If PALM is on your summer roadmap, here’s the headline: rates increase on May 11th—and so does the opportunity cost. Wait, and you’ll pay more and miss out on one of the best perks.
Registration for the Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) is about to move to the next pricing tier. And once that switch flips, the RAD PALM t-shirt is no longer included. Yes—this is your limited-time, wearable bragging rights.
What’s at stake:
- Price goes up after May 10th. Same ride, higher buy-in.
- No shirt after May 10th. The iconic PALM tee is an early-bird perk—miss the date, miss the gear.
- Spots are capped. PALM keeps it intentionally limited for safety, support, and that signature community vibe.
Why act now (besides saving money and scoring the shirt):
- You help a 100% volunteer crew plan routes, SAG coverage, host sites, and rider support with precision.
- You lock in six days of scenic riding, water stops, watermelon (and yes, licorice), on-route mechanics, and a community that shows up.
Your move:
- Register before May 10 to secure current pricing and the RAD t-shirt.
- Block your calendar and start your training ramp.
- Recruit your crew—this ride is better together.
Bottom line: After May 10, you’ll pay more and ride without the shirt. By May 10, you’re saving money and rolling in style.
Make the smart play. Register now. 🚴‍♀️
April 30, 2026 at 9:21 pm
Greetings PALM, My first year riding in this event. I do not see the Ride with GPS map for the last bit from Hale to Oscoda. Am I missing something?
May 1, 2026 at 5:41 pm
Hi Marve! So glad you are joining us this year. The Ride with GPS maps are available at https://palmbiketour.org/
May 1, 2026 at 6:39 pm
So….Like I said in my previous email. I do not see a rout mapped out from Hale to the parade on day 7. Day 6 map ends in Hale. Day seven starts in Oscoda. First time riding in PALM so am I missing something?
Thanks, Marve
May 2, 2026 at 11:49 am
Good morning Marve –
There are 2 maps for Friday. One is from Hale to Oscoda and the 2nd is the PARADE route that begins and ends in Oscoda. Hale to Oscoda map is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53653666?privacy_code=3qMgOYbQ6RcpSffTBQJgcIml6AlLXVSl
May 1, 2026 at 6:42 pm
Take a look at the individual mapping for day 6 and day 7. You will see what I am talking about. The large map of the entire route shows the route in completion. Ride with GpS does not.
Marve
May 5, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Hi Marve,
Thanks for staying vigilant. The friday route was still flagged as private. You should be able to find it now.
Thanks,
Jeff
May 3, 2026 at 5:38 pm
Hi Marve,
Here a link to the last day ride from Hale
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53653666?privacy_code=3qMgOYbQ6RcpSffTBQJgcIml6AlLXVSl
Thanks,
Jeff
May 3, 2026 at 5:42 pm
Hi Marve,
I don’t see you have joined the event. Please use this link to view the event and join.
https://ridewithgps.com/events/391942?privacy_code=ckBftCH7GX5TKwVGrOzb0tXNEAwXqCEW
Thanks,
Jeff