Fast Fitty Gravel Road Race

Moving the Pedal & Whine ride to Albion in 2024 was a great success followed by an equally successful 2025 tour. Riders enjoyed our scenic, low traffic paved and gravel routes with a post-ride meal provided by Albion Malleable Brewing Company. Join us for this ride on Saturday, August 1, 2026 and experience the small town hospitality and the quiet roads around Albion, Michigan. Sponsored by the Cascades Cycling Club, this very popular, fully supported ride has grown significantly since our first ride in 2013. Paved road routes include distances of 17, 29, 39, 47 and 66 miles. We also have combination paved/gravel road routes of 42 to 59 miles that take riders back in time as you ride through picturesque Amish country with its beautiful farms and well-kept herds of livestock. At the end of your ride, all riders will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the expert staff of Albion Malleable Brewing Company. Albion Malleable also offers a great selection of carefully brewed craft beers and for

the first time this year a selection of fine wines and non-alcoholic beers will be available for purchase.

All routes are SAG supported so participants can ride worry free. Longer routes feature SAG/rest stops where riders can stop and enjoy healthy snacks, drinks and take a restroom break before continuing their ride. Register before January 16th and take advantage of our special “early bird” pricing. This is a DALMAC Training Ride.

Event details and schedule

Parking will be available 1 block north of Albion Malleable Brewing Company on Erie Street just east of Superior Street. Check in will be at Albion Malleable Brewing Company located at 420 S. Superior St. in Albion, Michigan (at the corner of South Superior and Ash Streets). Riders can check in beginning at 7:30 a.m. on August 1, 2026.

About This Event

It’s time to Pedal, Pour, and Tour Binder Park Zoo!

Experience the zoo like never before with Tour de Zoo, a unique evening event where you can bike around the zoo at your own pace, sip some brews from New Belgium Brewing Company, savor delicious zoo bites, and even enjoy live entertainment from a favorite local band. This family-friendly event encourages guests to dress up and deck out their bikes for a chance to win a prize. Explore the zoo after hours on the same course as our Cheetah Chase event and enjoy an evening full of fun, adventure, and of course, supporting wildlife! This event serves as a great platform for fundraising, playing a vital role in supporting Binder Park Zoo's impactful conservation message and initiatives.

Pre-Registration ONLY

Complete your online registration to enter the Binder Park Zoo Tour de Zoo event.

Registration Fees

All registered participants of Tour de Zoo will receive Tour de Zoo swag, activity token, and their first New Belgium Brewing beer for free (21 and up only, valid ID required), non-alcoholic options available.

Pre-Registration: February 7 – August 8: $50

Late Registration: August 9 - August 14: $60

Please Note: Participants must bring their own bikes. Class 1 e-bikes that are pedal-assist are allowed. Bike wagons/trailers and training wheels are not allowed due to rough/changing terrain. Strider bikes are allowed, but please note the terrain can be challenging. Helmets are strongly encouraged and required for all youth participants.

Event Schedule

Registration/Check-in: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Pedal, Pour, and Tour: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (ride through the zoo as many times as you like, last entry to the zoo is 7:30 pm)

After Party at the Pavilions: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (games, raffles, prizes, and more!)

Course Details

This course features a variety of surfaces including asphalt, brick, boardwalk, crushed rock, and grass. You can expect a mix of uphills, downhills, tight turns, and flat stretches. Enjoy the native Michigan woodlands and a wide variety of zoo animals, with panoramic views of the African savannah showcasing giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more. This is a truly unique biking experience in a stunning setting.

Raffles

Must be 18 years or older to buy or sell raffle tickets, however a minor may be named as the raffle winner if an adult has purchased the ticket.

Costume & Bike Decorating Contest

We invite all participants to unleash their creativity by dressing in costumes or decorating their bikes. Whether you come as your favorite animal or a zookeeper or create a wild and whimsical bike design, your imaginative flair will add to the fun and excitement of the evening. Don't miss this chance to pedal in style and celebrate the adventure with us! Participants interested in being a part of the costume or bike decorating contest will be entered to win a family four-pack admission to the zoo or a zoo membership.

Donations

Please consider going the extra mile and make a donation while registering to help support Binder Park Zoo conservation programs. (*Participation in fundraising is not required, but greatly appreciated.)

Join the Tour, where every sip and stride supports our precious wildlife!

Tour de Zoo is more than just a bike ride—it's an evening of excitement and exploration, that in turn helps support our mission to Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature, inspire them to conserve. Don't miss out on this exclusive evening at Binder Park Zoo!

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 30, 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 [email protected]. Please allow 24 - 48 hours for a response.

PLEASE NOTE: Expect a calm, collaborative group environment where everyone moves forward together in a location that will be announced in the future. This is the first step of your adventure. Say yes, show up, and trust the ride—we’ll take care of the rest in a place worth exploring

Make sure to check out the event website for itinerary, routes, suggestions on where to book your overnight stays and any other info not on the registration page. Also please be sure to check out the resources and policy page and the FAQ page for info as to when refunds are possible, how transfers work, and other frequently asked questions.

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