Welcome!
Amateur Radio is an integral part in making this bike ride and all the previous rides a success by providing a public service radio communications network for safety and logistics.
This site has been created for the dissemination of logistics and documentation in support of the DFW area MS 2-Day bike ride. Most all answers to your questions can be found here that will help you be a successful operator during your time you support this event and any other along the way.
We are thankful that you will be spending your time and resources to help us support the battle against MS.
The What I Need to Know and the FAQ pages will be very important to you for aiding in your success while preparing and volunteering your time with the ride.
- Your Communications Committee
Special Note for 2024 - Two Day, May 4th and 5th
Bike MS : Round-Up Ride has 100% new routes for 2024.
We will begin in Mansfield, traveling to the overnight in Glen Rose, with Day 2 ending at Panther Island.
This will require your continued dedication and the welcoming of many new operators and repeaters!
We are trying to consolidate signup methods between our group and the MS Society to ease the burden on our volunteers and to increase continuity.
Be sure to visit the Volunteering page for
Links to be registered with the MS Society (for insurance reasons)
Our Form as we have done over the last number of years for logistics purposes.
Waiver of Liability
Signing up with Groups.io if you have not done so already.
Please sign up for the Groups.io site to be able to ask questions and for time sensitive communications.
But remember, most everything you need will be found on this site.
Our Role
Radio operators from DFW have been supporting communications for this event for more than 20 years. The communications support relates to supporting the logistics behind the event, as well as health and safety of the volunteers, staff, and riders.
This is a two-day event, typically requiring 50+ radio operators each day. Volunteers are not required to work both days, but typically, returning volunteers find the experience to be challenging and enjoyable, and most DO work both days.
Assignments are varied, with stationary assignments such as rest stops, to mobile operations in SAG vehicles, tour official and logistics vehicles (Shadows). As this is an outdoor functions covering over 150 miles over two days, we also monitor the weather an report conditions as necessary through our communications network.
We operate under an R.A.C.E.S./A.R.E.S. Net structure, via multiple radio Nets. We typically have a Tactical, Resource, and SAG net simultaneously.
Visit the "What I Need to Know" and FAQ Pages
The links on the left, provide a short cut to the information you may be looking for. However, it is encouraged that you start with the "What I Need to Know" page.
We hope that we have presented everything as clearly as possible. Don't forget to check our FAQ section for the most commonly asked questions.
Special Thanks:
For those that spend countless hours helping our amateurs prepare to be successful and enjoy this fun-filled weekend. Thank you!
AND YOU! For providing your time, talents and resources!