Ride Details

Click here for a schedule of events from Friday, August 5- Sunday, August 7. Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Copies of the schedule will be in Rider Packets.

Movie Under the Stars
Our 2022 Bike Committee has selected our Movie Under the Stars and our Bike MS weekend theme. Find your COURAGE, follow your HEART, and find your way HOME to Bike MS: Willamette Valley with The Wizard of Oz! Movie Summary: “When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route, they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help. The movie begins at sundown Saturday, August 6, 2022

With multiple route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you.

Saturday Options (Day 1)

• 21-mile route
• 34-mile route
• 61-mile route
• 85-mile route
• 100-mile route

Sunday Options (Day 2)

• 22-mile route
• 37-mile route
• 45-mile route

*Please note, routes are always subject to change.

Rest stops will be situated every 10-12 miles with hydration and nutrition. SAG vehicles will be available between every rest stop.

Medical and bike mechanic support will also be available at every rest stop.  

NEW in ‘22: Century riders will receive a commemorative patch to celebrate their accomplishment. 

2022 Bike MS Fundraising Weeks

Bike MS: Willamette Valley it’s go-time for another Fundraising Week. It’s time to start fundraising or keep working to reach your personal fundraising goals!

Fundraising Week #2 June 27- July 3, 2022

Each fundraising week provides prize opportunities to enhance our Bike MS weekend experience while raising the critical funds to END MS FOREVER.

• Goal: $15K / Actual Fundraising-$21K

Our big prize from this fundraising week comes to us from our partners and friends at Vvolt. Congratulations to Terry Haye she’ll receive an Alpha e-bike! She received the most donations over $25. Thank you Vvolt for your support of Bike MS!

• Solo Rider Prize: Garmin Cycling Computer
  •  Winner: Bob Beall
• Team Prizes
  • 10+ Teams: Coffee Bar in Team Tent   
    • Winner: Team Road Kill  
  • Small But Mighty Teams: Golden Team Tent Entry
    • Winner: Lil Cedar

Fundraising Week #2 June 27- July 3, 2022: Solo Rider Prize

Hey Solo Riders, we’ve got a prize you! Raise the most money online during this fundraising week, and you’ll win a Garmin Edge 530 cycling computer! Thank you, Garmin, for supporting Bike MS: Willamette Valley. 

Fundraising Week #1 May 30 - June 5, 2022

Each fundraising week provides prize opportunities to enhance our Bike MS weekend experience while raising the critical funds to END MS FOREVER.

• Goal: $20K / Actual Fundraising - $17K
• Individual Fundraiser Prize: Congrats Sheila M. she will receive a Bike MS Spa Package!
• Team Prize
  • 10+ Teams: Popsicle Hotline  
    • Winner: Missing Spokes
  • Small But Mighty Teams: Fiesta Plus
    • Winner: Team Hammer Drop

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.  

After the ride, we will have plenty of food at the finish line.

Bike MS Beer Garden

You will not go hungry at Bike MS: Willamette Valley!

From Coke Floats during our Movie Under the Stars, to a fantastic Sunday BBQ, we’ve got you covered!

Friday Night

Taco Bar—Self-Pay: $16.95

Chicken, Beef, and Vegetarian options, rice, and beans.

 

Saturday:

• Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwiches (Egg, Ham, Plain), assorted pastries, assorted fruits, coffee/tea bar.
• Lunch: Sub sandwiches/wraps, PBJ, chips, assorted fruits.
• Dinner: Shoyu chicken, Kalua pork, (v)teriyaki soy curls, sticky rice, mac salad, green salad & Hawaiian rolls
  • Movie Snacks: Popcorn, candy, and Coke Floats from Swire Cocoa-Cola, USA.

Sunday:

• Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwiches (egg, ham, plain), assorted pastries, assorted fruits, coffee/tea bar.
• Lunch:  
  • Route: Uncrustables, bananas, chips, cookies, (gf) gluten free PB&J Bars
  • Rider Village: Sunday BBQ*- Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Cookie) (v) Veggie Burger (gf) lettuce for bun

*Rider Village BBQ is served until 2:00 pm

Support at the Ride:

 > Rest Stop Support: Rest stops are set up approximately every 10-12 miles featuring:

• Themes with fun festivities and smiling faces. A big thank you to our Rest Stop Sponsors!!
  • Ardon Health, GARMIN, Janssen: Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Providence Brain & Spine Institute and VeloPro
• Rest Stop Food: Cliff Bars, granola bars, chips, nuts, and assorted fruits
• First aid stations
• Mechanical support from local bike shops. A BIG Thank you to the following bike shops for volunteering their time and talents to keep us riding safely! 
  • Bike N Hike, Bike Peddler, Lakeside Bicycles, Moonlight Cyclrey, and Peak Sports

> SAG Vehicles Just can't push another pedal, or just need a ride to the next stop? These trucks & SUVs rove the route and rest stops. Give the thumbs-down signal if you want to be picked up. You and your bike will be transported.

> Bicycle tagalongs, trailers and carriers are not allowed on the route.

> Mechanical Support Get your bike inspected prior to ride weekend to identify major issues.  Bike mechanics will provide minor repairs at rest stops.

> Ride Marshals are respected riders who are the Safety and Good Will Ambassadors to help keep Bike MS safe while on routes. On event weekend, safety is our number one priority and is critical to maintain the integrity of the event. This special team of cyclists helps along the route and monitors cycling safety.

> Medical Support If a medical emergency takes place call 911. For nonlife threatening emergencies call the emergency number printed on your rider bib which is included in your packet. First aid stations (i.e., band-aids, aspirin, antibiotic ointment) will also be available at all Rest Stops.