If you are new to cycling or just new to the BikeMS event, this is the best place to start. 

The first place you need to begin is to decide on a bike to ride during the event. If you are like me, the last bike you purchased was in school, or earlier. If you have not purchased or looked at bikes in the last ten years you will be amazed and confused at all the options you have now.

The Bike MS Tou is 30, 100 or 150 miles on a paved surface and you need to have the right bike. If your bike doesn't fit or isn't capable of going the distance, you won't be able to enjoy the ride. To complete your journey, it's necessary to have the right equipment

The following articles will help you determine:

The next thing you need to get is a helmet. You MUST have a helmet to ride in BikeMS event or participate in our training rides. Also remember if you are under the age of 18 it is the LAW that you wear a helmet at all times (properly strapped). If you have a helmet that is older than 5 years or has been dropped from a height more than 3 feet, or has been involved in a crash you should dispose of it and obtain a new one. Helmets are designed to take an impact exactly once and will break down over time.

Learn to perform basic maintenance on your bike. If you plan to purchase a new bike, most bike shops will offer lifetime adjustments and discounts on repairs. The official bike shop of Team Qualcomm is: Adams Avenue Bike Shop. Stop in and let Andrew know you are with Team Qualcomm. If you are not near the team shop all Bike MS Tour participating bike shops give free, professional inspections and estimates on routine maintenance or repairs on your bike. A list of these shops can be seen at the BikeToFinishMS.com web site.

After you have your equipment all fitted and ready to ride, you are ready to start training. You can learn more about training for the specific distances in teh training sections listed in the menu.

If you have questions, please fee free to contact your team captain at any time. We are here to help and answer all your questions. Once you have your bike you are ready to begin training for the funnest ride of your life.

 

Thanks to our friends at Trek they have provided us with their Route66 video. We suggest that all riders watch these video clips. You can watch them at: Route 66 Videos