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.
Provided by NC DOT
Community Ride/Clinic Schedule
| Date/Time | Name of Ride | Location | Details | Contact |
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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 |
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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. |
Carol Ingbretsen |
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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. |
Barb McGarry |
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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. |
Rick Fleck |
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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 |
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Every Sunday |
CBC Training Rides hosted by Team CBC | Carolina Brewing Company or My Way Tavern |
No reg fee. |
Bob Oderkirk |
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August 27, 2011 |
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 |