FROM THE CHAIR: Many of you know me, some for many years. I am Jess Rasmussen; a granddaughter, daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, niece and cousin of PALM riders. It is my honor to be the volunteer ride chair again this year for the 2025 PALM. PALM is a tour that is so very dear to my heart. PALM is my favorite tour, not because it was my first multi-day traveling bicycle tour, but because it has some of the most kind and genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. The volunteers and riders on PALM are what make it a truly unique ride. Newcomers who join the PALM community quickly become family. We have watched families grow together, watched generations of riders share in this wonderful tradition, mourned losses together and celebrated incredible joys together. I eagerly await seeing everyone for our yearly family reunion, and look forward to welcoming our new members to the family. 

REMEMBER: Quiet Adventures Symposium will be March 1 at the MSU Pavilion, and we will be there! Staff volunteer Shawn Towsley will be a presenter.

We have a new sticker for the first 100 visitors to our PALM booth!