Date & Location
October 7 - 8, 2023
Start location:
Eagleville High School
Finish location:
Jack Daniel's Distillery
See Routes & Maps below for more details.
Time(s)
7:30AM start time
Routes
Routes from 45 and 75 miles. See Routes & Maps below for more details.
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Age Minimum: 21
Saturday
5:45am Parking Lot Opens at Eagleville High School, Happy Hiller Start Line Experience
6:00- 7:30am Packet Pick-up and Rider Check-in
6:00- 7:30am Breakfast and Luggage Loading
6:00-7:15am Team Photos
7:15am Happy Hiller Kick-Off Program Starts
7:30am Riders Depart
10:30am-4:00pm Jack Daniels Finish Line Activities: Tent Village, Food and Beverage, Distillery Tours
4:00pm Route Closes
4:00pm Shuttle for One-Day Cyclists Departs to Return to Eagleville High School. Please Reserve Your Ticket HERE.
5:00-6:00pm - Top 50 Cave Tour at Jack Daniels BBQ Hill (more details to come if qualified)
5:30-8:30pm - Buffet Dinner at Jack Daniels BBQ Hill
6:30pm Program and Awards Ceremony
8:30pm Final Shuttles to Hotels
Sunday
5:15am Shuttle Service Begins Pickups from Hotels
6:00-7:30am - Breakfast and Luggage Loading at Jack Daniels
7:30am - Riders Depart
8:30 – 9:00am - Shuttles for Cyclists not Wanting to Ride Departs to Return to Eagleville High School. Please Reserve Your Ticket HERE.
10:30am-4pm Eagleville High School, Happy Hiller Finish Line Activities: Lunch, Medals, and Luggage Pick-Up
4:00pm Route Closes
5:00pm Venue Closes
Just Jack Bus
This bus will leave the Jack Daniel's finish line on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 4pm sharp to return cyclists back to Eagleville High School. Please Reserve Your Ticket HERE. (Link to page for ticket) When taking this shuttle back, you will miss the evening dinner, program, and awards on BBQ Hill,
Sunday Morning Shuttle
If you wake up Sunday morning and decide riding is not in the cards for you, don't fear! We have a shuttle that will take you back to Eagleville High School. This shuttle will leave Jack Daniel's after the riders depart and will depart around 8:30 – 9:00 am. Please Reserve Your Ticket HERE.
Whether you choose the 48-mile route or the 70, you'll enjoy riding through the beautiful scenic views of Middle Tennessee!
Saturday:
Sunday:
** Rides are subject to change as seen fit by the Bike MS Staff up to ride weekend. Be sure to check back here to confirm ride details before you embark on your journey!
Please note that E-Bikes are permitted in Bike MS events. Participants shall be responsible for battery and other logistical support for E-Bikes.
Pre-Event Rides
Highland Rim Bicycle Club
Join the Highland Rim Bicycle Club for their Elk River Valley 100 ride on September 2nd starting and finishing in Tullahoma, TN. For more information check out their website here.
11 Smiles Per Hour Cycling Club
Join us at Ride 615 in Sylvan Park every Thursday at 6pm for training opportunities! Rides will be 18-22 miles each week with post ride snacks available.
4511 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
On September 16th, join the 11 Smiles Per Hour Cycling Club as they host their second Bike MS training ride for the Jack & Back! Ride starts at 7am at Grassland Middle School and will be 38-50 miles in Franklin, TN. Bike MS staff will be onsite with snacks and giveaways!
Matching Gift
Back in 2023 is our anonymous match gift! Once the ride reaches $500,000 raised, we have the opportunity to get up to the next $250,000 MATCHED! Get started on your fundraising today to help us take advantage of this exciting opportunity!
2023 Kickoff Party
Please note that our kickoff party has been rescheduled to April 10, 2023. See below for details.
Join us on April 10th at McDougal’s Chicken and Wings in Brentwood to celebrate the launch of the Jack & Back! There will be food, Jack & Coke slushies and plenty of giveaways. If you are registered, you will be entered to win a Bike MS swag box. If you self-donate you will be entered to win a Jack Daniel’s barrelhead! Bring your family, bring an interested friend or co-worker, potential sponsor, or volunteer- all are welcomed!
RSVP here for our Kickoff Party here by April 6th.
Fundraising Weeks
Each fundraising week provides two opportunities to win, one 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.
- 1-15 members (highest amount of team fundraising online during fundraising week)
- 15+ team members (highest amount of team fundraising online during fundraising week)
- Individual (highest amount of fundraising online during fundraising week)
Fundraising Week #1: July 31 – August 6
- Team Prize: A Finish Line Fiesta at your team's tent!
- Individual Prize: A gift card to the Jack Daniel's gift shop!
Fundraising Week #2: August 28 – September 3
- Team Prize: A delicious steak dinner for your team to enjoy during the Saturday night awards program!
- Individual Prize: A gift card to the Jack Daniel's gift shop!
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.
Logistics Meeting
Please join us on Wednesday, September 13th at 5:00pm as we discuss safety, logistics, and answer your questions about the Bike to Jack & Back! This is an excellent opportunity for new and seasoned participants to review all aspects of ride weekend including parking, start line / finish line expectations, and our new routes for this year.
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 and have a completed waiver on file. If you registered online, you've already completed a waiver during the registration process.
Who can pick up a packet?
Anyone can pickup your packet for you as long as you have hit the $300 fundraising minimum. Just note that top fundraiser jerseys, top fundraiser prizes, and event t-shirts are distributed at packet pickup, so you don't want to miss out on picking up your hard-earned goodies!
In-person packet pick-up
In-person packet pickup will be during the following dates and times:
Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at Mac's Harpeth Bikes
1110 Hillsboro Road B230, Franklin, TN 37064
Thursday, September 28th, 2023 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Ride615 Bicycle Shop
4511 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
Friday, September 29th, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at our office
214 Overlook Circle, Brentwood, TN 37027
*Packet pick-up and rider check-in will also be available on the day of the event from 6:00am to 7:15am at the start line.
Lodging
Friday Night in Franklin for out of town guests
Holiday inn Express & Suites
7100 Berry Farms Crossings
Franklin, TN 37064
615-499-5292
Saturday Night in near Lynchburg
more will be confirmed in the coming weeks, but these are our first available options
Holiday Inn and Express & Suites
2030 N. Jackson St.
Tullahoma, TN 37388
931-222-1414
Group Block: Jack and Back
Call to make a reservation
Lynchburg Country Inn
423 Majors Blvd. (Hwy 55)
Lynchburg, TN 37352
931-759-5995
Group Block: MS Society
Call to make a reservation
Baymont By Wyndham Tullahoma
2113 N. Jackson St.
Tullahoma, TN
912-335-5118
Group Block: National MS Society
Call to make reservation.
Hampton Inn
1922 N. Jackson St.
Tullahoma, TN 37388
931-461-5222
Group Block: National MS Society
Call to make reservation.
Camping
Camping will also be available first come first serve at Lynchburg Elementary across the street from the finish line.
Transportation
Just Jack Bus
This bus will leave the Jack Daniel's finish line on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 4pm sharp to return cyclists back to Eagleville High School. When taking this shuttle back, you will miss the evening dinner, program, and awards on BBQ Hill. Please Reserve Your Ticket.
Sunday Morning Shuttle
If you wake up Sunday morning and decide riding is not in the cards for you, don't fear! We have a shuttle that will take you back to Eagleville High School. This shuttle will leave Jack Daniel's after the riders depart and will depart around 8:30 – 9:00 am. Please Reserve Your Ticket.
Hotel Shuttles
You do not need to purchase a ticket for a shuttle to and from your hotel. These shuttles are free, provided by the National MS Society for your ease over the weekend!
Saturday, October 7th, 2023 Shuttle Schedule
Hotels and Campsite - Shuttles will begin running from Jack Daniel's finish line to the hotels and campsite at 10:30am. They will run every 15 minutes until 4pm.
Just Jack Shuttle - At 4pm the Just Jack shuttle will leave to return cyclists to Eagleville High School. This is for those who are riding only on Saturday.
BBQ Hill - At 4pm, shuttles will begin picking up from the hotels and campsite to drop off at BBQ Hill. The last call for shuttles is at 8:30pm to leave BBQ Hill and return to hotels/campsite.
Sunday, October 8th, 2023 Shuttle Schedule
Lynchburg Country Inn and Campsite - Shuttles will begin with first pick up at 5am and will pick up every 30 minutes. Last shuttle will pick up at 7am.
Baymont, Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn - Shuttles will begin with first pick up at 5am and will pick up every hour. Last shuttle will pick up at 7am to be at the start line in time for the 7:30am departure.
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.
You will not go hungry at the Bike to Jack & Back! From homemade banana pudding to pickle juice to a buffet dinner Saturday evening and breakfast to fuel you on day 2, we’ve got you covered!
- Rest Stop Food: Salty snacks, granola/fruit bars, fruit, candy, cookies, pickle juice, and Gatorade/water.
- Saturday Morning: granola bars, fruit, and other grab-and-go snacks in addition to Gatorade and water.
- Saturday Lunch: TBD
- Saturday Dinner: Buffett dinner of BBQ, Chili Lime Chicken, Biryani, Mac & Cheese, French Bread/Yeast Rolls, Salted Caramel Banana Pudding, Tea/Lemonade
- Sunday Breakfast: Provided by Waffle House - build your own biscuit bar. Sausage, eggs, bacon, biscuits and coffee
- Sunday Lunch: TBD
- Rest Stop Snacks: Salty snacks, granola/fruit bars, fruit, candy, cookies, pickle juice, and Gatorade/water.
Guest Fee for Saturday Night Dinner at BBQ Hill
Due to the limited space on Jack Daniel's BBQ Hill event space, we are limiting each participant to bringing only 1 guest. We also require a ticket to be purchased for the guest to receive access to BBQ Hill, dinner and a drink.
Please keep in mind that you must be over 21 years old for access to BBQ Hill. You can only access the Hill by riding in one of our shuttles either from the hotels in our blocks, Jack Daniel's visitor center or the camping area. There will be an area for you to check in with a staff member once you arrive to BBQ Hill.
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!
