See pages 4-5 from the Participant Packet on our Downloads page.

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We’re so glad you’re joining us!

SATURDAY CHECK-IN

Registration packet pick-up is 3-5 p.m. on Saturday at the first site on the tour. Your packet includes your fanny flag, maps, rules, t-shirt, gifts and other items. Participants must pick up their own packets as a staff volunteer will attach your wristband.

Be sure to bring printed, signed waivers for all participants. Don’t forget that a parent or legal guardian MUST sign the waiver for all minors.

PACKET PICK-UP

All participants must check-in on Saturday at the first site. The site opens at noon for the staff to mark camping areas, long-term parking, and set up registration. Please allow the staff to prepare to make check-in and packet pick-up smooth and easy!

Check-in begins at 3 p.m. and continues until 5 p.m.

You will turn in your signed waiver(s) and receive your tour wristband, receive your registration packet with fanny flag and pick up your t-shirt.

There will be late arrival check-in for a limited time after the mandatory Saturday evening meeting. Do not skip this meeting!

Dinner on Saturday is on-your-own.

Breakfast on Sunday morning at the first site is included with your optional meal plan.

The baggage trucks close at 9 a.m. so please pack up your site before breakfast, or eat early so you can pack up after. Most riders leave the site by 9 a.m. and the staff volunteers will be on their way to prepare the next site for your arrival.

PALM WRISTBANDS

Your PALM wristband must be worn at all times. Ensure you got the correct color wristband depending on if your registration included the optional meals add-on.

Due to limited seating, only those with the wristbands for paid meals will be allowed in the cafeterias. Meal times are usually 6:30-8:30 a.m. for breakfast and 5-7 p.m. for dinner but may change by location, so always attend the evening meetings and check the information table.

PALM FANNY FLAGS

Your PALM fanny flag must be visible every day! Pin on bike bag, facing the road, or on lower back of shirt. Be sure it is visible from the road so PALM SAG drivers can see it. Many people print their name and their hometown on the flag. Your emergency contact info is on the back of your flag.

SHIRTS AND PARADE

Save your commemorative PALM t-shirt for Friday to wear in the parade at the end of the route!

You can swap your clean, unwashed shirt for a different size (if available) on Tuesday after the meeting. You may buy additional t-shirts (if available) on Wednesday after the meeting.

INFORMATION TABLE

Local site information including nearby restaurants and attractions, lost and found, and other messages are located at the information table. Please check it every day after your ride. Add your thoughts to the comment book!

TRUCKS AND LUGGAGE

Trucks open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 a.m. each morning.

Do not leave your bags on the ground near the truck. You must load your own bags on the truck. Staff volunteers cannot load them for you.

PALM is not responsible for bags left on site.

Each bag must be 40 lbs. or less!

Do not tie your bags or other items together.

Trucks will be unloaded when there are enough participants at the next site willing to help unload ALL trucks.

Please use duffel bags—they pack well on the trucks. Be sure to put your sleeping bag inside a waterproof bag. Pack clothing in sealed plastic bags.

HELMETS

Your certified and properly-fitted helmet MUST be worn any time you are on your bike, even in the parking lot. Children in trailers also must wear helmets.

Your helmet should sit straight on your head—not tipped toward the back of head. The chinstrap should be slightly snug—only two fingers should fit between it and your chin.

Failure to wear a helmet could result in your removal from the tour.

To signal a SAG driver: TAP-TAP-TAP the top of your helmet. If you wave, they will wave back and keep driving!

CAMPING

Camp only in areas marked by PALM staff. Do not ask school staff for permission to camp or park in other areas — not all school staff may know what arrangements have been agreed upon in our building use contracts. Our volunteer Site Coordinators have worked closely with school administration on designated accommodations.

WEATHER

We camp outside unless severe weather is near the area. Be prepared to sleep in the rain! PALM staff will announce if severe weather dictates we must take shelter inside the school.

We will not unload trucks if severe weather is in the area. We will attempt to unload bags into the school if it is raining.

SUN SAFETY

Drink lots of water! There are water bottle refill sites along the route.

Don’t skimp on sunscreen! Keep a small container with you and reapply during the day.

BIKE LOCKS

Use your own discretion when locking your bike. There are not always suitable places to use a lock at the school buildings or on the route.

ELECTRICITY

Electricity will be available in designated areas for C-PAP machines ONLY. No fans, lights, etc.

Check with the information table for the location of the device charging station.

CHARGING STATION

Please silence calls and alarms while your device is charging.

The station is in high demand, so please remove your devices as soon as they are charged.

Be sure to remove devices from the charging station before breakfast so it can be loaded onto the truck for use at the next site.

PALM is not responsible for devices left at the charging station after 9 a.m.

HEADPHONES AND EARBUDS

For safety, no headphones or earbuds allowed while on your bicycle.

QUIET TIME

As a courtesy to all riders, quiet time is from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Early risers, please be considerate of those still sleeping! Trucks do not open for loading until 7 a.m. so there is no need to take down tents before 6:30 a.m.

STATE LAW

Absolutely no alcohol, firearms, smoking, or fires of any kind on school grounds.