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2021 DALMAC - The 50th Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw bike ride

Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw bike ride

RIDE, EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT!

2021 is the 50th DALMAC (Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw) Bicycle Tour! DALMAC is Michigan’s 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 on Sunday, September 5th. Each route varies in distance providing just the right challenge for all bicyclists. The 2021 DALMAC will include a Quint Century, which will start with the east route and then join the west route.

Riders enjoy a fully supported tour that includes:

  • Low-traffic roads with spectacular scenery, including Lake Michigan and the Mackinac Bridge
  • Rolling hills and downhill thrills
  • Ample opportunities to enjoy cookies, ice cream and pie
  • A variety of breweries en route and in host communities
  • Friendly support vehicles (SAGs), if neeeded
  • Breakfast and dinner, with limited vegetarian, vegan and gluten-sensitive options
  • Overnight camping, shower facilities, and baggage shuttles
  • Mobile bicycle mechanics

Things to know before registering:

All private support vehicles (SAGs) must register as participants. Private SAG options include:

Ø Private SAG with Meals – the registrant is not a rider and is providing SAG service for a registered rider. The registration provides the same access to the facilities as the riders have, including meals and showers. In addition to the registration fee, a vehicle permit is required. Each person in the private SAG vehicle must register. Registration is route specific.

Ø Private SAG without Meals – the registrant is not a rider and is providing SAG service for a registered rider. The registration permits a vehicle to be onsite at camp in designated areas. Registration does not include meals. Access to shower facilities is limited to after 8:00 p.m. each day. Registration is not route specific. In addition to registering for the Private SAG without Meals, registrant also needs to purchase access for each occupant of the SAG vehicle (including the driver) in the products and merchandise section of the registration.

Ø SWAG Only - if you are unable to join the 50th DALMAC as a rider, but still want to purchase some of the cool merchandise, scroll down and select SWAG Only. You will need to provide some information so we can ship your merchandise to you. There will be a $10 shipping charge added to your purchase. Your merchandise will be mailed to you after the 2021 DALMAC is complete. If you are already registered for the 50th DALMAC and you want to add DALMAC merchandise to your order, select the light blue "STORE" button to the right. Select the item you want to purchase and enter your 2021 DALMAC confirmation number.

Again this year, none of the routes will be crossing the Mackinac Bridge. All routes will end at Mackinaw City High School.


Registration fees

Quint Century Closed

Online registration closed

  • 500 miles. Highlights: Lake Michigan and the Tunnel of Trees.

    1. $325.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $350.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

5 Day West Closed

Online registration closed

  • Most popular route, approximately 338 miles - Highlights: Lake Michigan and the Tunnel of Trees.

    1. $325.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $350.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

5 Day East Closed

Online registration closed

  • The shortest route with the least hills and approximately 281 miles.

    1. $325.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $350.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

4 Day West Closed

Online registration closed

  • The most challenging route with approximately 314 miles - Highlights: Lake Michigan and the Tunnel of Trees

    1. $275.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $290.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

3 Day East Closed

Online registration closed

  • The last three days of the 5 Day East route with approximately 164 miles.

    1. $210.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $225.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

2 Day East Closed

Online registration closed

  • The last two days of the 5 Day East route with approximately 99 miles.

    1. $165.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $165.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

2 Day Trail Closed

Online registration closed

  • 73 miles - Starting at Waters and ride the North Central State Trail.

    1. $165.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $165.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

Private SAG with Meals - Quint Century Closed

Online registration closed

  • Registrant will be providing private SAG support for a rider and will be eating meals with the riders and will have access to the showers.

    1. $325.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $350.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

Private SAG with Meals - 5 Day West Closed

Online registration closed

  • Registrant will be providing private SAG support for a rider and will be eating meals with the riders and will have access to the showers.

    1. $325.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $350.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

Private SAG with Meals - 4 Day West Closed

Online registration closed

  • Registrant will be providing private SAG support for a rider and will be eating meals with the riders and will have access to the showers.

    1. $275.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $290.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

Private SAG with Meals - 2 Day East Closed

Online registration closed

  • Registrant will be providing private SAG support for a rider and will be eating meals with the riders and will have access to the showers.

    1. $165.00
      Sep 13 – Apr 30
    2. $165.00
      May 1 – Jun 30

Private SAG without Meals Closed

Registrant will be providing private SAG support for a rider, but will not be eating meals with the riders and will not have access to shower facilities until after 8:00 p.m. each day.

  1. $10.00
    Sep 13 - Jun 30

Volunteer (Non-Rider) Closed

  1. 0.00
    Sep 13 - Jun 30

SWAG Only Closed

This is for the purchase of merchandise only. The individual purchasing is not going to ride the 2021 DALMAC. These items will be shipped to you after DALMAC. There will be a $10.00 shipping fee added to your purchase. If you are already registered as a rider and want to purchase merchandise, click the Post Registration Store button.

Michigan Sales Tax

Sales Tax.

The State of Michigan requires sales tax to be collected on tangible personal property. DALMAC has adjusted the prices of the merchandise, where appropriate, to include the Michigan Sales Tax.


Protection Policy

A protection policy is available for purchase during registration. The policy is between you and the insurance company and does not involve DALMAC or Tri-County Bicycle Association. Please read the terms and conditions of the policy prior to purchase to understand what is covered. Also, DALMAC and TCBA do not endorse or recommend the protection policy. Purchase of the policy is an individual decision. If DALMAC is cancelled, the purchase price of the protection policy will not be refunded by DALMAC.

Event schedule

  • August 31 5:00 PM EDT - 5 Day Rider Check-in East Lansing
  • September 1 7:00 AM EDT - 5 Day Rider Check-in East Lansing
  • September 1 5:00 PM EDT - 4 Day Rider Check-in East Lansing
  • September 2 7:00 AM EDT - 4 Day Rider Check-in East Lansing
  • September 2 6:00 PM EDT - 3 Day Rider Check-in Gladwin HS
  • September 3 7:00 AM EDT - 3 Day Rider Check-in Gladwin HS
  • September 3 6:00 PM EDT - 2 Day Rider Check-in Grayling
  • September 4 7:00 AM EDT - 2 Day Rider Check-in Grayling

Contact information

Event contact
Registrar
Email
registrar@dalmac.org
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