Date & Location
June 21-22, 2025
Starting line:
Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
215 Innovation Blvd
State College, PA 16803
Time(s)
7:00 AM start time
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Age Minimum: 12
Glimcher Challenge for First-Time Riders: FREE HOTEL ROOM when you raise $300 by June 1. Click here now!
Tentative Schedule of Events for 2025
Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, State College, PA
Friday, June 21
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Optional packet pick up in hotel lobby
Saturday, June 22 - DAY 1
6:00 AM - Registration, refreshments, team photo area and packet pick up opens in hotel courtyard
7:00 AM - Ride start
7:30 AM - All cyclists must be on course
4:00 PM - Route closes
5:30 PM - Dinner reception & program for all participants & volunteers (Penn Stater Room TBD)
Sunday, June 22 - Day 2
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM - Buffet breakfast (Penn Stater Room TBD)
6:00 AM - Start line area opens (refreshments, photo area)
7:00 AM - Ride start
7:30 AM - All riders must be on course
4:00 PM - Route closes
TBD - Finish Line Reception (Penn Stater Room TBD)
Please note: Lunch will be on course each day.
Looking for information about all of our events and meet-ups leading up to the ride? Visit the Pre-Ride Activities Page.
2025 routes are here, this year with a brand new route on day 2! We thrilled to introduce this scenic, but most importantly safe, route that will take you on stunning rolling hills through the heart of Penns Valley. With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you.
Each day will have fully supported 50 mile and 75 mile options, with an additional 35 mile option available on Saturday. Please note that routes are subject to change.
Bike MS routes are hosted by Ride with GPS.
2025 Bike MS: Glimcher Keystone Country Ride Routes
Day 1 Routes - Saturday
Day 2 Routes - Sunday
Please note:
- All routes are on public roads.
- Routes are marked by spray chalk on roads & signage at intersections.
- Routes are subject to change.
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.
There will be two fundraising weeks this year. Winners will be announced in the Glimcher Keystone Country Ride Facebook group following the conclusion of the challenge.
Fundraising Week #1 – April 13-19
- Team Prize: VIP Table at Saturday night dinner
- Individual Prize: FREE room at the Penn Stater
Fundraising Week #2 – May 12-18
- Team Prize: VIP Table at Saturday night dinner
- Individual Prize: FREE room at the Penn Stater
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.
Packets can be picked up either Friday, July 20, or the morning of the ride.
Friday, June 20
Penn Stater Conference Center Main Lobby
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 21
Starting at 6:00 AM at the Check-In Area, outside the courtyard near the Start Line
Packets include your rider bib, bike bib, event wristband, and safety pins.
Packet Pick Up FAQs
What’s in my rider packet?
Your Bike MS packet contains important items including your bib number, bike tag, emergency number wristband, 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.
Can I make a donation at packet pick up?
Yes, you can make a donation at packet pick up.
If you’ve raised $1,000 or more, you can also pick up your Club K jersey.
Host Hotel – Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
Address: 215 Innovation Blvd. State College, PA 16803
Phone: 814-863-5000
Group code: NAT125R
Rooms are available for both Friday & Saturday nights at the discounted Bike MS rate of $169. Please use the Group Code: NATI25R when reserving online or over the phone. The deadline to book is Monday, May 20.
First-time riders: Want a free room? Learn more here!
Don’t worry, our event will have a place for you to park your vehicle! Any and all parking information will be located here.
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 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.
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!
2025 Virtual Meet Up
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Location: Microsoft Teams
Kick off Glimcher virtually! Your local Bike MS staff, Kelly Schneider, will be hosting an online meeting that will help you get prepared for 2025 Bike MS: Glimcher Keystone Country Ride. Meet other cyclists and get acquainted with the ride!
Are you a veteran? Even better! Learn what is new this year and help those who are first-timers! The topics will include route options, ride support, overnight, festivities, ride safety, and more! This will also be a time to get your questions answered about the event.
Post-Ride Fundraising Deadlines
- Deadline to qualify for a prize: July 21 — visit our Prize page for more information.
- Top 20 and Team Ranking Deadline: August 20 — visit our Clubs & Incentives page for more information.
Photos
This will be where you’ll find team information. Bike MS team information and awards will be posted as soon as it’s available.
2025 Bike MS Glimcher Challenge for First Time Riders
Attention Rookie Riders! Did you know that you’re eligible for a free room at the Penn Stater by participating in the Glimcher Challenge? That’s right – all first-time riders can earn a FREE one-night stay at the Penn Stater by registering and raising $300 by June 1st. As an added bonus, recruiting a friend to ride with you will earn you an additional night! (Both first-time participants need to meet the $300 fundraising requirement).
Details & Eligibility
- All rookie riders participating in the Glimcher Challenge must register and raise $300 by June 1st.
- The reward is one room at the Penn Stater on Saturday, June 21st, 2025.
- If you recruit another rookie to ride with you, both Friday, June 20th and Saturday, June 21st will be provided for you free of charge.
- To confirm your eligibility, please contact Kelly Schneider at kyle.likens@nmss.org.
An Incredible Journey
In 2009, Robert Glimcher discovered the Keystone Country Ride by joining team Lou’s Crew and took on the challenge to fundraise on behalf of people living with MS. Fourteen years later and over $2 million raised, Robb wants to challenge YOU to do something about MS now, too! In support of new riders and with a goal of growing the total number of riders on this ride, the Glimcher Challenge was born.
Robert Glimcher began his career in the real estate development business in 1977. In 1984, Mr. Glimcher moved to Pittsburgh and has since started Glimcher Group Incorporated. Over the years, he has been involved in many charitable and civic organizations. Through an invitation by a friend, Mr. Glimcher decided to try a Bike MS event.
Mr. Glimcher started riding in Bike MS as part of team Lou’s Crew in 2009. In his first year, he raised $500. As an avid cyclist, he found the Keystone Country Ride to be the perfect combination of a challenging ride through Pennsylvania’s scenic countryside and an incredible team event with unparalleled camaraderie. He also began to learn about people in his life that are living with multiple sclerosis and the impact the disease has had on their lives and families. He loved his experience and set out to raise even more support for this great event.
Fast forward to 2025, Mr. Glimcher has leveraged his local and global connections to raise over $2.2 million for Bike MS! To honor him and his incredible commitment to the ride and the organization, the event took his name in 2017 and become the Glimcher Keystone Country Ride. Robb is committed to increasing awareness of multiple sclerosis and Bike MS and wants others to experience the incredible event that is the Glimcher Keystone Country Ride.
