Date & Location
Saturday and Sunday, September 10 - 11, 2022
Starting line:
Skagit County Fairgrounds
501 Taylor St, Mt Vernon, WA 98273
Routes
Routes on Saturday: 22 miles, 59 miles, 80 miles and 100 miles.
Routes on Sunday: 26 miles, 49 miles and 69 miles
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $250
Age Minimum: 12
Schedule
7 AM start time
Please click here to view/download the Ride Guide.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Noon Camping and RV Area Opens
Enter at South Gate
- 3–7 p.m. Cyclist Welcome Reception
in the Beer Garden/main stage area
- 3–8 p.m. Bike Corral Open Barn D
- 3–8 p.m. Packet Pick-up
- 5–7:30 p.m. Dinner Served Dining Hall
- 6 p.m. Friday Night Welcome at the Main Stage
- 9 p.m. Rider Village Closes
All gates locked except side maintenance gate
- 10 p.m.–5:30 a.m. Campground Quiet Hours
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Saturday 12-4pm: VIP Lounge Peak Hours! VIPs are encouraged to join the staff in the VIP lounge for specialty snacks, drinks and more. Bring your lanyard to get in!
- 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Bike Corral Open
Barn D, closed 6:30-7:00 p.m. during rally
- 6–8:30 a.m. Breakfast & Coffee Service Dining Hall
- 6–8:30 a.m. Packet Pick-up
- 7 a.m. – I ride with MS Victory Lap; short route kick off and return for our I Ride With MS participants
- 7:30 a.m. – Official Start
Top 2021 Teams lead the way: Microsoft, Team Expeditors, F5, spero, and Team RADD
- 8:45 a.m. Start Line Closes
- 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Lunch Served for 22-Mile Route
Cyclists (all other cyclists eat on the route)
Dining Hall
- 1–6:30 p.m. Beer Garden Open
- 4–7:30 p.m. Dinner Served Dining Hall
- 5 p.m. Route Closes
All cyclists must be back at Rider Village. If you are still on the route when the route closes for the day you will be shuttled back to Rider Village or ride at your own risk.
Make a $100 gift Friday or Saturday Bike MS Weekend, and gain an entry to win a $7,000 e-bike from Electric & Folding Bikes Northwest! Winner will be drawn at the end of the Program Saturday night.
- 6 p.m. Beer Garden Last Call
- 6–6:30 p.m. Jersey Contest and Team Awards
Beer Garden
- 6:30 p.m. Bike MS Evening Rally Main Stage
- 9:30 p.m. Rider Village Closes
All gates locked except start/finish gate
- 10 p.m.–5:30 a.m. Campground Quiet Hours
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
- 6–9 a.m. Bike Corral Open
Barn D, all bikes MUST be removed by 9 a.m.
- 6–8:30 a.m. Breakfast & Coffee Service
Dining Hall
- 7:30 a.m. Start 2022 Century Club Leads the Way
- 8:45 a.m. Start Line Closes
- Noon - 4:30 p.m. Lunch Served, Finish Line Celebration
Dining Hall
- 4 p.m. Route Closes
All cyclists must be back at Rider Village. If you are still on the route when the route closes for the day you will be shuttled back to Rider Village or ride at your own risk.
- 5 p.m. Rider Village Closes
With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you.
Day 1 - Route Overview
Day 2 - Route Overview
*Routes are subject to change.
Fundraising Weeks
- Fundraising Week #1: July 4, 2022 to July 10, 2022
- Fundraising Week #2: August 1, 2022 to August 7, 2022
Fundraising Weeks run Monday through Sunday at midnight. Each fundraising week will have winners in the following categories*:
- Team with 4-14 members
- Team with 15+ members
- Individual rider (non-team member)
*based on the highest amount of online fundraising (total dollars raised) this week. As a reward for your amazing fundraising, we will award the following prizes for Fundraising Weeks:
Fundraising Week #1 Prizes
- Team with 4-14 members – Team Tent Upgrade! Pick from a menu of options to elevate your tent experience!
- Team with 15+ members – Team Tent Upgrade! Pick from a menu of options to elevate your tent experience!
- Individual rider - a Rapha Cycling kit - bibs and a jersey valued at over $500!
Fundraising Week #1 Winners
- Teams with 4-14 members: Team RADD
- Teams with 15 + members: Team ZGF Hoffman
- Individual rider: Robert Finley
Fundraising Week #2 Prizes
- Team with 4-14 members – Complimentary massages for your team!
- Team with 15+ members – Complimentary massages for your team!
- Individual rider - a Rapha Cycling kit - bibs and a jersey valued at over $500!
Fundraising Week #2 Winners
- Teams with 4-14 members: Team Navy
- Teams with 15+ members: Perkins Coie
- Individual Rider: John Tietjen
Bike MS Deception Pass Classic Kickoff Party!
- Thursday, June 9th from 5:30-7:30pm at Lagunitas Brewing Company in Ballard! RSVP here.
Team Captain Meeting #1
- Tuesday, July 12, 5-6pm, virtual - Click here to join meeting.
- Join us at our two Team Captain meetings. We'll discuss ride details, share fundraising ideas, answer questions, and connect with each other.
Rookie Rider Meeting
- Thursday, July 21, 6:30-8:30pm, Location: Rapha Seattle Store, 301 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
- RSVP here
- All First-Time Deception Pass Classic riders (Rookies) are welcome to join us at the Rapha store! We'll discuss fundraising, ride weekend details, routes, ride logistics and answer any questions about the event. Come enjoy light refreshments and snacks, and meet fellow Bike MS participants!
Team Captain Meeting #2
- Thursday, August 11, 5-6pm, virtual - Click here to join meeting.
- Join us at our two Team Captain meetings. We'll discuss ride details, share fundraising ideas, answer questions, and connect with each other.
Safety Meeting (Virtual)
- Wednesday, August 31, 5-6pm, virtual - Click here to join meeting.
- All participants are welcome on this virtual call. We'll discuss ride weekend details, logistics, routes and safety.
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.
Before a long ride, you'll need someplace rest up and prepare for the big ride.
To reserve an RV spot at Skagit County Fairgrounds, please reach out to sarah.kafer@nmss.org for more information.
We are proud to once again partner with the following hotels. These hotels WILL sell out, so make your reservation TODAY. Be sure to ask for the Bike MS block when making your reservation.
Candlewood Suites | Book with a Discount Code here!
Skagit Valley’s exclusive Extended Stay Hotel. Stay one night or one year this apartment-style hotel features full kitchens in each room, complimentary guest laundry, Gym and Candlewood Cupboard store. Our clean rooms and friendly staff will make your next trip to Skagit Valley an experience to remember.
Classic motor-inn style motel with all outside entrances. Newly remodeled Lobby and renovations that include a breakfast area and business center. Large RV/truck parking in back. Pet friendly rooms available.
Promo code to enter on website: FAIR (all CAPS).
Hampton Inn & Suites | Book with a Discount Code here!
Feel our award winning Hamptonality! Clean, comfortable beds, friendly staff, FREE hot breakfast, FREE wireless internet, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness and business center. Easy access off I-5, near shopping and restaurants. Minutes from Skagit Fair grounds and tulip fields.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites | Book with a Discount Code here!
The newly renovated Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Burlington! Come and stay smart with us at our convenient location right off interstate-5 at exit 230 with easy access to HWY 20. Make our hotel the "hub" of your stay and enjoy our FREE amenities including:
Express Start Breakfast, Wi-Fi, Indoor Pool/Spa, with standard and oversized parking perfect for large vehicles all included! We can't wait to see you here!
