starting line:
800 W. University Ave. Hammond, LA 70402
Time(s)
8:00 AM start time
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $275
Age Minimum: 12
Join us at the start/finish line at Southeastern University to ride out for Dat's How We Roll 2025.
Once you cross the finish line on Day 1 and Day 2 you will join our team tent village, music and food / beer garden to celebrate you and your fundraising toward ending MS. Each day will provide you with a different route, and multiple distance options to choose from for every cycling skill level.
Looking for information about all our events and meet-ups leading up to the ride? Visit the Pre-Ride Activities Page.
Event Schedule
Friday, April 5
5:00pm – 7:00pm Packet Pick-Up, Volunteer Check In & Overnight Bike Storage (The Holiday Inn at 1819 SW Railroad Ave, Hammond, LA 70403)
Saturday, April 6
5:30am – 6:30am Bikes Stored Overnight at Hotel Conference Room Must Be Picked Up (The Holiday Inn at 1819 SW Railroad Ave, Hammond, LA 70403)
7:00am – 8:00am Registration Open, Breakfast Available (SELU - University Center)
7:45am Welcome/Opening Announcements (SELU - University Center)
8:00am Official Start Time for All Routes
9:00am – 1:00pm Lunch on Route for 75M and 50M Riders (Rest Stop #4 New Life Ministries)
9:00am – 2:00pm Finish Line Lunch (SELU - University Center)
10:00am Beer Garden Opens (SELU - University Center)
10:00am – 6:00pm Bike Storage Open (SELU - University Center)
4:00pm Route Closed
4:00pm – 6:00pm Dinner (SELU - University Center)
Meals are included for participants. Meal tickets for guests may be purchased for $25. This ticket is for family members wanting to join in the post ride meals:
4:30pm Awards Ceremony Begins (SELU - University Center)
7:00pm Beer Service Ends (SELU - University Center)
9:00pm University Center/Locker Rooms Locked (SELU - University Center)
Sunday, April 7
7:00am – 8:00am Bike Storage Open (SELU - University Center)
7:00am – 8:00am Registration Open, Breakfast Available (SELU - University Center)
7:45am Welcome/Opening Announcements (SELU - University Center)
8:00am Official Start Time for All Routes
9:00am – 12:00pm Lunch on Route for 60M Riders ( Rest Stop #3)
9:00am – 3:00pm Finish Line Lunch (SELU - University Center)
10:00am – 3:00pm Beer Garden Open (SELU - University Center)
2:00pm Route Closed
3:00pm Site Closed
We are excited to announce multiple route options for 2025. Join us both days and travel through the Louisiana towns of Independence, Loranger, Husser, New Zion, Wilmer and many more!
Your safety is our #1 priority, so route support vehicles, bike shop mechanics and volunteers will be available if you need assistance on the route.
Please download routes to your GPS device no more than 1 week prior to the event, as they may be subject to minor changes.
Route Maps
Saturday April 5th
Sunday April 6th
Start/Finish Line Site Map
View the 2025 Start/Finish line map here.
Bike MS Fundraising Weeks are proudly sponsored by Point B, an organization that shares our commitment to creating a world free of MS. Elevate your fundraising and win some prizes along the way.
The rules are simple: raise the most money during a Fundraising Week and we will reward you for your fundraising success.
Fundraising Weeks run Monday through Sunday at midnight. Each fundraising week will have individual and team winners!
Winners will be notified via e-mail and announced in our Facebook Group.
Fundraising Week #1: January 27th – February 2nd 2025
- Fundraising Goal: $15,000
- Final Fundraising: $16,773
Fundraising Week #2: February 24th – March 2nd 2025
- Fundraising Goal: $25,000
The rider packet contains your rider bib, bike frame numbers, helmet number and rider wristband. In order to pick up your packet, you must meet the $275 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver on file.
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.
If you qualify for VIP or Top Fundraiser perks, these will also be included in your packet when you pick it up. This includes other prizes won during fundraising weeks or blitz as well!
Pre- Event Social + Packet Pick Up
Baton Rouge Area
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location + Address: BJ’s Restaurant + Brew House | 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd #740, Baton Rouge LA 70836
- Details: Come pick up your packet and socialize with Bike MS Staff and fellow cyclists! We’ll have light appetizers and top fundraisers can enjoy a free drink on Bike MS! Stick around and we’ll talk how to make the most of your Bike MS weekend at 6:30 PM.
Pre- Event Social + Packet Pick Up
New Orleans Area
Date: Thursday, April 3rd
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location + Address: Wrong Iron on the Greenway | 3532 Toulouse St., New Orleans LA 70119
- Details: Come pick up your packet and socialize with Bike MS Staff and fellow cyclists! We’ll have light appetizers and top fundraisers can enjoy a free drink on Bike MS! Stick around and we’ll talk how to make the most of your Bike MS weekend at 6:30 PM.
Pre- Event Packet Pick Up
Hammond Area
Date: Friday, April 4th
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location + Address: Holiday Inn Hammond | 1819 SW Railroad Ave, Hammond LA 70403
- Details: We will be in the hotel conference room, just ask how to find us at the front desk! Come pick up your packet and ask Bike MS Staff last-minute questions you may have before the ride!
Packet Pick Up FAQs
All participants who fundraise $275 or more are eligible to pick up their rider packet.
To best prepare for your ride, we recommend that you pick up your packet prior to event weekend – this allows you to review materials in advance, ask Bike MS staff your questions before the event, and drop off any last-minute donations.
Bike MS: Dat’s How We Roll will host three packet pick up opportunities prior to ride weekend. Each packet pick up will be allow riders to pick up the following items:
- Rider Number (Bib & bike tag)
- Rider Wristband (Equipped with our rider support phone number!)
- Participant T-Shirt
- Club K Jersey – when you reach $1,000 in fundraising
- I Ride with MS Jersey – for individuals living with MS
I have an outstanding corporate match that will push me past the $275 minimum, but it’s not yet reflected in my account. Can I still pick up my packet? If you have a corporate matching donation in the works, be sure to bring your company’s match confirmation receipt with you to ensure a speedy check out.
Can I have my team captain or a fellow teammate pick up my items for me? Yes, you can send someone to pick up your packet for you if you’ve already surpassed the $275 fundraising minimum.
I am a team captain who wishes to pick up packets for multiple team members. What do I need to do to make this happen? Any captain wishing to pick up items for their entire team needs to notify MS Society staff via email at least 1 business day in advance within the hours of 8-4 PM to give adequate time to collect and organize items. This email must include: the names of individuals you’re picking up for, their t-shirt size and preferred unisex jersey size (if living with MS or raised $1000+). Staff will only release packets for team members who have surpassed the $275 fundraising minimum.
I can’t attend any pre-event packet pick up events and don’t have a teammate who can pick it up for me. When can I get my packet? No worries! You can pick yours up inside the University Center at Southeastern Louisiana University during the time windows below:
- Saturday, April 5th from 7 AM – 8 AM
- Sunday, April 6th from 7 AM – 8 AM
Find local hotels, event accommodations and transportation details below. Any luggage and bike storage needs that you may have will be located here as well. Our team will be working diligently to get you the best deals and experiences for the event!
Transportation
Because Bike MS: Dat’s How We Roll has the same Start/Finish locations, all riders are responsible for getting themselves to and from the start/finish line each day. There is plenty of parking for you at the University Center at Southeastern Louisiana University!
Hotels
Our host hotel this year is the Holiday Inn Hammond. A room block is available here by calling and mentioning Bike MS with your reservation. Pricing is $132/night for a standard room.
Address: 1819 SW Railroad Ave Hammond LA 70403
Phone: (985) 662-3877
Don’t worry, our event will have a place for you to park your vehicle! Any and all parking information will be located here.
Food
Meals are included for participants. Meal tickets for guests may be purchased for $25. This ticket is for family members wanting to join in the post ride meals:
Route
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, supplied with hydration and nutritional snacks (a mix of fruit, protein, sweet, and salty snacks), every 8 to 18 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 the route you will be joined by our support and gear (SAG) vehicles who will be on there to assist you.
After you cross the finish line, we will have plenty of local food available.
Bike Shops
The support we receive 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 the Training and Prep page!
We know you have some additional questions, and this will be the place where we can answer them! More Know Before You Go information will be coming soon, so check back often so you don’t miss anything.
2025 Bike MS: Dat’s How We Roll Logistics Meeting
All Bike MS participants are invited to our ‘Know Before You Go’ Logistics meeting to have all your event weekend questions answered. Bike MS staff will review all aspects of the ride weekend including parking, start line / finish line expectations, route and rest stops, plus the extraordinary experience of the Day 1 and Day 2 finish lines.
Date: Wednesday, March 19th
Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: Join the online meeting here.
Ride photos will be posted on our Flickr page two to three weeks after the ride. We will share the link here when photos are ready!
This will be where you’ll find team information. Bike MS team information and awards will be posted as soon as it’s available.
The fun isn’t over when you cross the finish line! Join us post ride in Tent Village!
This is everyone’s favorite place to sling burgers, enjoy FREE beer, challenge a teammate to a game of cornhole, listen to music, and swap stories with friends old and new!
Don’t miss out on the fun during the times below—this is where memories are made!
- Saturday, April 5th from 9 AM – 7 PM
- Sunday, April 6th from 9 AM – 3 PM
Reserving a Spot
Team tent reservations can be made by contacting Ascension Party Rentals before 5 PM on Friday, March 21st – be sure to mention you’re with Bike MS.
Ascension Party Rental Tent Pricing and Contact Information
All teams wishing to have a private, dedicated space in Tent Village will need to reserve a canopy tent for their team. You are encouraged to decorate your team tent – the best decorated tent will receive an award!
Want to partake in the post ride festivities, but aren’t on a team or don’t want to spring for a team tent? All cyclists are welcome to stick around in our Tent Village Community Tent post ride.
Electricity & Food
Teams are welcome to bring grills, reasonably sized smokers, or catered food to their team tents. If you choose to cook at your tent, you must provide a fire extinguisher at your tent. Please remember to leave the area like you found it and clean up all trash afterwards.
Because Tent Village is located in an open, grassy field, you will need to bring your own generator if you wish to power any devices such as phone chargers, string lights, fans, or blenders at your team tent. Bike MS does not provide power for teams.
Tent Village Map
Stay tuned! A map of team tent village will be provided here once the deadline to reserve your canopy tent has passed the last week of March.
