Date & Location
July 18 – 22, 2022
Starting line:
Proctor, MN
Routes
See full details under Routes & Maps below.
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Age Minimum: 12
Schedule
- 6:30-8 AM start time
- Route close at 4 p.m. each day
Sunday, July 17th
Proctor, MN
South St. Louis County Fairgrounds
800 N Boundary Ave, Proctor, MN
- Event Check In
- Get your event packet, t-shirt, and prize jersey (if you raised $1,000+)
- Meet up and hang out with other participants
Monday, July 18th
Proctor to Chisholm
Minnesota Museum of Mining
701 West Lake St, Chisholm, MN
Tuesday, July 19th
Chisholm
Minnesota Museum of Mining
701 West Lake St, Chisholm, MN
Wednesday, July 20th
Chisholm to Biwabik
Biwabik Athletic Complex
3rd Ave S, Biwabik, MN 55708
Thursday, July 21st
Biwabik to Two Harbors
Lake County Arena
301 8th Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Friday, July 22nd
Two Harbors to Proctor
South St. Louis County Fairgrounds
800 N Boundary Ave, Proctor, MN
- The grand finale! Finish back in Proctor to cheers and receive a commemorative 2022 Ride Across Minnesota medal
- Complimentary meal for all participants at the finish line
Click here to view detailed route maps and directions for each day.
- Sunday, July 17th – Check-in at Proctor, MN
- Monday, July 18th – Ride from Proctor to Chisholm
- Tuesday, July 19th – Loop route in Chisholm
- Wednesday, July 20th – Ride from Chisholm to Biwabik
- Thursday, July 21st – Ride from Biwabik to Two Harbors
- Friday, July 22nd – Ride from Two Harbors to the Finish Line at Proctor
Virtual Team Captain Meeting – Twin Cities Ride, MS 150, and Ride Across Minnesota
Thank you to all the captains who joined the first Team Captain Meeting on February 10th! If you weren't able to make it, click here to view the deck from the meeting.
Virtual Team Captain Meeting - June 22nd
Thank you to all who joined the Team Captain Meeting on June 22! If you weren't able to make it, click here to view the deck from the meeting.
Safety & Logistics Meeting - July
Join Bike MS for a Ride Across Minnesota Safety meeting on Thursday, July 7th from 4-5 p.m. CST. We'll review the event schedule, safety while cycling, and more.
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only):
+1-315-234-6809
Phone Conference ID: 794 099 94#
Fundraising Weeks
Fundraising Weeks run Monday through Sunday at midnight.
Fundraising Week 1: May 9-15
- The participant who raises the most funds this week will win a Bike MS Swag Pack!
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The team that raises the most funds this week will win a personal team packet pick-up
Fundraising Week 2: June 6-12
- The participant who raises the most funds this week will win a Bike MS Swag Pack!
- The team that raises the most funds this week will win a team pizza party on the event!
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…
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 the volunteers. Bike mechanics and support and gear (SAG) vehicles will also be on the route to assist you.
After the ride, we will have plenty of food at the finish line.
Hotels
Transportation will be provided to and from the following hotels in each host city. If participants choose to stay elsewhere, they will be responsible for their own transportation.
Proctor, MN - July 17th
Best Western Plus: 218-628-0668
AmericInn Duluth South: 218-624-1026
America’s Best Value Inn: 218-628-3691
Chisholm, MN - July 18-19
Chisholm Inn & Suites: 218-254-2000
Hampton Inn, Hibbing: 218-262-0000
Biwabik, MN - July 20
Lodge at Giants Ridge: 218-865-7170
Comfort Inn & Suites Mountain Iron and Virginia: 218-741-7411
Two Harbors, MN - July 21
AmericInn by Wyndham Two Harbors: 218-834-3000
Country Inn of Two Harbors: 218-834-5557
Camping
Free camping will be available Sunday-Thursday nights at the overnight host site. Participants are responsible for bringing and setting up their own gear. Spots are first-come, first-serve.
RVs
RV parking is avilable Sunday-Thursday night at or near each overnight host site. Hookups are not provided. Participants who require hookups will need to locate and reserve them independently.
There are several ways to stay connected with your donors, participants, and the Bike MS community.
- Social Media resources: click here
- Bike MS app: click here
- Strava Club: click here
- Zwift Training Rides: click here
Bike MS Ambassador
The Bike MS Ambassador program is a great way to stay connected with Bike MS and help enhance engagement. There are several ways to get involved with the Bike MS Ambassador program and it’s a flexible commitment.
2022 Bike MS Ambassador Involvement Options
- Help distribute promotional print materials to bike shops, coffee shops, breweries, etc.
- Help post digital Bike MS information on local message boards, bike clubs and community calendars, etc. (using digital copy provided by society)
- Utilize your network and local connections to help ask local organizations for donations, such as gift cards, gift baskets, etc. These donations are used for prize incentives and more.
- Wear your Bike MS jersey, T-shirt, or swag when out in public, especially when riding.
- Help make calls to participants to increase engagement and fundraising.
- Be an ambassador! Share you story & encourage folks to get involved.
2022 Bike MS Ambassador Perks
- 25% off registration for any Minnesota Bike MS ride
- Exclusive prize drawings
- Bike MS T-shirt
If you’d like to become a Bike MS Ambassador, please reach out to Darren Josephson at darren.josephson@nmss.org.
Riding together with a team can make your Bike MS experience even more fun and rewarding! Learn more about Bike MS Teams here, and see currently registered teams here. Questions about starting or joining a team, or looking for help in finding one to join? Contact us!
Team Resources
Once a captain has registered and created the team, they can start customizing the team page and inviting people to join. Making your page unique can help ‘sell’ your team to prospective members.
Team Captains also have access to track team members’ goals and fundraising, as well as to send team emails right from their Bike MS dashboard.
More Resources:
- Bike MS Fundraising Toolkit: featuring how to take advantage of your fundraising center, images for social media, videos about MS, details about the Bike MS app, and more!
- Join the Team Captains Facebook Group: This group is a place for Bike MS Team Captains, from across the country, to connect, learn from each other and share recruiting and fundraising successes.
- How Bike MS Works: This page is the perfect resource to share with someone new to Bike MS.
- I Ride With MS: Know someone with MS who might like to get involved? The I Ride With MS program offers some special perks for them, including a free jersey.
- Use the code JOINME when recruiting new team members – they'll save 15% off registration.
Team Jerseys
Bike MS partners with Primal Custom Jerseys for official prize jerseys, and recommends them to participating teams. Primal will donate 15% your custom apparel order directly back to your team’s fundraising account. Click here to learn more.
The I Ride with MS (IRWMS) program recognizes participants living with MS. Participants in this program can earn special perks and prizes.
Perks include:
- 25% off registration
- I Ride with MS Jersey
- and more!
Click here to learn more.
If you want to connect with our local team, please reach out to Alissa Groff at Alissa.Groff@nmss.org.
Thank you for registering for 2022 Bike MS: Ride Across Minnesota. It’s a great ride for a great cause, and we’re glad you're joining us this year. We're so excited for you to be apart of the Bike MS experience!
As someone new to the ride, we want to make sure you have the support and information you need to have a great time on Ride Across Minnesota.
- Check out our great Fundraising Tips and Tools.
- I Ride with MS Program (IRWMS). This program recognizes participants living with MS. Participants in this program can earn special perks and prizes. Click here
- Stay connected through the Bike MS App, social media, and more.
- Mark yourself as "going" on the 2022 Ride Across Minnesota Facebook Page
- Learn about Training opportunities here
- Let's not forget about perks and prizes. Check out the different prize levels here
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Fundraising Support Team at FundraisingSupport@nmss.org or 855-372-1331 with any questions.
If you want to connect with our local team, please reach out to Alissa Groff at alissa.groff@nmss.org.
