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2026 DALMAC - Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw Bicycle Tour

Date:
Sun, Sep 06, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Location:
426 Auditorium Road
East Lansing, Michigan
48824
United States
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Links:
dalmac.org Register at raceroster.com
Tags:
Cycling Gravel Road

PEDAL, PEDAL, PEDAL!

The 2026 DALMAC (Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw) Bicycle Tour is the 55th 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, September 6th. 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 55th DALMAC will once again include a gravel route.

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.

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 23, 2026. The deadline to register for the 2026 DALMAC and purchase a return bus ticket is July 31, 2026.

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.

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