Ride Details

Packet Pick Up Dates:

Packet Pick Up Dates:

• Wednesday, June 8
  4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  Jack's Abby
  100 Clinton St, Framingham, MA 01702
• Thursday, June 23
  11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  National MS Society
  101A First Avenue, Suite 6
  Waltham, MA 02451

Visit the Packet Pick Up section of the Registration page for more details

June 25 & 26:

Ride Requirements Reminders: Visit the Ride Info Requirements section of the Registration page for more details

Important Information: Proof of Vaccination Requirement

Important Update 6/24/22: All Bike MS participants, volunteers, spectators and supports visiting Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s property must be prepared to show proof of vaccination in one of follow accepted forms:

1. Original COVID-19 vaccination card (electronic or photo copies are not accepted.)
2. Electronic vaccination record from an official state Immunization Information System (IIS). For those attending from Massachusetts the website is myvaxrecords.mass.gov.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, the overnight and day one finish line venue for Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway, requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for any visitors. That means all Bike MS participants, volunteers and supporters who will be on Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s property must be prepared to show proof of vaccination. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or the single dose of J&J. More information will be shared in the coming months about the process for verifying proof of vaccination and what forms of proof will be accepted. Please note that based on the venue’s policy, proof of a negative COVID-19 test will not be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination. We appreciate your support and flexibility.

Schedule: Saturday Start
Start location: 1776 Heritage Dr, North Quincy, MA

• 5:30 a.m. Registration opens
• 6:00 a.m. Team photos start
• 7:00 a.m. Line-up in corrals
• 7:30 a.m. Cape Cod Getaway starts!

Schedule: Saturday Finish
Location: Mass Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, Mass.

• 12 p.m. Finish Line Festival begins
• 12 p.m. Shuttle service to hotels begins every hour
• 2 p.m. Beer Garden and Top Fundraiser Reception open
• 3 p.m. First bus leaves for Quincy start line
• 4 p.m. Day 1 Routes Close
• 5 p.m. Dinner Service begins
• 6 p.m. Beer Garden and Top Fundraiser Reception Close
• 7 p.m. Last bus leaves for Quincy start line
• 7:30 p.m. Dinner Closes
• 9 p.m. Quiet hours begin. Last shuttle to hotels.

Schedule: Sunday Start
Location: Mass Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive in Buzzards Bay, MA

• 4:00 a.m. Wake up call
• 4:15 a.m. Breakfast opens
• 4:30 a.m. Hotel shuttle starts
• 5:00 a.m. Route opens – rolling start for all riders
• 6:00 a.m. Hotel shuttle ends
• 6:30 a.m. Last cyclist leaves
• 7:00 a.m. Bourne Bridge re-opens to vehicular traffic. Cyclist traffic no longer permitted.

Schedule: Sunday Finish
Location: 16 Jerome Smith Road, Provincetown, MA

• 10:00 a.m. Finish line food opens
• 12:30 p.m. Bus return for Quincy begins every 30 minutes
• 2:30 p.m. Route closes
• 3:00 p.m. Ferry riders leave for the ferry dock
• 4:00 p.m. Food closes
• 4:00 p.m. Ferry departs for Boston
• 4:00 p.m. Last bus leaves for Quincy

Route Maps | Route Closing Times | Route Support / Weather
 

Route Maps

2022 Route Maps – Click on the links below for full route and mileage details.

• Saturday - 75 Miles (orange arrows)
• Saturday – 100 Miles  (blue arrows)
• Sunday - 75 Miles (yellow arrows)

Instructions on downloading these routes to your phone

To Get App (it's free!). Once Downloaded:

1. Go to your App Store
2. Search for: Ride with GPS (Red cyclist on a black background)
3. Download the app (it’s Free!)
4. Go to your internet browser app - (Safari, Google Chrome, etc.)
5. Visit the website below for your route
   **check back in June**
6. Click “Open in App”
7. Once you’re in the app can Download or Navigate to stream the route

Route Closing Times

Route Closing: Saturday 4 p.m.

Route Closing: Sunday 2:30 p.m.

The Bourne Bridge will reopen to all traffic at 7:00am. All riders must be across by this time.

We will make every effort to work with you to complete the ride. All cyclists on the road after route closing must take the bus in to the finish line.

Route Support / Weather

Route Support

Visit the Meals & Support section of this page for more details.

Weather

We ride rain or shine. Please be prepared for rain, cold weather or very sunny conditions. Weather can change overnight so prepare for every scenario. Stay tuned to our site and your inbox for up-to-date announcements regarding inclement weather.

Saturday Finish Line Details: Mass Maritime Academy

Important Information: Proof of Vaccination Requirement

Important Update 6/24/22: All Bike MS participants, volunteers, spectators and supports visiting Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s property must be prepared to show proof of vaccination in one of follow accepted forms:

1. Original COVID-19 vaccination card (electronic or photo copies are not accepted.)
2. Electronic vaccination record from an official state Immunization Information System (IIS). For those attending from Massachusetts the website is myvaxrecords.mass.gov.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, the overnight and day one finish line venue for Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway, requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for any visitors. That means all Bike MS participants, volunteers and supporters who will be on Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s property must be prepared to show proof of vaccination. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or the single dose of J&J. More information will be shared in the coming months about the process for verifying proof of vaccination and what forms of proof will be accepted. Please note that based on the venue’s policy, proof of a negative COVID-19 test will not be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination. We appreciate your support and flexibility.

Sunday Finish Line Details: Provincetown, MA

The Sunday finish line will open have food, medals, and shower trucks. If transportation has been requested, the ferry and last bus back to Quincy depart at 4:00pm.

Additionally, visit the Meals & Support and Lodging & Transportation sections of the page.

2022 Cape Cod Getaway Facebook Group

Stay up-to-the-minute with conversation and event details by joining our CCG Facebook Group here. We will use this page for event updates, recognition, encouragement and more.

Packet Pick-up

Packet Pick Up Dates:

• Wednesday, June 8
  4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  Jack's Abby
  100 Clinton St, Framingham, MA 01702
• Thursday, June 23
  11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  National MS Society
  101A First Avenue, Suite 6
  Waltham, MA 02451

Visit the Packet Pick Up section of the Registration page for me details

Cycling Challenges

Whether you’re a virtual cyclist or joining us in-person on event day, we’ve got a challenge for you! Beginning May 23 you have the opportunity to compete in four weekly challenges.
Visit the Bike MS 2022 Cycling Challenge page (coming soon) for more details including suggested weekly mileage goals and how to earn badges for your training...and to enter! More details to come.
Plus, download the Bike MS app to earn the exclusive Bike MS 2022 badge for logging miles on event day.

Fundraising Weeks

Both a team and an individual participant can win big during this year’s fundraising weeks. 
When:

• Fundraising Week #1: April 18 - 24

  - Winning Team with 15 or more members: Team Spinal Tap, Captain Bill Sykes

  - Winning Team with 4-14 members: Underground Cycling, Captain Lisa Oberto

  - Individual Winner: Peter Tamposi, Team Spinal Tap

• Fundraising Week #2: May 16 – May 22

  - Winning Team with 15 or more members: Liams Lucky Charms, Captain Liam Kennedy

  - Winning Team with 4-14 members: The Stuntriders, Captain Francis Reynolds

  - Individual Winner: Dan Scheib, Crank it Up!

  - Bonus Prize Challenge Winner: The Stuntriders, Captain Francis Reynolds

Team Captain Meet Ups: April

Cape Cod Getaway will be hosting a series of Team Captain Meet Ups to help keep you connected and apprised throughout the season. Plus, build excitement with your fellow captains for Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway 2022.

Tuesday, April 19th, at 7pm: Kick off the cycling season virtually with us. Plus get….

• Cape Cod Getaway 2022 Updates: What to expect ride weekend, meet the staff, team tent details, important dates and housing & ferry reminders
• Geared up for the registration fee increase on May 2, Bike to Work Week and World MS Day
• Fundraising & Recruitment Tips, Tools and Resources: Kick off fundraising week with tools and tactics
• View the slide deck from the April 19 meeting
  Reach out to your Bike MS staff member to request the call recording.

Meals and Food

Food at the Saturday start line will be limited. Water, sports drinks, breakfast bars and bananas will be available. Please arrive with a full stomach, full water bottles and be ready to get on the road!

At the rest stops enjoy individually packaged sweet and salty snacks such as Goldfish, energy bars or gel, fruit and more.  Cyclists must bring their own water bottles. Lunch will be provided for all cyclists at the Duxbury Middle-High School stop. See additional information regarding rest stop support listed below.

At the Saturday finish line your wristband provides access to great food and a cold beer from Jack's Abby Brewing.

At the Sunday finish line enjoy food and beverages.

Rest Stops: First Class Support

Rest stops approximately every 12 miles featuring:

• Fun festivities and smiling faces
• Food, food, food! Including drinks, snacks and lunch at the Duxbury Middle-High School stop
• First aid stations 
• Mechanical support from local bike shops  

**Only authorized Bike MS vehicles and cyclists are permitted access to the rest stops ride weekend. All other vehicular traffic is prohibited.

Route Markings

We make every effort to ensure you won’t get lost. The route will be clearly marked with blue and orange direction signs, including on straightaways, so you will know you're riding in the right direction.
Day 1:

• 100 miles: Blue arrows
• 75 miles: orange arrows

Day 2:

• 75 miles: yellow arrows

Medical Support & Emergency Assistance

Emergency medical support travels the entire route in the event that a cyclist may be injured. Help us provide top-notch first aid by completing the back of your rider number. In addition, an emergency number will be printed on the wristband included in your rider number packet. Use this number during the ride if you spot an accident. First aid stations will also be available.

Support and Gear (SAG) Vehicles

Just can’t push another pedal, or just need a ride to the next stop? Two 15-passenger vans rove the route and rest stops. SAG vehicles are identified by orange flags on the passenger side windows.

Flip your bike upside down and wave down the first SAG wagon to come your way. You and your bike will be transported. SAG vehicles are equipped with bike racks, basic bike repair kits, and water. If you cannot continue to ride, a SAG vehicle will give you a ride to the next rest stop.

NOTE: The trip into the finish line is not always direct. Be patient as we pick up other cyclists in need. If you only want a ride to the next rest stop, let the driver know.  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.

No trailers, tagalongs or child carriers are allowed on the route per the Society’s Youth Riders policy. 

Bike Mechanical Support

Cape Cod Getaway Sponsoring Bike Shops will be located at the start location and the rest stops to provide minor repairs.  Get your bike inspected to identify any major issues, and ensure your bike is in excellent riding condition to guarantee free mechanical support ride weekend.  Click here for more details.

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. They’ll be wearing orange vests and waving orange flags so you can’t miss them. 

Communications Team

Communications volunteers are stationed along the route. If you encounter an accident or other emergency, let the communications volunteer know. They are easy to spot: just look for a car with a really big antenna!  Note: These volunteers are there for communication purposes and are not permitted to direct traffic.

Police & Communities Who Welcome Us

Please be respectful of the communities that support and welcome Bike MS! Their hospitality makes this event possible. Every effort is made to keep you safe. Where possible, local law enforcement agencies have been recruited to help you travel safely through intersections and on shared roadways.

Be courteous, as they help you travel safely through their communities. Visit the Training & Prep page for more details on safe and courteous cycling behavior.

Saturday on site Housing | Saturday off site Housing & Shuttles | Luggage | Saturday Bus | Sunday Ferry | Sunday Bus | Parking

Accommodations

Saturday On-Site Housing: Massachusetts Maritime Academy Overnight Options  

Important Information: Proof of Vaccination Requirement

Important Update 6/24/22: All Bike MS participants, volunteers, spectators and supports visiting Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s property must be prepared to show proof of vaccination in one of follow accepted forms:

1. Original COVID-19 vaccination card (electronic or photo copies are not accepted.)
2. Electronic vaccination record from an official state Immunization Information System (IIS). For those attending from Massachusetts the website is myvaxrecords.mass.gov.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, the overnight and day one finish line venue for Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway, requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for any visitors. That means all Bike MS participants, volunteers and supporters who will be on Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s property must be prepared to show proof of vaccination. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or the single dose of J&J. More information will be shared in the coming months about the process for verifying proof of vaccination and what forms of proof will be accepted. Please note that based on the venue’s policy, proof of a negative COVID-19 test will not be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination. We appreciate your support and flexibility.

Housing Options
Overnight accommodations are available on Saturday night at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) for $26.32 per person. You may select one of the following on-site options to stay on-campus. The deadline to purchase dorm housing is May 31, 2022.

1. Dorm Room: list up to 2 roommates. You must supply your own bedding, towel and toiletries.  Dorm rooms are not air conditioned. There are shared bathrooms and showers on each floor.
2. Gym: you will be supplied with a mattress for the gym floor.  You must supply your own bedding, towel and toiletries.  The gym is air conditioned.  There are shared bathrooms and showers in the facility.
3. Tenting: supply your own tent and camp on the MMA grounds.  Bathrooms and showers are shared with the dorm buildings.

Reference luggage transportation and regulations below.

Urgent: The official deadline to purchase housing was Tuesday, May 31, 2022. As of June 1, housing can still be purchased online. However, please note that as of this date we will do our best to accommodate late reservations and cannot guarantee any special requests.

This form will no longer be available after 12:00pm ET Thursday, June 23.

Buy Tickets

Saturday Off-Site Hotels & Shuttles

Shuttles are provided from Mass Maritime Academy (MMA) to the listed hotels on Saturday, June 25 in the afternoon, and back again to Mass Maritime Academy again early Sunday, June 26 in the morning.

• Quality Inn Bourne
  100 Trowbridge Rd. in Bourne
  3.3 miles to/from MMA; 7 minutes to/from MMA
• All-Seasons Inn & Suites
  114 Trowbridge Rd. in Bourne
  3.3 miles to/from MMA; 7 minutes to/from MMA
• Eastern Inn
  6 Bridge Approach St. in Buzzards Bay
  2 miles to/from MMA; 5 minutes to/from MMA
• Hampton Inn
  12 Kendell Rae Place in Buzzards Bay
  1.7miles to/from MMA; 7minutes

***Rates and minimum stay are set by individual establishments and are subject to change***

Transportation:

Luggage Transportation

For all overnight accommodation options (including those staying off-campus), your luggage will be transported for you each day.  

SATURDAY:  We will transport your luggage from the start line to the finish line each day.

Luggage Guidelines:

• Each cyclist is allowed ONE piece of luggage weighing no more than 20 pounds. This does not include a sleeping bag and tent, if needed. These additional items are permitted and will be transported.
• No fans, extra pieces of luggage or miscellaneous items will be accepted when dropping off items at the luggage truck. You will be told to put the items back in your vehicle parked at the start.
• Please do not hang or attach anything to your luggage, these could easily be misplaced.

• Alcohol is not allowed in luggage. If alcohol is identified in luggage, your bag will not be transported.
• Remember to attach your luggage tag on your bag, which can be found in your rider number packet.
  • This tag is the best way to identify the bag as yours during luggage pick-up each day.
  • Please make sure you can leave it attached and still open your bag on Saturday night.

Luggage Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures:

SATURDAY Start: All luggage adhering to the above guidelines can be placed on the luggage truck at the start ride morning. All luggage will be transported to the Saturday Mass Maritime Academy finish line.

• Ensure you have everything you need before dropping your bag. Once it is placed on the truck it cannot be removed and you will not have access to it until you arrive at the finish line.

SUNDAY Start: If you plan to ride on Sunday, you may drop your luggage at the luggage tent or the softball field (for those coming off the shuttles) by 6:30 a.m. All luggage on this truck will be transported to the Sunday Provincetown finish line.

SUNDAY Finish: Pick up your luggage from the trucks if you wish to shower or change before heading home.

• If returning on the ferry, luggage should be placed back on the luggage truck. Your luggage is transported to the return site in Quincy.

• If you are taking the bus, you must have your luggage with you.

All luggage is dropped off and sorted numerically at the luggage area/tent each day.

Saturday Transportation: Bus to Quincy

The buses from Mass Maritime Academy to Quincy leave at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and are available for all one-day cyclists.

Look for the Transportation flag and tent on the Canal side of the finish line festival area.

Sunday Transportation back to the start location: Ferry

The ferry departs at 4 p.m. from MacMillan Pier in Downtown Provincetown off Commercial St.  From the Jerome Smith Rd. finish line, start walking on Winslow St. until it intersects with Commercial St. Turn left on Commercial St. and MacMillan Pier will be on your right within a couple hundred yards.  Walk all the way to the end of the pier.

Things to note: 

• The ferry option for Cape Cod Getaway is open to the first 850 registrants who choose the ferry option in the online registration. 
  • If you registered prior to January 29, 2022 please log into your Fundraising Center and edit this question by March 1, 2022 to indicate your Sunday return preference, and if you would like to secure your spot on the ferry. Choose “Own Transportation” if you will not be needing either the ferry or bus option.
• You must click the ferry option when you register to reserve your spot. 
• This is a private chartered ferry through Bay State Cruise Lines and is not provided by the Steamship Authority or any ferry line in the area.  The ferry is for Bike MS participants only, you cannot purchase external tickets for this ferry. 
• No cars, bikes or large bags are allowed on board.  This is a passenger vessel only.  Small handbags and backpacks are ok.
  • Luggage: reference the luggage section of this page for additional details.
  • Bikes will be returned via truck.
• You must have your blue wristband to board the ferry.  This wristband is included in your Rider packet that you pick up at one of the early pickup times or at registration on Saturday morning.  The blue wristband is your ferry ticket.
• We do not use a waiting list once the ferry closes.  For those that missed the cutoff or would like to switch to the ferry, check-in to the Information Tent at the finish line.  There will be a list created for those that are waiting.  Typically, there are enough tickets that are turned-in to accommodate all.

• The ferry departs at 4 p.m., all cyclists must be on board at this time. It's approximately a one-mile walk to the ferry from the Provincetown finish line area.

• The ferry goes directly back to Seaport Blvd. in Boston with a trip of around 3 hours.  Once docked, you will be transported back to the Quincy Saturday start location via shuttle busses.  Plan to arrive back no sooner than 8 PM.
  • Please be patient as you disembark the ferry and enter the shuttle queue lines.  There are more than 800 people that need to get on the shuttles, and it takes several minutes.  There are plenty of buses and seats for all.
• Your luggage will be waiting for you when you arrive back at the Quincy Saturday start locations and will be sorted by rider number. See luggage transportation details above.
• Bikes and belongings must be picked up No later than 8 P.M.  After 8 p.m., all leftover belongings will be transported to a storage warehouse.  Please allow 48 hours before you come to claim lost and found items, as trucks need to be unloaded and items cataloged.

Sunday Transportation back to the start location: Coach Busses

Coach Buses leave directly from the Jerome Smith Rd. finish Line in Provincetown, MA and depart starting at 12:30, and leave every half-hour or once they have filled.  Coach Buses are scheduled as follows: 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00.  The last coach bus leaves at 4:00 PM.

Things to note:

• Busses drive directly to State Street in Quincy. Bus departure times: 12:30pm- 4pm, departing every 30 minutes. These buses do not make stops in route and travel time back to Quincy is around 2 hours.
• Luggage may travel with you on the bus; bikes will follow securely packed on a truck.  The staff member or volunteer loading your bike will tell you the truck # that your bike is traveling in.  Bikes will be organized by truck # and will be waiting for you in Quincy. 
  • Please be patient while trucks are being off-loaded.  Depending on traffic, trucks may arrive before or after the bus arrives in Quincy.
• No tickets or wristbands are required.  There are plenty of seats available, just be ready to go at the time of your choice.
• If you registered for the ferry and decided to take the bus instead, please turn in your ferry wristband at the Information Tent so that it can be given to another participant who is waiting to take the ferry.
• Bikes and belongings must be picked up no later than 8 PM.  After 8 PM, all leftover belongings will be transported to a storage warehouse. Please allow 48 hours before you come to claim lost and found items, as trucks need to be unloaded and items cataloged.

Own Transportation: Choose “Own Transportation” if you will not be taking either the ferry or bus options and have your own arrangements for transportation needs.

Parking

Parking at the Start Line in Quincy: Parking is available at our start line location: State Street Bank & Trust Company located at 1776 Heritage Drive in North Quincy, MA.

Designated parking is reserved for Top 100 Club members. All Top 100 Club members must have their Top Club Parking Pass displayed on their dashboard. Additional parking is available in the “General Parking” section. The Parking Start Line map is available Here.

Parking at Mass Maritime Academy (MMA): Limited parking is available at Mass Maritime Academy located at 101 Academy Drive in Buzzards Bay, MA.

Designated parking is reserved for Top 100 Club members and ADA parking. All Top 100 Club members must have their Top Club Parking Pass displayed on their dashboard. Additional parking is available in the “P2” section. The MMA Parking map is available Here.

Parking at Provincetown Finish Line: NO designated parking is available and NO overnight parking is available at the Sunday finish line in Provincetown.

Packet Pick Up Dates:

• Wednesday, June 8
  4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  Jack's Abby
  100 Clinton St, Framingham, MA 01702
• Thursday, June 23
  11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  National MS Society
  101A First Avenue, Suite 6
  Waltham, MA 02451

Visit the Packet Pick Up section of the Registration page for me details

December 27: Registration Fee Increase from $20 to $35 

February 21: Registration Fee Increase from $35 to $50

April: Bike Shop Training Rides *More details coming soon!

April 18 - 24: Fundraising Week #1
Both teams and an individual participant can win during this fundraising week. See details in Pre-Ride Events. Plus stay tuned for an email in your inbox with more details!

May: Bike Shop Training Rides *More details coming soon!

May 2: Registration Fee Increase from $50 to $60

May 16-22: Fundraising Week #2
Both teams and an individual participant can win during this fundraising week.  See details in Pre-Ride Events. Plus stay tuned for an email in your inbox with more details!

May 23-28: Cycling Challenge #1

May 30-June 4: Cycling Challenge #2

June: Bike Shop Training Rides *More details coming soon!

June 6-11: Cycling Challenge #3

June 13: Registration Fee Increase from $60 to $70

June 13-18: Cycling Challenge #4

June 25 & 26: Cape Cod Getaway 2022!

July 25: Fundraising/Money Turn In & Prize Deadline. Visit the Clubs & Incentives page for more details.

August 26: Top 100 Ranking Deadline. Visit the Clubs & Incentives page for more details.

Registration Fee Schedule*:
*Fee for cyclists riding in person only.

• $20 November 3 – December 26
• $35 December 27 – February 20  
• $50 February 21 – May 1
• $60 May 2 – June 12
• $70 June 13 – June 22

No registrations ride day

Our I Ride with MS program celebrates and recognizes the resilience of our cyclists who live with MS. I Ride with MS participants not only commit to cycling to create a world free of MS, but also to raise awareness.

Visit the I Ride with MS page to read IRWMS Participant’s Testimonials, check out the 2022 I Ride with MS jersey** design and learn how to join.

**I Ride with MS jerseys will be mailed in late May/early June or be available for pick up at your start line ride morning.