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Bike MS cyclists have the option of riding 30, 50, 75, or 100 miles during each day Bike MS weekend. To complete and enjoy your ride, especially the longer routes, it is essential that you physically train during the months leading up to the event. See our comprehensive training plan.

For your convenience, the National MS Society maintains a list of community rides to ensure that Bike MS cyclists are aware of the wide array of training opportunities before the event.

Although the National MS Society may benefit from many of the rides listed below, the Society is not responsible for planning or executing these events. Therefore, any questions or concerns about these rides should be directed to the community ride's contact.

If you would like your community ride included on this schedule, please download and complete the Community Ride Form and fax it to 919-834-9822 or email it to bike@nct.nmss.org.

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Community Ride/Clinic Schedule

Date/Time Name of Ride Location Details Contact
Every Tuesday
Reg - 6pm
Ride - 6:15pm 
IGNITER hosted by Team GSK Charles Herman Wilson park, Williams St. Carrboro, NC
Meet in the parking lot
20 miles
No drop. No reg fee.
Canceled in the event of rain or if temp drops below freezing before 8pm.
Post ride dinner at Carrburritos.
Steve Blanchard
Every Wednesday
April 6-August 31
Ride - 6pm
Saddle Sirens hosted by Team GSK Bicycle Chain
791 West Williams St. Cary/Apex, NC
Meet in the parking lot.

No reg fee.
April-May: 14 miles
June-20 miles
May ride more miles as cycling season progresses.
C pace - 13-15 mph
D pace - 10-12 mph
Post ride dinner and drinks.

Carol Ingbretsen
Every Thursday
March 17 - September
Reg - 5:50pm
Ride - 6pm
DRAW hosted by Team GSK Woodcroft Shopping Center corner of Hope Valley Farms Rd and Woodcroft Parkway

No reg fee. No drop.
March - 14 miles
April - 17 miles
September - 14 miles
B pace - 16-18 mph
C pace - 13-15 mph
D pace - 10-12 mph
Ride canceled if raining. Hilly route.
Post ride dinner at Bandidos.

Barb McGarry
Every Thursday
March 17 - September
Ride - 6pm
Slow Spokes Thursday hosted by Team GSK  MacGregor Village Shopping Center, Cary
Meet in parking lot.

No reg fee.
March 12-18 miles.
June 25-40 miles.
Mid-July 12-18 miles.
B pace - 16-18 mph
C pace - 13-15 mph
D pace - 10-12 mph
Ride canceled is raining. Relatively flat route.

Rick Fleck
Every Saturday
From April 16 through Bike MS
start 9am
Visit the Selma Cyclpaths website for more information.
Saturday Weekend Ride hosted by Selma Cyclepaths Pineville Club
120 Flowers Parkway, Clayton, NC
No reg fee.
Starts at 27 miles and gradually builds throughout cycling season.
Pace - 12 to 20 mph
Cole Warren

Every Sunday
See schedule on www.teamcbc.com for more details on dates and times

CBC Training Rides hosted by Team CBC Carolina Brewing Company or My Way Tavern

No reg fee.
27, 46, 72 mile courses
Distances and routes vary week to week. Cue sheets will be available.

Bob Oderkirk

August 27, 2011
Reg 7:30am
Start 8:30am

Dog Days of Summer Ride hosted by Team GSK Hank Anderson Park
Hwy 54 Carrboro, NC
$25 reg fee
35 or 50 miles
hot dog tofu pup bratwurst lunch with all the fixings
Barb McGarry