Ride Details

Schedule of weekend flyer - here

• October 8, 2021
  • 4:00pm Participant Camping Open
  • 4:00-7:00pm Packet Pick-Up
  • 5:00-7:00pm Welcome Dinner, Sponsored by Papa John’s Pizza locally owned & operated
  • 5:00-8:00pm Beer Garden Open, Sponsored by Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
  • 10:00pm Lights out at Blue Cross Blue Shield Rider Village
• October 9, 2021
  • 5:00am Showers available at Blue Cross Blue Shield Rider Village
  • 5:30-7:30am Packet Pick-Up
  • 5:30-7:30am Breakfast Served at Blue Cross Blue Shield Rider Village
  • 6:00am-8:00am DJ Tim Bolen Playing
  • 6:00am Kick-off program
    National Anthem
  • 6:30am-4:00pm Mission Journey at Route Rest Stops (use QR codes), Sponsored by The Husband & Wife Law Team
  • 6:30am 100/63 Mile Riders Depart
  • 7:00am 50 Mile Riders Depart
  • 7:30am 19 Mile Trail Riders Depart
  • 7:45am 13 Mile Riders Depart
  • 8:00am Start Line closes - ALL RIDERS MUST BE ON ROUTE
  • 10:00am-2:00pm DJ Tim Bolen Playing
  • 10:00 am-2:00pm Lunch at McDowell Mountain Regional Park
  • 12:00-8:00pm Bike MS: Blue Cross Blue Shield Rider Village Festival
    Beer Garden Open, Sponsored by Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
    VIP Lounge Opens highlighting Fundraisers, open to all, Sponsored by Farmer Woods Group
    Electric Bikes Demo’s, Sponsored by Electric Bikes of Scottsdale/Phat Rides USA
    Jersey Contest , Sponsor TBA
    Team Photos, Sponsor TBA
  • 12:30pm Century Riders must depart Lunch
  • 1:30-2:30pm Happy Hour/ Beer Tasting, Sponsored by AZ Wilderness Brewing Co.
  • 2:30-3:00pm Bike MS Program, Rider Recognition, and Festival Contests
  • 3:00-4:00pm Happy Hour/ Beer Tasting, Sponsored by AZ Wilderness Brewing Co.
  • 3:00pm-5:00pm Entertainment by Roger Wiedabach - Singer/Songwriter Acoustic Performance
  • 2:00-5:30pm Dinner served
  • 4:00pm Route closes Finish Line towels sponsored by KPMG, Rockin’ protein sponsored by Shamrock Farms
  • 10:00pm Lights out at Blue Cross Blue Shield Rider Village
• October 10, 2021
  • 5:00am-2:00pm Showers available
  • 6:00-7:00am Packet Pick-Up
  • 6:30-8:30am DJ Tim Bolen Playing
  • 5:30-7:30am Breakfast served
  • 7:00am 50/30 Mile Riders Depart
  • 7:30am 19 Mile Trail Riders Depart
  • 8:00am 13 Mile Riders Depart
  • 8:30am Start Line closes - ALL RIDERS MUST BE ON COURSE
  • 10:30am-2:00pm Bike MS: Blue Cross Blue Shield Rider Village Festival
    Lunch Starts at McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    DJ Tim Bolen Playing
  • 11:00am-1:00pm Beer Garden Open, Sponsored by Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
  • 1:00pm Route closes Finish Line towels sponsored by KPMG, Rockin’ protein sponsored by Shamrock Farms
  • 2:00pm Bike MS: Arizona 2021 closes - Thank you for all your support!

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

Day 1:

13 Mile inner-park: view here

19 Mile mountain bike trail: view here

48 Mile: view here

100 Mile: view here (There has been a change to our 100-mile route. The 100-mile route is now our 48-mile route looped twice.)

Day 2:

13 Mile inner-park: view here

19 Mile mountain bike trail: view here

36 Mile: view here

57 Mile: view here

*Routes are subject to change

Fundraising Weeks

• Fundraising Week #1: August 2-8, 2021
• Fundraising Week #2: August 30-September 5, 2021

There will be three categories of winners for each week*:

• Team with 4-14 members 
• Team with 15+ members
• Individual rider (team member or non-team member) 

*based on the highest amount of online fundraising (total dollars raised) this week

Prizes:

• Team winner: Upgraded team experience of their choice (team tent upgrades, team porta potty at a rest stop of their choice, or a dedicated packet pick-up for their team)
• Individual winner: Bike MS Prize Pack (Bike MS swag and gift card from our partners at Fathead)

Team Captain Meetup #1 

8/10/2021 at 6:00 PM

Join other Bike MS Team Captains for our first official meetup and be the first to preview Bike MS: Arizona 2021. Get the latest COVID-19 safety protocols and event details, successful recruitment and fundraising strategies, tips for using our fundraising platform, and more!

Use the button below to join the meetup. There is no need to preregister. 

 Join the meetup

Team Captain Meetup #2 

9/9/2021 at 6:00 PM

With Bike MS: Arizona 2021 right around the corner, we invite you to join our second official Team Captain Meetup to hear the latest event information and ride details. Get important COVID-19 protocols and safety updates, highlights of the event experience, logistical reminders including packet pick-up information, fundraising progress, the latest event schedule, and more! 

Use the button below to join the meetup. There is no need to register in advance. 

 Join the meetup

Safety Clinic

9/29/2021 at 6:00 PM

Your local Bike MS staff and amazing guest speakers will share information about staying safe at Bike MS. Topics will include cycling safety and COVID-19 protocols, ride support, bike inspections, suggested packing list, and more.

Use the button below to join the clinic. There is no need to RSVP. 

 Join the clinic

Cycling Challenges

Complete challenges and mileage goals as you train and take on the open road. 

Your training rides bring you out into your community and past some scenic destinations and we want to see them too! 

Snap a selfie at a designated landmark and share it with your fellow MS cyclists using our submission form. Complete all 4 challenges by your event day and get a Bike MS-branded tire tool and be entered into a grand prize drawing for one of two Garmin Edge 130s. Flats happen—now you’ll be prepared! 

Complete the weekly mileage goals—or ride even more!—to rack up badges along the way. 

See the challenges and upload photos.

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 included 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.

 

On-site mechanic

Please join us in thanking Bald Guy Mobile Bike Repair as he will be on-site to assist with mechanical repair.

SAGS will assist in any lift you and your bike need.

 

Weekend Food Options

• Friday Dinner:
  • Papa Johns
• Saturday Breakfast:
  • Phil’s Filling Station catered buffet- Omelets, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Fruit
• Saturday Lunch:
  • Phil’s Filling Station catered buffet - BBQ Pork Sandwiches with Veggie Sandwich option, Cole Slaw, Chips, Cookie
• Saturday Dinner:
  • *TBA
• Sunday Breakfast:
  • Continental Breakfast with grab and go items- fruit, granola bars, muffins and Danish, yogurt
• Sunday Lunch:
  • Phil’s Filling Station- Boxed lunches: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie Sandwiches with Chips and Dessert

*** gluten free options for bread available