Ride Details

We are so thrilled to have you join our ride this year. Check out our recap video of Bike MS: Kansas City 2021 HERE!

 

Ride Weekend Schedule 

SATURDAY - GARMIN HEADQUARTERS 

PARKING INFO 
Check the Garmin Site Map on our website bikems.org to find parking information or drop off site for the morning of the ride. Parking will open at 5AM.

Make sure you remove your bike from your roof rack prior to entering the garage! 

PACKET PICK UP AT START LINE 
Will begin at 5:30 AM at Garmin Headquarters. 

BREAKFAST 
Light continental breakfast will be provided, and coffee will be available.

ROUTE TAKE OFFS 

• SHORT ROUTE: Will begin around 7:30 AM or shortly after Traditional/Century are safely on route.
• TRADITIONAL ROUTE: Will begin at 7 AM 
• CENTURY ROUTE: Will begin at 7 AM and will split off from the traditional route after Eudora.  You must be at the century turn after Eudora by 1:30 PM to take this route! 

START CHUTES  

1. Treadsetters, I Ride with MS & Passport Cyclists 

2. Royal Blue Riders (2021 Top Fundraising Team) 

3. 2022 Largest Team 

4. Sponsor Teams 

*Remaining chute positions will be determine based on team size as of September 9^th. 

LUNCH STOP 
When you reach the DeSoto Rest Stop you will be able to refuel at our Sam’s Club Lunch Stop, where their team of volunteers will prepare burgers, veggie burgers, chips and fruit. 

SATURDAY - FAIRGROUNDS 

INFO TENT – ALL DAY 
Make sure to visit the Info Tent when you arrive to get your food tokens and ask any questions. This is also where Tossed & Found will be located if you lose anything on route. 

RUB-A-DUB DUB – ALL DAY 
Portable showers will be available at the Fairgrounds for free for all cyclists. Our vendor will provide clean, private, warm showers 

**Make sure you pack a towel and toiletries! 

MARTIN CITY BREWING CO. BEER & TITO’S HANDMADE COCKTAILS – 11AM- LAST CALL 
Open to all cyclists age 21+, visit inside the Open Pavilion to receive a beer and a cocktail. You must have your rider’s bib so our bartenders can keep track of alcohol consumption. 

FOOD TRUCKS—11AM -6PM 
Each rider will be given 2 tokens that may be redeemed for a signature item at the vendor of your choice. Make sure to stop by the Info tent to pick up your tokens when you arrive at the finish. Riders will need to show their bib numbers to collect their tokens. 

BIKE LOCK-UP – 11 AM – 6 PM 
Keep your bike safe and out of your way. Once bikes are checked in they may NOT be checked out until Sunday morning beginning at 5 AM. Bike Lock-Up is located inside the Community Indoor Arena and will be locked and monitored by security staff overnight. 

LUGGAGE – 11 AM – 6 PM 
Transported from the start line and available throughout the day in Lawrence, luggage is sorted by number and located within the Community Indoor Arena. 

ROUTE CLOSES – 5:00 PM 
Route closes, remaining cyclists will be transported in SAG vehicles to the finish 

ONE DAY BUS – 1PM, 3PM & 6 PM
Want to only ride one day? You can purchase a ticket for the bus for $10 at the Info Tent. The bus will leave at 1PM, 3PM & 6PM from the Shuttle/Bus Stop located at the rear of the Open Pavilion and will deliver you, your bike, and your luggage back to Garmin Headquarters in Olathe.

FREE HOTEL/DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE- 1 PM – 9 PM 
Shuttle stop is located at the rear of the Open Pavilion. Hotel shuttles will travel to hotels listed on our website and Downtown Shuttle will travel to Mass Street in downtown Lawrence. Shuttles will run approximately every 30 minutes on Saturday. 

LIGHTS OUT – 9 PM 
The Open Pavilion will close and lights will be shut off.

SUNDAY - FAIRGROUNDS 

BIKE CHECK OUT – 5 AM – 8 AM 
Get your bike out of Bike Lock-Up and ready for the return back to Garmin Headquarters in Olathe. You MUST have your rider bib number to check out your bike—no exceptions! 

LUGGAGE LOADING – 5 AM – 8 AM 
Please return your bags to the Community Indoor Arena Sunday morning with luggage tags still attached. Your luggage will be waiting for you back at Garmin Headquarters. 

BREAKFAST – 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM
Breakfast on Sunday is free to all cyclists. Join us for Chris Cakes pancakes, sausage, and juice before heading out on Day Two. 

SHUTTLE PICK UPS FROM HOTELS – 6:00 AM 
Shuttles will be around at 6:00am sharp. Please be ready outside your hotel at this time as shuttle will only be making one pass though to pick up cyclists. 

ROUTE OPEN – 7 AM* – 8 AM 
*Start time pending appropriate cycling conditions* 

Good luck on the final day of your journey! No scheduled chutes. All riders must be on course by 8AM. 

SUNDAY – GARMIN HEADQUARTERS 

ROUTE CLOSES – 2PM 
Route closes, remaining cyclists will be transported in SAG vehicles to the finish. 

FINISH LINE 11AM – 2PM 
Enjoy Char Bar BBQ* and Boulevard Beer at Garmin Headquarters when you return! 

*Vegetarian option will be available. 

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

Click here to view the routes available.

Upcoming Fundraising Weeks

Each fundraising week provides two opportunities to win, one for teams and one for individuals. Teams and individuals who raise the most funds online during the fundraising week will win prizes to enhance their Bike MS weekend experience while raising the critical

funds to END MS FOREVER. Fundraising Weeks run Monday through Sunday at midnight. Each fundraising week will have winners in the following categories:

• 1-15 members (highest amount of team fundraising online during fundraising week)
• 15+ team members (highest amount of team fundraising online during fundraising week)
• Individual (highest amount of fundraising online during fundraising week)

Cyclists and teams, it's time to make a big move! The team and cyclist who raises the most during these weeks will win an exclusive prizes and event weekend experiences.

• Fundraising Week #1: July 18, 2022-July 24, 2022

Team Prize: Special Packet Pick-up for the full team 2 weeks prior to Bike MS

Individual Prize: $250 Credit to Garmin.com

• Fundraising Week #2: August 15, 2022-August 21, 2022

Team Prize: Upgraded Team Experience of their choice (team tent/area upgrades or team porta potty at rest stop)

Individual Prize: Garmin Edge 830

We hope to have a mix of in-person and virtual events leading up this year’s Bike MS event. Keep checking back here for updated information on:

• Ongoing training opportunities through Zwift and Peloton
• I Ride with MS Connection Calls
• Bike MS Rider Orientations
• Team Captain Rallies
• Top Fundraiser Rallies
• Bike MS Safety Call 

Save the date for upcoming Fundraising Weeks! Cyclists and teams, it's time to make a big move! The team and cyclist who raises the most during these weeks will win an exclusive prizes and event weekend experiences.

• Monday, July 18 – Sunday, July 24
• Monday, August 15 – Sunday, August 20

Pre-Ride Meetings

• Team Captain Meeting #1 (In Person)
  • Tuesday, August 2^nd
  • 5:30PM to 6:45PM
  • National MS Society, 2020 West 89^th Street, Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66206
  • RSVP LINK: https://forms.office.com/r/E4m0mNyy1w
• Rookie Rider Meeting (Virtual)
  • Wednesday, August 10^th
  • 12:00PM to 1:00PM

Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 315-234-6809,,245075652#   United States, Syracuse
Phone Conference ID: 245 075 652#

• Team Captain Meeting #2 (Virtual)
  • Wednesday, August 24^th
  • 12:00PM to 1:00PM

Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 315-234-6809,,158896815#   United States, Syracuse
Phone Conference ID: 158 896 815#

• Safety Meeting (Virtual)
  • Wednesday, September 14^th
  • 12:00PM to 1:00PM

Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 315-234-6809,,61929556#   United States, Syracuse
Phone Conference ID: 619 295 56#

 

 

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.

You will not go hungry at Bike MS: Kansas City! From PB&J to pickle juice to Food Trucks on Saturday evening and breakfast to fuel you on day 2, we’ve got you covered!

• Rest Stop Food: Salty snacks, granola/fruit bars, fruit, candy, cookies, pickle juice, and Gatorade/water.
• Saturday Morning: granola bars, fruit, and other grab-and-go snacks in addition to Gatorade and water.
• Saturday Lunch: Burgers, veggie burgers, chips and fruit, salty snacks, soda, Gatorade, water and something sweet to top it off!
• Saturday Dinner: Variety of Food trucks
• Sunday Breakfast: Chris Cakes Pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice and other grab-and-go snacks in addition to Gatorade and water.

Support at the Ride:

• Rest Stop Support: Rest stops are set up approximately every 10-12 miles featuring:
  • Themes with fun festivities and smiling faces
  • Food, food, food! Including drinks, snacks and lunch!
  • First aid stations
  • Mechanical support from local bike shops
•  SAG Vehicles Just can't push another pedal, or just need a ride to the next stop? These trucks & SUVs 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 into the finish line is not always direct. Be patient as we pick up other cyclists in need. 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 Get your bike inspected prior to ride weekend to identify major issues. Sponsoring Bike Shops will provide minor repairs on the road and on rest stops ride weekend. Check out the Bike Shops page to see our partners.
• Communications Team Communications volunteers are stationed along the route. If you encounter an accident or other emergency, let the communications volunteer know.

Note: These volunteers are there for communication purposes and are not permitted to direct traffic.

• Road Marshals These motorcycle volunteers can be found at "trouble" intersections and along the route. They monitor and guide cyclist traffic but are not permitted to stop vehicular traffic. When you see a road marshal volunteer, ride with caution.
• Ride Marshals Ride Marshals are respected riders who are the Safety and Good Will Ambassadors to help keep Bike MS safe while on routes. On event weekend, safety is our number one priority and is critical to maintain the integrity of the event. This special team of cyclists helps along the route and monitors cycling safety. Ride Marshals also assist novice cyclists with coaching to ride safely. Be courteous and follow the instructions of Ride Marshals. 
• Police and Communities Who Welcome Us

Every effort is made keep you safe. Where possible, local police have been recruited to help you travel through hazardous intersections and on busy roadways. Be courteous, as they help you travel safely through their communities.

Parking will open at 5:00 AM: 

Make sure you remove your bike from your roof rack prior to entering the garage! 

Parking: 

We will only have one parking entrance this year due to construction. All vehicle traffic will enter off 151st Street turning onto Mahaffie Circle then onto Garmin Way toward the Parking Garage. Follow all signage and volunteers' guidance. General Parking will be on the upper levels of the parking garage. Follow black arrows on the map for reference. 

VIP/Accessible Parking: 

We will only have one parking entrance this year due to construction. All vehicle traffic will enter off 151st Street turning onto Mahaffie Circle then onto Garmin Way toward the Parking Garage. Follow all signage and volunteers' guidance. 

With a VIP pass or accessible plates/hangtag, you will be granted access to the first level of the parking garage. Follow black arrows on the map for reference. 

Rider Drop Off: 

Turn off 151st Street into the Parking Lot. Drop off your rider and loop through the parking lot to exit. Follow black and white arrows on the map for reference. 

Accommodations

Please note: This weekend is also Family Weekend for KU and hotel rooms are booking quickly. Book your room early! Some hotels may offer better deals with no minimum stay requirements through third party booking sites. Additionally, we have booked a new room block in DeSoto which is just a 15-minute drive (most Lawrence hotels are at least a 10-minute drive) to ensure enough accommodation options.

Country Inn and Suites - SOLD OUT
2176 E 23rd Street
Lawrence KS 66046
785-856-7701
Group Name: BIKEKC
Rate  $189.00 plus tax

Holiday Inn Express - SOLD OUT
3411 S.W. Iowa St.
Lawrence KS 66046
785-749-7555
Group Name: BIKE MS RACE
Rate $102 plus tax

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
200 McDonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-841-7077
Group Name: National MS Society
Rate: $239 plus tax

Quality Inn & Suites - SOLD OUT
2309 Iowa Street
Lawrence, KS 66046
785-371-2105

Super 8-DeSoto
34085 Commerce Dr.
DeSoto KS 66018
913-586-4349
Group Name: Bike MS 2022
Rate: $79.99 plus tax

Other Lawrence Hotels – No Bike MS Hotel Blocks

Best Western Plus West Lawrence
6101 Rock Chalk Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
785-330-8009

Days Inn by Wyndham
730 South Iowa Street
Lawrence, KS 66044

Econo Lodge University
2525 W. 6^th Street
Lawrence, KS 66049
785-841-8410

Motel 6
1130 N. 3^rd Street
Lawrence, KS 66044

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown
One Riverfront Plaza
Lawrence, KS 66044

Super 8 by Wyndham Lawrence KU
801 Iowa Street
Lawrence, KS 66044

Olathe, KS Hotel close to Start Line Saturday Morning

La Quinta Inn & Suites
20570 W 151 St.
Olathe KS 66061
913-254-0111

Indoor Camping

We will have an Indoor Camping option on-site at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Flory Meeting Hall. This convenient location will have air conditioning/heat, plenty of open space, and indoor restrooms. Showers will be a short walking distance from the Indoor Camping location. Those camping will have the option to either utilize the shower truck or may use showers located in the open pavilion restrooms. *Indoor camping is free and reservations are not required.

RV & Outdoor Camping

Outdoor camping will be available in a designated area on the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Outdoor camping is free, and reservations are not required. Participants will need to bring their own tents, sleeping bags, towels, etc. Those camping will have access to restrooms and showers. RV hookups are available for $15.00 which includes electrical but NOT water. We encourage you to reserve an RV spot ahead of time by calling Paige Vannicola at 785-832-5296. 

Transportation

Shuttle Service for Saturday-Only Participants

There will be a one-day shuttle bus from the Finish (Douglas County Fairgrounds) back to the Start (Garmin Headquarters) which will leave at 1PM, 3PM, & 6PM.

Use this form to purchase your ticket and/or the ticket for other participants for $10 each. Though these bus passes may still be available for purchase on the day of the event, please note that space is limited and cannot be guaranteed. Pre-ordering is strongly encouraged!

Pre-ordering shuttle tickets will be turned off September 20th. If you wish to purchase a bus ticket for One Day Bus and didn't order in time, please visit the Info Tent on Saturday when you arrive and you can pay at that time to get on the list.

Buy Bus Tickets

FREE Shuttle Service for Hotels & Downtown Lawrence

For our riders planning to stay overnight in Lawrence on Saturday, FREE bus service to shuttle you and your luggage will be available. After you drop off your bike at Bike Lock-Up and enjoy the afternoon in the Team Village, hop on a Shuttle and check into your hotel! Shuttles will rotate throughout the afternoon and evening to the specified hotels listed above.

Additionally, a FREE Downtown shuttle will provide both those who are camping at Douglas County Fairgrounds or staying in a Lawrence Hotel the opportunity to check out Downtown Lawrence.

*Exact shuttle schedule will be determined closer to the ride, but will generally run approximately every half hour.