Weeklong information and packing essentials

• Weather
• Meals
• Luggage
• Showers
• Information/first aid

 Packing list
Each rider is allowed three packed bags. This includes any camping items, tents, coolers, etc. Luggage items have a weight limit of 35 pounds. If you have trouble carrying it, lighten the load. Think of the volunteers who are already loading and unloading more than 3,000 bags.

Please label your items with the luggage tags you receive at check-in. Your rider number is printed on them.

Check-in materials

• The majority of participants will not need to bring anything to check-in. Check-in envelopes will NOT be mailed out prior to the event; they will be waiting for you at check-in.
• Signed waivers: Most riders will have completed an online waiver or paper waiver prior to the event. Anyone who has not yet completed a waiver will need to bring it with them or complete it at check-in. Riders under 18 years of age must also complete an additional minor waiver.
• Any collected donations or matching gift forms that haven’t been submitted yet.

Cycling gear

• Bicycle with rider number attached
• Helmet (required)
• Mirror (helmet or bar-end type)
• Two water bottles
• Spare tubes and patch kits
• Mini-air pump
• Tool kit/repair kit
• Cycling shoes
• Padded cycling shorts
• Rain gear
• First aid kit

Personal items

• Toiletries
• Medications (pain reliever, prescriptions)
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Insect repellent
• Sunglasses
• Flashlight
• Towel and washcloth
• Identification cards
• Spending money
• Camera
• Garbage bags (use them to line your bag in case of rain)

Camping/Sleeping gear (if desired)

• Waterproof tent
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad or air mattress
• Small pillow
• Sleeping mask
• Ear plugs

Weather
Bike MS events go on rain or shine. National MS Society staff announces the most up-to-date weather conditions each evening of an overnight event. Official weather reports are provided by Televent DTN. Please seek shelter immediately if you encounter severe weather while riding.

Meals
Participants are responsible for their own meals. Each host town provides several options for dinner including vendors in the parks, shuttles to restaurants or a host city dinner at a church or other local organization. The average rider spends between $20 and $25 a day on food. While on the route, the MS Society provides fruit, water, granola bars and other snacks. Riders also receive a finish line meal on Friday.

Luggage

• Each rider is allowed three pieces of luggage for the duration of the event. These three pieces include camping gear (if needed) and clothing for the week. Please limit weight to 35 pounds per bag or less.
• You receive three luggage tags with your rider number at check-in. Be sure to affix them to your luggage before boarding the bus.
• Each morning, volunteers are available to assist you in loading your luggage onto the trucks for the day. These trucks transport all luggage to the next host town and unload upon arrival.
• Find your luggage by looking in the rows that correspond to your rider number.

Showers
Shower trucks are available in each host town free of charge. Some towns may offer alternative showers for a fee.

Information/first aid
Information and first aid will be available in each host town. Look for proper signage when you arrive.