Date & Location
June 24-25, 2023
Starting line:
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Finish line:
Port Clinton High School
821 Jefferson St.
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Time(s)
6:30AM start time
Routes
50, 75 & 100 route start at 6:30am
35 mile loop at Port Clinton starts at 8:30am
*** 35 Mile Loop starting and finishing at Port Clinton High School; check event schedule for more details
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Age Minimum: 12
Saturday, June 24th
Cyclists will ride from Owens Community College beginning at 6:30am, with a first-day finish line at Port Clinton High School. Once you arrive in Port Clinton, enjoy an incredible atmosphere of celebration with food, music, team tents, and more!
35 Mile Route ONLY – riders will begin and end at Port Clinton High School commencing at 8:30am.
- Riders who wish to ride Saturday only can take a shuttle Saturday from Port Clinton High School back to Owens Community College. Shuttle times will be published on site.
- Jet Express tickets will be available to those who request and qualify.
Sunday, June 25th
Riders will cycle from Port Clinton to Owens Community College enjoying a festive finish line and food.
- Riders who wish to ride Saturday only can take a shuttle Sunday Morning from Port Clinton to Owens Community College. Shuttle will leave promptly at 8:30 AM.
Schedule will be updated with more details as the event approaches. Please contact event manager Kelly Schneider kelly.schneider@nmss.org with any questions or concerns.
Pre-Ride Virtual Meetup
Join us for a Pre-Ride Virtual Meetup to discuss all things for Bike to the Bay including ride updates, fundraising tools and tips and much more!
5/25/23 5:30 – 6:20pm
Click here to join the meeting
Bike MS Kick Off Party
Join us for light appetizers and refreshments (cash bar) as we kick off the 2023 Bike to the Bay Event Season!
Kick Off Party:
2/16/23 6pm – 8pm
Ralphie’s
6609 Airport Hwy, Holland, OH 43528
Week of June 15 - June 22, 2023
Packet Pick Up
- June 15, 11am – 7pm, Yager Center at Swan Creek (4349 Airport Highway, Toledo, OH)
- June 21, 3pm – 6pm, Spoke Life at Sylvania (6363 Monroe St, Sylvania, OH 43560)
- June 22, 3pm – 6pm Cycle Werks at Whitehouse (6760 Providence St, Whitehouse, OH 43571)
- Participants who have met their registration minimum of $300 can pick up their packet and event T-shirt
- Participants who have qualified for a Top Fundraiser Jersey will also be able to pick those up at packet pick up as well as morning of Day 1.
- Team Captains can pick up their team packets, please contact Beth if you are wanting to do this and we will have your team packets ready for you. bethany.beach@nmss.org
- Late registrants can also register onsite at packet pick up and obtain a packet & T-Shirt providing the minimum donation at that time.
- Registration and packet pick up will be available but limited onsite the day of the event. We encourage everyone to pick up their packet prior to event date but understand sometimes this simply is not possible. Please reach to to Beth bethany.beach@nmss.org if arrangements need to be made for out of state participants.
Other FAQ’s:
- What’s in my rider packet? Your Bike MS packet contains many important items including your bib number, bike tag, emergency number wristband, luggage tags(2) and safety pins.
- How do I receive my packet? You must meet the $300 fundraising minimum.
- Why the $300 fundraising minimum? The National MS Society makes a concerted effort to utilize each dollar raised to help people living with multiple sclerosis. To continue making an impact on the lives of those living with MS through our fundraising efforts, the National MS Society requires all registered participants to have met the $300 minimum fundraising requirement prior to picking up their packet.
- How do I sign the waiver? When you register online, the waiver is part of the registration process. Minors and anyone registering the day of the event must complete a paper or electronic copy of the waiver.
- Can someone pick up my packet for me? Yes. A team member, team captain, or family member can pick up your packet on your behalf – only if you’ve met the $300 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver.
- Can you mail me my packet? Packets will NOT be available for mailing this year. Please contact NMSS staff with any special circumstances.
- Can I make a donation at packet pick up? Yes, you can make a donation at packet pick up.
Saturday, June 24th
Cyclists will ride from Owens Community College beginning at 6:00am, with a first-day finish line at Port Clinton High School. Once you arrive in Port Clinton, enjoy an incredible atmosphere of celebration with food, music, team tents, and more!
35 Mile Route ONLY – riders will begin and end at Port Clinton High School commencing at 8:30am.
- Riders who wish to ride Saturday only can take a shuttle Saturday from Port Clinton High School back to Owens Community College. Shuttle times will be published on site.
- Jet Express tickets will be available to those who request and qualify.
Sunday, June 25th
Riders will cycle from Port Clinton to Owens Community College enjoying a festive finish line and food.
- Riders who wish to ride Saturday only can take a shuttle Sunday Morning from Port Clinton to Owens Community College. Shuttle will leave promptly at 8:30 AM.
Schedule will be updated with more details as the event approaches. Please contact event manager Beth Beach bethany.beach@nmss.org with any questions or concerns.
Lodging
On site camping is available at Port Clinton High School either in the gym or outdoors. You can also choose from the many area hotel locations that suit your needs.
Off-Site Local Accommodations (Stay offsite in a local hotel)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island
50 NE Catawba Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 732-7322
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront
1811 E Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 732-0007
The Island House Hotel
102 N Madison St, Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-0100
OurGuest Inn & Suites Downtown Port Clinton
220 E Perry St, Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-7111
Please note, there will be a shuttle service to hotels from Port Clinton High School as well as a shuttle service from hotels to Port Clinton the morning of Day 2.
Transportation
Thanks for riding with us in 2022. We are so excited to be back to a 2 day ride with an overnight location. The Bike MS: Bike to the Bay event is a destination ride, meaning you'll show up at the start line at Owens Community College and pedal to the finish
line in Port Clinton, OH. If you are riding day 2, will pedal back to Owens Community College. We have all your transportation needs covered. All shuttles and transportation are included in your registration fee. No additional charges required. You do the
pedaling and we'll do the rest!
Luggage Transportation
We'll transport up to 2 pieces of luggage per rider. You'll receive luggage tags in your packet. Place the tags on your luggage. When you arrive at the start line, find the luggage truck and place your items on that truck. We will transport your luggage to
Port Clinton High School. If you are riding back to Owens College on day 2, place your luggage on the luggage truck before departing Port Clinton High School. We will transport your luggage back to Owens Community College. You’ll need to pick up your luggage at the Finish Line.
Day 1 Shuttle back to Start Line
For cyclists who are only joining us for Day 1 (Saturday), a shuttle for you and your bike is offered from Port Clinton High School back to the Start Line. The bus and bike shuttles are offered at different times, check schedule onsite for details.
Day 1 Campus Shuttles
Shuttles from official Bike MS hotels are offered to and from campus during the weekend. Find shuttle information at the Bike MS Check-In Tent at Finish.
Finish Line
Port Clinton High School
821 Jefferson St
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Start Line
Owens Community College
30335 Oregon Rd
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Stay tuned for more information!
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: Bike to the Bay Ohio 2023 Photos
Check out Ride Weekend Photos on the National MS Society Flickr page - view here
