The Bike MS: Round Up Ride 2010 will take place on Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28, 2010 in Florence, Arizona. As always, Bike MS is fully supported with rest stops, medical personnel, and SAG (support and gear) vehicles to help along the way, and also includes an overnight party with food and entertainment.
Start, Overnight and Finish Area:
Heritage Park
600 North Main Street
Florence, AZ 85232
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Event Schedule
Directions
Ride Amenities
Route - information will be posted soon
Staying in Florence - information will be posted soon
Friday, March 26
Thinking about coming early? No problem! You can park your RV, pitch your tent, or sleep in the large circus sized tent provided by the National MS Society on Friday night to get a jump start on Saturday morning. Cyclists will be responsible for their own bikes on Friday. There is a fenced area where you can lock your bike for security.
If you are camping out Friday night, please bring a bike lock.
Please do not park in the Heritage Park parking lot.
Saturday, March 27
Check-in will begin at 6:00 a.m. The ride starts at 7:00 a.m. on both days. Plan on arriving early!
To save time at check-in, please plan on attending one of the packet pick-ups before the ride.
What to Bring- REQUIRED
- Bib number, bike number
- Photo identification
- Helmet
What to Bring- Recommended
- Water bottles and hydration packs
- Cash or checks
- Tire patch kit, spare tubes and tire pump
- Sunglasses, lip balm and sunscreen
- Padded bike shorts and jersey
- Cycling gloves and shoes
- Medications
- Rain poncho
- Camera
Cell phones, MP3 players, and other digital devices WILL NOT be allowed on the route due to safety reasons.
Lunch
Lunch will be provided for Round Up Ride participants along the route.
Activities and Overnight Celebration
After the ride on Day 1, hang out with other cyclists and celebrate each other's accomplishments in moving toward a world free of MS. The evening includes a catered dinner, live music, dancing, a live auction, program, New Belgium beer and more!
Sunday, March 28
The ride starts at 7:00 a.m.. Riders may retrieve bikes starting at 6:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Breakfast
5:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The morning will start with a pancake breakfast. Coffee and juice will also be provided.
Route
Multiple route options will be available at the Round Up Ride 2009. Specific route details will be announced in the near future.
Lunch
After crossing the finish line, participants will enjoy a catered lunch at Heritage Park.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation home.
Shuttle
Arizona Valley Shuttle
480-982-8551
24-hr. Dispatch: 1-866-269-2693
Arizona Valley Shuttle will donate a percentage of profits back to the society for each cyclist that uses them for anything during the duration of the Round Up Ride weekend and mentions the MS Society or bike MS. | 
