Author: michelletuckerman

Just Over 4 Weeks Until PALM 2026 — It’s Almost Time to Roll! 🚲

May 20, 2026 / / 0 Comments

The countdown is officially on — in just over four weeks, riders will gather at the shore of Lake Michigan in Pentwater to begin an unforgettable journey across the mitten.

Soon enough, tires will dip into Lake Michigan, friendships will form (or pick right back up where they left off), and six days later riders will celebrate together at Lake Huron in Oscoda.

PALM has always been about more than miles. It’s about community, adventure, traditions, and making memories one pedal stroke at a time.

Whether this is your first tour or your twentieth:

  • Pull your bike out and give it a quick once-over.
  • Start thinking about packing lists.
  • Get a few rides in to wake up those cycling legs.
  • Check your registration details.
  • Tell your friends — there’s still time to join the adventure.

And don’t forget…the famous PALM moments are waiting:
🍉 Watermelon stops
🍬 Licorice breaks
🚚 Friendly SAG support
🛠️ Route mechanics
🏕️ Camp conversations
📸 Scenic views across Michigan
🚲 The satisfaction of crossing the state under your own power

Before you know it, we’ll be watching riders line up, hearing freewheels click, and beginning another incredible week together.

June 20–26, 2026 is coming fast.

Your bike is ready. Michigan is waiting.

See you at the lake!

🚨You Asked, We Listened: The 2026 PALM T-Shirt Is Here 🚨

May 2, 2026 / / 4 Comments

Fresh drop, PALM style.

👕 Front

Clean, bold, and Michigan proud—capturing the spirit of the ride.

🔁 Back

All the stops. All the stories. All the bragging rights.

🎯 Why You Want It

  • Looks good on and off the bike
  • Your official “I did that” badge
  • Guaranteed to spark conversations (and maybe a little envy)

⚠️ Quick Heads-Up

After May 10th, pricing goes up—and the rad t-shirt is no longer available..

👉 Get Yours

Register, lock it in, and ride in style: palmbiketour.org

Warning: May cause excessive smiling and repeat registrations.

PALM Tour Update: Lock It In (and Score the Shirt) By May 10th to Save 💸

April 30, 2026 / / 8 Comments

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:

  1. Register before May 10 to secure current pricing and the RAD t-shirt.
  2. Block your calendar and start your training ramp.
  3. 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. 🚴‍♀️