We wouldn’t ask you to ride between 35 and 175 miles if we weren’t prepared to help you do it. This section includes all that you need to know to train for the event, including training programs and recommended rides to get you out on the road.

Besides the materials included on this website, our Bike Shop Partners are another great resource to help you as you train and prepare. Be sure to visit one of these shops in the months leading up to the ride to make sure you have everything you need to be safe and comfortable on the ride.

Safety

• The safety of all participants is everyone’s responsibility.  Your behavior and the behavior of your fellow participants and teammates affects all of us and the future of Bike MS Tour de Farms.
• When we all work together to maintain a safe environment we all stay safe. If you see someone violating the Bike MS Rules please let a Ride Marshal or MS Staff member know.  Unsafe actions and bad behavior are unacceptable and can result in your expulsion from the event.

View the Bike MS Tour de Farms - Rules & Regulations

View the Illinois Rules of the Road for Bicyclists

The Illinois Department of Transportation has a wealth of cycling information including bicycling laws, a bicycle education resource page and Illinois bicycle maps

Training Tips:

Training Guide

The Basics

How to Perfect Your Riding Position

Hand Signals

Finding Time to Ride

The Key to Climbing

How to Survive Road Hazards

Fixing a Flat Tire