Ride Details

Packet Pick Up: October 21 & 22

Packet picks up will be held at:
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown West
461 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001 (Corner of 10^th Ave & 34^th Street)

 

Packet pick up hours:
Friday October 21st from 10am-7pm
Saturday October 22nd from noon-4pm

 Visit the Packet Pick-Up section of the website under registration for all details.

Ride Day: October 23 

We are excited to be hosting Bike MS NYC 2022 at Pier 84 located on the West Side Highway between 43^rd & 44^th. This all-outdoor location will feature a fun filled start and finish line festival.  There will tenting for weather protection available on site.

Pier 84 is very close to Penn Station-NJ Train Transit, Amtrak, Long Island Railroad, Subway, PATH Trains (NJ) and Port Authority Bus terminal-NYC & NJ and cross town from Grand Central train station-Metro North (NY State), CT Railroad, and subway.  Pier 84 is accessible via the MTA from 7 train (15 min walk) and A/C/E trains (15 min walk) and from buses M12 and M42. There is no onsite parking available at Pier 84, but we have put together a curated list of parking garages that are outside the street closure area and will be available ride morning.

Timeline:

• 6:00am
  • Pier 84 opens for Elite Team & E-150 with hot breakfast and coffee served by Bareburger and VIP bathroom trailer
  • VIP Bag check opens at Pier 84, here is the full list of New York City Bag Restrictions
  • Drop off your team jersey at the jersey contest tent so it is available for voting during the finish line festival, winners will be announced at the recognition ceremony in February 2023!
  • Unlimited Biking Bike Rental pick opens at Pier 84
  • Start line chute opens to public enter at 51^st Street, details on start line chute
    • Make sure you follow your rider instructions included in your packet and have completed the following:
    • Filled out the emergency information on the inside of your bib and attached it to your outer most layer of clothing on your back
    • Attached your reversible bike plate to the front of the handlebars with your desired route facing out with twist ties provided in rider packet
    • Wear your emergency wrist band
    • Wear your “Why I ride” ribbon sponsored by our Mission Sponsor Evernorth
    • Review NYC Bag Restrictions prior to entering chute
    • Customer Service Tent opens at Pier 84
    • Bike Repair sponsored by Trek New York will be available at each of the breakfast trucks in the start line chute
• 7:00am:  Open Ceremonies and announcements start at start line arch at West Side highway and 43^rd street
• 7:15am:  Cyclists released from start line by NYPD
  • Start line release is determined by NYPD and is subject to change ride morning depending on street closure process
• 8:00am:  First cyclists arrive at Inwood Park Rest Stop
• 8:45am (Time is approximate):
  • 50 Mile Cyclists are released from Inwood Park Rest stop for either the 30-mile route return to Pier 84 orand proceed to the George Washington Bridge for the 50-mile route.
    • This is subject to change due to speed of cyclists and street closures and will be dictated by NYPD
• 9:20am (Time is approximate):
  • 30 Mile Cyclists are released from Inwood Park Rest stop and proceed to the West Side for the remainder 30-mile route.
    • This is subject to change due to speed of cyclists and street closures and will be dictated by NYPD
• 9:30am: Finish line festival opens and lunch service starts at Pier 84
• 10:00am (Time is approximate): First 30 Mile cyclists arrive at Pier 84 finish line festival
• 10:30am: Finish Line Festival will be in full swing at Pier 84 filled with lots of fun for all Bike MS NYC 2022 participants! Featuring:
  • Easy finish line drop off our your Unlimited Bike Rental right outside of bike parking
  • Lunch served by Bareburger with single serve snacks and beverages will be available for quick grab and go items
  • Enjoy our craft beer tent with special VIP line for E-150 and Top fundraisers
  • Top Fundraisers, E-150 and Elite teams check out the VIP tent located next to the beer garden at Pier 84
  • If you raised $1,000 or more and did not get your Top fundraiser jersey mailed prior to the event stop by the VIP area to get your jersey and credential to activate special finish line perks!
  • Vote on your favorite team jersey in the team jersey contest sponsored by Primal Wear, winners announced at the recognition ceremony in February 2023, Click here to enter your jersey in advance.
  • Vote on your favorite team jersey in the team jersey contest sponsored by Primal Wear, winners announced at the recognition ceremony in February 2023, Click here to enter your jersey in advance.
• 12:00pm (Time is approximate): First 50 Miles Route Cyclists return to Pier 84
• 1:15pm: (Time is approximate): Last rider arrives from the 50 mile route to Pier 84 Finish Line festival closes at Pier 84
• 5:00pm Finish Line festival closes at Pier 84
  • Don’t forget to pick your bag at VIP bag check and your bike from bike parking!

Ride Requirements Reminders:

·       Helmets are required on the course. No exceptions.

·       Visit the Bike Safety & COVID-19 page more information.

Our 30-mile route is a one of kind experience that allows you to see Manhattan in a way you never have before. You will be traffic free around the outer edge of Manhattan on the East & West side highways including a traffic free ride through Battery Park Tunnel at the southern tip of Manhattan and experiences views of the George Washington Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge and other New York City landmarks you can only see on this route. Cyclists must maintain a minimum speed of 10-12 mph throughout route.

For 2022 we will be introducing a new 50 mile route that will include 19 miles traffic around Manhattan then a trip across the George Washington Bridge and provide a scenic ride through New Jersey returning over the George Washington Bridge. 

For full event schedule visit ride details – event schedule.

Route Maps:

• Map of West Side Highway Start Line Chute
• Map of Pier 84 Finish Line Festival
• 30 Mile Route Map
• “Ride with GPS” for 30 Mile Route
• 30 Mile Cue Sheet:  Paper cue sheets will be available at the customer service tent at the start finish line
• “Ride with GPS” for 50 Mile route
• 50 Mile Route Map
• Map to Access George Washington Bridge into NJ 
• Map to Access George Washington Bridge into New York City 

How to download and use the “Ride with GPS” app (it’s free!):

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

Rest Stops

The Inwood Hill Rest Stop is sponsored by PointB and is located 19 miles into the course for both the 30- and 50-mile routes. All cyclists will be held at the rest stop for approximately 45 min as we change over the highway closures from the FDR to the West Side Highway. Instructions will be provided at this rest stop of how to access the 50-mile route.  Visit Ride Details – Meals & Support for every offered at the rest stop.

• Map of Inwood Park Rest Stop

Rest stops on our 50-mile route will be located every 10-12 miles along our 50-mile route in Fort Lee, Alpine and Englewood Cliffs, NJ.  Rest stops are fully stocked with a variety of snacks, drinks and water, bike repair support provided by Trek, and everything you might keep you energized and ready to ride.

• Map of Ross Dock Picnic Area Rest Stop-Fort Lee , NJ
• Map of Alpine Marina Rest Stop-Alpine, NJ 
• Map of North Bergen Medical Center Rest Stop-Englewood Cliffs, NJ 

Route Markers

For the 30-mile route follow the NYPD directions and signage, and the crowd, as you ride a complete circle around Manhattan traffic free.

The 50-mile route will be marked on the New Jersey side with route markers and signage.

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.

Additional Safety Information

The safety of our cyclists is the number one priority at Bike MS which is why we made Think Safe our motto. Currently, we are working towards and looking forward to hosting Bike MS New York City 2022 as a one-day ride.  We will implement a variety of new protocols in keeping with current guidance on event attendance from the CDC, state, city, and other local agencies to keep our participants, volunteers, staff and host communities as safe as possible.

We will keep you updated and informed if any changes must be made to the current ride format at any time throughout the season. Please stay tuned and keep checking back for route details. Visit the Bike Safety & COVID-19 page.

Fundraising Weeks

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

When:

• Fundraising Week #1: August 14-21

  15+ Team Size Winner: ING Bike Team
  4-14 Team Size winner: Nizer’s Riders
  Individual: Andrew Tunick

• Fundraising Week #2:  September 11-18
  15+ Team Size Winner: ING Bike Team
  4-14 Team Size winner: Marcia in Motion
  Individual: Marcia Awobuluyi

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 that week.

Team winners will be determined based on the following two divisions. That’s right, two teams can win during each fundraising week!

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

Prizes:

Fundraising Week #1: August 14-21

• Individual Prize: Get ready for ride day kit provided by Trek our Exclusive Mechanical Support Sponsor with all the things you need to get you bike and gear ready, valued up to $300.
• 
• Team Prize: $10 gift cards for each team member to our Gold Level Sponsor, Bareburger. Good at any location throughout the tri-state area!
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Fundraising Week #2: September 11-18

• Individual Prize: Get ready for ride day kit provided by Trek our Exclusive Mechanical Support Sponsor with all the things you need to get you bike and gear ready, valued up to $300.
• 
  • Team Prize: Win access to the VIP area at the finish line area for the whole team!  If an Elite team wins since they already have VIP area access, they will get one beer ticket for each member of the team who is over 21 to celebrate at the finish line.

How: 

• Utilize the fundraising weeks to reach out to your donors, share why you ride and reach your goal. Raise $1,000 and reach Top Fundraiser status and earn the 2022 New York City commemorative top fundraiser jersey and amazing ride day perks!
• Download the 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

Complete challenges and mileage goals as you train and take on the open road. 

Details coming soon on the 2022 Cycling Challenges and the amazing prizes!

Team Captain (Virtual) Meetings

Bike MS: New York City will be bringing back our Virtual Team Captain Meetings for 2022 to help keep you connected and apprised throughout the season. Receive firsthand important ride updates and build excitement with your fellow captains for Bike MS: New York City 2022!

Team Captain Meeting Kick Off: Wednesday, May 11 at Noon: View the recording and slides from this meet-up. (Please note:  This information is accurate as of May 11, 2022. Details about the ride and COVID-19 protocols are subject to change.

We kicked off the cycling season virtually and discussed:

• Bike MS: New York City 2022 Updates: What to expect, season timeline & key milestones
• Getting geared up for Bike to Work Week (May 16-20) and World MS Day (May 30)
• Fundraising & recruitment tips, tools, and resources
• And much more!

Team Captain Meeting #2: Wednesday, September 7 at 7pm

Get ready for to move the team into high gear!  This meeting was filled with great tips on, take a moment to review the deck and listen to the recording:

• How to maximize our second fundraising week September 12-18
• Preparing for the upcoming mailing qualification deadline on September 23
• Getting the team ready for ride day including route information, site maps and the best places to meet up as a team
• And much more!

Safety Clinic-Open to all participants

Thursday, October 13 at 7pm

Local Bike MS: New York City staff reviewed how to stay safe a Bike MS New York City with Trek our Exclusive Mechanical Support Sponsor. Please take a moment to listen to the recording and review the deck prior to ride day. We reviewed the following topics:

• How to be a safe and responsible cyclist
• How to get your bike road ready for Bike MS New York City
• COVID-19 Safety Protocols
• What to bring for ride day
• And everything you need to know about Bike MS New York City ride day 2022!
  

 

Rookie Rally (Virtual) Meetings

Wednesday, September 21 at 7pm

Thank you to all the rookies that called in! Take a moment to review the deck and listen to the recording if you were not able to attend.  We had a great time discussing:

• Tips for first time riders
• Information on the National MS Society
• Important ride day information and much more!

In-Person Cultivation Events

Join us on Monday September 12^th from 5:30-7:30 at our Gold Level Sponsor Bareburger LaGuardia at 535 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012 for a fun evening where you get to hang out with fellow cyclists and Bike MS Staff.  Appetizers, wine and beer will be provided by Bareburger.  The event will be held on the front patio of the restaurant, weather permitting.  Click here to RSVP.

Primal Wear Team Jersey Contest

August 19- October 23 (Midnight): Enter to win the Primal Wear Team Jersey Contest to show off your incredible, original jersey designs for Bike MS:  New York City 2022! Enter our Primal Wear Jersey Contest, sponsored by Primal Wear to showcase your design on Primal Wears web page & at the Bike MS: New York City finish line, and compete against other teams to win these amazing prizes:

• 1^st place- $250 Custom Order Credit from Primal
• 2^nd place- $150 Custom Order Credit from Primal
• 3^rd place- $75 Custom Order Credit from Primal

Promotional Materials:

Posters, Rack Cards and Trading cards are now available for Bike MS: New York City 2022.  To request materials to put out at your office, place of business, your favorite bike shop or local business or to just hand out to fellow cyclists you want to join you on ride day please click here and they will be mailed to you via USPS from our New York City office.

Click here to download the JPEG of our event poster to share on social media or via email.

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…  

Breakfast at Start Line:

Breakfast at the Sunday start line will be limited. Water, sports drinks, breakfast bars and bananas will be available on vehicles in our start line chute on the West Side Highway. Please arrive with a full stomach, full water bottles and be ready to get on the road!

Elite-150 and Elite teams will enjoy a hot breakfast and coffee served by Bareburger in Pier 84 starting at 6am, just show your credentials to access the pier.

Rest Stop: Inwood Hill Park:

The rest stop is located 19 miles into the course. All cyclists will be held at the rest stop for approximately 45 min as we change over the highway closures from the FDR to the West Side Highway.

Enjoy individually packaged sweet and salty snacks such as chips, energy bar or gel, fruit and more. Examples of snacks served in past Honeystinger waffles, gels, pickle juice, fruit, bars (granola & power), sports drinks, and chips. Gluten Free options will be available.

Rest stop will also offer:

• Fun festivities and smiling faces
• First aid stations 
• Mechanical support from Trek

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

Lunch at Finish Line:

Lunch will be provided by Bareburger including Beef burgers with and without cheese, chicken burgers and veggie burgers (black bean based) and a variety of topping and sides. Lunch is available for all participants, but we will have a VIP lunch line for E-150, Top fundraisers, Super & Elite team members. In addition to lunch, you can also grab a bottle of water or single serve package snacks from our snack table, there will be similar options as our rest stop with Gluten Free options available.

Beer Garden at Finish Line:

If you are 21 or over, please enjoy a craft beer at our beer garden, beer tickets will be available for purchase on site day of the event. VIP beer line is available for Top Fundraisers and E-150 and they will get to enjoy a beer on us as a perk of being in those clubs!

Medical Support & Emergency Assistance

Emergency medical support travels the entire route if 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.

• If you need assistance while on the route, call the number printed on the white wristband included in your rider packet
  • In the event of a serious medical emergency, dial 911.
• You must fill out the emergency information on the reverse side of your bib prior to the start of the ride on Sunday morning.

Support and Gear (SAG) Vehicles 

Just can’t push another pedal? These school bus & truck duos follow at the end of the rider bubble and stop at the rest stop. Cyclists are expected to maintain a minimum speed of 10-12 mph throughout route.

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. Once you board the SAG vehicle you will not be able to get off until they reach the finish line at Pier 84.  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

Trek will be located at the start line, Inwood Park rest stop and at the New Jersey Rest Stops.  Air pump stations will be available at all the breakfast trucks in the start line chute.

Bike Marshals

These cyclist 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 so you can’t miss them. 

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.

 

Cycling Challenges 

*More details coming soon!

March 3: 2022 Registration Opens!

March 13-19:  MS Awareness Week

April 26: Registration Fee Increase from $20 to $35   

May 11: Virtual Team Captain Meetup
See details in Pre-Ride Events.

May 16-20: Bike to Work Week

May 20: Bike to Work Day

May 30:  World MS Day

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

August 14-21: 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 30: Registration Fee Increase from $50 to $60

September 7: Virtual Team Captain Meetup
See details in Pre-Ride Events.

September 11-18: 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! 

 September 12: In-Person Cultivation event at our Gold Level Sponsor Bareburger

See details in Pre-Ride Events.

September 21: Virtual Rookie Rally Call

See details in Pre-Ride Events.

September 23: Rider Number Mailing Deadline
To receive your rider number in the mail, we must have received your required waiver/safety pledge (if you registered online and over 18 you will have completed this as part of the online registration process) and you have reached the $250 fundraising minimum. 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.

September 26-28: Rider Numbers Mailed (to those meeting the September 23 deadline). Visit the Get Your Rider Number (Packet Pick-Up) section for more details on how to receive your rider number packet.

October 11: Registration Fee Increase from $60 to $70

October 13:  Safety Clinic

See details in Pre-Ride Events. Visit the Training & Safety page for more details regarding safe and courteous cycling behavior.

October 21-22: 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.  There is no packet pick up available on ride morning.

October 22 at 4:00pm ET: Online registration closes

October 23: Bike MS: New York City! 

November 23: Prize Deadline for 2022 prizes. Visit the Clubs & Incentives page for more details.

November 29: Giving Tuesday

December 22: Elite 150 Club Fundraising Rankings & Team Award Deadline You can still qualify for an Elite 150 ranking past the prize deadline (Nov. 26). 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: New York City.

February 2023 TBD: Post Event Recognition Ceremony

Registration Fee Schedule*:

*Fee for cyclists riding in person only.

• $20 starting fee
• $35 on April 26, 2022
• $50 on June 21, 2022
• $60 on August 30, 2022
• $70 on October 11, 2022
• Online registration closes on October 22, 2022 at 4pm.

Book Your Bike Rental

Bike MS: New York City is excited to announce we will be continuing our bike rental partnership with Unlimited Biking. Participants have the option to pick up and drop off their bike at multiple convenient locations, including the start/finish line on ride day. Each rental comes with a helmet and New York City event regulation size bike bag. Reservations need to be made prior to event weekend. Share this exciting news with a potential team member, who would like to join you at the ride but doesn’t have a bike!

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Bike MS New York City does not offer onsite event parking due to space limitations.  Based on the street closures surrounding the start and finish line areas at Pier 84 we have a curated list of parking garage locations to use for Bike MS New York City 2022, there is no event discounts available at these garages. If you are using a top of vehicle bike rack, please make note of any height restrictions from the garage to safely park your vehicle.