Ride Details

Saturday, May 13 at 12:00 p.m. ET:  Online Registration Closes

• Note: day-of registrations will be accepted as long as minimum requirements are met.

Saturday, May 13: Coast the Coast 2023

Reminder: we ride rain or shine! 

Getting Ready to Ride

• 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:
• Visit the Bike Safety & COVID-19 page for safe cycling and COVID safety resources and expectations.

Arriving Ride Morning:

• Parking is easy with more than 200 spaces located in the main parking lot. Follow signs. Premier spots, located directly in front of the Deal Casino Beach Club entrance, will be reserved for Top 40 Club members. A ‘VIP’ parking pass will be provided to all Top 40 Club members.
• Check-in Starts at 6:00 a.m. Pick up your rider packet, grab a bite to eat, & get ready to ride!
• Riders will depart the starting line between 7:00-9:30 am based on their route selection:
  • 75 mile route: depart at 7:00 am
  • 50 mile route: depart at 8:30 am
  • 25 mile route: depart at 9:30 am

Attention: 25 & 50 mile cyclists, please start at your prescribed start time to ensure your route is supported and the finish line is up and running prior to arriving back.

Attention: 75 mile cyclists, you must keep an 8 MPH average in order to return to the Deal Casino Beach Club before the route closes. Riders outside of this average speed will be directed to follow the 50 mile course back from the Lavallette Rest Stop starting at 10:00 AM. This will ensure that you still get the full finish line experience.

• Route Closes at 4:00 p.m. We will make every effort to work with you to complete the ride.
• Finish Line Festivities: celebrate the end of a great day at the finish line! Engage with your team and other riders over a complimentary meal, pick up your ride t-shirt, grab a beer from our beer garden, and enjoy the festivities!
• Visit the Meals & Support section of this page for more details on what is being served along the route and at the finish line!

After Ride Weekend:
Check back after May 13 for ride weekend photos and post event reminders.

Route Info & Options

We are looking forward to an amazing one-day experience providing coastal, scenic route options, ranging from 25-75 miles. Ride along the Asbury Park Boardwalk and large stretches of Ocean Ave, enjoy the flat terrain of the coast.

All routes will start and end together at the Deal Casino Beach Club, where you and your teammates can celebrate your accomplishments while you enjoy a complimentary meal, access to our NEW beer garden, live entertainment and more! Visit the Event Schedule and Meals & Support sections of this page for more details.

Our route options are listed below along with departure times for each:

• 75 Mile Start: depart at 7:00 am
  • Note: Riders must maintain an average 8 MPH speed on the course to ensure they finish by 4:00 PM. Anyone falling behind this average will be asked to shorten their route at rest stops later on in the ride.
• 50 Mile Start: depart at 8:30 am
• 25 Mile Start: depart at 9:30 am

You’ll select your desired route option when you register for the ride. However, your choice can easily be modified come ride day. For instance, if you signed up for the 75 mile route, but come ride day are feeling a little sore, you’re more than welcome to switch to the 50 mile route. Or if you signed up for the 25 mile route but are feeling extra ambitious that Saturday, you can easily move up to the 50 mile. We’re flexible!  As long as you adhere to the posted departure times above, feel free to ride the route that works for you.

Route Maps

No matter which route mileage option you choose, all routes start and finish at the Deal Casino Beach Club (125 Ocean Ave, Deal, NJ).  Use the links below to view the maps for each route. Click the “Send to Device” button to download the map to your mobile device. Or download the Ride with GPS app to track your progress as you ride!

• 25 Mile Route Map 
• 50 Mile Route Map
• 75 Mile Route Map

*Please note: route maps are subject to change

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.
 

Pre-ride Kick-off

Join our Bike MS: Coast the Coast and Country Challenge Kickoff Event at Trek Bicycle Summit on Wednesday, February 22^nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Learn about this year’s Coast the Coast and Country Challenge events, get some special discounts from Trek, and join other riders as we work to create a world free of MS.

RSVP by Wednesday, February 15^th by filling out the form at this site.

Fundraising Weeks

Bike MS Fundraising Week is proudly sponsored by Point B, an organization who shares our commitment to creating a world free of MS. Elevate your fundraising and win prizes along the way.

• Fundraising Week #1: March 6, 2023 – March 12, 2023
  • Congratulations to our Fundraising Week #1 Winners:
    • Individual: Candace Przygoda, Bugga’s Bikers
    • Team: Major Taylor Cycling Club
• Fundraising Week #2: April 3, 2023 – April 9, 2023
  • Congratulations to our Fundraising Week #2 Winners:
    • Individual: John Hoagland, Team KEEFE
    • Team:  Team KEEFE

Fundraising Weeks run Monday through Sunday at midnight. Each fundraising week will have winners in the following categories*: 

• Team with 2-14 members
• Team with 14+ members
• Individual rider (team member or 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:    

• Team winners:
  • Pool-side Cabanas at Deal Casino Beach Club
    • Cabanas will come stocked with upgraded snacks & beverages
    • Use your cabana as a meeting spot for your team to hang out, relax, and stash belongings. Plus close the doors & you’ll have access to your own private changing area.
• Individual winners:
  • Bike MS Beach Bag Giveaway
    • Includes 2 season-long beach badges to Jenkinson Beach in Point Pleasant, NJ
    • Beach bag will also include other beach essentials for fun-in-the-sun all summer long!

Pre-Ride Event Logistics Call

Bike MS: Coast the Coast is right around the corner and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to make your ride day fantastic!  Join us virtually on Thursday, April 27^th at 7:00 PM for a Bike MS: Coast the Coast event logistics call. Learn about various aspects of this year’s ride, including:

• Event schedule
• What to expect along the way: Routes, Rest Stops, Support and more
• Ride Safety
• Finish Line Experience
• And more!
• We’ll have some fun trivia and prizes, so this is an event you will not want to miss!

Join the call here on Thursday, April 27^th at 7:00 PM!

• Your Bike MS packet contains important items including your rider bib, event details and sponsor giveaways. In order to pick up your packet, you must meet the $250 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver on file. If you registered online, then you completed a waiver during the registration process.
• Packets will be available for pick-up on the morning of the ride prior to your route’s starting time. Those times are:
  • 75 Mile Route: 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM
  • 50 Mile Route: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
  • 25 Mile Route: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

There is ample parking at the Deal Casino Beach Club for Bike MS participants and their families. Our Top 40 Club riders will have parking directly in front of the entrance to the club that is marked by signage.

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.

Food & Beverage

At every step of your ride day journey, you’ll have access to plenty of non-alcoholic drinks, snacks, and meals.

Before you ride, we’ll have light food & beverage options at the start line. Refuel along the way at our rest stops with more snacks such as chips, energy bars, fruit and more. It is important you bring your own water bottle to refill at each stop & stay hydrated! Once you complete the ride, we’ll have another full meal available for you to enjoy at the finish line.

Lunch will be provided on the route for our 75 mile cyclists. The lunch stop will offer complimentary meals and other goodies to help cyclists refuel. 

Once you complete the ride, enjoy a BBQ picnic style meal with your fellow cyclists. Plus, pair your meal with a beer in the NEW beer garden – provided by Ritchie and Page Distributing, while listening to music from our DJ. We’ll also have massages and stretching provided by ProFysio Physical Therapy.

                 

Reach Top Fundraiser status ($1,000+ in fundraising) by ride weekend and receive extra ride day and finish line perks, including an enhanced meal at the finish line.

Rest Stops: First Class Support

Rest stops are located approximately every 12 miles featuring:

• Fun festivities and smiling faces 
• Individually wrapped snacks such as chips, energy bar or gel, fruit and more. Lunch will be provided for the 75 mile cyclists. Cyclists must bring their own water bottles. Individual water bottles (and sport drinks) will be available for refills. Rest stops will have Volunteers will restock, but not serve participants.
• First aid stations 
• Mechanical support

*Please note: 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. You can also follow along using the Ride with GPS app and provided cue sheets.

Emergency Medical Support

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 bib with your emergency contact information. In addition, an emergency number will be printed on the wristband you’ll receive with your 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.

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. 

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.