More than 700 cyclists are expected to raise over $620,000 to stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost, and end MS forever at the 22nd Annual Bike MS: Bike to Jack and Back. The event, taking place on Oct. 1-2, is hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid South Chapter.
Bike MS is the premier fundraising cycling series in the U.S. for anyone seeking a personal challenge and a world free of multiple sclerosis. Attracting nearly 100,000 participants nationwide each year with more than 85 Bike MS rides taking place across the country, anyone anywhere can accept the challenge and fuel progress to help create a world free of MS. As the largest fundraising cycling series in the country, Bike MS includes people living with MS, their friends, families and neighbors, as well as corporate teams and individuals who are driven to support critical research and life-changing services to help people with MS live their best lives. People living with MS can also participate in "I Ride with MS," a special program recognizing Bike MS cyclists living with the disease.
Bike MS is sponsored nationally by Premier National Sponsors Primal and Bicycling Magazine, as well as True Fitness, Kenda Tires, Showers Pass and People for Bikes. Local sponsors include Jack Daniel's Distillery, Community Health Systems, Dentistry of Nashville, Walgreens, Delek Mapco and Pepsi.
22nd Annual Bike MS: Bike to Jack and Back Ride Details
WHEN: Oct. 1-2, 2016
WHERE: Ride begins at Page High School in Franklin, TN, on Saturday, Oct. 1 and stops overnight in Lynchburg. Cyclists can enjoy a tour of the historic Jack Daniel's Distillery and feast on some of Tennessee's best barbeque atop the famous Barbecue Hill. After a warm breakfast at Motlow Community College, cyclists will cycle back to Page High School to enjoy a delicious lunch.
ROUTE OPTIONS: Cyclists may ride two route options: 55 and 75 miles. One-day ride on Saturday and bus provided options are also available. The route is fully supported with rest stops every 10-12 miles. Support and gear vehicles will provide any mechanical or medical support that might be needed.
PARTICIPATION/ VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION: Visit www.BikeMS.org, call the Fundraising Support Center 1-855-372-1331, or email fundraisingsupport@nmss.org
WHY: Proceeds raised will support cutting-edge MS research and life-changing services for people living with MS so they can live their best lives.
HASHTAGS: #bikeMS and #DontJustRide
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/JackandBack.
TWITTER: @BikeToJackNBack.
