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9:00 a.m. Check-in
10:00 a.m. Ride mass start
ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE ON THE ROAD BY 10:00 a.m.
Oakcrest High School
1824 Dr. Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
**Note: this is not the Mays Landing Stop.
Click here for directions Oakcrest High School
8:00 a.m. Check-in
9:00 a.m. Ride mass start
ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE ON THE ROAD BY 9:00 a.m.
Kramer Beverage
161 S 2nd Rd
Hammonton, NJ 08037
*This is NOT the Hammonton Lunch Stop*
Click here for directions to Kramer Beverage.
**Note: this is not the Hammonton Lunch Stop.
PARKING
Parking is available at both the 25- & 45-mile start locations. No overnight parking is permitted. Transportation back to this start location is provided on Saturday only.
COVID Precautions | Travel Tips | Where to Go When Arriving | Start Times & Directions | Cyclist Release Reminders & Protocol | Start Tips
Start Times & Directions
Rider number pick up begins: 5:30am
Rolling start & speeches: 6:30 - 8:00am
ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE ON THE ROAD BY 8AM
Cyclists arriving late will be bused to the first rest stop after checking in. No exceptions.
PATCO Woodcrest Station
200 Tindale Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Take I-295 to Exit 31 - Woodcrest Road will be closed!
Click here for directions to PATCO Woodcrest Station.
Start Times
- 5:30 am: Site Opens
- 6:30 – 6:45 am: Century cyclist Release
- If you missed this window, you are still permitted to get on the road before 8AM
- The Century breakoff is at 46.5 miles. No cyclists will be permitted to enter the Century Loop after 11:30 a.m. Please plan your departure time accordingly.
- 6:30 am: 75 Mile Cyclist Arrival / Access to the Start Area
**to help prevent crowding and long waits in the corrals all other cyclists are encouraged to remain in their vehicles until 6:30am after century cyclist release begins
- 6:30 - 8:00 am: Rolling start & speeches:
**Note the release begins to flow steadily at approximately 7:15 am (less wait time in the corral)
- 8:00 AM ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE ON THE ROAD
Cyclists arriving late will be bused to the first rest stop after checking in. No exceptions.
Century Cyclists
- The Century breakoff is at 46.5 miles
- No cyclists will be permitted to enter the Century Loop after 11:30 a.m. Visit the Route & Maps section for more details.
- You are encouraged to plan your arrival time accordingly to ensure being released in one of the initial waves
COVID Precautions
We have taken the following preventative measures:
- Face coverings will be required for all riders, volunteers, and staff throughout the event regardless of vaccination status for COVID-19 throughout the event. Riders may remove their masks when out on the road, eating, or drinking.
- Pre-Event health screening of all staff, participants, and volunteers.
- Team photos will not be offered
- Capacity of the five release corrals will be reduced to provide more opportunity for social distancing. Thank you for your patience in advance as this may cause a slight delay to enter.
- Reduced touchpoints, promotion of social distancing, and additional sanitation will be provided.
- All participants were highly encouraged to meet the August 22 mailing deadline to minimize gathering at rider number pick up tents.
- Visit the Bike Safety & COVID-19 page for additional Bike MS safety protocol details. Plus, visit other sections of this page for additionally City to Shore related precautions as it relates to the 20 and 40 starts, Ocean City finish line, meals, and transportation.
Similar to every year, we rely on the personal responsibility of each cyclist to ensure the safety of all.
- Know when to arrive – see below
- Be courteous and respectful of personal space and practice social distancing
- Utilize your bike to help maintain a safe distance from others
- Remain with the group you came with or are riding with
- Know where to go when you arrive – see below
- Come prepared and be ready to get on the road.
Arrive with full water bottles (City to Shore is a cup free event) luggage tag attached, and your numbers attached to your bike and the outermost layer of clothing- If you did NOT meet the August 22 Rider Number Mailing Deadline, a final mailing will be sent to anyone reaching their fundraising minimum by Wednesday, September 8
- If you are not comfortable with the crowd volume when you arrive, return to your car until more cyclists are released
Travel Tips
Driving to the PATCO Woodcrest Station
- Traffic & Road Closures: Allow extra travel time and expect delays on I-295 (Bikes are not permitted on I-295.). Woodcrest Road is Closed.
- Parking: Entry into the PATCO lots will take time. We make every effort to park cars quickly. Please be patient with us and consider taking PATCO. YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL POLICE & STAFF DIRECTION. Click here for a map
- CAMPING IS PROHIBITED: No camping permitted Friday night. No exceptions.
Taking the Train to the PATCO Woodcrest Station
If you are comfortable taking public transportation, participants are to take PATCO. Increased train ridership brings money back to the Society. PATCO offers service to 13 stations* – four in Center City and nine in South Jersey. One-way fare to Woodcrest is $3.00 from Philadelphia or $1.60 from New Jersey. For everything you need to know about taking PATCO to the start, visit ridepatco.org/BikeMS or call 215-922-4600 or 856-772-6900 at any time. Bikes are welcome.
To avoid traffic, consider parking at an alternative PATCO station and taking the train to the Ride.
*Stations with elevators: Lindenwold, Woodcrest, Collingswood, Westmont, Haddonfield, 15th & Locust, 9th & Locust, 8th & Market, Broadway, Ferry Ave.
Arriving at PATCO Woodcrest > Where to Go
Click here for a map detailing where luggage and the pedestrian walkways are located, the order in which lots will be parked, tent locations, and start chute area.
Designated Pedestrian Pathways
For your safety and the safety of others, only walk in designated areas. Please follow the signs and volunteer directions coming from your car or the PATCO station.
Luggage Drop Location & Procedure
Follow Delaware Port Authority Police Officer directive.
- Luggage permitted in the tent area will be limited.
- If you have your rider number, you must drop your luggage before heading to the tent area. No exceptions.
- If you do not have your rider number, you will be permitted to visit the tent area with your luggage. You must always follow indicated pedestrian walkways.
- Remember to adhere your luggage tag found in your rider number packet.
- Ensure you have everything you need before dropping your bag. Once it is placed on the trailer it cannot be removed.
Visit the Lodging & Transportation section of this page for more details on luggage transportation.
Food & Beverage
Visit the Meals & Support section of this page for more details on luggage transportation. City to Shore is a cup free event. Please come with your water bottles filled
Rider Number Pick Up, Top Fundraiser Jersey Pick Up & Money Turn-In
Visit the Registration page for more details on ride requirements.
- Top Fundraisers: Cyclists Raising $1,000+
Visit the Top Fundraiser tent to:
- Pick up your rider number
Reminder: Top 250 cyclists receive a special gold number with your name on it corresponding to your ranking. If you did not receive this in the mail, stop by the Top Fundraiser area to pick it up.
- Pick up your Top Fundraiser credential, granting you access to all the finish line perks (if you did not receive this in the mail)
- Pick up your commemorative Top Fundraiser jersey.
- Drop off additional donations
Note: if you have your rider number and credentials, and are not turning in money, go directly to the jersey pick-up line)
- Rookie Riders: First-year first City to Shore participants
Visit the Rookies tent:
- Pick up your rider number
- Drop off additional donations
- Pick up your Rookie Rider sticker! Wear this sticker so veteran cyclists can ensure you feel welcome and connected.
- Reminder: Be sure to take part in all the Rookie Rider activities on Saturday and more!
- General Rider Pick Up: all others can pick up your rider number and turn in donations at the Rider Number tent.
Teams: Thanks for teaming up to create a world free of MS. Don’t forget to…
- Drop off your team jersey for the Team Jersey Contest at the Rookie Rider tent
- If your team of 25+ members is hosting a team tent, your Team Tent location will be posted soon, check back.
- NOTE: to help minimize gathering, we will not be offering team photos at the PATCO start this year
Cyclist Release Reminders & Protocol
A staggered start will be implemented. It is important that all riders (veteran or novice) help us execute a successful start to the ride.
We understand that waiting to start the event can be frustrating. However, our top priority is to get all cyclists on the road safely while promoting social distancing. We work with local law enforcement to manage the number of cyclists being released at any given time during the start period. Police dictate the release.
We appreciate your patience and corporation. Please know where to go, follow instructions, social distance and treat other cyclists, volunteers, Bike MS staff, and the police with the respect they deserve.
Staggered Start Tips
- Remember, it's for your safety
- Be patient
- Practice social distancing and stay with your ‘pod’
- Follow ALL instructions given by Bike MS staff and volunteers, and be courteous to them
- Only enter the start chute via the staging area - this is the ONLY entrance to the route
- Use designated walk areas only - stay out of the start chute
- Be respectful of your fellow cyclists. Remember, you may be just arriving at PATCO, but your fellow Bike MS cyclists may be getting on the road.
- Ensure you are familiar with group riding etiquette
Cyclists riding back you are riding back on Sunday:
Route opens at 6:30 a.m. from 6th Street & the Boardwalk. All cyclists MUST be on the road by 8 a.m. Please depart the start line on 6th Street and ensure you are staying in the shoulder crossing the bridge. Use caution when entering the left-hand turn lane at the base of the bridge in Somers Point. As always, follow the rules of the road.
- Visit the Meals & Support section for additional Sunday morning start details, including breakfast times and locations.
- Visit the Lodging and Transportation section for information regarding luggage transportation, jitneys from your hotel and transportation back to the PATCO’s Woodcrest Station.