Date & Location
September 9 - 10, 2023
Starting line:
Union Point Park
210 E Front St. New Bern NC
Time(s)
8AM start time
Routes
Routes from 30, 50, 75, and 100 miles. See Routes & Maps below for more details.
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Age Minimum: 12
Ride Guide Cycler Chatter
Thank you for joining us at Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride! Enclosed in the linked PDF you’ll find everything you need to know for an unforgettable Bike MS weekend
View Ride Guide Cycler Chatter PDF
EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
Wednesday, August 30th, 3 PM – 7 PM
Raleigh Brewing Company 2036 Renaissance Park Place, Cary, NC 27512
Event Weekend Location Addresses:
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center 203 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560
Mattocks Hall - North Carolina History Center - 529 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28562
Union Point Park – Union Point Park – 210 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride Weekend Schedule:
Friday, September 8TH
3 PM – 8 PM - New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
- Packet Pick Up, Registration & Vendor Expo – Ballroom A
- Volunteer Check In – Admin Center
- Bike Lock Up – Upstairs
- Bike Mechanics – Parking Lot
3 PM – 8 PM - Union Point Park
- Team Tent Unloading & Set Up
- Camping Reservations Open & Set Up
- RV Parking Available (reservations required, overflow in empty lot down Front St.)
5 PM – 7:30 PM - Mattocks Hall, North Carolina History Center
- VIP & Club K Welcome Reception - Bike MS is honored to invite esteemed 2022 Top 100 Club members, 2022 and 2023 Club K members, I Ride with MS cyclists, Passport cyclists, sponsors, bike shops and key volunteers to the VIP & Club K Welcome Reception. Appetizers, Raleigh Brewing Company beer, and wine will be provided.
- 2022 Top 100 Club members, I Ride with MS and Passport cyclists will receive two wristbands and four drink tickets in their rider packet (invited to bring one guest)
- Club K members will receive one wristband and two drink tickets in their rider packet
- Sponsors, bike shops and key volunteers can check in at the door, stop by packet pick up or see a staff member for wristband and drink tickets
Saturday, September 9TH
Start Line Festivities:
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
- 6 AM – 6 PM: Bike Lock-Up – Upstairs
- 6:30 AM – 8 AM: Packet Pick Up, Registration & Vendor Expo - Ballroom A
- 7 AM – 8:15 AM: Bike Mechanics - Parking Lot
Union Point Park
- 6:30 AM – 9 AM: Breakfast - Refueling Station
- 6:30 AM –9 AM: VIP Breakfast - VIP Tent *must be wearing VIP lanyard
- 7 AM – 8 AM: Team Photos – Gazebo
- 7:45 AM: Welcome, Safety Reminders & National Anthem - Start/Finish Line
- 8 AM: BIKE MS DAY 1 START - Start/Finish Line
- 8:00 AM - TeamCBC - #1 2022 Top Fundraising Team
- 8:02 AM – Missing Spokes - #2 2022 Top Fundraising Team
- 8:03 AM – Flythe’s Bike Shop - #3 2022 Top Fundraising Team
- 8:05 AM – Selma Cyclepaths - Lifetime fundraising of $2 million
- 8:07 AM – 100 milers followed by 75 milers, then 50 and 30 milers
- 9 AM: All Cyclists Must Be on Route – NO EXCEPTIONS
- 10 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch on Route, Rest Stop 4 at River Dunes Marina – 75 and 100 milers ON
Finish Line Festivities:
Union Point Park
- 11 AM – 6 PM: Team Village Festivities
- 11 AM –3 PM: Lunch for 30 and 50 milers - Refueling Station
- 6 PM: Bike MS Route Closes, All Cyclists Must be Off the Route
- 9 PM: Lights Out for Bike MS Day 1
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
- 10 AM – 6 PM: Massages Available - Hallway Alcove
- 4 PM –9 PM: Happy Hour Sponsored by Raleigh Brewing Company - Veranda
- 5 PM – 8 PM: Buffet Dinner - Hallway
- 5 PM – 9 PM: Live Music by Trainwreck - Veranda
- 5 PM – 9 PM: VIP Reception – Veranda *must be wearing VIP lanyard
- 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM: Bike MS Celebration and Program – Veranda
- 7:15 – 7:30 PM: Live Jersey Competition – Veranda
- 9 PM: Lights Out for Bike MS Day 1
Sunday, September 10TH
Start Line Festivities:
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
- 6 AM – 6 PM: Bike Lock-Up – Upstairs
- 6:30 AM – 8 AM: Packet Pick Up, Registration & Vendor Expo - Ballroom A
- 7 AM – 8:15 AM: Bike Mechanics - Parking Lot
Union Point Park
- 6:30 AM – 9 AM: Breakfast - Refueling Station
- 6:30 AM –9 AM: VIP Breakfast - VIP Tent *must be wearing VIP lanyard
- 7 AM – 8 AM: Team Photos – Gazebo
- 7:30 AM: I Ride with MS Photo
- 7:35 AM: Passport Cyclist Photo
- 7:40 AM: Rookie Rider Photo
- 7:45 AM: Welcome, Safety Reminders & National Anthem - Start/Finish Line
- 7:50 AM: 9/11 Moment of Silence
- 8 AM: BIKE MS DAY 2 START - Start/Finish Line
- 8:00 AM – I Ride with MS
- 8:01 AM – 100 milers followed by 75 milers, then 50 and 30 milers
- 9 AM: All cyclists must be on route – NO EXCEPTIONS
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch on Route, Rest Stop 4 at Ernul Post Office– 50, 75 and, 100 milers ONLY
Sunday Finish Line Festivities:
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
- 10 AM – 3 PM: Massages- Hallway Alcove
Union Point Park
- 11 AM – 3 PM: Team Village Festivities
- 11 AM –3 PM: Lunch for 30 milers - Refueling Station
- 5 PM: Bike MS Route Closes, All Cyclists Must be Off the Route
- 5:30 PM: BIKE MS: HISTORIC NEW BERN RIDE IS A GREAT SUCCESS! Get home safe!
We have route options for every level of cyclist, ranging from 30 to 100 miles each day. This fully supported two-day ride includes rest stops, SAG vehicles, bike mechanics, police and medical support.
Tentative 2023 Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride routes can be found here. Please do not download GPS files until the week of the event in case of last minute changes.
Day 1, Saturday – Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride map
Day 2, Sunday – Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride map
2023 Bike MS: Historic New Bern Facebook Event Page | Street Banner Order | 2023 Bike MS: Historic New Bern Pre-Ride Event Schedule | Bike MS Kickoff Parties | Coffee With MS | Cookies with Rookies | Fundraising Week #1 | Virtual Fundraising Open House | Team Captain Happy Hour | Fundraising Week #2 | Bike Shop Seminar | Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride Happy Hour - open to all!| Know Before You Go | Bike MS & The Bicycle Chain Nutrition Seminar
2023 Bike MS: Historic New Bern Facebook Event Page
Stay up-to-the-minute with conversation and event details by either joining our Bike MS: Greater Carolinas Facebook group or by joining our Facebook Event here. Please mark yourself as "going" on the 2023 Bike MS: Historic New Bern Facebook event page. We will use this page for event updates, recognition, encouragement and more. What you can expect for pre-event fun:
What you can expect for pre-event fun:
- Kickoff parties
- Happy hours
- Team Captain meet ups
- First-Time Bike MS participant meet ups
- Bike shop partner rides
- And more!
Street Banner Order
Looking for an easy way to fundraise? Know a local business who would like to be featured in downtown New Bern? Or a family wishing to honor a loved one? Purchasing a street banner may be the answer. This is a great way to reach your fundraising minimum or boost your fundraising to new levels.
Street banners will be displayed for one month on poles selected by the New Bern Department of Public Works in downtown New Bern and will be given to each purchaser after the event.
Print this flyer to help with the promotion of your street banner sales!
If you prefer the paper application instead of the online ticket form, you may also print the paper form here.
2023 Bike MS: Historic New Bern Pre-Ride Event Schedule
Registration Launch Competition, February 1 – February 14
To start the 2023 Bike MS season off strong, join in on the Registration Launch Competition! The team that registers the most teammates who donate $25 or more will win.
Team Divisions:
- 25+ team members - Yardnique
- 10 – 24 team members - Team Pinkie
- 2 - 10 team members - Coop’s Troops
Prize:
- Team: $50 gift card for team supplies or party
- Team Captain: Goodr sunglasses (color of your choice)
Bike MS Kickoff Parties
Join Bike MS staff and fellow participants to kick off the 2023 season! Parties will include light food, a round of drinks, door prizes, and information about the 2023 ride. In some cases, we’ll partner with a local team or bike shop to offer a training ride.
Please RSVP by April 1st
RSVP Here
Date: Wednesday, April 5
- 5:45 PM - 20 - 25 mile training ride with Flythe’s Bike Shop (2411 Trent Road, New Bern, NC 28562)
- 7 PM - Kickoff Party at Freshwater Beer Co. (904 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28562)
Date: Thursday, April 6
Timing: 6 PM - 8 PM
Location: Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard (1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27608)
Coffee with Bike MS
Do you have any questions about the Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride or fundraising? Need help with the Donor Drive App or depositing checks? Bike MS staff will be visiting local coffee shops around the area in the next few months. Swing by for a cup of coffee on us!
Friday, June 9, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
La Farm Bakery (220 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511)
Thursday, June 15, 8:00 AM- 9:30 AM
Pine State Coffee (1614 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604)
Thursday, June 29, 8:00 AM- 9:30 AM
Beyu Caffe (341 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701)
Thursday, July 13, 8:00 AM- 9:30 AM
Sola Coffee Café (7705 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615)
Thursday, July 27, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Common Grounds Coffee House (219 N Salem St STE 101, Apex, NC 27502)
Thursday, August 17, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Caribou Coffee (8201 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617)
Bike MS Cookies with Rookies
Join Bike MS staff and a local bike shop to prepare for Bike MS! This social and educational event is geared towards participants riding in their first Bike MS ride or for the first time in the Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride. Our partnering bike shop will be available to chat ride safety and bike maintenance and Bike MS staff will be on site to answer any questions about event weekend and reaching that fundraising minimum and beyond!
Please RSVP by June 25th
Wednesday, June 28
Time: 6 PM - 7:30 PM (stop by anytime!)
(1256 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513)
Fundraising Week #1, Monday, July 3 – Sunday, July 8
Bike MS Fundraising Week is proudly sponsored by Point B, an organization who shares our commitment to creating a word free of MS. Elevate your fundraising and win prizes along the way.
Each fundraising week provides three opportunities to win, two for teams and one for individuals. Teams and individuals who raise the most funds online during the fundraising week will win prizes to enhance their Bike MS weekend experience while raising the critical funds to END MS FOREVER.
Prize:
- Team: Your choice of a team tent credit or a portajohn in by your team tent!
- Individual: $50 gift card to the bike shop of your choice
From Monday, July 3 through Sunday, July 10, we rallied together to raise a staggering $69,302!
Congratulations to the following teams and individuals:
- Team CBC raising $14,155 with 88 team members
- Team Chemac - Pumped Up raising $4,670 with 5 team members
- Elizabeth Grainger Page raising $3,368 as the top individual fundraiser + winning our sweetened weekend deal bringing in over $3,000 Thursday - Sunday
- Andreas Schneider raising $2,050 as the top rookie fundraiser
Virtual Fundraising Open House
Join Bike MS for a Fundraising Open House with Bike MS top fundraisers and staff! Letter-writing, emails, social media, silent auctions, raffles, etc. there are SO many ways to go about a successful fundraising campaign. During the open house, we'll hear from Bike MS fundraisers who have come up with creative ways to raise the $300 + way more! Maybe you’ll walk away with some new ideas to elevate your impact.
This will be a casual and virtual conversation with fundraisers and MS Society staff. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions.
Wednesday, July 12
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device: Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 270 439 362 549 | Passcode: SEoWKU | Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only) +1 315-234-6809,,672090883#
Phone Conference ID: 672 090 883#
Team Captain Happy Hour
Join Bike MS for a Team Captain Happy Hour to collaborate with fellow team captains, share tips and tricks and enjoy some good ol’ camaraderie with fellow leaders in our movement. Team Captain, Co-Captains, future captains and significant others are welcomed to attend.
Tuesday, July 25
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BJs Restaurant
5707 Dillard Drive
Cary, NC 27511
Heavy appetizers will be provided. Drinks available for purchase.
RSVP here
Fundraising Week #2, Monday, July 31 – Sunday, August 6
Bike MS Fundraising Week is proudly sponsored by Point B, an organization who shares our commitment to creating a word free of MS. Elevate your fundraising and win prizes along the way.
Each fundraising week provides three opportunities to win, two for teams and one for individuals. Teams and individuals who raise the most funds online during the fundraising week will win prizes to enhance their Bike MS weekend experience while raising the critical funds to END MS FOREVER.
Team Divisions:
- 2 – 15 team members
- 15+ team members
Prize:
- Team: Your choice of a team tent credit or a portajohn by your team tent!
*BONUS* Any team that raises $8,000 + during Fundraising Week will receive a team packet pick up event! - Individual: Top 100 Club perks (hot breakfast both mornings, cocktail reception, etc.) or $50 gift card to the bike shop of your choice.
Congratulations to the following teams and individuals:
- Team CBC raising $10,517 + packet pick up bonus prize
- Rolling R’s raising $5,160
- Edwards Halperin raising $2,418
- Christopher Klein (rookie top fundraiser) raising $2,000 and winning coffee for his team on Saturday morning of the ride!
Rookie Round Up & Bike Shop Seminar
Bike MS is excited to partner with Conte’s Bikes to host a Bike Maintenance Seminar on Monday, July 31st, From 5:30 PM to 7:00 P.M. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or a beginner, this month’s seminar will be focused on how to fix a flat tire. It will provide valuable insights and practical knowledge to help you keep your bike in top shape and ensure a safer ride. So, bring your bike and join us Monday, July 31 at 5:30 At Conte’s Bike Shop, 5003 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh. NC, 27609. And if that’s not enough, we will have cookies and non-alcoholic refreshments. We hope to see you there
Monday, July 31
5:30 PM to 7 PM
Conte’s Bike Shop (5003 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh. NC, 27609)
Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride Happy Hour - open to all!
Join Bike MS for a fun networking and social to collaborate with fellow cyclists, share tips and tricks and enjoy some good ol’ camaraderie with friends in our movement.
Tuesday, August 8th
6 PM - 8 PM
Brewery 99 (1030 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560)
- Parking available on Pollock Street and Queen Street and at Black’s Tire & Auto Service
- Broad Street Express food truck will be on site for food purchases
Know Before You Go – Virtual Pre-Event Logistics Meeting
All Bike MS participants are invited to our ‘Know Before You Go’ logistics meeting to have all your event weekend questions answered. Bike MS staff and volunteers will review all aspects of the ride weekend including parking, start line/finish line expectations, route and rest stops, plus the extraordinary experience of the Day 1 and Day 2 finish lines.
Wednesday, August 9
12 PM – 1 PM
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 224 208 566 563 | Passcode: n3RX2X | Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only) +1 315-234-6809,,82092677#
Phone Conference ID: 820 926 77#
Thursday, August 10th
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 295 290 359 499 | Passcode: 8MVhyL | Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only) +1 315-234-6809,,273859733#
Phone Conference ID: 273 859 733#
Bike MS & The Bicycle Chain Nutrition Seminar
Getting ready to ride.
Tire pressure checked?
Chain lubed?
What about you? Are YOU ready to ride?
Is your body properly fueled? Join Bike MS and The Bicycle Chain to learn about proper cycling nutrition and hydration.
Thursday, August 24, 2023
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
The Bicycle Chain - Raleigh
9000 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
Early Packet Pick Up
Grab your teammates and head to our Gold Level Sponsor, Raleigh Brewing Company, for a beer and pick up your rider packet and all of the swag you’ve earned!
More details on packet pick ups can be found here.
Wednesday, August 30
3 PM – 7 PM
Raleigh Brewing Company, Cary (2036 Renaissance Park Place, Cary, NC 27512)
Post-Ride Celebration & Awards Party
Save the date for our Post-Ride Celebration & Awards Parties in Raleigh and New Bern!
Week of December 4 – December 8
Mark your calendars for a Packet Pick Up!
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 $300 fundraising minimum.
What’s in the rider packet? Your Bike MS packet contains many important items including your bib number, emergency number wristband, event details and sponsor giveaways.
How do I receive my packet? You must meet the fundraising minimum of $300.
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.
Examples of how fundraising helps those living with MS:
$50 could provide round-trip transportation to a medical appointment
$100 could help purchase a walker or shower chair
$250 could fund a transport chair, accessible transportation to a medical appointment or a portable ramp
$500 could help fund a college scholarship for a high school senior who is living with MS or whose parent is living with MS
$1,000 could pay for a hospital bed, provide half the cost toward a standard chair lift, or rental assistance to two people living with MS
$43,000 could fund a research grant (average cost)
While participants are required to meet the fundraising requirement prior to picking up their packet, we encourage the fundraising to continue! Don't stop at just $300 set your goal high and keep raising funds after you experience the ride!
Can anyone else pick up my packet? Yes, another team member, team captain or family member may pick up your packet for you if all financial obligations have been met and all appropriate waivers are on file.
When do I receive my packet? Packets may be picked up at any of the early packet pick up locations listed below or before the start of the ride. All applicable waivers must be signed, and all financial obligations must be met before a rider may pick up a packet.
Can I turn in donations at packet pick up? Cyclists are encouraged to turn in any donations raised-to-date.
All donations to the National MS Society are tax-deductible. For non-credit-card donations, please submit your donations as personal/business check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to the National MS Society. Ensure accurate fundraising by writing the participant's name and "2022 Bike MS: Historic New Bern" in the memo line or other available field on the check/money order.
What else is available at packet pick up? Participant t-shirt, top fundraiser jersey ($1,000+), Club 100 gift, sponsor giveaways, cue sheets, route maps, weekend schedule, and staff will be present to answer questions
IMPORTANT: If you are moving money from one participant to another, please contact the Fundraising Support Center ahead of picking up your packet. FundraisingSupport@nmss.org or 855-372-1331
Wednesday, August 30th - EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
Timing: 3 PM – 7 PM
Raleigh Brewing Company
2036 Renaissance Park Place
Cary, NC 27512
Ride Weekend Packet Pick Up Options:
Friday, September 8th
Timing: 3 PM – 8 PM
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center – Ballroom A
203 S Front Street
New Bern, NC 28560
Saturday, September 9th
6:30 AM – 8 AM
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center – Ballroom A
203 S Front Street
New Bern, NC 28560
Lodging & Transportation
Hotels for Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride are prioritized for those who are in the Top 100 Club and Club K based on prior year fundraising.
Key Dates for Top Fundraisers:
- Tuesday, February 21: Survey opens for top fundraisers to rank their top three hotel choices for event weekend
- Friday, March 17: Survey closes for top fundraisers
- Friday, March 24: Hotel confirmation numbers sent to top fundraisers by Bike MS staff members
- Monday, April 17: Top fundraisers must have credit card on file with the hotel otherwise the room is released back to Bike MS for re-assignment
Requirements:
- Top fundraisers (Top 100 Club + Club K) must be registered by Tuesday, February 21 to receive the survey link by email from Bike MS staff members
- Hotel rooms are prioritized by fundraising amount from the previous year
- Fundraisers MUST place credit card on file with hotel prior to the April 17 deadline
- Extra rooms will be released to the general public after the April 17 deadline
Hotel Options for Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride Weekend:
New Bern, NC
Courtyard by Marriott, New Bern - SOLD OUT
(.1 miles from start line)
218 E Front Street
New Bern, NC 28560
262-636-0022
$159++ room with no balcony
$179++ room with a balcony
DoubleTree by Hilton, New Bern - SOLD OUT
(.3 miles from start line)
100 Middle Street
New Bern, NC 28560
252-658-9000
$229++ room with no balcony
$249++ room with a balcony
$309++ suite
Bridge Pointe Hotel & Marina
(.6 miles from start line)
101 Howell Road
New Bern, NC 28562
252-636-3637
$145++ regular room
$175++ 1 room suite
$185++ 2 room suite
Hampton Inn, New Bern
(4 miles from start line)
200 Hotel Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
252-637-2111
$164++
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, New Bern
(4 miles from start line + 30 day out cancellation policy)
300 Hotel Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
252-637-0017
$164++
Candlewood Suites, New Bern
(4.7 miles miles from start line)
3465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
252-638-8166
$185++
Comfort Suites, New Bern
(2.4 miles from start line)
1006 Old Cherry Point Road
New Bern, NC 28560
252-649-3579
$169++
Group Name: 2023 Bike MS New Bern
Deadline to Book: August 1
Other Options in New Bern:
- AirBnBs
- Bed and Breakfasts
- New Bern KOA Camping
RV Parking Reservation
RV parking is available within Union Point Park, right beside the Courtyard Marriott. These spots do need to be reserved in advance. Space within Union Point Park is limited but we have an overflow lot down the block. These spots do not have water/electrical hook ups. It's merely a spot to park your RV. We will have a shower truck on-site and there are indoors bathrooms nearby along with portajohns.
Once you fill out this form, we'll add you to the Union Point Park map and communicate your location.
Camping
Camping at Union Point Park is available on a first come, first served basis. Camping reservations open at 3 PM on Friday, September 8th. When you arrive visit a volunteer at Union Point Park. Campers will be assigned a number on a small flag. Place this flag outside of your tent. This reserves your spot and also allows us to know how to find you in case of emergency.
Camping is also available at the New Bern KOA Holiday (1565 B Street New Bern, NC 28560).
If you do plan to camp, we're asking that you fill out this form to give us an idea who will be camping. Again, spots in Union Point Park are on a first come, first serve basis.
Showers & Electricity:
Showers: A shower truck will be on site from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon for anyone wishing to rinse off. Please remember to bring your own toiletries and towels.
Electricity: There are electrical outlets throughout the park to use to charge devices.
Bike Lock-Up: A bike lock-up is provided from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning for cyclists riding in Bike MS: Historic New Bern. This is located on the second floor of the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. When dropping off your bike, your bike must have the required frame tag to verify with your bib number. This bike lock-up will be staffed with volunteers throughout the day and locked securely overnight. You do not need to bring your own lock to lock up your bike within the bike lock-up.
Allow extra time for parking as all participants will need to utilize on-street and other public parking option in the downtown area. New Bern has various public parking lots around the city. Visit this website for an interactive parking map.
Street parking is limited to 2 hours on Friday until 5 PM. On Saturday and Sunday there is no time limit or monitoring.
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.
Event Weekend Meals:
Saturday evening guest meals can be purchased via QR code for $10 inside the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center on Saturday. This includes the full dinner buffet and 2 drinks. No cash accepted.
Rest Stop Snacks: Water, LMNT sports mix, Gatorade, bananas, oranges, chips, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, Fig Newtons, Peanut Butter crackers, mustard, pickle juice, Chewy Bars, Rice Crispy Treats, Nature Valley bars, Uncrustables/Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches.
Friday VIP & Club K Welcome Reception: Annabelle’s crab dip & bread, spinach & artichoke dip with chips, meatballs & fresh pineapple, mini caprese, cheese cake minis or similar dessert, fresh fruit, fresh veggie, cheese & crackers, bbq pork sliders on a dinner roll, tea, coffee and strawberry kiwi lemonade. Beer provided by Raleigh Brewing Company & wine provided by Strange & Sons. *each attendee over 21 years of age will receive 2 drink tickets in their rider packet
Saturday VIP Breakfast: grits, eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits, fruit, Danishes, orange juice, tea & coffee
Saturday Breakfast: bananas, oranges, Nutrigrain bars, muffins, hardboiled eggs, apple and orange juice, and coffee
Saturday Route Lunch at River Dunes (75 & 100 milers): Taco Bar with gluten free and vegetarian options
Saturday Union Point Park Lunch (30 & 50 milers): BBQ sandwiches and veggie wraps (gluten free options available)
Saturday Night Celebration Dinner: Strawberry pecan salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, herb roasted chicken, roast beef in au jus gravy sauce, premium long cut green beans, mashed potatoes, roasted corn, vegetarian dish, rolls with butter, tea, coffee, and lemonade and brownies for dessert.
VIP Cocktail Reception: Homemade chocolate trifle cake with chocolate fudge, caramel, heath bar crumbles, whipped topping & dark chocolate shavings, flaming apple butter shot crisp dessert, chocolate martinis along with assorted passed appetizers.
Drinks: Beer provided by Raleigh Brewing Company & wine provided by Stange & Sons *each cyclist, off duty volunteer and purchase meal ticket holder over 21 years of age will receive 2 drinks
Sunday VIP Breakfast: Grits, eggs, cheese, bacon, fruit, Danishes, cinnamon buns, scones with jelly, orange juice, tea & coffee
Saturday Breakfast: bananas, oranges, Nutrigrain bars, muffins, hardboiled eggs, apple and orange juice, and coffee
Sunday Route Lunch at Ernul Post Office (50, 75 & 100 milers) – Pasta bar with gluten free and vegetarian options
Sunday Union Point Park Lunch (30 milers) - Hot dogs and hamburgers with traditional fixings as well as pasta salad, chicken stir fry, vegetarian dish, tea & lemonade & cookies for dessert.
SUPPORT ALONG THE ROUTE
> Route Markings We make every effort to ensure you won't get lost. The routes will be clearly marked with directional signs, including on straightaways, so you will know you're riding in the right direction.
> Route Closing: 6 PM Saturday, 5 PM Sunday
The Bike MS route will close at 6 PM on Saturday and 5 PM on Sunday. We will make every effort to work with you to complete the ride. All cyclists on the road after 6 PM on Saturday and 5 PM on Sunday must take a SAG to the finish line.
> SAG Vehicles Just can't push another pedal, or just need a ride to the next stop? These trucks & SUVs rove the route and rest stops. Call the number on your wristband and look for the first SAG 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. Bicycle tagalongs, trailers and carriers are not allowed on the route.
> Mechanical Support Visit one of the bike shops listed on the Bike Shops page to receive your Bike MS inspection sticker which will ensure you and your bike are ready for Bike MS! Bike Safety Inspections are provided at NO COST. With this sticker, you are eligible for FREE labor (parts and materials are available for an extra charge) if you need any mechanical repairs during the event.
Get your bike inspected prior to ride weekend to identify major issues. Sponsoring Bike Shops will provide minor repairs on the road and on rest stops ride weekend. Check out the Bike Shops page to see our partners.
Mechanical Problems: If you encounter a mechanical problem while riding and need assistance, move completely off to the side of the road and call the number on your wristband for assistance.
New Bern Photography Club Weekend Photo
Thank you to Ed Hall and the New Bern Photography Club for snapping photos all weekend long! Relive all the magical moments of ride weekend here
Bike MS Post-Ride Celebration & Awards Parties 2023
Join your Bike MS family and celebrate all that we've accomplished in 2023 at the Post-Ride Celebration & Awards Parties! Food and a drink ticket will be provided.
We have FOUR chances to celebrate with you in Raleigh, New Bern, Charlotte and Clemmons! Please RSVP by the date listed if you plan to attend.
Raleigh
Monday, December 4th
6 PM - 8 PM
Raleigh Brewing Company at the Arboretum
2036 Renaissance Park Place
Cary, NC 27513
RSVP by November 27th
New Bern
Tuesday, December 5th
6 PM - 8 PM
Copper Ridge on the Neuse
2706 Old Cherry Point Road
New Bern, NC 28560
RSVP by November 21st
Charlotte
Monday, December 11th
6 PM - 8 PM
Charlotte Beer Garden
1300 Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
RSVP by December 4th
Clemmons
Wednesday, December 13th
6 PM - 7:30 PM
The Playground Golf & Sports Bar
6355 Jessie Lane
Clemmons, NC 27012
RSVP by December 6th
We know it takes many people to pull this ride together. From the volunteers, to the donors who write the checks, to the family members who support cyclists’ training and fundraising, to those with MS who motivate and inspire… so many individuals working together toward a world free of MS. And what better way to celebrate a team’s accomplishment than to gather these individuals under one tent at the ride to toast a team’s victory! The Team Tent Village is one of the best parts of the Bike MS experience!
Union Point Park – 210 E Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560
Friday, September 8th:
3 PM – 8 PM Union Point Park
- Team Tent Unloading & Set Up
- Camping Reservations Open & Set Up
- RV Parking Available (reservations required, overflow in empty lot down Front St.)
Saturday, September 9th:
6:30 AM – 9 PM Union Point Park
- Team Village Festivities
Sunday, September 10th:
6:30 AM – 5 PM Union Point Park
- Team Village Festivities
Renting vs BYOT (Bring your own tent):
Reservations now open! To reserve your team tent spot in Union Point Park, please reach out to Casey.Svanda@nmss.org.
RENT: Teams have the option of renting through the Bike MS tent vendor. Country Aire Rentals will be the vendor facilitating team tent rentals. To rent a tent, please secure a spot through Casey.Svanda@nmss.org first, then reach out to Crystal Everette (party@countryairerental.com) with Country Aire Rentals for the tent size , additional rental items and payment.
10x10 Frame Tent - $175
20x20 Pole Tent - $175
8 ft. Table - $10
Black chair - $2
BRING: Teams are welcomed to bring their own pop-up tent free of charge. Please make sure you have a way of securing the tent safely to the ground and bring your own tables and chairs. While there is no charge to bring your own, you will need to reserve a spot when reservations open for 2023.
Electricity & Food:
Electricity: There are outlets throughout Union Point Park in case you need to charge devices.
Food: There are charcoal grills throughout Union Point Park that teams can use to grill up food. You may also bring your own grill but please leave the area like you found it and clean up all trash afterwards.
Alcohol is NOT permitted at Union Point Park.
