DALMAC - Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw bike ride

DALMAC - Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw bike ride DALMAC ~ Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw Bicycle Tour is Michigan's Epic annual, fully-supported, end-of-summer bicycle camping tour. All routes finish by 6 p.m.

Gorgeous scenery, varied terrain, and amazing vistas greet DALMAC riders on every route. This family-friendly, all-ages, supported bike tour is a must-do for any bicyclist. Each route varies in distance providing just the right challenge for all cyclists whether beginner or experienced, relaxed paced or speedy

On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the week before Labor Day each year, cy

clists load their bags on trucks in East Lansing, MI, or points beyond, and begin riding one of the 6 routes to Mackinaw City. Most camp in school yards where local organizations provide meals in school cafeterias. The event provides an appreciated source of revenue to schools, athletic teams, band boosters, small businesses, and community groups all along each route and in host towns. Riders look forward to finding and re-visiting favorite breweries, ice cream shops, beaches, scenic venues, lunch stops, stores, rest stops, and host town venues that add to the revenue of communities, organizations, churches, convenience stores, and small businesses. Riders enjoy many lesser traveled roadways, and Michigan's varied scenery. Michigan's terrain is mostly rolling, but at least one hill provides a long-talked-about challenge. on Sunday evening. Some riders are met by family or friends for the return trip, while others choose to pre-purchase a ticket to load their bicycles on the baggage trucks and return to their original departure point on chartered buses. Many riders return year after year to enjoy DALMAC and we are so glad that you do! Thank you for riding DALMAC!!!

Don't be without a DALMAC Primal Cycling Cap. Register for DALMAC now at dalmac.org to order merchandise by June 23rd.
06/03/2026

Don't be without a DALMAC Primal Cycling Cap. Register for DALMAC now at dalmac.org to order merchandise by June 23rd.

06/03/2026

Operating a vehicle isn’t casual.
It’s responsibility.

Every time you drive distracted, speed through neighborhoods, or squeeze past a cyclist, you’re gambling with someone else’s future.

Bikes don’t destroy lives.
Inattentive driving does.

Give 3 feet.
Put the phone away.
Be the reason everyone gets home safely. 🚲

06/02/2026

🚴‍♀️ Great news for Lansing! 🚴‍♂️

The DALMAC Fund recently awarded more than $120,000 to bicycle-related projects across Michigan, and Lansing Parks & Recreation received $8,000 toward a $15,000 project to improve safety along the Lansing River Trail.

The funding will be used to purchase and install 300 non-slip strips on River Trail bridges, helping reduce slip hazards and create a safer experience for walkers, runners, and cyclists.

The DALMAC Fund, supported by the Tri-County Bicycle Association and the annual DALMAC ride, has invested more than $2.1 million in bicycle and trail-related projects throughout Michigan since the late 1980s.

Thank you to the DALMAC Fund for helping make Lansing's trails safer for everyone! 🌳🚲💚

Don't miss the DALMAC Tour Webinar #2 on Thursday, May 28th, at 7 pm. This Webinar will discuss preparation for riding...
05/28/2026

Don't miss the DALMAC Tour Webinar #2 on Thursday, May 28th, at 7 pm. This Webinar will discuss preparation for riding on the DALMAC Tour. Join the Webinar by joining with the link:
https://zoom.us/j/96027752048

Don't miss the 55th DALMAC. Michigan's Epic Bike Tour. Register Now. Don't be left behind. dalmac.org
05/08/2026

Don't miss the 55th DALMAC. Michigan's Epic Bike Tour. Register Now. Don't be left behind. dalmac.org

DALMAC Webinar Mark your calendar for the first Webinar on April 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This Webinar will focus on a gener...
04/28/2026

DALMAC Webinar

Mark your calendar for the first Webinar on April 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This Webinar will focus on a general overview of the DALMAC Tour. We’ll discuss routes, what’s included, what’s new, fees, merchandise, and much more. This Webinar is perfect for newcomers, and veterans that want the ultimate cycling experience. Secure your spot by visiting https://dalmac.org/dalmac-webinar-series/ which will lead you to the DALMAC Webinar Series page. Scroll down to sign up and receive your exclusive Zoom login details. Even if you can’t attend live, we will have a recording that you can watch at your convenience.

The DALMAC Fund and TCBA has awarded more than $122,000 in bicycling - related grants this year. The award ceremony - at...
04/17/2026

The DALMAC Fund and TCBA has awarded more than $122,000 in bicycling - related grants this year. The award ceremony - attended by our grant recipients and TCBA bicycle club members and YOU will be held on May 14th at Foster Community Center in Lansing.

You can see short videos from all of the grant recipients on the DALMAC Fund website here: https://dalmac.org/the-dalmac-fund-2026/ All are welcome to join us as we hear from our grant recipients and celebrate their projects in person. Every DALMAC rider supports these grants with their ride fees - you can make an additional donation to help even more!

DALMAC Route Update. Sections of M-119, "Tunnel of Trees", in Emmet County have been damaged by heavy rains and snow me...
04/15/2026

DALMAC Route Update. Sections of M-119, "Tunnel of Trees", in Emmet County have been damaged by heavy rains and snow melt.

The DALMAC Route and Map Developer has designed a detour around these road sections, while maximizing travel on M-119, including Good Hart.

See the MDOT press release, and proposed detour route, highlighted in blue, in the affected areas. This detour will only be necessary if the road is not repaired in time for DALMAC.

02/23/2026

Bicycle & Trail Advocacy Day is Tuesday, MARCH 10! Have you registered yet?Join us at the Capitol in Lansing to meet with legislators and speak up for a better, safer, more bike-friendly Michigan. It’s one of our most impactful days of the year and your voice can help shape statewide policy and funding for safer, more accessible cycling in our state.

Plus, we make it easy. Once you register, we’ll get you prepped, fed, and paired with your legislators. And to help prepare, we're hosting a webinar on February 26 at noon to answer questions and walk you through our 2026 legislative priorities including:

🚲 Vulnerable Roadway User Bills
🚲 E-Moto Legislation (Maintaining E-Bike Access)
🚲 Stop as Yield

Whether you ride one mile at a time or a hundred, whether you’re a casual rider, a commuter, a recreational rider, or a trail enthusiast, your voice matters. All you need to do is sign up, show up, speak up! 📣

Learn more and sign up here: LMB.org/BTAD

We’re grateful to have strong partners and sponsors alongside us in this work. Thank you to PEAC, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance and to the Equitable Transportation Fund, a project of Global Philanthropy Partnership, for helping make this day possible.

Address

P. O Box 22146
Lansing, MI
48909

Website

http://www.biketcba.org/

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