Ride Details

September 24 & 25:

Check back for updated details in September!

Information below is based on 2021 ride details and subject to change.

• Visit the Packet Pick Up section of the Registration page for details regarding rider number packets
• Visit the Ride Info &  Requirements section of the Registration page  to ensure you are ready to ride. Don’t forget, in addition to the required fundraising minimum, all participants must have:
  • A helmet
  • A water bottle: City to Shore is a cup free event
  • Bike inspected (to receive free maintenance ride weekend)
• Visit the Start Locations page for more details on start times and locations.
• Visit the Ocean City Finish Line page for more details regarding the Saturday Finish Line.
• Visit the Bike Safety & COVID-19 page for safe cycling and COVID safety resources and expectations.
• Visit the Routes & Maps section of this page regarding route closure times, including the century loop entrance closure.
• Visit the Lodging & Transportation section of this page for details regarding
  • Return Transportation schedule - Bus Back to Start Locations
  • Hotel Jitney Shuttle Service schedule and details
• Visit the Meals & Support section of this page regarding times and locations for
  • Saturday dinner in Ocean City
  • Sunday breakfast in Ocean City

After Ride Weekend:
Check back after September 24 & 25 for ride weekend photos and post event reminders.

Check out the 2021 ride photos

• PATCO Cherry Hill Start Saturday album
• Ocean City Finish Bridge Saturday album
• Ocean City Finish Line Saturday album 
• Ocean City Start Sunday album
• PATCO Cherry Finish Sunday album
• Century Rest Stop Saturday album
• Hammonton Lunch Sunday album
• Mays Landing (#Rest Stop Saturday album 
• Waterford Rest Stop Saturday album
• Waterford Rest Stop Sunday album

Cycle through the beautiful back roads and flat terrain of South Jersey along with a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people with MS. Take in the beautiful blueberry fields of Hammonton and the world-famous Pinelands National Reserve before completing the ride by rolling into "America’s Greatest Family Resort", Ocean City.

With a fully supported route, and mileage options ranging from one day 20 miles to two days 175 miles, there is an option for all cycling abilities.

See below details from the 2021 ride and check back in September for final details for this year’s ride.

Route & Mileage Options 

One Day Options:

Visit the Start Locations page for more details on start times and locations.

All routes finish in Ocean City, N.J. Saturday. Visit the Lodging & Transportation section for more details on overnight accommodations, luggage transportation and Transportation to your hotel or back to your start location Saturday. See details on the Saturday Finish Line.

• 20-mile (Saturday Only)
  Mays Landing, N.J. start with one fully stocked rest stop  **Note: this is not the Mays Landing Stop.
• 40-mile (Saturday Only)
  Hammonton, N.J. start with three rest stops    **Note: this is not the Hammonton Lunch Stop. 
• Traditional 75-mile Route (Saturday Only)
  Cherry Hill, N.J. start with five rest stops, including lunch
• Century 100-mile (Saturday Only)
  Cherry Hill, N.J. start with six rest stops, including lunch. Follow the yellow route markings at mile 46.3 for an additional 25-mile loop and then rejoin the 75-mile route. The century route loop entrance will close promptly at 11:30 a.m.. See below for details.

Two-day options:

• Traditional 75-mile each day with five rest stops, including lunch. Ride from Cherry Hill, N.J. to Ocean City, N.J. Saturday. Stay overnight to enjoy all that Ocean City has to offer, and then ride back to Cherry Hill on Sunday.
• Two-day Century option: Ride 100 miles on Saturday with six rest stops, and 75 miles on Sunday with five rest stops. Lunch is included both days.

Route Maps

2021 Cue Sheets & Maps: I Ride With GPS

**check back for 2022 cue sheets and maps in September.  We are looking to ensure the century route is as close to 100 miles as possible.

• Ride with GPS Event Page with Route Listing
• Saturday 100 miles
• Saturday 75 miles
• Saturday 45 miles
• Saturday 25 miles
• Sunday 75 miles

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

• Go to your App Store
• Search for: Ride with GPS (Red cyclist on a black background)
• Download the app (it’s Free!)
• Go to your internet browser app - (Safari, Google Chrome, etc.)
• Visit the website below for your route

**check back in September**

• Click “Open in App”
• Once you’re in the app can Download or Navigate to stream the route

Century Route Closing: 11:30 a.m.

The century route loop entrance will close promptly at 11:30 a.m. at mile 46.3. No cyclists will be permitted onto the century route after this time. Please plan your ride accordingly and ensure you depart in the initial release.   

Route Closing: 5 p.m.

he Bike MS route will close at 5 p.m. each day. We will make every effort to work with you to complete the ride. All cyclists on the road after 5 p.m. must take the bus in to the finish line

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.

See important information below for cyclists riding on 559

Information for cyclists riding on 559 and when entering Ocean City via the 9th Street bridge/Stainton Memorial Causeway (Rt.52)
As always, it is important that all cyclists follow route markings, practice safe and courteous cycling behavior, and follow ALL police and volunteer direction.
Please use caution along CR 559 as the westbound lane is open to vehicular traffic for local businesses and residents.
Please be aware and adhere to the following:

• As always, follow ALL police and volunteer direction.
• Cyclists will have access to the right inbound lane and shoulder along the bridge into Ocean City. The Fishing Pier and Information Center will be open.
• When approaching the bottom of the bridge in Ocean City:
  • Slow down
  • Be prepared to stop – cyclists will be stopped at the bottom of the bridge
  • Look for police officer’s signal
• Upon entry into Ocean City cyclists will be held and released in several locations to ensure safe passage from the base of the bridge to the traditional finish line at 5th & the boardwalk. Cyclists will be released when it is determined by police that it is safe to proceed.
• Please be patient and follow all directives.

We appreciate the support and partnership of Ocean City and all the counties and municipalities along the route to ensure the continued success of this ride.
Spectators, Friends, Family and Volunteers
Help reduce additional vehicular traffic on the 9th Street bridge/Stainton Memorial Causeway (Rt.52). All spectators, friends, family and volunteers planning to come the Ocean City finish line are asked and encouraged to instead take the Longport Bridge or 34th Street Bridge.

City to Shore Facebook Group | Team Captain Meet Ups | Fundraising Weeks | Cycling Challenges | Rookie Rider Meet Up | Safety Clinic | MS Awareness Week 
 

City to Shore Facebook Group **NEW**

Join the new City to Shore Facebook Group. Stay connected year-round with us and your fellow cyclists.

Team Captain Meet Ups: May & September

City to Shore 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: City to Shore 2022.

Wednesday, May 4 at 7pm: View the recording and slides from this meet-up. (Please note: This information is accurate as of May 4, 2022. Details about the ride and COVID-19 protocols are subject to change.)

Kick off the cycling season virtually with us. Plus get….

• City to Shore 2022 Updates: What to Expect, Timeline & Key Milestones,
• Geared up for the registration fee increase on May 23, Bike to Work Week and World MS Day
• Fundraising & Recruitment Tips, Tools and Resources

September 7 at 7pm: Ride weekend is around the corner, get all the details needed to ensure your team is ready.

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Fundraising Weeks: July & August

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

• Fundraising Week #1: July 18 – July 24
• Fundraising Week #2: August 15 – August 21

Who: Winners for each fundraising week will include both the individual (team member or non-team member) and the team(s) with most money raised online (total dollars) during this time.
Team winners will be determined based on the following two divisions. Meaning two teams can win during each fundraising week!

• Teams with more than 15 members at the start of the fundraising week
• Teams with less than 15 members at the start of the fundraising week

What:

• Individual Prize (Week 1 & 2): The Ultimate Ocean City Experience Pack. Make the most out of your tip to Ocean City and enjoy:
  • Free Saturday Night Hotel
  • Top Fundraiser Perks at the Ocean City finish line (or a guest pass for a friend)
  • Gift cards to all the Ocean City favorites ($50 value)
  • Welcome Beach Bag with Ocean City & Bike MS Gear
• Team Prize(s) Week 1: Gather and get geared up for the journey at PATCO ride morning. After your ride, celebrate your accomplishments together while enjoying all your boardwalk favorites.
  • FREE Team Tent at PATCO.
  • Ocean City Boardwalk ‘Feeding Frenzy’ Pass for each member!
• Team Prize(s) Week 2: Gather and get geared up for the journey at PATCO ride morning. Plus, enjoy a pre or post ride celebration with your team on us.
  • FREE Team Tent at PATCO.
  • Team Party (of your choice – pre or post ride)

How: Utilize the fundraising weeks to reach out to your donors, share why you ride and reach your goal. Hit Top Fundraiser status and earn the 2022 City to Shore commemorative top fundraiser jersey and much more.
Download the new Bike MS App now on Google Play or Apple App Store and take advantage of mobile check deposits. Utilize the Bike MS Fundraising Tool Kit and visit the Bike MS Fundraising Ideas page for more ways to help you reach your goal. Plus, check your Inbox during these weeks for more details!

Cycling Challenges: August-September

Whether you’re a virtual cyclist or joining us in-person on event day, we’ve got a challenge for you! Beginning August 22 you have the opportunity to compete in 4 weekly challenges. Visit the Bike MS 2022 Cycling Challenge page for more details.

Rookie Rider Meet Up: Wednesday, August 3 at 7pm ET

First year City to Shore cyclists, this is an event you do not want to miss! We want to make sure you are as prepared as possible coming into your first Bike MS: City to Shore experience. Learn tips and tricks around fundraising, what to expect on ride day, and all about the Rookie tents at PATCO and Ocean City – including exclusive Rookie Raffles.

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Safety Clinic: Tuesday, September 13 at 7pm ET

The safety of our cyclists is the number one priority at Bike MS. To help ensure that everyone has a great ride and arrives safely at the finish line, we work hard to create a proactive approach to safety. Be Safe. Be Courteous.

Topics Include:

• Cycling safety & COVID-19 precautions
• Group Riding Etiquette & Responsibilities
• Safe & Courteous Cycling Behavior Review
• Route support details
• Bike Inspections Reminders
• PATCO Start Release Protocol 

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MS Awareness Week: March 13-18

MS Awareness Week is a great time to register, rally your team, recruit new members, begin fundraising, and most importantly, a great week to foster awareness and inspire other by sharing your personal story and reason for riding.

Team Captains > build your team during MS Awareness week and win!

The team that has the highest percentage of registrations during this week will be entered to a FREE Team Tent at either the PATCO (75/100 mile) start or Ocean City finish line Saturday.

• Double your money! Extra entries will be added to teams whose members register AND make a self-donation during the week.

Team winners will be determined based on the following two divisions.

• Teams with more than 15 members at the start of MS Awareness Week
  Congratulations to Team UPHS/Penn, Team Captain Dan Wilson
• Teams with less than 15 members at the start of MS Awareness Week
  Congratulations to KPMG, Team Captain John Russo

**Plus, don’t forget the registration fee increases Monday, March 28 from $20 to $35.

Check back for updated details in September!

Information below is based on 2021 ride details and subject to change.

Meals & Food | Rest Stops | Route Markings | Medical Support | Support & Gear | Mechanical Support | Other Route Support

Meals & 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! For more details and information regarding your start location, visit the Start Locations page.

At the rest stops enjoy individually packaged sweet and salty snacks such as chips, energy bar or gel, fruit and more.  Cyclists must bring their own water bottles. Lunch will be provided for all 75- and 100-mile cyclists in Hammonton including chicken sandwiches and veggie burgers. See additional information regarding rest stop support listed below.

At the Saturday finish line Grab a quick bite to eat, before you head up to the boardwalk for all your favorites. Reach Top Fundraiser status by ride weekend and receive extra ride day and finish line perks, including an enhanced meal at the finish line.

A pasta dinner will be served Saturday in Ocean City from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Music Pier* on the boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace OR the Ocean City High School located at 6th and Atlantic Avenue.  As of February 2022, masks are required indoors unless actively eating or drinking.

Plus, visit the for local restaurants offering dinner specials to cyclists! Also, drop in wherever you see this identifier (pictured at right) and inquire about special Bike MS: City to Shore promotions. 

Breakfast will be served Sunday morning from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier and the OC High School (same locations as Saturday dinner) for all cyclists riding back to Cherry Hill. Reminder: all cyclists must be on the road by 8 a.m. As of February 2022, masks are required indoors unless actively eating or drinking.

*An outdoor dining option will be available at the Music Pier (weather permitting) for breakfast and dinner
At the Sunday finish line enjoy hamburgers, veggie burgers and pasta salad before wrapping up your ride weekend.

Rest Stops: First Class Support

Rest stops approximately every 15 miles featuring:
 > Fun festivities and smiling faces
 > Food, food, food! Including drinks, snacks and lunch at the Hammonton 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 orange direction signs, including on straightaways, so you will know you're riding in the right direction.

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? These van & truck duos rove the route and rest stops.
Flip your bike upside down and look for the first SAG wagon to come your way. Give the thumbs-down signal if you want to be picked up. You and your bike will be transported.
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. As of February 2022, masks are required while on a SAG vehicle.
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

City to Shore Sponsoring Bike Shops will be located at all start locations, the rest stops and roving along the route to provide minor repairs.  Get your bike inspected August 22 through September 16 to identify any major issues and get your ride Bike MS ready and to ensure free mechanical support ride weekend. Click here for more details.

Other Route Support

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.

Staff   

Bike MS staff and key volunteers will be monitoring the route. 

Bike Shop Training Rides *More details coming soon!

Cycling Challenges *More details coming soon!

February 2: 2022 Registration Opens!

March 28: Registration Fee Increase from $20 to $35   

May 4: Virtual Team Captain Meetup
See details in Pre-Ride Events.

May 23: Registration Fee Increase from $35 to $50

July 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!

August 1: Registration Fee Increase from $50 to $60

August 3: Virtual Rookie Meetup

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August 15-21: 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! 

August 21: Rider Number Mailing Deadline
To receive your rider number in the mail, we must have received your required waiver/safety pledge  and minimum $300 donation. See Ride Info & Requirements section for ride requirements. Visit the Get Your Rider Number (Packet Pick-Up) section for more details on how to receive your rider number packet.

August 22 – September 16: Bike Inspections

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 16. Click here for details.

September: Rider Numbers Mailed (to those meeting the August 21 deadline). Visit the Get Your Rider Number (Packet Pick-Up) section for more details on how to receive your rider number packet.  Details coming soon!

September TBD: Rider Number Pick Up
If you missed the rider number mailing deadline, there will be one opportunity to pick up your packet prior to ride weekend. Visit the Get Your Rider Number (Packet Pick-Up) section for more details on how to receive your rider number packet.  

September TBD: Virtual Team Captain Meetup
See details in Pre-Ride Events.

September TBD: Virtual Safety Clinic
See details in Pre-Ride Events. Visit the City to Shore Training & Safety page for more details regarding safe and courteous cycling behavior.

September 12: Registration Fee Increase from $60 to $70

September 16: Final Day for Free Bike Inspections
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 16. Details coming soon!

September 23 at 12:00pm ET: Online registration closes

September 24 and 25: City to Shore 2022!

October 24: Prize Deadline. Visit the Clubs & Incentives page for more details.

November 23: Top 250 Club Fundraising Rankings & Team Award Deadline 
You can still qualify for a Top 250 ranking past the prize deadline (Oct. 24). This is also when Team Awards are finalized. Visit our Leaderboard page for real-time listings of the top teams and individuals for the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride. Congratulations to all 2022 Top 250 Club Members and 2021 Award Winners.

December or January 2023 TBD: Post Event Awards Ceremony

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

• $20 starting fee
• $35 on March 28, 2022
• $50 on May 23, 2022
• $60 on August 1, 2022
• $70 on September 12, 2022
• Online registration closes on September 23, 2022 at noon.