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Five months to PALM XLI

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Letter from the Chair

Hello PALM alumni,

I wanted to take a moment to say hello and introduce myself for those who might not know me yet. My name is Jess Rasmussen, and I was recently elected to be the 2024 PALM Chair.

I have a special affection for this ride; PALM 10 was my first bicycle tour. I started riding with my grandfather. After he passed, I conned my mother and grandmother into riding with me. We have now had four generations ride with us. I am so very blessed to have added an entire PALM family over the years.

I look forward to working with our amazing volunteers and riders to make this a great year! Our co-chairs Shawn Towsley and Paul LaRose are contacting schools and securing sites with the amenities we need. Our great route team will create the safest routes we can with the tools we have. Local input is welcome for cyclist-friendly roads.

We have a goal to reach more riders this year to join us. Any and all ideas are welcome. Thank you for helping us make PALM more than just another bicycle tour — thank you for making PALM a family.

Jess Rasmussen
PALM XLI Chair

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Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) is a non-profit group dedicated to encouraging family bicycling and the promotion of bicycling safety.

Seven months to PALM XLI

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Our June 2024 route will explore historical communities north of the Lansing area — we alternate north and south routes each year. We carefully monitor future construction and other relevant details, so we won’t publish routes immediately. Find them at ►Ride with GPS when finalized.

As always, we meet on Saturday at a location near Lake Michigan, and leisurely travel east Sunday through Friday, camping along the way. Our volunteer staff is busy confirming optimal sites for our 41st bike tour. Our routes are shorter than many organized group rides, so you can bring the family!

Registration will begin Jan. 1 on ►BikeSignup. We will share a comprehensive FAQ next month.

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