Date & Location
October 22, 2023
Start/Finish line:
Pier 76: 408 12th Ave
New York NY 10018
(between 35th and 36th street)
Time(s)
7AM
Routes
Routes from 30 and 50 miles. See Routes & Maps below for more details.
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $250
Age Minimum: 12
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 10am-7pm
Saturday October 21st from noon-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
- 50-mile cyclists are released from Inwood Park rest stop to proceed to the George Washington Bridge for the 50-mile route.
- 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
- 30-Mile cyclists are released from Inwood Park rest stop and proceed to the West Side for the remainder 30-mile route
- 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!
With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you.
Bike MS New York City Kick Off
Join us on Monday April 17th from 6:00-8:00pm to Kick Off the 2023 season 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. 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. 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.
Fundraising Weeks
Both a team and an individual participant can win big during this year’s fundraising weeks.
When:
- Fundraising Week #1: August 14-20
- Fundraising Week #2: September 11-18
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
Join local Bike MS Staff on Wednesday October 4th at 7:00pm via Microsoft Teams to learn everything you need to know about ride day. This call will review event day schedule, routes and maps, important ride day safety information and all the details you will need to know to have a fantastic ride day.
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 265 678 294 391
Passcode: LeeqoB
Or call in (audio only)
+1 315-234-6809,,297649264# United States, Syracuse
Phone Conference ID: 297 649 264#
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.
No cyclists will be permitted on the route without a rider number.
Mailing Deadline: September 22
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.
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 10am-7pm
Saturday October 21st from noon-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!
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.
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.
Ride photos will be posted on our Bike MS Flickr page 2-3 weeks after the ride. We will share the link here when photos are ready!
Stay tuned for post event updates starting on October 23rd.
2022 Photos:
2022 Bike MS New York City Recognition Ceremony-February 17th, 2023
2022 Bike MS New York City ride day photos and Englewood Cliffs Rest Stop photos
