Ride Details

Day 1

Saturday August 9, 2025

Start Line - Baldwin Wallace / 75 & 100 mile routes

5:30 a.m. - Baldwin Wallace Durst Hall

6:00 a.m. - Team Photos

6:30 a.m. - Ride Begins

8:00 a.m. - Start Closes

Start line – Sawmill Creek / 35 mile route only

7:30 a.m. Light refreshments

8:30 a.m. Ride Begins

Finish Line - Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron OH

Team Village Celebration

10:30am – 1:30pm – Boxed Lunch for 35 Milers

12 - 7 p.m. - Left Hand Beer Tent Open, VIP Tent Open

1 p.m. - 1st Shuttle back to Start, 1st Shuttle to area hotels, BGSU Firelands Campus

4 p.m. - 2nd Shuttle back to Start

5 p.m. - Route Closes

7 p.m. - Last Shuttle to back to Start, Last Shuttles to Area hotels, Bike Lock up Closed

8 p.m. - Team Village Closes

+++ We WILL have lunch for the 35 Milers and we will be updating this schedule for Band, Program & Dinner times for all. Check back soon!

Day 2

Sunday August 10, 2025

Start Line - Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, OH

6 - 8 a.m. - Shuttles from area hotels/ BGSU & Breakfast

6:30 a.m. - Ride Begins

8:30 a.m. - Shuttle back to Baldwin Wallace, Sawmill Closes

Finish Line Baldwin Wallace , Berea, OH

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lunch

3 p.m. - Route Closes

With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you.

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

Fundraising Weeks run Monday through Sunday at midnight. The winner is based on the highest amount of online fundraising (total dollars raised) this week. 

• Fundraising Week #1: 6/2/2025 - 6/8/2025 WINNERS ARE:
  • Top Fundraising Team – TEAM LEFT HAND - won a Team Village Team Tent complete with a table and 6 chairs
  • The Top Fundraiser WHO HAD NOT met their minimum of $300 prior to 6/2 is Brian Krugle!! Brian won a $25 Bike Shop Gift Card at the shop of your choice!

• Fundraising Week #2: 6/30/2025 - 7/6/2025
  • The Top Fundraising Team in the following categories will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card to decorate their Team Tent for our Margaritaville Theme!
    • 30+ fundraising members
    • 15 – 30+ fundraising members
    • 2 – 14 fundraising members
  • The Individual to fundraise the most (not on a team) will be awarded one overnight accommodation at Sawmill Creek.

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 $300 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.

Please note:

• If you registered online, you've already completed a waiver during the registration process.
• Anyone who did not register themselves online will need to complete a waiver.
• Riders under 18 will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Bike MS Waiver

National MS Society Office​

NEW ADDRESS (yes we’ve moved again, same building but prime location FIRST FLOOR!):

Rockside Square building #2​
6133 Rockside Road, #102, Independence, OH 44131

• Tuesday 8/5/2025 1:00pm – 6:00pm
• Wednesday 8/6/2025 12:00pm – 7:00pm

++++ Packets will also be available the morning of the ride.

• Participants who have met their registration minimum of $300 can pick up their packet and event T-shirt
• Participants who have qualified for a Top Fundraiser Jersey will also be able to pick those up at packet pick up as well as morning of Day 1.
• Team Captains can pick up their team packets, please contact Beth if you are wanting to do this and we will have your team packets ready for you. kelly.schneider@nmss.org
• Late registrants can also register onsite at packet pick up and obtain a packet & T-Shirt providing the minimum donation at that time.
• Packets will be available outside of these dates and times upon request: kelly.schneider@nmss.org

Registration and packet pick up will be available but limited onsite the day of the event. We encourage everyone to pick up their packet prior to event date but understand sometimes this simply is not possible. Please reach to to Kelly @ kelly.schneider@nmss.org if arrangements need to be made for out of state participants.

Other FAQ’s

• What’s in my rider packet? Your Bike MS packet contains many important items including your bib number, bike tag, emergency number wristband, luggage tags(2) and safety pins.
• How do I receive my packet? You must meet the $300 fundraising minimum.
• Why the $300 fundraising minimum? The National MS Society makes a concerted effort to utilize each dollar raised to help people living with multiple sclerosis. To continue making an impact on the lives of those living with MS through our fundraising efforts, the National MS Society requires all registered participants to have met the $300 minimum fundraising requirement prior to picking up their packet.
• How do I sign the waiver? When you register online, the waiver is part of the registration process. Minors and anyone registering the day of the event must complete a paper or electronic copy of the waiver.
• Can someone pick up my packet for me? Yes. A team member, team captain, or family member can pick up your packet on your behalf – only if you’ve met the $300 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver.
• Can you mail me my packet? Packets will NOT be available for mailing this year. Please contact NMSS staff with any special circumstances. Packets WILL be available the morning of the ride.
• Can I make a donation at packet pick up? Yes, you can make a donation at packet pick up.

Packet Mailing

Packets will not be available for mailing this year. Packets will be available the morning of the ride. If you are a 35 miler, please let us know if you are unable to come to a packet pick up. Don't hesitate to get in touch with Kelly.schneider@nmss.org with any special circumstances.

Sawmill Creek

The Sawmill Creek reservation link is NOW LIVE!!!

• Click HERE to reserve online
• GROUP CODES (MS2025): go to the website link above, select property, Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts
• ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DATES: Arrival/departure dates must be selected during your event which is: (08/08/25-08/10/25).
• CHOOSE: Number of Adults/Children, Special Code: -Group/ Blocks (not promotional), Code (MS2025) /SEARCH
• CENTRAL RESERVATIONS PHONE NUMBER: 1-800-237-8386 OR 1-419-627-2106

Please advise all guests paying with a credit card to book online to avoid any booking issues. ***NOTE these codes and information come directly from the hotels. If there are any issues, please let me know.

FREE LODGING OPTION:

BGSU Firelands Campus Student Center
5 mins from Sawmill Creek
Air-Conditioned Amenities include:

• Gym
• Womens/Mens Locker room with showers
• Pool Table
• Vending Machine Area with Microwave
• Lounge area with TV's

Local hotels with room blocks for our participants:

• Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky $169+tax/room
• Motel 6 Sandusky-Milan $178.99+tax/room
• Fairfield by Marriott Sandusky rooms $249+tax/room
• Motel 6 Sandusky-Milan $178.99+tax/room
• Holiday Inn Express Sandusky $224+tax/room

Transportation

• Bussing is provided on day one back to start (BW) at 1pm, 4pm & 7pm.
• Shuttles to our free lodging at BGSU Firelands campus and area hotels is provided on an hourly/as needed basis beginning at 1pm.

VIP and IRWMS Parking WILL be available at Baldwin Wallace! If you qualify, you will get a VIP parking pass in your packet!

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. 

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!