PEDAL, PEDAL, PEDAL!
The 2025 DALMAC (Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw) Bicycle Tour is the 54th DALMAC. 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 on Sunday, August 31st. Additional routes beginning in Gladwin, Grayling and Waters also conclude in the shadow of the Mighty MAC in Mackinaw City. Each route varies in distance providing just the right challenge for all bicyclists. The 54rd DALMAC also includes a gravel route and a quint century.
Riders enjoy a fully supported tour that includes:
- Mostly 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 homemade pie
- A variety of breweries en route and in host communities
- Friendly support vehicles (SAGs), if needed
- Breakfast and dinner, with limited vegetarian options
- Overnight camping, shower facilities, and baggage shuttles
- Mobile bicycle mechanics
Things to know before registering:
Private Rider Support - Anyone providing private rider support services (Private Support) must register as a participant and register with the appropriate private support option. Private support options include:
Ø Private Support with Meals – the registrant is not a rider but is providing support services 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 and is automatically added to the registration. Each person in the private support vehicle must register separately. Registration is route specific.
Ø Private Support without Meals – the registrant is not a rider but is providing support services for a registered rider. The registration provides a vehicle permit 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 vehicle permit, registrant also needs to purchase access for each occupant of the private support vehicle (including the driver) in the products and merchandise section of the registration.
Again this year, none of the routes will be crossing the Mackinac Bridge. All routes will end at Mackinaw City High School.
The deadline to purchase any DALMAC clothing or SWAG is June 22, 2025. The deadline to register for the 2025 DALMAC and purchase a return bus ticket is July 31, 2025.
For more information about each route and overnight locations, go to DALMAC.org
If you have any questions, please email registrar@dalmac.org. Please allow 24 - 48 hours for a response.
Registration fees
Quint Century Spots remaining: 49
500 miles. Highlights: Lake Michigan and the Tunnel of Trees.
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Register for Quint Century$420.00
5 Day West Spots remaining: 274
The most popular route, approximately 325 miles - Highlights: Lake Michigan and the Tunnel of Trees.
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Register for 5 Day West$420.00
5 Day East (Road or Gravel) Spots remaining: 45
The shortest route with the least hills and 278 or 304 miles, depending on option for Day 5.
4 Day West Spots remaining: 220
The most challenging route with approximately 314 miles - Highlights: Lake Michigan and the Tunnel of Trees. Have the option to ride quad century.
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Register for 4 Day West$340.00
3 Day East (Road or Gravel) Spots remaining: 70
The last three days of the 5 Day East route with approximately 161 miles with an option for 187 miles
2 Day East (Road, Trail or Gravel) Spots remaining: 88
The last two days of the 5 Day East route with options for 76 (trail), 96 or 122 miles (road or gravel).
Private Support with Meals - Quint Century
Registrant will be providing private support for a rider on the Quint Century routes and will be eating meals with the riders and will have access to the showers. This registration is not for RIDERS.
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Register for Private Support with Meals - Quint Century$420.00Feb 14 - Jul 31
Private Support with Meals - 5 Day West
Registrant will be providing private support for a rider on the 5 Day West route and will be eating meals with the riders and will have access to the showers. This registration is not for RIDERS.
Private Support with Meals - 5 Day East
Registrant will be providing private support for a rider on the 5 Day East routes (road or gravel) and will be eating meals with the riders and will have access to the showers. This registration is not for RIDERS.
Private Support with Meals - 4 Day West
Registrant will be providing private support for a rider on the 4 Day West route and will be eating meals with the riders and will have access to the showers. This registration is not for RIDERS.
Private Support with Meals - 3 Day East
Registrant will be providing private support for a rider on the 3 Day East routes (road or gravel) and will be eating meals with the riders and will have access to the showers. This registration is not for RIDERS.
Private Support with Meals - 2 Day East
Registrant will be providing private support for a rider on the 2 Day East routes (road, trail or gravel) and will be eating meals with the riders and will have access to the showers. This registration is not for RIDERS.
Private Support without Meals
Registrant will be providing private support for a rider on any route, 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. This registration is not for RIDERS. This registration fee covers the vehicle permit. There will also be a charge per occupant of the private support vehicle.
Volunteer (Non-Rider) Access code only
This registration is for DALMAC volunteers who will not be riding DALMAC or volunteering on a route during DALMAC.
Pet Policy
DALMAC is following the Tri-County Bicycle Association Pet Policy. See biketcba.org/pets
Cancellations
Cancellations are allowed until July 31st; subject to a $100 fee per registrant. Processing fees are non-refundable (processing fees are charged by Race Roster and the bank for using credit cards.) Should you desire refund coverage beyond this deadline, we encourage you to consider purchasing the Refund Protection offered by RaceRoster or an insurance policy from a third-party. Review the policy carefully as most insurance policies do not cover refunds if you simply change your mind, but generally cover in case of emergencies. DALMAC and TCBA does not endorse the Refund Protection program offered by RaceRoster or any third-party insurance policy.
Refund Protection Program
A refund protection program is available for purchase during registration. The program is between you and Race Roster and does not involve DALMAC or Tri-County Bicycle Association. Please read the terms and conditions of the program prior to purchase to understand what is and is not covered. Also, DALMAC and TCBA do not endorse or recommend the protection program. Purchase of the program is an individual decision. If DALMAC is cancelled, the purchase price of the refund protection program will not be refunded.
Event schedule
- Tue, August 26, 2025 5:00 PM - 5 Day Rider Check-in East Lansing
- Wed, August 27, 2025 7:00 AM - 5 Day Rider Check-in East Lansing
- Wed, August 27, 2025 5:00 PM - 4 Day Rider Check-in East Lansing
- Thu, August 28, 2025 7:00 AM - 4 Day Rider Check-in East Lansing
- Thu, August 28, 2025 6:00 PM - 3 Day Rider Check-in Gladwin HS
- Fri, August 29, 2025 7:00 AM - 3 Day Rider Check-in Gladwin HS
- Fri, August 29, 2025 6:00 PM - 2 Day Rider Check-in Grayling
- Sat, August 30, 2025 7:00 AM - 2 Day Rider Check-in Grayling
Contact information
- Event contact
- Registrar
- registrar@dalmac.org
- Website
- Visit website
