Why you should add an MS bike ride to your 2027 calendar
At Bike the US for MS, every mile matters. Our cycling adventures bring people together to explore incredible parts of the country, take on monumental challenges, and raise funds and awareness for those living with multiple sclerosis.
After another packed year on the road, we’re excited to share our 2027 Bike the US for MS ride lineup.
And 2027 is going to be a big one. For the first time in a while, both of our cross-country classics the TransAmerica and Northern Tier are on the calendar, alongside the Pacific Coast, Florida Coast and Keys, Olympic Peninsula, Vermont gravel route and our Grand Canyon & Zion adventure.
Whether you’re dreaming of two months crossing America, a month along the West Coast, or a weeklong challenge that fits around work and family, there’s plenty of opportunity to bike for MS in 2027.
Cross-Country Classics
TransAmerica Trail – Cycle Across America in 2027
June 6 – August 10, 2027 (65 days)
Fundraising goal: $5,675 ($1.50 per mile)
Our much loved coast-to-coast adventure returns in 2027. Starting in historic Yorktown, Virginia and finishing in San Francisco, California, the TransAmerica journey covers 3,785 miles across the country.
Along the way, riders experience just about every landscape America can throw at them. The mountain roads of Appalachia, rolling hills of Missouri, Midwest farmland, the Rocky Mountains, high desert and the spectacular final push through the Sierra Nevada toward California. The dramatic changes in scenery are part of what has made the TransAmerica one of our defining Bike the US for MS adventures.
Sixty five days on the road means plenty of challenging moments, but also friendships, host communities and experiences that are difficult to replicate anywhere else.
Ready to Cycle Across America? Register for the TransAmerica 2027.
Northern Tier Bike Route
June 4 – August 14, 2027 (71 days)
Fundraising goal: $6,450 ($1.50 per mile)
The Northern Tier is also back for 2027, giving riders a second way to cross the entire country for MS. Although there are only 2 spots left on the team!
Beginning in Bar Harbor, Maine and finishing in Seattle, Washington, the Northern Tier covers 4,295 miles on our longest cross-country adventure. Riders travel past Niagara Falls, alongside the Great Lakes, through the Great Plains and eventually into the mountains of Montana and the spectacular scenery of Glacier National Park before continuing west toward Seattle.
With 71 days together, you’ll be finishing up with a new family of friends to celebrate the summer of cycling. Plus you’ll be arriving in Seattle for the 20 Year Celebration weekend of Bike the US for MS in Seattle. The perfect chance to enjoy all the hard work you’ve put into fundraising for the MS cause.
Take on the Northern Tier in 2027 – Register Today. 2 Spaces Remaining!
The Pacific Coast is Calling
Pacific Coast Bike Route
August 23 – September 24, 2027
28 riding days with 4 rest days
Fundraising goal: $3,750 ($2 per mile)
For those who want a big adventure without committing to an entire cross-country summer, the Pacific Coast Bike Route is hard to beat.
Our 1,850-mile journey takes riders from Seattle all the way to San Diego, following one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in the country. Expect rugged Oregon coastline, towering California Redwoods, iconic coastal highways, the Golden Gate Bridge and plenty of Pacific sunsets along the way.
It’s still a major endurance challenge, with long days and plenty of climbing, but packed into around a month on the road with your teammates.
Save your spot on the Pacific Coast Bike Route 2027.
Weeklong MS Bike Adventures
Taking a month or two away isn’t possible for everyone. That’s why some of our favorite Bike the US for MS trips pack a huge amount of riding, scenery and adventure into less than a week.
Start the Year in the Sunshine
Florida Coast and Keys
February 26 – March 7, 2027 – Full Florida Coast (9 days)
March 5 – March 7, 2027 – Florida Keys only (3 days)
Fundraising goals: Coast $2,050 | Keys $850
Swap winter layers for palm trees with our earliest rides of the year.
The full Florida Coast adventure takes riders from Fernandina Beach down the East Coast of Florida before continuing through the Keys to Key West. Compared with many of our hillier routes, Florida offers gentler terrain, plenty of coastal riding, wildlife and an extensive network of bike paths.
Don’t have nine days available? Join the team in Miami for the final three-day Florida Keys ride to Key West. Covering 170 miles, it’s a great long-weekend introduction to Bike the US for MS and includes some of the most memorable riding of the trip.
Bike the Florida Coast in 2027 – Register Now.
Join the Florida Keys Ride – Register Now.
Olympic Peninsula Bike Ride
August 16 – August 22, 2027 (7 days)
Fundraising goal: $1,000 ($3 per mile)
One of our favorite shorter adventures returns in August immediately following our 20 Year Celebration in Seattle.
Starting and finishing in Seattle, our Olympic Peninsula ride takes cyclists around one of the most beautiful corners of the Pacific Northwest. Expect ferry crossings, rocky coastline, small waterfront towns and miles of lush forest as the route loops around Olympic National Park.
The 360-mile ride includes more than 20,000 feet of elevation, so don’t let the shorter distance fool you. There’s still plenty of climbing packed into the week. The reward is some spectacular riding and a logistically simple adventure that begins and ends in Seattle.
Join the Olympic Peninsula team in 2027.
Gravel Riding in Vermont
Vermont Gravel Ride
September 11 – September 17, 2027 (6 days)
Fundraising goal: $1,250 ($5 per mile)
After making its way onto our calendar for 2026, we’re heading back to the dirt for another Vermont gravel adventure in 2027.
Vermont provides just about the perfect setting for gravel riding. Quiet dirt roads, small towns, farms, rolling countryside and plenty of climbing. The route was originally designed around days of approximately 45–50 miles, linking together some of the best gravel the Green Mountain State has to offer.
If you like the idea of Bike the US for MS but fancy trading busy roads for gravel, this could be the 2027 ride for you.
Ride Vermont Gravel for MS in September 2027.
Grand Canyon & Zion
October 4 – October 15, 2027 (11 days)
Fundraising goal: $2,000 ($3.50 per mile)
Our Southwest route takes riders through some of the most iconic landscapes in the country, including Zion National Park, the Vermilion Cliffs and the Grand Canyon itself. The route covers 575 miles between Cedar City, Utah and Phoenix, Arizona, combining high plateaus, desert landscapes and some spectacular views.
Join Grand Canyon & Zion in October 2027.
Fancy Taking Your Bike Adventure Overseas?
Looking for a cycling adventure a little further from home? In 2027, you can also join Bike the UK for MS for rides including John O’Groats to Land’s End, the North Coast 500, Lôn Las Cymru and the gravel of the Royal Chilterns Way.
From two-week challenges to shorter four-day adventures, there are plenty of ways to explore the UK by bike while raising funds and awareness for MS.
Explore the 2027 Bike the UK for MS Rides
Where Else Should We Ride in 2027?
There may still be one more adventure to add to our 2027 schedule.
We currently have space between mid-September and mid-October to potentially add another Bike the US for MS adventure and we’d love to hear where you think we should ride next.
Is there a route you’ve always wanted to tackle with us? A part of the country we should explore? Or a past bike for MS trip you’d love to see return?
Share your ideas in the comments below. We’re open to suggestions, and your idea could help shape the next addition to our 2027 schedule.
Be Part of the 2027 Journey
From three days riding through the Florida Keys to more than two months crossing the United States, there has never been just one way to Bike the US for MS. What connects every trip is the reason we ride.
Each rider joins a team committed to raising funds and awareness for people living with multiple sclerosis, while taking on a challenge and seeing parts of the country in a completely different way.
You don’t need to be a lifelong touring cyclist. You just need to be willing to train, fundraise, become part of the team and take the first step toward your next adventure.
So, where will you ride in 2027?
