Riding in the BP MS 150
Getting Started
The BP MS 150 is a fund-raising event for the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter and the largest event of its kind in the United States.
BP MS 150 Bike Tour Rules
- All riders must raise the $400 minimum pledge. Failure to pay the minimum pledge for any Lone Star Chapter event will prohibit participation now or in the future.
- All riders must submit a signed Waiver Form at a Packet Pick-Up to receive a Rider Packet. Riders under 18 must have the Wavier Form notarized before attending a Packet Pick-Up. A parent or adult guardian must accompany riders under 18 at all times on the Bike Tour.
- All riders must obey all Law Enforcement Personnel, Bike Tour Officials and Volunteers engaged with the BP MS 150.
- All riders must wear an approved bicycle helmet.
- All riders must obey all state and local traffic laws.
- Headphones, cell phones, radios and similar audio devices are not permitted while riding.
BP MS 150 Tour Guide
BP MS 150 Tour Guide: Download this resource for information on having a successful cycling and fund-raising experience, whether as a rider, Team Captain or volunteer.
Full Guide.
Pledge Sheet: Print to keep track of your pledges. This form is for your personal records.
Waiver Form: All riders must submit a Signed Waiver Form at a Packet Pick-Up ONLY. Riders under the age of 18 must have a Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian AND NOTARIZED before attending a Packet Pick-Up. Notary services are not available at Packet Pick-Ups.
New Riders: The New Rider page is packed with tips just for you.
Online Participant Profile
Let us know more about you! We need stories of riders, Team Captains, volunteers, Champions Against MS and everyone involved in the 2007 ride. Just complete the Rider Form and email/fax to Talley Hopson at 713-394-7422.
CHAMPS: Connecting for the Cure
If you didn’t sign up for a Champion Against MS at registration, you’ll want to read more about how you can make a personal connection to a person living with multiple sclerosis.
Training
Use these links for important information on preparing for the Tour.
- Riding Safely
- Training Plan
- Recommended Rides
- BP MS 150 Official Bike Stores
- Maps
- Cycling Tips
- Packing List
AUSTIN PARKING FOR CYCLISTS
Parking for cyclists using Friday’s Austin-to-Houston bus will be on the top two floors of the garage at the southwest corner of San Jacinto and 18th Street. The garage will open at 9 a.m.
To reach the parking garage, take I-35 to Austin and exit M.L.K. Boulevard west. Go three blocks west on M.L.K. Boulevard and turn left onto San Jacinto. Continue south on San Jacinto; the parking garage entrance will be on your right, immediately past the intersection of San Jacinto and 18th Street.
The garage has a maximum height clearance of 7' 2''. Oversized vehicles and standard size vehicles with roof racks will not fit in this facility. Remember to remove bikes from roof racks before entering the garage. The National MS Society is not responsible for any damages to bicycles, roof racks or vehicles as a result of parking in the garage.
Once parked, bikes will be loaded onto transport trucks near the garage. Look for the bicycle check-in area near Brazos and 18th Street. Once your bike is loaded, you will be shuttled to the Downtown Austin Omni to receive rider numbers, free CHAMPS bandanas, goodie bags and event T-shirts.
Remember to get a bus ticket at the Austin Expo. Passengers cannot board without tickets. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., charter buses will transport you and your luggage to the Omni Houston Westside Hotel. All bikes will be transported to Tully Stadium and secured. Bicycles will be available at 5 a.m. Saturday, April 21. Bikes will not be taken to Rhodes Stadium.
Where Can I Park It Friday, April 20, in Austin If I'm Not Using the Bus Transportation?
If you’re a participant interested in parking a vehicle in Austin on Friday, April 20, so it will be there Sunday, keep in mind that the only place you cannot park is on or within the boundaries of the event site. The boundaries of the event site are M.L.K., 15th Street, Trinity and Lavaca. All street parking and surface lots within the event site boundaries are off-limits. Vehicles parked on streets or surface lots within these boundaries will be towed at the owner's expense.
The best option for leaving a vehicle in Austin Friday is to park at the Capitol Visitors parking garage, located at 12th Street and San Jacinto. Garage parking is free for the first two hours and 75 cents every half hour until 5 p.m. Garage parking is free Saturday and Sunday.
The second option is to use street parking south of 15th Street. Meter rates apply until 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., street parking is free throughout the weekend.
