See pages 2-3 from the Participant Packet on our Downloads page.

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PALM will accept registrations until the ride is full. Price increases after May 10.

Volunteer SAG or truck drivers — please call 734-669-0172 or email palmbiketour@yahoo.com before registering.

2024 TOUR COST

ADULT (COST IS $210 AFTER MAY 10)	$195
MINOR 11-17	$80
MINOR 0-10	$70
PRIVATE SAG/CAMPER DRIVER (COST IS $210 AFTER MAY 10)	$195

The tour cost covers overnight camping Saturday to Thursday, limited SAG service, baggage transport, maps, commemorative shirt, and lunch at the end of the tour. All participants, including volunteers and non-riders, must register.

Meal plans and bus rides are optional add-ons.

Bicycle repair service will be at each site and fees will vary.

HELMETS REQUIRED

Your certified, 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.

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

MINORS AND SPONSORS

Participants of all ages are welcome, and families are encouraged. Everyone traveling with the tour, whether riding or not, must register.

By state law, riders under the age of 18 must have an adult sponsor on the tour who will be responsible for them, AND must have the signature of a parent/guardian consenting to their participation and accepting the terms of the release.

A parent/guardian must sign a waiver for each rider under the age of 18 and this must be presented at check-in or the minor will not be allowed to participate.

No children under 16 may ride unaccompanied. A parent/guardian or sponsor must ride close behind all children, and have them in their sight at all times.

If a minor is picked up by a SAG vehicle, a parent/guardian or sponsor must ride with the minor.

Adults sponsoring minors must be a registered rider and must sign the waiver accepting responsibility. One adult may sponsor no more than eight minors.

2024 OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

Meal plans and bus transportation are provided for an additional fee.

CAFETERIA MEALS (eleven meals) six breakfasts (Sunday-Friday) and five dinners (Sunday-Thursday)	$108
BUS TRANSPORTATION (first site to last site, OR last site to first site)	$70
EXTRA 2024 T-SHIRTS (one provided free with your registration)	$10
PALM HAT	$20

Hats and extra t-shirts must be ordered by May 10. Meals will be available as an add-on until the end of May. Bus transportation will be available until buses are full.

MEAL PLANS

Food is not included in the price of the tour. However, we have made arrangements with local groups to have breakfast and dinner available. PALM does its best to ensure that these groups provide quality meals. We try to have a vegetarian option available whenever possible. Many of our overnight stops have few restaurants or food sources available.

Riders are responsible for obtaining their own lunches. There are usually places to buy lunch or snacks on the route.

Meals provided in the meal plan are breakfast Sunday-Friday and dinner Sunday-Thursday. Dinner Saturday is on your own, and PALM provides a complimentary lunch on Friday.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

We provide optional charter bus transportation from the end site to the start site on Saturday so you can park at the end, or bus transportation from the end site to the start site on Friday so you can park at the start.

Bus transportation must be reserved at registration (or added as an ADD-ON before May 10) or we cannot guarantee seats will be available. Bus transportation refunds will be made if we cancel.

We try for the safest spot we can get for long-term parking, but we cannot assure security. You are responsible for parking fees, if any.

Your bikes will be trucked to the start site at no additional cost. We cannot be responsible for scratches or other damage to bikes. We recommend wrapping your frame if this is a concern.

SHIRTS AND GIFTS

Participants receive a tour T-shirt and a gift. You may order additional T-shirts at registration.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS

CHANGES TO REGISTRATION OR ADD‑ONS	May 10
ADD‑ON CANCELLATION	May 10
TOUR CANCELLATION	May 10

Tour cancellation by participant will be subject to a $xx fee for each registration.

No refunds for any reason after May 10.

Instructions for changing or cancelling add-ons or your tour registration are in the Registration FAQ.

TRUCKS AND LUGGAGE

Baggage will be trucked between campsites.

NEW for 2024 — each bag MUST weigh less than 40 lb.

Cyclists must carry everything they need during the day (bathing suits, jackets, snacks, first aid, spare tires, money).

The trucks will carry everything else (tents, sleeping bags, clothing).

Bags will get wet in the trucks. Do not bring valuables or anything that could be easily damaged by water.

Bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs. and be able to be carried, loaded, and unloaded by one individual. Use more bags if necessary. Don’t tie bags together.

SUPPORT AND GEAR (SAG)

Tour SAG vehicles drive the route to help riders who are injured, ill or have disabled bikes.

SAG service ends at 5 p.m. every day.

If a rider is unable to finish the route on two separate days and requires a SAG ride to the next site, the rider will be asked to arrange for transportation back to their car or to their home.

If a minor is picked up by a SAG vehicle, a parent or authorized guardian must ride with the minor.

PRIVATE SAG VEHICLES/CAMPERS

All vehicle drivers parking on site must register as a participant and display a PALM Parking Pass at all times while on site. If you intend to have a vehicle or camper accompany you from site to site, indicate this in the registration ADD-ONs.

Private SAGs must stay off ride route.

Private vehicles and campers must park in the designated areas at each site. Do not arrive at the next site before noon, and do not set up camp without first checking with Site Coordinator.

YOUR EQUIPMENT

Any human-powered bicycle in good working condition can be used on PALM. No roller-blades, skateboards, mopeds or scooters are allowed. Please review guidelines for electric bicycles.

Each cyclist is expected to carry the basic minimum tools; at least enough to repair a flat tire.

Bike shops accompanying the tour can make repairs in the evening — not on the route. They charge for their parts and services. If you ride a non-standard bike, come prepared with parts the bike shops may not have in stock.

SAFETY AND EDUCATION

We recommend participants complete the online Traffic Skills 101 course. See this link and more at the bottom of our Safe Lawful Cycling page.

We have a League-certified safety instructor offering optional classes every evening on topics such as bicycle maintenance, efficient cycling, and self-contained touring. We recommend all new participants attend the free class after Saturday’s orientation meeting.

DOGS / ESA

Several of our school sites specifically state that NO PETS are allowed in school buildings or on school property. In the past we’ve allowed animals on PALM, but we can no longer allow this as we must follow school mandates. 

STATE LAW

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

Obey all traffic laws. Violators will be removed from the tour and may incur traffic tickets.

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