 bicycle rider in Michigan (photo from DALMAC) |
from DALMAC
2026 is the 55th Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw (DALMAC) Bicycle Tour! The DALMAC is Michigan’s annual, fully supported, epic end-of-summer bicycle camping tour. Routes wind northward from Michigan State University on country roads and through quaint small towns, ending in historic and beautiful Mackinaw City.
DALMAC is one of the oldest, lowest cost, all-volunteer-run bicycling tours in the country, celebrating its 55th year in 2026. DALMAC is about the fun of bicycling and sharing the roads! DALMAC originated in 1971 when former state Rep. Dick Allen challenged his friends, colleagues, and constituents to “ride all the way to the bridge” to prove that bikes and cars could share Michigan roads safely. DALMAC seeks to develop an awareness of bicyclists and their needs among the citizens of Michigan, to promote bicycling as a healthy means of transportation and recreation, and to encourage wider use of bicycles. DALMAC is organized and staffed by volunteers of the Lansing-based Tri-County Bicycle Association (TCBA)
Registration will open for the 2026 event on February 14.
From Lansing to the Bridge is basically up the middle of the state, but there is an east and west choice. This year's routes are:
• 5-Day West – 325 Miles
• 5-Day East – 286/312 Miles
• 5 Day Gravel – 306/333 Miles
• 4-Day West – 322/402 Miles
• 3-Day East – 169/195 Miles
• 2-Day East – 104/130 Miles
• 2-Day Trail – 84 Miles
Full maps, amenities (there are many), and requirements can be found at the web site.
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