Thank you for registering for City to Shore 2021. We’re happy to welcome you to a ride grounded in camaraderie and marked by passion, inspiration, determination, and pure enjoyment. Since you are a first-year participant, we want to make sure you have the support and information you need:
Get ready for the ride of your life!
But I’ve been cycling for years, am I a Rookie Rider? Yes!
Whether you're a veteran cyclist or you're new to the sport, if you're new to Bike MS you are a Rookie Rider, and we want to ensure your first experience is the best it can be.
The Rookie Rider program and this page are dedicated to making this happen.
Learn about the variety of engagement opportunities before the ride, and perks at the ride, that are available to Rookie Riders.
Tips for a Great Experience:
Rookie Rider Virtual Q&A Tuesday, August 31 at 7pm: As a first-year participant, we want to make sure you have every opportunity to learn everything you need to know about Bike MS: City to Shore weekend, connect with other Rookies, and ask questions!
The following topics will be covered, plus more!:
- Overview of ride weekend
- Participant Resources
- Fundraising Tips, Tools, & Incentives
- Training Tips & How to Stay Connected
- Q & A
Plus...The chance to win an exclusive raffle prize, sponsored by Keswick Cycle.
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The Bike MS: City to Shore website is your go-to source for ride information, especially the Ride Details page, which includes all important ride dates and deadlines, plus details regarding the route, transportation, start locations and the finish line. And much much more!
Get Bike MS updates and fundraise from the palm of your hand! Download the Bike MS App in your app store iPhone | Android
Consult the Training and Prep page for a head-to-toe guide for what to wear and bring ride day. Reminder: the ride is fully supported and we will transport your luggage. Learn more.
Additional questions about the ride? Please contact us.
Don't let the $300 minimum intimidate you – in fact, the average Bike MS cyclist raises $800!
- Exceed your $300 fundraising minimum by August 22 and have your rider packet mailed to your prior to ride weekend…saving you lots of time ride morning! Learn more.
- Raise $500 or more and earn some awesome Bike MS gear post event.
- Raise $1,000 or more and become a Top Fundraiser. It's not hard to get there, and we're here to help you along the way.
Win big the week of August 16 by participating in Fundraising Week. The individual that raises the most money online this week will earn a Bike MS Prize Pack. Learn more.
Make it personal! Tell your donors why you are riding and how their dollars make a difference. Customize your page, located in the Fundraising Center, with your story, reason for riding, photos and more!
Create a Facebook Fundraiser - on average, Bike MS cyclists using a Facebook Fundraiser raise $850.
Log into your Fundraising Center to see what badges you could earn, stream live, send incentives, check your donations, send emails and increase your goal as you continually reach it.
Utilize the Fundraising Toolkit and check out these Fundraising Ideas for additional ideas and resources.
Set your sights on earning the coveted Rookie of the Year Award - this special award recipient will gain recognition at the Award Ceremony.
Attend the Virtual Safety Clinic, Thursday, September 2 at 7pm: Is this your first-time riding with thousands of other cyclists? Has it been a while since you rode a long distance? If you answered yes to either question, please join us for a virtual Safety Clinic hosted by Bike MS Staff and special guests.
Get Your Bike Inspected: To receive free bike maintenance ride weekend from our sponsoring bike shops your bike must have a Bike MS Inspected sticker. *Shops may charge up to $15 if inspection is done after September 18.
Visit the Bike MS Safety page to ensure you are familiar with rules of the road, verbal and hand signals, and more.
Visit the Training & Prep Page to learn what to wear, tips on how to train, what to eat and how to hydrate and more.
Take part in Zwift training rides to join your Bike MS peers across the country on a virtual training ride. Plus connect with one of our local sponsoring bike shops, many also offer training rides.
Set realistic goals and track your training and mileage through the new Bike MS App.
Don’t have a bike? Consider renting one through our partner, Unlimited Bikes. Note- bike rental reservations must be made beforehand.
Find out why others ride and get inspired - remind your community of the 1 million people living with MS in the US, and how your fundraising dollars make a difference.
If you are living with MS, participate in the "I Ride with MS" program.
Participate in the Cycling Challenges, starting August 23, by posting your progress on the City to Shore event page. All those who participate in all 4 weeks of challenges will earn a bike tire tool as well as entrance to a grand prize raffle to win a Garmin Edge 130.
Wear your orange ribbon included in your rider packet. Everybody has a reason for participating in Bike MS. The orange ribbon serves as a reminder of why we ride. Proudly wear this ribbon Bike MS weekend. If you are riding for someone, have them sign your ribbon provided by City to Shore mission sponsor Ivy Rehab.
Wear your Rookie Rider sticker! Pick up your designated sticker at your start location and wear with pride. All cyclists are encouraged to ensure that our Rookie Riders feel welcome by connecting with them. This sticker will help us do that!
Visit the Rookie Rider tent at the start, if you are riding the 75/100 Mile route, for any last-minute questions or to pick up your rider packet.
Take part in the Rookie Rider Raffle
Participate in the Rookie Rest Stop Raffle along the route to make YOUR mark against MS and win big! Here's how:
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- Check in with staff/volunteers at each rest stop to receive a mark on your rider number.
- Visit the Rookie Tent at the Ocean City finish line to show your 'marks' and receive your raffle ticket.
- Receive a minimum of 2 'marks' to be entered to win an exclusive prize!
At long last! The results of the Rookie Raffle are in. Thank you to all 365 Rookies who participated in the raffle this year. The competition was strong!
Congratulations to the following three Rookies for winning some great cycling and Bike MS gear:
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- Brian Ambron: Bike MS Luggage
- Erika Fanelle: Bike Gear grab bag, courtesy of Bikesport
- Samuel Lai: Bike Gear grab bag, courtesy of Guy’s Bikes
Thanks again to all the Rookie Riders and sponsoring bike shops, Bikesport and Guy’s Bikes, who generously donated this year’s raffle prizes.
Stop by the Rookie Rider tent at the Ocean City finish for more ways to win and engage – more details coming soon!
Visit the Ride Details page for details regarding the route, transportation, start locations and the finish line. And much much more!
