Ride Details

EARLY PACKET PICK UP: TBD!

EVENT WEEKEND LOCATION ADDRESSES:

Tanglewood Park – 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012

Team Village:

Peter S. Brunstetter Aquatic Center – 775 Tanglewood Park Road, Clemmons, NC 27012

Friday, September 19 (Tentative)

• 1:00 – Team Village Opens
• 1:00-7:00pm – Team Tent Set-Up 
• 4:00-7:00pm – Packet Pick-Up, Registration, Bike Mechanics Available
• 4:00-7:00pm – Music & Team Tailgate Party 
• 7:00pm – Team Village Closed 

Saturday, September 20 (Tentative)

• 6:00am – Parking Opens, Mechanics available Registration, Packet Pick-Up,
• 6:00-7:45 – Team Photos
• 7:45am – Welcome, Tanglewood Park (Start/Finish Line)
• 8:00am – Official Start, (Start/Finish Line)
• 8:45am – All Riders Must Be On Route
• 11:00am – Massage and Beer Service Opens
• 3:00pm – Mountain Bike and Family Friendly Routes Close
• 5:00pm – Road Routes Close
• 5:00pm – Champions Finish and Program
• 8:00pm – Team Village Closes

Sunday, September 21 (Tentative)

• 7:00am – Parking Opens and mechanics available
• 7:45am – Welcome, Tanglewood Park (Start/Finish Line)
• 8:00am – Official Start (Start/Finish Line)
• 12:00pm – Mountain Bike and Family Friendly Routes Close
• 1:00pm – Routes Close
• 2:00pm – Team Village Closed 

Bike MS: Tour to Tanglewood is a ride and not a race so we will have route options for every level of cyclist, ranging from a 5-mile park loop within Tanglewood Park to 100 miles through the Yadkin River Valley. You will also have the option to ride the Mountain Bike trails within Tanglewood Park. Each rider will have the opportunity to ride one or two day and will have access to rest stops, SAG vehicles, bike mechanics, police and medical support.

2024 routes can be found on the Ride with GPS event page listed here. 

2025 Ride with GPS files will be released closer to the event.

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.

Each fundraising week provides three opportunities to win. Two opportunities for teams and one for individuals. The teams and individuals who fundraise the most funds during the fundraising week will win prizes to enhance their Bike MS weekend experience while raising critical funds to END MS FOREVER. This year’s fundraising weeks will be:

• Fundraising Week #1: July 14^th -July 20^st   
• Fundraising Week #2: August 11^th -August 17^th 

Team Prize Options: Teams will be divided into 2 categories (2-14 members and 15 or more members) for each week. Winning teams will have their choice of:

• Team tent
  • 10x10 for teams of 2-14 members
  • 20x20 for teams of 15 or more members
• Team drink & snack pack in team tent during event weekend
• Friday Team Dinner Gift Certificate

Individual Prize:  The top fundraiser each week will win a Bike MS kit from Primal or sunglasses from Oakley.

Tips to Win: Utilize the Fundraising Weeks to reach out to your donors, share why you ride, and reach your fundraising goals. Download the Donor Drive App and take advantage of mobile check deposits. Utilize the Bike MS Fundraising Tool Kit and visit the Bike MS Fundraising Ideas page for more ways to help you reach your goal.

Mark your Calendars for Packet Pick Up!

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. 

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

What’s in the rider packet? Your Bike MS packet contains many important items including your bib number, emergency number wristband, event details and sponsor giveaways.

How do I receive my packet? You must meet the fundraising minimum of $300.

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 but we encourage the fundraising to continue! Don't stop at just $300 set your goal high and keep raising funds after you experience the ride!

Where does the fundraising go???

• $50 could provide round-trip transportation to a medical appointment
• $100 could help purchase a walker or shower chair
• $250 could fund a transport chair, accessible transportation to a medical appointment or a portable ramp
• $500 could help fund a college scholarship for a high school senior who is living with MS or whose parent is living with MS
• $1,000 could pay for a hospital bed, provide half the cost toward a standard chair lift, or rental assistance to two people living with MS
• $43,000 could fund a research grant (average cost)

Can anyone else pick up my packet? Yes, another team member, team captain or family member may pick up your packet for you if fundraising minimums have been met and all appropriate waivers are on file.

When do I receive my packet? Packets may be picked up at any of the early packet pick up locations listed below or before the start of the ride. All applicable waivers must be signed, and all financial obligations must be met before a rider may pick up a packet.

Can I turn in donations at packet pick up? Cyclists are encouraged to turn in any donations raised-to-date.

All donations to the National MS Society are tax-deductible. For non-credit-card donations, please submit your donations as personal/business check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to the National MS Society.  Ensure accurate fundraising by writing the participant's name and "2025 Bike MS: Tour to Tanglewood" in the memo line or other available field on the check/money order.

What else is available at packet pick up? Participant t-shirt, Club K jersey ($1,000+), sponsor giveaways, weekend schedule, and staff will be present to answer questions

IMPORTANT: If you are moving money from one participant to another, please contact the Fundraising Support Center ahead of picking up your packet. FundraisingSupport@nmss.org or 855-372-1331

Early Packet Pick Up Options: TBD!

Ride Weekend Packet Pick Up

Friday, September 19^th

Timing: 4-7pm
Peter S. Brunstetter Aquatic Center
775 Tanglewood Park Road 
Clemmons, NC 27012

Saturday, September 20^th

Timing: 6-8am
Peter S. Brunstetter Aquatic Center
775 Tanglewood Park Road 
Clemmons, NC 27012

Tanglewood RV Campground

The RV Campground can be used for those with RVs, motorhomes or pop-up trailers. Tent Camping is not allowed in the RV Campground.

Full Hook up-$40/night -

336-703-6494

Hotel Blocks

Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall – Sept 19-21, 2025
1600 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27103, 336-760-5777
$119/night- Reserve by Sept 3, 2025
Reserve Here

Hampton Inn Bermuda Run– Sept 19-21, 2025
196 NC Hwy 801 North Bermuda Run, NC 27006 336-998-3480
$145/night- Reserve by Aug 25, 2025
Reserve Here

Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem SW/Clemmons – Sept 19-21, 2025
6330 Jessie Lane, Clemmons, NC 27012
$179/night- Reserve by Aug 17, 2025
Reserve Here

We will have reserved parking for our 2024 Top 50, IRWMS participants and those who need handicap accessible parking in the Peter S Brunstetter Aquatic Center parking lot adjacent to Team Village.

Be on the lookout for your opportunity to win a VIP parking pass and park right next to team village!

There will be overflow parking in the lots just south of the aquatic center on River Birch Circle and Club House Drive. 

Bike MS is an extraordinary ride no matter where you are! Whether you have a flat tire or need a snack to help get you across the finish line, we’ve got you covered…  

Support Along the Route

• Rest Stops Each route includes fully stocked rest stops every 10 to 15 miles with plenty of snacks and fluids to help you finish the ride.  You’ll be treated by our Rest Stop Captains and their team of volunteers at each stop so be sure to relax, hydrate, use the restroom, re-apply sunscreen and have fun. Bike mechanics and support and gear (SAG) vehicles will also be on the route and at rest stops to assist you.  
  • Saturday Rest Stop #1 sponsored by Edward Jones
• Route Markings We make every effort to ensure you won't get lost. The routes will be clearly marked with directional signs, including on straightaways, so you will know you're riding in the right direction.
• Route Closing: The Bike MS road routes will close at 5 PM on Saturday and 1 PM on Sunday. There will be a separate closure time for the century loop once that route is completed.  We will make every effort to work with you to complete the ride. All cyclists on the road after 5 PM on Saturday and 2 PM on Sunday must take a SAG to the finish line.  The mountain bike and family friendly routes will close at 3 PM on Saturday and 12 PM on Sunday.
• SAG Vehicles Just can't push another pedal, or just need a ride to the next stop? Support And Gear (SAG) vehicles rove the route and rest stops. Call the number on your wristband and look for the first SAG to come your way. Give the thumbs-down signal if you want to be picked up. You and your bike will be transported.
• NOTE: The trip to the finish line is not always direct. Be patient as we pick up other cyclists in need. If you only want a ride to the next rest stop, let the driver know. Always remember to thank your driver, who is volunteering his or her time for the weekend to support you.
• Personal SAG Vehicles PROHIBITED Personal SAG vehicles are not permitted on the route. Please understand our need to cut down on vehicular traffic for YOUR SAFETY. Bicycle tagalongs, trailers and carriers are not allowed on the route.
• Mechanical Support Visit one of the bike shops listed on the Bike Shops page for all your cycling needs and be sure to have your bike inspected prior to the ride to ensure you and your bike are ready for Bike MS! Bike Safety Inspections are provided at NO COST (unless you need repairs), can be used to ensure your bike is in good working order and can be performed beginning in August. With the bike inspection sticker, you are eligible for FREE labor (parts and materials are available for an extra charge) if you need any mechanical repairs during the event.
• Mechanical Problems: If you encounter a mechanical problem while riding and need assistance, move completely off to the side of the road and call the number on your wristband for assistance.

After the ride, we will have food and beverages back at the park for you to enjoy.

Event Weekend Meals: TBD

We know you may have questions about Bike MS.  All Bike MS participants are invited to our ‘Know Before You Go’ logistics meeting so we can answer all your event weekend questions.  Bike MS staff and volunteers 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.  

We know you may have questions about Bike MS.  All Bike MS participants are invited to our ‘Know Before You Go’ logistics meeting so we can answer all your event weekend questions.  Bike MS staff and volunteers will review all aspects of the ride weekend including parking, start line/finish line expectations, route and rest stops, , team village and the weekend schedule.

August 21, 2025 6:30pm-7:30pm

Meeting Info:
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We’ll have several opportunities for you to capture memories of the 40^th Annual Bike MS: Tour to Tanglewood taking place in 2025. Be sure to grab some photos around Team Village. Ride photos will be posted on our National MS Society Flickr page shortly after the ride. We will share the link here when photos are ready! Be sure to check out our 2024 Bike MS: Tour to Tanglewood photos here.

We’ll post inormation about our Post Ride Celebration and Awards Party here once it is ready.

Be sure to check out our 2024 Bike MS: Tour to Tanglewood photos here and share them with you donors to help you commemorate the weekend and thank them for their support.

We’ll be hosting our post ride celebrations in Clemmons and Charlotte in early 2025.  Be on the lookout for invitations soon! Save the date:

Clemmons, NC – January 29^th

The Playground Golf and Sports Bar

Happy Hour and food service begins at 5:30

Celebration program kicks off at 6:15

Charlotte, NC – January 30^th

HopFly Brewing Company

Happy Hour and food service begins at 5:30

Celebration program kicks off at 6:15

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On average, approximately 35 teams ride at Bike MS: Tour to Tanglewood. Team Captains are essential to the ride's success each year and we’re here to support and recognize you!

As a Team Captain, you'll receive one-on-one help from Bike MS staff to answer questions, provide guidance, support team fundraising and recruitment events, and much more. Please also visit the Teams page for additional team captain resources and information.

Build Your Team: Email Jay.McCloy@nmss.org to request Tour to Tanglewood promotional materials, such as brochures and posters, to help with team member recruitment.

Team Perks

With so many amazing teams, how can we not recognize them throughout the season!? Team recognition comes in many forms, such as:

• Special team incentives during each fundraising week throughout the season.
• Team photo
• Opportunity to be recognized during the ride day announcements
  • Is your team celebrating an anniversary year? Let us know!
• Opportunity to have a tent in Team Village (see below)

Renting vs BYOT (Bring your own tent)

Reservation deadline: TBA

RENT: Teams have the option of renting through the Bike MS tent vendor.  Pricing and vendor will be determined closer to the event.

BRING YOUR OWN: Teams are welcome to bring their own pop-up tent free of charge but MUST have a way of securing the tent safely to the ground with weights. 

Feel free to bring your own tables and chairs or rent them from our tent vendor!

Regardless of what kind of tent you have, be sure to plan some decorations to match this year’s theme and be in the running for Best Team Tent and event Best Team Jersey!

Not interested in a tent, that’s ok too. You can relax in our Rider Lounge or visit with your friends from other teams.