Ride Details

Packet Pick Up: October 20 & 21

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

Packet pick up hours:

• Friday October 20th from 11:30am-7pm
• Saturday October 21st from 11am-4pm

Visit the Packet Pick-Up section for all details.

Ride Day: October 22

We are excited to be hosting Bike MS New York City 2023 at Pier 76 located on the West Side Highway between 35th and 36th streets. This all-outdoor location will feature a fun filled start and finish line festival.  There will tenting for weather protection available on site.

Pier 76 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 76 is accessible via the MTA from 7 train (15 min walk) and A/C/E trains (15 min walk) and from buses M12 and M34-SBS. There is no onsite parking available at Pier 76, 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 76 opens for Elite Team & E-150 with hot breakfast and coffee served by Bareburger and VIP bathroom trailer
  • VIP Bag check for Elite 150 Club Members and Elite Team Members opens at Pier 76, 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 2024!
  • Customer Service Tent opens at Pier 76
  • Bike Repair sponsored by Trek will be available at each of the breakfast trucks in the start line chute
  • Start line chute opens to public:
    • Make sure you follow your rider instructions included in your packet and have completed the following:
    • Helmets are required on the course. No exceptions
    • 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
    • Put on your emergency wrist band
    • Attached your “Why I ride” ribbon 
    • Reviewed NYC Bag Restrictions prior to entering chute
    • Reviewed Bike Safety & COVID-19 page more information
• 7:00am:  Opening Ceremonies and announcements begin at start line arch at West Side highway and 35th 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 closures
• 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 to 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 76
• 10:00am (Time is approximate): First 30 Mile cyclists arrive at Pier 76
• 10:30am: Finish Line Festival will be in full swing at Pier 76 filled with lots of fun for all Bike MS New York City 2023 participants! Featuring:
  • Lunch served by Bareburger with single serve snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Enjoy a beer at our beer garden
  • Top Fundraisers, E-150 club members and Super & Elite teams check out the VIP tent located next to the beer garden at Pier 76
  • 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, winners announced at the recognition ceremony in February 2024
• 12:00pm (Time is approximate): First 50-mile cyclists return to Pier 76
• 1:15pm: (Time is approximate): Last rider arrives from the 50-mile route to Pier 76
• 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!

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 the route.

Our 50-mile route includes 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:

We are excited to announce a new start finish line at Pier 76 at 408 12th Ave, New York, NY 10018 (between 35th and 36th streets), check out the map of the Pier 76 layout to get ready for ride day. The new start location is 6 blocks south of the 2022 location at Pier 84. Take a moment to review the map of the start line chute and pick a colored Bike MS in the northern section of the chute to meet you fellow cyclists you are riding with.

2023 Route Maps:

• 30 Mile Route Map
• “Ride with GPS” for 30 Mile Route
• 50 Mile Route Map
• “Ride with GPS” for 50 Mile route
• 50 Mile Cue Sheet

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”

Rest Stops

The Inwood Hill Rest Stop 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 on how to access the 50-mile route later in the season.  Visit Ride Details – Meals & Support for every offered at the 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 our gold level sponsor Trek, and everything you might keep you energized and ready to ride.

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.  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.

Bike MS 18^th Ward Brewing Happy Hour

Join us on Thursday August 17^th from 5:30-7:30pm for a Happy Hour at 18^th Ward Brewing 300 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 for a fun evening where you get to hang out with fellow cyclists and Bike MS Staff.  It is also a great time to bring someone who is interested in joining Bike MS New York City this year who wants more information.  The evening will include Beer Specials, door prizes, and giveaways from both 18^th Ward Brewing and Bike MS. Click here to RSVP.

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.

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

When:

• Fundraising Week #1: August 14-20
  • 15+ Team Size Winner: Morgan Stanley
  • 2-14 Team Size Winner: Team Lufrano
  • Individual Winner: Lucille Lufrano
• Fundraising Week #2:  September 11-18
  • 15+ Team Size Winner: BruzCycle
  • 2-14 Team Size Winner: Team Housatonic
  • Individual Winner: Lee Anchin

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 2-14 members at the start of the fundraising week

Prizes:

• 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 $350
• Team Prize: Team Tent in VIP area at Pier 76 finish line stocked with goodies to celebrate with you team after the ride

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 2023 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!

Bike MS New York City Logistics Call

Bike MS New York City Staff hosted a Logistics Call on Wednesday October 4^th at 7:00pm via Microsoft Teams. We provided everything you need to know about ride day. This call reviewed event day schedule, routes and maps, important ride day safety information and all the details you need to know to have a fantastic ride day. If you missed the call please take a moment to review the deck and listen to the recording.

General Packet Pick Up

Someone else can pick up your packet on your behalf please contact your Bike MS staff partner to alert them via email that someone else is picking up for you and their name. Team Captains or teammates can pick up on behalf of a team please make arrangements with you Bike MS staff partner. We will only release packets for participants who have reached the fundraising minimum and have a signed waiver on file.

How to Obtain Your Rider Number Packet

Your Bike MS packet contains important items including your rider bib, event details and sponsor giveaways. In order to receive your packet, you must meet the $250 fundraising minimum and have a completed waiver/safety pledge on file.  If you registered via our Bike MS New York City website and are over 18, you have completed the wavier/safety pledge as part of the registration process and no additional action to submit a waiver is required. 

 See Ride Info & Requirements section for ride requirements.

Check out the rider number instructions included in every packet! No cyclists will be permitted on the route without a rider number. 

Packet Mailing

To receive your rider number in the mail, we must have received your required waiver/safety pledge and minimum $250 donation. See Ride Info & Requirements section for ride requirements. All packets are mailed via the USPS.

View a list of all qualifying participants here. This list includes all who qualified for the 9.22.23 or 10.6.23 deadlines.

Additionally, congratulations to the participants who have individually raised at least $1,000 to become a Top Fundraiser! Click here for a full list of qualifying participants who also had their 2023 Top Fundraiser jersey and credentials mailed to them.

We are no longer mailing packets or jerseys prior to our event. To pick up your packet you must attend packet pick up prior to ride morning.  No packets will be available for pick up on ride morning.  Jerseys can be picked up at packet pick up or post ride in our VIP area.

Packet Pick Up: October 20 & 21

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

Packet pick up hours:

• Friday October 20th from 11:30am-7pm
• Saturday October 21st from 11am-4pm

To pick up your packet you will need to have reached the $250 fundraising minimum and have a signed waiver on file.  If you registered via our Bike MS New York City website, you have completed the wavier/safety pledge as part of the registration process and no additional action to submit a waiver is required. 

Packets will not be available for pick on ride morning on Sunday October 22.

Turning in Donations

Money turn-in envelopes will be available at all start ride morning.
Visit the Donations Guide page to learn more about turning in donations and other frequently asked questions.

Download the Bike MS Mobile app on your Android or iOS device and click on Enter Donations to upload a check. Plus, unlock your 2023 Bike MS Experience.

 

Reminder: You only need to raise $250 to get your packet but aim higher. Raise at least $500 and earn the opportunity to receive cool Bike MS gear. Raise $1,000 by the day of the ride to earn your 2023 commemorative New York City Fundraiser jersey and other great perks!

Click here to learn more fundraising clubs and incentives.
Visit the Fundraising Ideas and Fundraising Toolkit pages to help you reach your goals!

Lodging

Bike MS New York City participants are responsible for booking their own overnight accommodation. Bike MS New York City does not have hotel partnerships or room blocks available for participants.

If you are looking for a hotel in New York City the closest areas to the event start and finish line are the Theater District, Times Square and Mid-Town West areas in Manhattan and offer a variety of price point options.  The start line is the West Side Highway between 35^th and 36^th street.  The event is in Manhattan, it is challenging to get into Manhattan from the outer boroughs (Queens, Bronx, Staten Island and Brooklyn), Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York State so please consider your transportation plan if you choose to book lodging in one of these locations.

Transportation:

Participants are responsible for booking their own transportation to and from the start/finish line at Pier 76. We do recommend participants, volunteers, and spectators to use public transportation due to extensive street closures.

The start finish line at Pier 76 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 76 is accessible via the MTA from 7 train (15 min walk) and A/C/E trains (15 min walk) and from buses M12 and M34-SBS. Please refer to transportation websites for information on transporting your bike.

Bike MS New York City does not provide overnight bike storage.  Secure bike parking will be available for participants on completion of their ride to enjoy the finish line festival.

Bag check will be available for Elite 150 Club Members and Elite Team Members only and will be available in the VIP area starting at 6am.  Please take a moment to review our bag regulations for Bike MS New York City.

There is NO parking provided by Bike MS New York City at start or finish line areas, nor is any available even to sponsors, staff or volunteers. 

We do recommend participants, volunteers, and spectators to use public transportation due to extensive street closures.

The start finish line at Pier 76 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 76 is accessible via the MTA from 7 train (15 min walk) and A/C/E trains (15 min walk) and from buses M12 and M34-SBS. Please refer to transportation websites for information on transporting your bike.

There is no onsite parking available at Pier 76. Here is a curated list of parking garages that are outside the street closure area. We do not provide any discounts or have partnerships with these garages, they are just outside of the street closure area.  Please be cognizant when choosing a garage. If you have a top of car bike rack most garages do not have height clearance for these and you will damage your vehicle.

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 76 starting at 6am, just show your credentials to access the pier.

Rest Stops:

Enjoy individually packaged sweet and salty snacks such as chips, energy bars or gels, fruit and more. Examples of snacks served in the past Honey Stinger 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 will have vegetarian options available but not vegan. Lunch is available for all participants, but we will have a VIP lunch line for Elite-150 Club Members, 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 or hard seltzer at our beer garden, beer tickets will be available for purchase on site day of the event. VIP beer line is available for Elite-150 Club Members, Top fundraisers, Super & Elite team members. Top Fundraisers and Elite-150 Club Members will get to enjoy a beer on us as a perk of being in those clubs!

Bicycle Types Permitted

Except for a specific class of e-bike as described below, all participants in Bike MS events are only permitted to use “self-propelled” bicycles without motors. No rollerblades, pedicabs, rickshaws, party pedal golf carts, bar pedal carts, mini-bikes, off-road motorcycles (dirt bikes), electric unicycles, hoverboards or trailers will be permitted on Bike MS rides, without express prior permission from the National MS Society’s Legal and Risk Management Department.

Only Class 1 Electric Bicycles (e-bikes) are allowed in the Bike MS: New York City event due to New York State e-bike regulations (city permitting) on our ride routes.

A Class 1 electric bike, otherwise known as a low-speed pedal-assisted bicycle is a bike equipped with a motor that aids only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to assist when the bicycle reaches a top speed of 20 miles per hour.

Cyclists on e-bikes are asked to be extremely cautious when riding for their safety and the safety of the cyclists on regular bikes. In addition, riders should note that our Bike MS: New York City SAG vehicles are not equipped to handle multiple e-bike pickups.

All batteries and charging are the responsibility of the rider and Bike MS: New York City will not provide charging stations along the routes.

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 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 the 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 to 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 76.  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.

 

March 2: 2023 Registration Opens!

March 12-18:  MS Awareness Week

April 17: Bike MS New York City Kick Off, hosted by our Gold Level Sponsor Bareburger

April 25: Registration Fee Increase from $20 to $35   

May 30:  World MS Day

June 20: Registration Fee Increase from $35 to $50

August 14-20: 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 29: Registration Fee Increase from $50 to $60

September 11-18: Fundraising Week #2

September 22: 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 25-28: Rider Numbers Mailed (to those meeting the September 22 deadline). Visit the Get Your Rider Number (Packet Pick-Up) section for more details on how to receive your rider number packet.

October 4: Bike MS New York City Logistics Call (Microsoft Teams)

October 10: Registration Fee Increase from $60 to $70

October 20-21: 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 21 at 4:00pm ET: Online registration closes

October 22: Bike MS: New York City! 

November 21: Prize Deadline. Visit the Clubs & Incentives page for more details.

November 28: Giving Tuesday

December 21: Elite 150 Club Fundraising Rankings & Team Award Deadline You can still qualify for an Elite 150 ranking past the prize deadline (Nov. 21). 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 2024 TBD: Post Event Recognition Ceremony

Registration Fee Schedule*:

*Fee for cyclists riding in person only.

• $20 starting fee
• $35 on April 25, 2023
• $50 on June 20, 2023
• $60 on August 29, 2023
• $70 on October 10, 2023
• Online registration closes on October 21, 2023 at 4pm.

For the safety of participants please adhere to all the bag restrictions as dictated by the NYPD, large bags that fit into the following specifications are not permitted at the event.   For the safety of our riders, large bags and closed baskets are not permitted at the event. Large bags that fit into the following specifications will not be permitted:

• Bags with shoulder straps (including backpacks, hydration packs, drawstring bags, and messenger bags)
• Panniers or bags that hang on the side of your bike
• Covered baskets
• Any bag over 420 cubic inches (6.9 liters)

Approved bags include saddle bags, frame bags, handlebar bags, fanny packs and uncovered baskets.

 

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. Choose from a variety of Cannondale and Specialized Bikes.  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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