Date & Location
Packet Pick up is at two locations on Friday May 13th
May 14 - 15, 2022
Starting line (for 62 and 105 mile routes):
Santa Monica and Ventura start lines
Santa Monica is 2950 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Ventura is San Buenaventura State Beach Park
901 San Pedro St. Ventura, CA 93001
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $350
Age Minimum: 12
Schedule
7:00 AM: 62 and 105 mile rides
Start in Santa Monica
10:00: 30 mile ride
Start in Ventura
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Event Schedule
Check Out Our Ride Guide: Our Ride Guide has everything you need to know for a fun and successful Bike MS weekend.
Friday
- 4-7pm – Packet Pick Up (SM, SBV)
Saturday
- 5am – Packet Pick Up open (SM)
- Luggage Drop, Mechanics, Breakfast
- 6:30am – Program (SM)
- 7am – Riders Depart (SM)
- 8am – Start line Closes (SM)
- 8am – Packet Pick Up (SBV)
- Breakfast, Mechanics
- 9:30am – Program (SBV)
- 10am – Riders Depart (SBV)
- 10:30am – Start Line Closes (SBV)
- 11-2 – Lunch (SBV)
- 12-6 – Expo (SBV)
- 12-6 – Beer Garden (SBV)
- 1-6:30 – Hotel Shuttles (SBV)
- 4-6pm – Dinner (SBV)
- 4pm – Jersey Fashion Show and Program (SBV)
- 5pm – Routes Closed
- 7pm – Bike Corral Closed, Festival Site Closed (SBV)
Sunday
- 5-7am – Hotel Shuttles
- 5:30am – Bike Corral, Luggage Drop, mechanics
- 7am – team photos in team tents
- 7:15 – Victory Lap
- 7:30 – Riders Depart
- 8:00 – Start Line Closes
- 10:30-3 – Lunch
- 10:30-3 - Expo
- 10:30-3 – Beer Garden
- 10:30-2:30 – Buses Back
- 1:30 – Route Closed
- 2:30 – Festival Site Closed
*SM = Santa Monica SBV = San Buenaventura State Beach
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Routes & Maps
With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you.
Saturday May 14th choose from two different start locations:
- Ventura start - easy 30 miles FLAT out and back
- Santa Monica Start - choose 60 miles along PCH or 100 miles that includes a climb up Malibu canyon road
Sunday May 15th in Ventura
- Choose an easy flat 30 miles along the coast
- Choose a more challenging 50 miles that includes a climb around Lake Casitas in Ojai
Saturday night will be overnight in Ventura.
Routes
Saturday Options
Day One Start Location for the 30 mile is San Buenaventura State Beach Park 901 San Pedro St. Ventura CA 93001
30 Miles - view here
62 Miles - view here
105 Miles - view here
Sunday Options
30 Miles - view here
50 Miles - view here
*Please note, routes are subject to change.
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Pre-Ride Events
IZIP electric bike contest
If you ride with MS, you could win an IZIP electric bike. Just send your story to jj.hoffman@nmss.org (name and a few lines as to why you should win the bike).
We have prizes for fundraising challenges that include:
Golf vacations
Dinners out at Aloha Steakhouse
Tickets to Dodger games
Magic Castle invitations
REI camping gear
IZIP electric bike
Important Dates
March 7th-12th
Fundraising Week
March 16th
6pm Team Captain Meetup (virtual meeting)
March 21st
Registration Fee increase to $60
March 30th
6pm Rookie Rider Meet-up (virtual meeting)
April 4th-9th
Fundraising Week #2
May 2nd
Registration Fee increase to $70
Fundraising Weeks
- Fundraising Week #1: March 7-12, 2022
- Fundraising Week #2: April 4-9, 2022
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
Team Captain Meeting
April 14th at 6pm-7pm Pacific
Join us for another Team Captain meetup. It's one month before the big day! Reach your fundraising and training goals, share tips with other Team captains and GET INSPIRED by all the progress we have made towards our goals and the ultimate goal, a CURE FOR MS!
Microsoft Teams meeting
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+1 323-486-3157,,190287124# United States, Los Angeles
Phone Conference ID: 190 287 124#
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Rookie Rider Meeting
Calling on our Rookie (or First Time) Riders we'll have a virtual meet-up Wednesday March 30th at 6pm:
Join us! We'll give an overview of the routes you can choose from on this Two-day epic adventure exploring all the glory of the Southern California Coastline! We'll also provide a sneak-peak of this year's prize jersey for all of our "Club K" members (those who raise $1000 or more) and show you how you can win a coveted spot in our elite "Top 50" club with VIP perks, prizes and a lot more!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
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Or call in (audio only)
+1 323-486-3157,,901346718# United States, Los Angeles
Phone Conference ID: 901 346 718#
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Safety Meeting
May 4th 6pm-7pm Pacific
Don't miss this important safety meeting! Join us for an overview of the routes and how to stay safe as you ride in a group along the way.
We'll cover:
- What to expect from our safety marshals riding with you and what you need to do to prepare yourself, like clothing, nutrition, etc..
- ABC Bike check! Having a bike in good working order is vital to your good time! We'll show you how YOU can check your bike in advance and make adjustments where you can.
- Group riding means communicating with your fellow riders. We'll give you the dos and don'ts and common phrases used in group rides and what they mean and how and when to use them.
- And MORE!
Get excited -- it's almost ride day!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
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Or call in (audio only)
+1 323-486-3157,,142892475# United States, Los Angeles
Phone Conference ID: 142 892 475#
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Meals & Support
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.
Food Info
For 62 and 105 mile riders lunch will be served on the route between 9:30am - 1:30pm. For those riding 105 miles, you must reach the lunch stop by 12:30pm if you do not, you will be rerouted and will achieve about 80 miles by the finish line.
For friends and family, dinner tickets can be purchased for $10 Meals are complimentary for the riders.
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Accommodations & Transportation
Accommodations
Hotels
- Courtyard Marriott in Marina Del Rey (near Santa Monica and would be best for pre-event and post-event lodgings)
For Ventura Beach Marriott which is best for Saturday night during the event use
Book your group rate for Bike MS LA Coastal Challenge Attendee Room Block - Marina del Rey Marriott for $246- 266 per night Start Date: Thursday, May 12, 2022
End Date: Sunday, May 15, 2022
Last Day to Book: Friday, April 15, 2022
Book your group rate for Bike MS Los Angeles-Coastal Challenge 2022
CAMPING INFORMATION FOR BIKE MS:
May 14-15, 2022
- Camping will be provided at no cost to participants for the night of Saturday, May 14th at San Buenaventura State Beach Park.
- Permitted camping gear includes the following:
- Tent (two-person max.)
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Pillow
- No chairs, stereos, stoves, or other camping supplies are permitted
- Motor Homes / Campers need to find alternative location
- Limited spaces are available. Please email jj.hoffman@nmss.org to reserve your campsite.
- Tents (two-person max.) can be set up as early as 8:00am on Saturday, May 14th. You will check in at the campsite area with a NMSS staff person.
- All campers will pay $10 for overnight parking upon entering the park.
- No vehicles will be allowed to re-enter the premises after Sunset (6:00pm) on Saturday, May 14th. The park closes at this time. If you plan on taking your vehicle out of the park and returning after park closure, please take note that you will need to find street parking, which can be difficult.
- You can go into town after 6:00pm by walking the bike path or calling a local cab or ride share service. They can pick up / drop off at the park entrance.
- Tents must be broken down by 8:30 if you are riding or 10:00am if you are not on Sunday, May 15th or before you leave for your ride. Tents should be loaded onto the luggage transportation trucks to be transferred Santa Monica
- Dinner and drinks will be provided by NMSS at the campsite for participants.
- Absolutely NO Campfires allowed.
- Please keep your Alcohol ID bracelet attached if you plan on consuming alcohol at the campsite.
- No glass bottles will be allowed on the beach.
- No amplified sound is allowed.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am
- 60 and 100 mile cyclists: Bring your camping gear to the start line in Santa Monica and put it onto the luggage trucks to be transported to Ventura. Please try to consolidate your belongings into no more than 2 bags.
Transportation
Purchase bus and parking tickets for Sunday May 15th return FROM San Buenaventura State Beach Park in Ventura (Finish Line) TO 2950 Ocean Park Blvd. in Santa Monica (Start Line for 62 and 105 mile riders).
The deadline to reserve your spot on a shuttle is April 29th 2022.
Shuttle Times: May 15th 10:30am; 1:00pm or 2:30pm
NOTE: Those who park at San Buenaventura State Beach Park will pay the park fee of $10 directly to the park rangers not on this form.
Prices:
- Shuttle plus parking in 2950 Ocean Park Blvd parking structure: $55
- Parking only at 2950 Ocean Park Blvd: $25
- Shuttle only, no parking: $30
- Courtyard Marriott in Marina Del Rey (near Santa Monica and would be best for pre-event and post-event lodgings)
