Bike MS: Ride Virginia
When:  May 22nd & 23rd

Distance Options
150 miles - 75 on Saturday & 75 on Sunday
175 miles - 100 on Saturday & 75 on Sunday
50 miles - Sunday Only
25 miles - Sunday Only 

ROUTE MAPS
Route Maps will be available online in the near future.

HOTEL ROOMS
It is each cyclist and volunteer’s responsibility to make a room reservation in Williamsburg.  Please do so BEFORE starting the ride on Saturday morning.  Click here for details on available accommodations.

ITEMS TO CARRY WITH YOU ON THE RIDE

• Identification
• Emergency Cash (for bike repairs)
• Helmet (REQUIRED)
• Car keys
• Bike MS Bib #
• Bike MS Frame #
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle(s)
• Medications you might need
• Patch kits
• Spare tube(s)
• Tire Pump (optional - they will be available in SAG vehicles and at rest stops)

ITEMS NEEDED FOR OVERNIGHT

• Bike MS luggage tags - on your bags
• Change of clothes for dinner
• Riding clothes for Sunday
• Toiletries (hotels should have soap & shampoo)
• Any medications you might need
• Lawn chair to sit out and enjoy the band
• Swimsuit if you want to enjoy the swimming pool

MEALS

Breakfast will not be served on Saturday morning, except for our 2010 VIP fundraisers. On Sunday morning there will be a continental breakfast served near the start line at the Marriott.
Lunch will be served at Rest Stop #3 on both Saturday and Sunday. There is also a picnic at the finish line on Sunday.
Dinner will be at the Marriott on Saturday from 4:30-7pm

REST STOPS
There are 5 rest stops along the main route and 1 additional one the Century Loop. They are all 12-18 miles apart. There will be water, Gatorade, fruit and energy snacks at all of them.

BIKE REPAIRS
Bike mechanics will be at our start/finish lines and all rest stops. They will have spare parts available for sale (this includes tire patches and spare tubes) and will make the repair at no additional cost. Please bring spare cash to pay for the parts if your bike needs repairing during the ride.

PRIVATE SAG VEHICLES
All vehicles on the route will be Bike MS vehicles or emergency medical vehicles. No private SAG vehicles are allowed to follow a cyclist or group of cyclists. Our route is fully supported and all of our vehicles are covered under MS insurance.

TAG ALONGS AND CARRIERS
No tag alongs, carriers or trailers may be pulled by any bikes. This is for the safety of everyone involved.

WRISTBANDS - Which will be in your packets

• Orange VIP bands go to our top fundraisers this year. This is their admission to all meals, beer, massage, and SuperStar Tent. One of their "rewards" is to be able to go to the head of any line (food, bathroom, beer, massage, etc.). When they cut in, let them know you appreciate their contribution to the event.
• Blue bands go to all other cyclists. These are your admission to meals and beer. Without them you will need to pay for admission so put them on and leave them on.
• Blue bands with red go to our cyclists who are under 21 years old. If you are wearing one of these you will not be served alcohol.
• Additional wristbands - for your guests

	Children 9 and under	1st Guest	Additional guests
Dinner in Williamsburg (includes Sunday picnic) ON SALE in Williamsburg	$5	$10	$30
Picnic Lunch Richmond Finish Line Purchase Online or at Finish Line	---	FREE	$5

FUNDRAISING
You must have raised a minimum of $250 (that is money turned in) in order to receive your packet and ride in the event. No exceptions. Money CAN be turned in at the time of pick up. All money must be turned in by noon on Friday, May 21st to be credited for the 2010 individual and team fundraising awards given out in Williamsburg.

PACKET PICK UP

• Wednesday, May 19th     Noon to 7pm        MS Offices on Laburnum
• Thursday, May 20th         Noon to 7pm        MS Offices on Laburnum
• Friday, May 21st             4 to 7pm              Conte's Bike on W. Broad
                                                                  (refreshments will be served)
• Saturday, May 22nd        6:30 to 7:15am     Start Line

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday - May 22nd 

• Start Line is 2112 W. Laburnum in Richmond
• Check-in opens at 6:30am
• Ride starts at 7:30am. This is a group start. DO NOT leave prior to 7:30am.
• Entry to the Century Loop (after Rest Stop #4) will close at NOON. If you plan to ride this loop plan accordingly
• The course to Williamsburg closes at 4:30pm
• Dinner service runs from 4:30 to 7pm
• Bike MS Celebration at poolside will start at 7pm
• Band will play until 9pm

Sunday - May 23rd

• Start Line is at the Williamsburg Marriott
• Ride starts at 7:00am. This is a group start. DO NOT leave prior to 7am
• You must be on the course no later than 8:00am
• Check-in opens at 8:00am in Richmond for the 1-day rides
• 50 mile ride starts at 9:00am
• 25 mile ride starts at 10:30am
• Picnic in the courtyard begins at noon
• The course to Richmond closes at 3:30pm

WEATHER
We ride rain or shine. If the weather becomes severe - torrential rain and/or high winds, the chapter will make the decision to close the course. If the ride is in progress all vehicles will be dispatched to sweep the route and pick up riders.

DIRECTIONS TO START LINE IN RICHMOND
The event starts and finishes at 2112 W. Laburnum Ave. Click here to visit mapquest and map your route to arrive there.

PARKING IN RICHMOND
There will be plenty of free parking at the MS Society offices on Laburnum. When you arrive please pay attention to any closed or marked off areas. These are for registration, bike techs, photography, etc., please do not attempt to park there. Cars can be left here overnight.