About the Ride

Renowned Artist and Atlantan, Steve Penley
Unveils "Bike MS: Atlanta Ride" Painting

Steve Penley is represented by Linstrum + Matre Artworks. View more paintings at lmartworks.com/penley

Steve Penley's painting entitled "Bike MS: Atlanta Ride" was unveiled at an exclusive event held at Linstrum + Matre Artworks on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. This year's top 100 fundraisers will receive a one-of-a-kind jersey designed from this painting.

CLICK HERE to view the the jersey design.

New in 2008!
  • The New Official Date for the Bike MS: Cox Atlanta Ride is September 13-14, 2008. Mark the new date on your calendar and Register today!

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  • We’re pleased to announce that we will be returning to Callaway Gardens Resort once again. Its natural beauty and wide variety of attractions – including a brand new Spa facility – offer a weekend of fun activities for riders and non-riders alike! It’s never too early to book your accommodations! Special room rates are available for our participants.

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  • The Official Camping Area will now be located on site at the Start/Finish location. Participants camping will now be closer to the start/finish line than ever before! Click here for more information on camping.

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  • Our number one priority is the safety of all ride participants. For your safety, a variety of New Safety Initiatives have been implemented for 2008 including a new minimum age requirement of 12 years and strict requirements regarding equipment and accessories for transporting children. Click here for more information on our new safety initiatives.

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  • We are especially excited to introduce our newest addition to the Bike MS series – Bike MS Junior! Bike MS Junior is open to all cyclists between the ages of 5-11 and will offer a specialized cycling and fundraising experience within Callaway Gardens for our youngest participants. Bike MS Junior participants will enjoy routes through Callaway Gardens with breakpoints at various attractions within the park.

What is the Bike MS: Cox Atlanta Ride?

Formerly known as the Cox MS 150 Atlanta Challenge, the Bike MS: Cox Atlanta Ride is taking place on September 13-14, 2008. Endorsed by ardent cyclists and novices alike, the tour offers a two-day fundraising ride through the beautiful surrounding countryside of Callaway Gardens and Pine Mountain, Georgia, a short distance from Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson Airport, with spectacular views and historic towns along the way. Georgia's Two-Day Cycling Tradition, Bike MS: Cox Atlanta Ride is a non-profit sporting event celebrating its 22nd year in the fight against multiple sclerosis benefiting the National MS Society–Georgia Chapter.

The ride is reaching new heights in an effort to better the lives of all Georgians living with MS. By joining hundreds of riders, participants will be making a profound difference in the lives of people living with MS who are served by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Georgia Chapter. The Bike MS: Cox Atlanta Ride is one of two rides hosted by the National MS Society-Georgia Chapter and together will raise more than $1.4 million for client programs and research in 2008. The Bike MS: Cox Atlanta Ride and its sister tour, the Bike MS: Georgia Power Savannah Ride held in the spring, are regarded by cycling enthusiasts as premier rides in Georgia with experienced management, well-coordinated routes, and special attention to riders' safety, comfort and enjoyment.

Proceeds from the tour will help support various programs that aid the 8,500 Georgians with MS and their families in all 159 counties of Georgia. The Bike MS: Cox Atlanta Ride also joins thousands of cyclists nationwide in raising $77 million in an effort to fund research and local client programs. By joining the movement and riding in the Bike MS: Cox Atlanta Ride, you have the power to create a world free of MS.

Ride History

Bike MS began winding through the spectacular beauty of Georgia’s scenic routes in 1986, raising $40,000 in its first year and setting the ground for what is now the Georgia Chapter’s largest annual fundraising event.

After spending the majority of its history nestled between Conyers and Eatonton, GA, Bike MS made a bold move for its 20th Anniversary and relocated to the stunning Callaway Gardens in 2006. Last year’s event was a resounding success, with 1100 cyclists and 500 volunteers raising over $1,000,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Georgia Chapter. Returning to Callaway Gardens this year, we’re aiming higher – for 1300 riders and $1.2 million in proceeds. You can help by registering now to ride, volunteer, support, or sponsor. When you do, you will be supporting national research for a cure and the local programs and services our Chapter offers to 8,500 Georgians with MS and their families and friends.

This year, we’re fortunate to have Cox Enterprises as our title sponsor. We hope you’ll join the movement and help make this year’s Bike MS: Cox Atlanta Ride the best ever! Register & get rolling today!