Welcome to the Bike MS newsroom

Bike MS (Click here to access our logos)

Hosted by the National MS Society, these events raise funds for local services, programs and research into the cause, cure and treatment of MS.

On this site you’ll find information about the Bike MS events, sample news releases for your community newspaper or corporate newsletter, a fact sheet, Bike MS logos and graphics, photo galleries, and a chance to tell us your story and why you got involved in the event.

If you need further information about the rides or are a member of the local media who would like to interview one of our cyclists or obtain more information, please contact us as shown below:

For media inquiries:
Kevin Moffitt
800-445-BIKE(2453)
kevin.moffitt@nmss.org

For ride inquiries:
Nicole Lewis
800-445-BIKE(2453)
nicole.lewis@nmss.org 

To find out what local roads in your area will be affected (including approximate times), please click here.

Mission statement: We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS.

Ride Promotional Materials

• Request FREE 2014 Ride Promo Materials (posters, trading cards, banner, etc.) and/or download the image as a PDF!
• 2014 PR/Media Guide - Utilize this helpful guide to gain exposure of your participation and/or your team at City to Shore. By promoting yourself and/or your team, you are not only raising awareness about City to Shore but also raising awareness about multiple sclerosis. Plus local media coverage could assist you with your fundraising as well, as people in YOUR area will see your story and want to help.
• 2014 Bike MS e-newsletters
• City to Shore & Bike MS Logos
• Bike MS Images & Free Downloads for email & social media

Help Us Promote at Bike Shops & Local Events

Adopt A Bike Shop: We need your help ensuring our local bike shops are well cared for and City to Shore promotional materials are ever-present. Click here* to 'adopt' a bike shop in your area today and for more information.  Plus utilize the Shop FAQs, Tips & Best Practices sheet.

Promote City to Shore at an upcoming area event: Attending a local event, or just have a morning free? Let us know! The City to Shore Planning Team is recruiting your help with promotions and have created a new interactive website* to assist.   Visit the site to let us know what upcoming event you plan/can to attend. Plus check out our Promotion Tips sheet.

*Website operates best when utilizing Google Chrome or Firefox web browsers.

2014 Press Coverage

• It Takes Two to Tandem (September 30 in Shore News Today)
• Bicyclists Ride to Cure MS (September 27 on NBC Philadelphia)
• 34th annual "Bike MS City-to-Shore Ride" (September 27 on 6ABC)
• Cyclists cross Ocean City finish line determined to stop MS  (September 27 in Press of Atlantic City)
• Cyclists In City To Shore Bike Ride Hit Road To Raise Money For Multiple Sclerosis (September 27 on CBS Philadelphia)
• Cyclists Bike To Shore To Raise Money For MS Research (September 27 on CBS Philadelphia)
• Thousands of Cyclists on MS City to Shore Ride Land in Ocean City! (September 27 in OC NJ Daily)
• Bike MS: City to Shore and Tour de Pines are Back (September 26 in Atlantic City Weekly)
• MS bike ride expected to bring thousands though EHT Saturday (September 26 in The Current)
• Bicyclists head to shore for MS society fundraiser (September 24 in the Press of Atlantic City)
• Bike MS: Spreading hope from the city to the shore (September 18 in the Philadelphia Inquirer)
• Dual diagnoses: Sisters share battle against MS, fight for a cure (September 14 in South Jersey Times)

2013 Press Coverage

• Radnor Students Earn Congressional Award (July 7 in Radnor Patch)
• Westfield Resident Raises Money, Awareness for MS with Commuters (July 28 in TheAlternativePress.com)
• Cyclists set shore trip in memory of late friend (August 12 in Delaware County News Network)
• Area Cyclists Exercise Concern for Multiple Sclerosis (August 21 in Jewish Exponent)
• Thousands Expected To Take Part In Annual “Bike MS City To Shore” Event (September 7 in CBS Philly)
• Local Biker Rides to Fight MS (September 17 in phl17)
• Evesham school board president raises funds for MS research (September 19 in The Central Record)
• Bike MS to bring thousands of cyclists through Egg Harbor Township this weekend (September 24 in The Current)
• In 33 years, the 'MS150' has become Ocean City tradition (September 24 in Ocean City Patch)
• Solace in helping others: 'Jersey's Team' raises love worth a million. (September 25 in the Philadelphia Inquirer)
• Riding to fight MS (September 30 in philly.com)

2012 Press Coverage

• Business owners build team to help out race MS (May 4 on WFMZ-69 News)
• Healthiest employers spotlight - UPHS (June 1 in Philadelphia Business Journal)