Date & Location
August 3-4, 2024
Starting line:
Ho-Chunk Casino Wisconsin Dells
S3214 County Road BD
Baraboo, WI 53913
Time(s)
7:00 AM start time
Requirements
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Age Minimum: 12
Saturday, August 3rd
Cyclists will ride through the beautiful scenery that is Sauk County. Beautiful valleys, rolling hills and lookouts will be abundant as we ride west on Saturday. Riders begin their journey at Ho Chunk Resort and Casino and return there for a Team Village full of festivities and a dinner program in the evening.
Sunday, August 4th
Cyclists start off the day with breakfast as they gear up for the second day of the Best Dam Bike Tour. Sunday, we again will go through the breathtaking scenery as we ride east with new routes for the day.
Riders will again begin their journey at Ho Chunk Resort and Casino and will return to a celebration of champions with food and cheer as we say “thank you” for your support of the Best Dam Bike Tour 2024.
Be the first to hear about the latest Bike MS: Best Dam Bike Tour news by joining our Facebook group and staying up to date with the Best Dam Bike Tour Facebook event.
With a variety of route options, you can choose the challenge that’s right for you. Routes will be finalized in the weeks leading up to the event. Route maps and Ride with GPS links will be available soon!
2024 Route Options
Day 1 - Going East
- 25 Miles
- 50 Miles
- 75 Miles
Day 2 - Going West
- 25 Miles
- 50 Miles
- 75 Miles
Best Dam Bike Tour Kick-off Event - Milwaukee
Date: April 1, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Dr. Delafield, WI 53018
Best Dam Bike Tour Kickoff Event - Madison (CANCELED)
Date: May 1st 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Capital Brewery, 7734 Terrace Ave, Middleton WI
Come and meet new friends and connect with other riders! Learn about the route options this year! Get excited about the ride and the mission! We can't wait to see you! If weather permits, we will be on the patio (and if not we will be inside). Look for orange balloons and smiling faces.
Each fundraising week provides three opportunities to win, with two team winners and one individual winner. Teams and individuals that 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
Fundraising Week #1: May 27 - June 2
Prizes:
- Team: Team Pizza Party
- Individual: Ride weekend hotel room at Ho Chunk Resort and Casino
Fundraising Week #2: June 24 - 30
Prizes:
- Team: Sprecher Root Beer Party at Saturday or Sunday finish
- Individual: Ride weekend hotel room at Ho Chunk Resort and Casino
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 some prizes along the way.
- 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. Please note: Riders under 18 will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
Hotel Accommodations
Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
S3214 County Road BD
Baraboo, WI 53913
Call the Ho-Chunk Reservations Department at 1-800-746-2486 to book room reservations! Use the Booking ID#: 13543 to get into the group block with the group rate. Or book online! Visit the group block link for online reservations; please use Group Code: 13543.
Camping and RV Accommodations
The Baraboo area has many beautiful sites to camp. We are pleased to offer a group rate for a designated number of RV sites at Ho-Chunk. There are 10 RV sites in the National MS Society block; 5 sites are full hook-up pull thru sites, 5 sites are full hook-up back up sites.
The NMSS group Rate $45.00 + taxes a night. Reservations can be reached at 1-800-746-2486 Booking ID#: 13543.
Other camping/RV accommodations in the area
Note: There is NO transportation or shuttle to and from these additional sites. These listings are provided for your convenience only and do not have special rates or discounts affiliated with BikeMS.
Less than ten minutes from Ho-Chunk
Less than 15 minutes from Ho-Chunk
Less than 20 minutes from Ho-Chunk
Travel Wisconsin is a great resource for other accommodations in the area.
Stay tuned for more information!
Food
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 time with the volunteers along with support and gear (SAG) vehicles along the route to assist you.
After you cross the finish line, we will have plenty of local food information handy.
Bike Shops
The support from local bike shops is crucial; bike mechanics will be located throughout the ride along with yearly support from shops in the area. For more Bike Shop information check out your Training and Prep page!
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!