TRI-COUNTY BICYCLE ASSOCIATION SHARE THE ROAD, SHARE THE APPLICATION!
2016 Event Applications
®
DALMAC®
August 31 – September 4, 2016
100,000 METRE T-SHIRT RIDE
June 11, 2016
WOMEN ON WHEELS RIDE
July 23, 2016
www.dalmac.org
Photo submitted by Shelley R. Spivack, 2015 winner of the photo contest,capturing
the sunrise on Day 2 of her ride.
FOR DALMAC® ONLINE REGISTRATION, GO TO WWW.DALMAC.ORG.
FOR T-SHIRT AND W.O.W. RIDES, PRINT, COMPLETE AND MAIL
APPLICATION FOR THOSE RIDES INCLUDED WITH THIS DOCUMENT
TO ADDRESSES PROVIDED ON THE APPLICATION
46th Annual Dick Allen Lansing
To Mackinaw Bicycle Tour
August 31 – September 4, 2016
NEW THIS YEAR
• 5 UP and 5 East Routes will have optional ending
points of St. Ignace or Rudyard
What Is DALMAC®?
The Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw Bicycle Tour is
Michigan’s annual, fully-supported, epic end-of-summer
bicycle camping tour. Four routes wind northward in four or
five days through Michigan’s countryside and quaint small
towns, from East Lansing to up north destinations, ending
in Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, or Rudyard. Each route varies
in distance providing just the right challenge for all cyclists
whether beginner or experienced, relaxed paced or speedy.
DALMAC is one of the oldest all-volunteer-run tours in
the United States, celebrating 46 years of excellence, thus
DALMAC is one of the lowest cost tours in the nation.
DALMAC® is about bicycling! DALMAC® is about sharing
the roads! DALMAC® originated in 1971 when former State
Representative Dick Allen challenged his colleagues and
constituents with a ‘ride all the way to the bridge’ to prove
that bikes and cars could share Michigan roads safely. The
objectives of DALMAC® are 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 staffed by volunteers of the Tri-County
Bicycle Association (TCBA). If interested in volunteering,
send an email to: [email protected]
Who Can Ride?
DALMAC® is open to any capable and interested cyclist on
a non-motorized bicycle. Riders under the age of 18 must
be accompanied by their parent or responsible adult who
must ride with them.
Preparing For
DALMAC®
For your enjoyment, you and your bicycle should be in good
condition. You should be able to make your own minor
repairs. Pace yourself to allow for food and rest stops and to
arrive at each day’s destination for dinner by 5:00 p.m. To
help you achieve this pace, we have developed suggested
advance guidelines that you will find in your map booklet.
Times are marked and indicate the minimum distances that
should be covered by the times listed.
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For Your Safety
• Bicycle helmets are required
• Bicycle flags are highly recommended
• No headphone devices are allowed while riding
(including Ipods, Bluetooth, etc.)
• All riding must be done during daylight hours
• Obey all state and local laws. LOCAL POLICE
ENFORCEMENT IS BEING SOLICITED TO
HELP ENFORCE THIS REQUIREMENT.
• For those having someone pick them up the last day
of the ride, please have them meet you at the ending destination, and NOT drive on the route to find you.
Mighty Mac Bridge Crossing
The “Mighty Mac” is one of the world’s longest suspension
bridges, spanning the Straits of Mackinac for a total of five
miles and linking Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
DALMAC® riders are given special permission to ride
bicycles across the bridge. Riders who are on a route not
scheduled to cross the bridge must make provisions for their
own transportation to the bridge and back as indicated on page
3 under Reminders. Weather conditions may impact bridge
crossing, as determined by the Bridge Authority. Please
attend your group’s Saturday evening meeting for updates and
bridge crossing information.
Riders are subject to all rules and regulations determined by
the Mackinac Bridge Authority.
Riders Services Include
Meals
• Breakfast each morning except starting day
• Evening meals each day except Sunday
• Limited vegetarian selections
Bag Shuttle
DALMAC® baggage vehicles will carry your bags to your
designated overnight stops and ending site. DALMAC® is not
responsible for any loss or damage to baggage or contents.
• Limit of two (2) bags per person. No bag may exceed
45 lbs. Weight may be checked.
• Access to baggage only at the daily destination
• No plastic bags, storage totes, or cardboard boxes
• You are responsible for loading your own baggage onto the
proper truck each day.
• Baggage trucks open at 7:00 a.m. and leave campsites at 9:00
a.m. each morning.
DALMAC
®
Maps
2016
Long Term Parking
Riders will be provided a detailed map of their selected Parking will be available for the duration of DALMAC® at the MSU
route at registration. Electronic maps will be available Pavilion free of charge. DALMAC® assumes no responsibility for parked
on the DALMAC.org website.
vehicles and their contents.
Reminders
• Mackinac Bridge crossing will be Sunday morning,
September 4, between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. You must
begin crossing by 10 a.m. in order to have all riders off the bridge by 11 a.m.
• Registered DALMAC® riders from 5 West and 4
Day West routes may participate in the bridge crossing if they choose to skip their route on Sunday and
provide their own transportation to the bridge and
back to Mackinaw City.
• St Ignace return bus is limited to 5 UP and 5 East
Route riders.
• Rudyard return bus is limited to 5 UP and 5 East
Route riders.
• Mackinaw City return bus is limited to routes that
end in Mackinaw City.
• All private vehicles following the tour MUST follow
the alternate route between Private SAG Meeting
locations.
Overnights
Outdoor camping facilities will be provided at each
overnight stop for registered participants only. Bring
your own tent. If you desire motel accommodations,
you must make your own arrangements in advance.
Contact the chambers of commerce in the overnight
communities to get names and phone numbers.
SAG Service
Riders are expected to ride the route and make their
own minor repairs. However, SAG assistance will be
available for unexpected difficulties. SAG drivers will
not pick up minors without their accompanying adult.
Riders requiring SAG transportation more than once
may be asked to make other arrangements. DALMAC®
will provide support services only between the appropriate SAG lines as indicated in the map book and only
until the times indicated on those lines.
Repairs
All routes will be serviced by fully equipped repair
trucks with capable mechanics to handle repairs at a
reasonable cost. Repair services are available for a
limited time at each overnight location. Labor for
reasonable repair services is paid by DALMAC®,
however, you must pay for parts and tipping is
encouraged.
Options Available
(for a fee)
Third Party Services Available
• Shuttleguy services for 5 UP and 5 West routes: chair, towel, and tent,
mattress,etc ([email protected] )
• Bubba’s Pampered Pedalers: camping, towel, and chair
services for 5 East and 4 Day West routes
(www.bubbaspamperedpedalers.com)
• Michigan Cycling Charters: hotel shuttle, tent, cooler,
chair services for 5 West route only ([email protected])
• Creative Wellness:sports massage therapy services at camp sites on all
routes ([email protected])
• Bike shipping service (Bikeflights.com) You are responsible for ensuring you have contracted for the applicable
service on your route.
Cancellation/Medical Insurance
Riders desiring to purchase cancellation/medical insurance may go to
www.sevencorners.com/trip-protection-insurance/ or call 800-335-0611.
DALMAC® is not affiliated with this agency and makes no profit from
riders’ purchase of a cancellation policy; travel coverage is also available
through other insurers.
Pre-Ride Camping
(Tuesday or Wednesday Night)
Post-Ride Camping
(Sunday Night at MSU Pavilion)
Return Bus Transportation
(must be pre-purchased)
Return bus transportation back to East Lansing is a pre-purchased option
when you sign up for the tour. Riders on the 5 West and 4 Day West routes
can only sign up for the Mackinaw City bus and they must load their bikes
on the trucks by 5 p.m. to permit a 6 p.m. departure so the bus can arrive in
East Lansing by 11 p.m. Riders who cross the Mackinac Bridge may only
pre-purchase a return bus from either St Ignace or Rudyard. Riders choosing to end in St Ignace must load their bikes by 1 p.m. to permit a 2 p.m.
departure and will arrive in East Lansing by 6:30 p.m. Riders choosing to end
in Rudyard must load their bikes by 3 p.m. to permit a 4 p.m. departure and
will arrive in East Lansing by 10 p.m. All arrival times are approximate. Box
lunches will be provided for all bus riders. DALMAC® is not responsible for
loss or damage to any bicycle returning on a baggage truck. Individual riders
are responsible for preparing their bicycles for the trip, handing the bicycles to
the loading team, and picking up their bicycles on arrival in East Lansing. No
bicycles are allowed on the bus. You must be wearing your wristband in order
to load your bicycle and to board the bus. No bus tickets will be sold after
July 31, 2016, and return bus transportation is non-transferable. If seating is available, return bus transportation may be available for purchase at the
end of the tour at a cost of $90 (cash only). Check with your route coordinator at the end of the tour.
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The Routes
5 WEST ~ 338, 354 miles
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•
Special Features: Lake Michigan and the Tunnel of Trees
Daily destinations include:
o Vestaburg o Petoskey
o McBain o Mackinaw City
o Elk Rapids
4 DAY WEST ~ 325 miles, 411 miles Quad
Century option.
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•
2016
DALMAC
2016 DALMAC
Rudyard
Mackinaw City
St. Ignace
Cheboygan
Pellston
The Routes
Special Features: Lake Michigan and the Tunnel of Trees
Daily destinations include:
o Vestaburg
o Boyne City
o Lake City o Mackinaw City
5 UP ~ 312, 340, 370 miles
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•
®
Special Feature: biking across the Mackinac Bridge
Daily destinations include:
o Shepherd
o Pellston
o Lake City o St. Ignace or Rudyard
o Central Lake
Petoskey
Central Lake
Boyne City
Elk Rapids
Grayling
Lake
City
McBain
Harrison
Vestaburg
Shepherd
Ithaca
5 EAST ~ 290, 317 miles
• Special Feature: biking across the Mackinac Bridge
• Daily destinations include:
o Ithaca
o Harrison
o Grayling
o Cheboygan
o St. Ignace or Rudyard®
Private Support Vehicles
DALMAC® permits private support vehicles solely to accommodate riders who would not otherwise participate. Vehicles and
their occupants must display a vehicle tag and wristband showing
their presence has been authorized. The services DALMAC®
provides for non-riders in private support vehicles are limited but
do include one to four nights camping and parking. Use of showers must be after 8 pm. Riders may purchase meals and early
shower privileges for each of their private SAG occupants for an
added fee, otherwise, their meals are not provided.
• We expect all non-riders to be present during rider check-in to
sign a liability waiver and receive a wristband.
• There is an additional fee when the vehicle driver is accompanied by additional non-riders over the age of 10 years ($5 each).
• The Route Coordinator (ride leader) will designate where
private support vehicles may park, usually dictated by the host
facility.
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5 West
Lansing
5 UP
5 East
4 Day West
4 Day West
Century Option
MSU
• Private support vehicles must be registered to be in camp and
may not arrive prior to noon.
Applicants registering a vehicle will receive a packet of materials at registration, including the private support vehicle meeting
spots, a map indicating alternative vehicle routes, private support
identification, and vehicle and bicycle mileages between meeting
spots. For the safety of all riders, private support vehicles may
not drive the bicycle route. Cyclists will be held responsible for
the conduct of their private support vehicle/crew. We reserve the
right to reject future applications or remove riders from the tour
without refund for violations of DALMAC® rules. Unclaimed
private support vehicle packets will be available from the Route
Coordinator at each campsite for those joining en route. The
private support vehicle registration fee for EACH occupant is $5
over the age of 10.
DALMAC® 2016
Route Descriptions
Joshua Nystrom rode the 2015 5-day East route with his dad,
Robert Nystrom. Joshua, who began training for the ride in the
spring, rode all the miles and had an absolute blast.
When asked if he would ride DALMAC again, he emphatically
answered, “Yes!” Photo by Rhonda Nystrom
5 West
338/354 Miles
Wednesday to Vestaburg High School
73 Miles
Thursday to McBain/Northern Michigan Christian School
74 Miles
Friday
to Elk Rapids High School 79 Miles
Saturday to Petoskey High School
60/76 Miles
Sunday
to Mackinaw City High School
52 Miles
This is the traditional 5 Day route now called 5 West. You will leave MSU
with the 5 UP and 5 East riders on Wednesday and overnight at Vestaburg
High School. The Thursday overnight is at Northern Michigan Christian
School in McBain. On Friday, you will ride through Fife Lake and overnight at Elk Rapids High School, and Saturday night you’ll be at Petoskey
High School. We’ll see all of the important landmarks: the Lake George
Campground, Elk Rapids, Alden, the Wall, the Tunnel of Trees, Goodhart
and Cross Village. A Saturday alternate route will be offered through
Charlevoix.
5 UP
312 to 370 Miles
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
to Shepherd High School 71 Miles
to Lake City High School 86 Miles
to Central Lake High School 66 Miles
to Pellston High School
62/93 Miles
to St. Ignace or Rudyard High School
27/54 Miles
The 5 UP route will leave MSU on Wednesday with the 5 West and 5 East
riders. You will share the route until Shepherd High School, your overnight
site. Your Thursday overnight site will be at Lake City High School. There
is a lunch stop at the Lake George Campground. On Friday, after riding
through Kalkaska and Alden, you will stay at Central Lake High School. On
your Saturday ride, you will encounter the 5 Tears then continue through
East Jordan and Boyne City. There are two options for Saturday. The short
route will go north from Bay View to the Pellston Schools. The century
option follows the Tunnel of Trees through Goodhart to Cross Village. It
then turns south to reconnect with the short route. After a 20 mile ride on
Sunday morning, you cross the Mackinac Bridge. On Sunday, you have the
option of ending your trip in St. Ignace or Rudyard, 28 miles further along
Mackinaw Trail. Either option provides the opportunity to ride across the
Mackinac Bridge.
Routes and mileage for all route options are
subject to change.
5 East
290/317 Miles
Wednesday to Ithaca High School
57 Miles
Thursday to Harrison High School
66 Miles
Friday
to Grayling High School
65 Miles
Saturday to Cheboygan High School
76 Miles
Sunday
to St. Ignace or Rudyard High School
26/53 Miles
The 5 East route will head straight up the middle of the state. Your first stop is
Dick Allen’s alma mater, Ithaca High School. From Ithaca, you will ride north
through Alma and Mount Pleasant, past the Soaring Eagle Casino to Harrison
High School. On Friday, you will pass Houghton Lake and Higgins Lake on
your way to Grayling High School. From Grayling, you follow great scenic treelined country roads to Cheboygan High School. On Sunday, you have the option
of ending your trip in St. Ignace or Rudyard, 28 miles further along Mackinaw
Trail. Either option provides the opportunity to ride across the Mackinac Bridge. For this route we have done our best to find the shortest distances possible using
county roads to get you to Mackinaw and across the Mighty Mac into St. Ignace
or Rudyard.
4 Day West
325/411 Miles
Thursday
to Vestaburg High School
73/109 Miles
Friday
to Lake City High School
89/101 Miles
Saturday
to Boyne City High School
92/99 Miles
Sunday
to Mackinaw City High School
71/102 Miles
The short routes: On Thursday, after leaving MSU, you will ride through
Perrinton and Alma before taking the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail to
Vestaburg High School. Friday’s overnight is at Lake City High School after
riding through Farwell and Lake George. Be sure to stop at the Lake of the
Pines rest stop on Ashard Road for lunch. You’ll pass through Kalkaska and
Alden and ride up the Wall or the more scenic alternate route on the way
to our overnight site at Boyne City High School on Saturday. The last day
takes you through Walloon Lake, Petoskey/Bay View, Harbor Springs, the
Tunnel of Trees, Goodhart and Cross Village.
Thursday’s century route will take you through Westphalia and Ionia, then
connect with the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail at Sidney then through Sheridan and Edmore to Vestaburg. On Friday, you will ride with the short route
until the route splits north of M-61. You will join the other riders at Lake
City High School. The route for Saturday begins with a separate route before
joining the short route riders for the balance of the day. After The Wall, your
overnight site is Boyne City High School. On Sunday, the ride heads south
to East Jordan then onto ride the 5 Tears hills. After Ellsworth, continue
north through Charlevoix. The route will use the Little Traverse Wheelway
from Charlevoix to Petoskey where you will rejoin the other riders. Your
day ends in Mackinaw City after riding through Petoskey/Bay View, Harbor
Springs, the Tunnel of Trees, Goodhart and Cross Village.
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Cancellations And Refunds
DALMAC®makesarrangementsandexpendituresonthestrengthofthe
number of entries received and accepted. Riders enrolling online will
receiveemailconfirmationandalinktoreview,change,orupdatetheir
enrollmentinformation.Thiswillallowriderstomakecorrectionsto
personal and contact information, to change the route for which they have
enrolled (subject to route capacity) and to purchase clothing and return
transportation (subject to deadline restrictions). Participants will also
be able to cancel their enrollment online, subject to processing fees and
stated deadlines. Participants who originally enrolled by telephone with
the Registrar may also cancel their registration by calling the Registrar
(888-337-7200)subjecttoprocessingfeesandstateddeadlines.
AbsolutelynorefundswillbemadeafterJuly31,2016.Cancellation
insurance may be purchased at an additional cost.
Rider Responsibility:
Ridersacknowledgetheirresponsibilitytoadheretoallrulesof
DALMAC® when they apply for any DALMAC® route. Failure to
adhere to these rules may result in termination of their participation.
We reserve the right to reject future applications or remove riders from
the tour without refund for violations of the DALMAC® rules. The
DALMAC®tournameandlogoaretrademarksoftheTri-CountyBicycle
Association and may be used only for official purposes. They may not
be placed on clothing, advertising, or souvenir items not authorized by
TCBA. Similarly, the use of the DALMAC® name or logo for private
fundraising efforts is strictly prohibited.
Ride Release and Liability Waiver
Dick Allen on top of the pyramid photo submitted by Judy Drury.
Registration Confirmation
You will receive confirmation and information providing ride details along with directions to the ride start
(registration.) You are required to bring a photo ID for
each registered rider. You may also want to bring your
registration confirmation. If you have questions about
DALMAC®:
• [email protected]
• Writeto:DALMAC®
P.O.Box22146
Lansing,MI48909-2146
• Phone(517)882-3700
Rider Check-in
Allridersmustbepresentatcheck-intoreceivewrist
bandsandpacket,andsignaliabilitywaiver.
• 5 Day Routes:
Tuesday,August30from5-8p.m.andWednesday,
August31from7-9a.m.
• 4 Day Route: Wednesday, August 31 from 5-8 p.m.
andThursday,September1,from7-9a.m.
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Each rider and non-rider participant will be required to
sign a Ride Release and Liability Waiver at registration.
This will release Tri-County Bicycle Association, any sponsor
or promoter of the captioned event, all affiliated organizations
and the principals, officers, employees or other agents of any
of them, from all and every claim for bodily injury, property
damage,contributionand/orlegalliabilityofanykindornature
whatsoever. Riders under the age of 18 must return a DALMAC®
indemnification agreement signed by a parent/guardian. This form
will require the parent/guardian to designate an adult who will
ride with the minor on the route.
Online Application www.dalmac.org
Completing an Application
When completing your application, remember the
following:
• DALMAC® encourages riders to register online with Regonline.
Pleasegotowww.DALMAC.organdclickonthe“Register”link.
• Applications must be submitted online by July31,2016.
• Incomplete or improperly completed applications will result in delays
or rejection due to routes filling.
•Ifanonlineapplicationcannotbecompleted,call(517)882-3700 and
leave a message requesting assistance from the Registrar.
• Absolutely no day of event registration.
DALMAC® 2016 Tour Options and Fees
To pay by credit card, register online at www.dalmac.org.
ONLINE APPLICATION IS EASY AND CONVENIENT
PERSONAL DATA
First Name___________________________ Last Name ________________________ Sex
F
M
Date of Birth________
Street Address _______________________________________ City ____________________________ State _____ Zip ____________
Phone ________________________________
E-mail address ________________________________
Emergency Contact Name ___________________________________ Phone _____________________
Is contact on DALMAC®?
Yes
No
How many DALMACs have you ridden?_______
If you are a new rider, where did you hear about DALMAC?_________________________________________________________________
DALMAC® may share information about my participation with the media.
Local Newspapers (1) _______________________________
(2) _______________________________
ROUTE CHOICE (5 UP and 5 East route riders MUST select between St. Ignace or Rudyard for their end points)
Over Age 12 ($250) $________________
Preteen ($185)
Over Age 12 ($250)
Preteen ($185)
Over Age 12 ($250)$________________
Preteen ($155)
Rudyard
St. Ignace
Preteen ($185)
Rudyard
St. Ignace
Aug. 31-Sept. 4
5 UP
5 West
Aug. 31-Sept. 4
Aug. 31-Sept. 4
5 East
4 Day West Sept. 1-4
$________________
Over Age 12 ($205) $________________
VEGETARIAN MEAL REQUESTED
CLOTHING: Your clothing order must be placed by June 30. No clothing orders accepted after that date.
ITEM
PRICE
Jersey–Men’s
$50
Jersey–Women’s*
$50
Sweatshirt
$40
T-Shirt
$20
Cap $15
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
* Women’s Jerseys are sized the same as Men’s but are 1.5 inches shorter and have no elastic at the bottom.
TOTAL PRICE ALL CLOTHING OPTIONS:
$________________
Camping dates at MSU Pavilion
Tues 8/30
Wed 8/31
Sun 9/4 $20 per tent/night
Private Support Vehicle Registration and Vehicle Packet
$________________
1: Number of Support People WITHOUT meals age 10 or older ________ @ $5 each$________________
5 Day routes $250/person $________________
2: SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH MEALS
4 Day West route $205/person $________________
Return Bus Transportation — September 4
(must be paid in advance – not transferable) NO BUS TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER JULY 31, 2016.
Late Application Fee Applies to applications submitted after June 30.
$60 $25 $________________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $________________
$________________
Cancellation requests processed by June 30 will be subject to a fee of $35. Cancellation requests processed July 1 through July 31
will be subject to fee of $45. Absolutely no refunds will be made after July 31, 2016. Please purchase cancellation insurance if
denial of a refund would be a hardship.
OPTIONAL CANCELLATION INSURANCE
Riders may call 800-335-0611 or go to
www.sevencorners.com/trip-protection-insurance/
If you have questions, please visit
www.DALMAC.org or call (517) 882-3700
and leave a message.
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DALMAC® Gear
All gear items must be ordered no later than June 30, 2016
2016 DALMAC® Jersey
This year’s jersey pays tribute to our founder Dick Allen, with his
image on the front. The back of the jersey will display many iconic
sights riders who have ridden before will recognize from the various
locations DALMAC® has visited and/or traveled through.
The jersey is a Primal Wear sport cut, the same as last year. It
offers a slightly relaxed fit, and a full front zipper. Please check the
sizing chart to ensure proper fit. For a looser fit, please order one
size larger.
MEN’S CLUB JERSEY (chest)
Size
Waist ChestWeight
Small 29-31
36-38
120-145
Medium 32-34
39-41
145-165
Large 35-37
42-43
165-180
X Large 38-41
44-46
180-210
XX Large 42-45
47-49
210-240
XXX Large 46-50
50-52
240 +
Height
64”-68”
66”-70”
68”-72”
70”-76”
74” +
74” +
WOMEN’S SPORT CUT JERSEY
Same sizing as men’s except 11⁄2 inches shorter and no elastic at
bottom.
2016 DALMAC® T-Shirt
This year’s T-shirt is a
100% cotton, preshrunk,
tagless shirt. On the front,
Dick Allen himself will
smile out at the world,
showing everyone that you
rode the greatest multi-day
tour in the state! These
shirts use industry standard
sizing, so order
accordingly.
2016 DALMAC® Sweatshirt
The official 2016
DALMAC® sweatshirt is a
heavy blend, classic, 1/4 zip,
cadet collar shirt. This shirt is
a 50/50 blend, preshrunk, collared shirt. The color is called
blackberry, and is emblazoned
with the DALMAC logo,
embroidered on the upper left
breast.
2016 DALMAC® Cap
New this year, we are offering
a baseball cap for our riders to
don when they are not riding.
This light-weight microfiber
cap will look great with the
DALMAC® logo proudly displayed for all to see. The cap is
yellow with reflective trim so
you will be seen day or night
front
back
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Once again, DALMAC® is proud to work directly with
Primal Wear to offer further gear options. Please visit the
website listed to explore these options. To order, visit the
DALMAC® Team Store on PrimalWear.com and create
an account. Then you can view options and order:
http://bit.ly/1CSwQpJ Click for size charts.
S
HELMET
ED
REQUIR
TCBA’s 100,000 Metre T-Shirt Ride “THE LEDGE AND BEYOND” June 11, 2016
APPLICATION
(Please print when filling out application/photocopies accepted)
NAME ______________________________________________________ BIRTHDATE ____ / ____ / ________
ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ___________________________________________
STATE ______
ZIP ________________________
PHONE (_____) _________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS __________________________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT ____________________________________________________________________
PHONE (_____) _________________________
EARLY REGISTRATION (CLOSES MAY 9)
Age 5 and under (Registration Required)
Age 6 - 17
Age 18 and over (by day of ride)
FREE
$7.00
$12.00
$ ____________
$ ____________ After May 9, including day of ride
Age 5 and under (Registration Required)
FREE
Age 6 - 17 $10.00
Age 18 and over (by day of ride) $17.00
$ ____________
$ ____________
Optional 5K (3 mile) Ride
All Ages (Lunch not included)
FREE
NOTE: If you would like lunch, please sign up above as a regular registrant.
Optional T-Shirt(s) Quantity:_____ x $15.00/each $17.00/for XXL
(Circle gender & size, send by May 9) MEN’S
$ ____________ WOMEN’S S M L XL XXL
TOTAL
$ ____________
Detach page and mail with a check payable to TCBA to:
T-SHIRT RIDE APPLICATION c/o Bob Noble, 10915 Knockaderry Dr., Grand Ledge, MI 48837
NOTE: Checks may not be deposited until after May 9.
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION WITH YOUR DALMAC OR WOMEN ON WHEELS APPLICATION
Sponsored by Tri-County Bicycle Association • Lansing, Michigan
WAIVER AND RELEASE REQUIREMENTS:
At registration, you will be required to sign a Ride Release and Liability Waiver. This will release Tri-County Bicycle Association, any sponsor or promoter of the captioned event, all affiliated organizations and the principals, officers, employees or other agents of any of them, from
all and every claim for bodily injury, property damage, contribution and/or legal liability of any kind or nature whatsoever.
Date __________________________
Signature ____________________________________________________
PARENTAL CONSENT FOR RIDERS UNDER 18:
I, as the parent/guardian of the above named minor, hereby give my permission and consent voluntarily and freely for my
child to participate in the above captioned event. I further agree and understand that either I, or the designated representative named below, will sign a Ride Release and Liability Waiver for my child at registration.
Signature: (Parent/Guardian) ______________________________________________
Name of accompanying adult rider:_________________________________________
Check here if you plan on riding the gravel road route Tough Biker trail loop option.
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TCBA’s 100,000 Metre T-Shirt Ride “THE LEDGE AND BEYOND” June 11, 2016
Saturday June 11 is your opportunity to enjoy
one of the best rides in Michigan when the
Tri-County Bicycle Association’s (TCBA) 37th
Annual T-Shirt Ride returns to Grand Ledge.
The 2016 T-Shirt Ride – “The Ledge and
Beyond” is one you don’t want to miss.
The 2016 T-Shirt ride begins at the Grand Ledge High School
(GLHS). This year’s event will include a 5K (~3 miles)
“in-town” route option for families and/or riders who are
not quite ready for the longer rides. Other riders will have
choices of the traditional route distances of 25K (~17 miles),
50K (~34 miles), 100K (~65 miles), and a 45K (~30 miles)
gravel road route with a new Tough Biker trail loop option.
Don’t forget to bring a mountain bike or cross bike if you
elect to ride the gravel. A mountain bike is recommended for
the challenging 1-mile off road optional Tough Biker loop. All
routes start together and split off at different mileage points to
form its particular loop. Routes use rural western Eaton County
roads. Riders who chose the 100K or the 45K gravel road ride
will also venture into eastern Barry and southern Ionia and
Clinton Counties. Riders on the 100K route will pass through
Vermontville, Woodland and Lake Odessa.
Of course, along with all this exercise comes lots of great food.
The GLHS Food Service will be serving lunch at the school for
riders of the 25K, 50K, 100K routes, 45K gravel road route,
and those riders of the 5K “in-town” route who have paid as a
regular registrant. All routes will pass through at least one rest
stop with volunteers serving assorted fruits, freshly baked
cookies, and beverages.
And a new collectable 2016 “The Ledge and Beyond” T-Shirt
Ride shirt is available to purchase with your pre-registration.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED! ! ! !
Where
Grand Ledge High School
820 Spring Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
10 miles west of downtown Lansing, MI just off of M-43 (Saginaw Street)
When
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SATURDAY, June 11, 2016
Registration: 7:00 to 9:30 AM
On Road Support: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost:
Pre-Registered Day of Ride
Age 5 and under FREE
FREE
Age 6 -17
$ 7.00
$10.00
Age 18 and over $12.00
$17.00
No refunds will be made.
No acceptance notice will be sent.
Pre-registration must be postmarked by May 9, 2016
T-Shirt
The shirt is a long sleeved, non-pocketed, performance wicking shirt imprinted with special graphics
for this year’s ride. Purchase of the shirt is optional.
To be guaranteed a shirt, include it on your application by the May 9 deadline. Men’s and women’s sizes
are available for pre-ordered shirts. A limited number
will be available for purchase on the day of the ride.
Cost: $15 ($17 for XXL and larger sizes)
Lunches
Full lunch will be served at the GLHS cafeteria for
all routes from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for those who
register.
(No showers will be available at GLHS the day of the ride)
Minors
Riders under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult who must ride with them.
Questions
If you have questions, e-mail [email protected] or call (517) 882-3700.
Grand
Ledge
Public
High
School
Women On Wheels Ride
July 23, 2016
Saturday, July 23, 2016, is your opportunity
to participate in the TCBA’s 36th Annual
Women On Wheels bicycle tour.
The tour travels the scenic country roads southeast of
Lansing. There will be a 17-mile loop, a 32-mile loop,
and a 50-mile loop. Any combination of routes may be
ridden.
Where
Mason High School
1001 S. Barnes St.
Mason, Michigan
When
• Saturday, July 23, 2016
• Registration: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• On the road support: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Women On Wheels includes
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Maps
Scenic country roads
On the road support (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Vendors on premises
Rest stops: fruit, snacks, water
Lunch
Showers
Suggestions for an enjoyable ride
•
•
•
•
Have bike in good condition
Carry a water bottle
Bring money for emergencies
Follow the rules of the road
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!
How Much Pre-Registered* Day of Ride
Age 5 and under FREE
FREE
Age 6 -17
$ 7.00
$10.00
Age18andover $12.00
$17.00
*Pre-registrationmustbepostmarkedbyJune13,2016
No refunds will be made. No acceptance notice will
besent.Onlycashorcheckswillbeacceptedthedayof
the ride.
T-Shirt
Purchase of a T-Shirt is optional. Register by June 13 to
guarantee shirt. Limited number available day of ride.
Minors
Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their
parent or responsible adult who must ride with them.
Lunch
Lunchwillbeservedfrom10:30a.m.to2:00p.m.
Showers
Showers available after riding; bring your own
soap and towel.
Questions
[email protected]
orcall(517)882-3700.
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Women On Wheels Ride
July 23, 2016
(Please print when filling out application/photocopies accepted)
NAME _______________________________________________________________________
Birthdate ___ / ___ / _______
ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP _______________________
PHONE (_____)_____________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS ____________________________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT ___________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE (_____)_____________________________________
EARLY REGISTRATION (Closes June 13)
FREE
$7.00
$12.00
$ ___________
$ ___________
Age 5 and under (Registration Required) FREE
Age 6-17
$10.00
Age 18 and over
$17.00
$ ___________
$ ___________
Age 5 and under (Registration Required)
Age 6-17
Age 18 and over After June 13 and Day of Ride
Optional T-Shirt(s) (Send by June 13)
Quantity: __________ x
$15.00/each, $17.00 for XXL
(Circle size, send by June 21)
S
M
L
XL
XXL $ ___________
TOTAL $ ___________
Mail this application with a check payable to TCBA to:
Women on Wheels c/o Cheryl Claflin, 365 N. Rogers, Mason, MI 48854
NOTE: Checks may not be deposited until after June 13.
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION WITH YOUR DALMAC OR T-SHIRT RIDE APPLICATION
Sponsored by Tri-County Bicycle Association • Lansing, Michigan
WAIVER AND RELEASE REQUIREMENTS:
At registration, you will be required to sign a Ride Release and Liability Waiver. This will release Tri-County Bicycle Association,
any sponsor or promoter of the captioned event, all affiliated organizations and the principals, officers, employees or other agents
of any of them, from all and every claim for bodily injury, property damage, contribution and/or legal liability of any kind or
nature whatsoever.
Date _________
Signature _____________________________________________________________
PARENTAL CONSENT FOR RIDERS UNDER 18:
I, as the parent/guardian of the above named minor, hereby give my permission and consent voluntarily and freely for my child to
participate in the above captioned event. I further agree and understand that either I, or the designated representative named below,
will sign a Ride Release and Liability Waiver for my child at registration.
SIGNATURE (PARENT/GUARDIAN): _______________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME OF ACCOMPANYING ADULT RIDER: _________________________________________________________________________________________
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Tri-County Bicycle Association
TUBES-00 (517-882-3700)
www.biketcba.org
The Tri-County (Ingham/Eaton/Clinton) Bicycle Association is a group
of people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and occupations with a
common interest—bicycling!
The members of TCBA have dedicated themselves to:
• Promoting the use of bicycles for healthful recreation and
transportation
• Educating bicyclists as to their rights and responsibilities.
• Promoting public awareness of bicyclists’ rights and
responsibilities
• Organizing club rides and sponsoring invitational tours to
introduce others to bicycling
• Providing instruction in bicycle safety, maintenance, and
technique
• Supporting bicycling throughout Michigan
• Providing fellowship and communication among persons
interested in bicycling
Membership in TCBA is open to anyone who is at least 12
years of age and interested in bicycling. Younger riders may
participate as part of a family membership. We meet on
the last Thursday of each month to hear talks on bicycling,
to discuss upcoming rides and events, and to handle other
association affairs.
Members receive a monthly newsletter to keep them up-todate on happenings within the club and information about
riding opportunities outside of the mid-Michigan area. The
club sponsors a regularly updated rideline (TUBES-00/517882-3700) announcing rides not listed in the club newsletter
(www.biketcba.org). Members may also register to receive
weekly emails of unlisted rides. Come join us in the friendship, fun, and health that are the essence of bicycling!
2015 DALMAC®
PHOTO CONTEST
The Tri-County Bicycle Association
collected photo submissions from
2015 DALMAC® riders of their
experiences. DALMAC® narrowed
the submissions to the top four.
Several submissions are included
throughout this booklet. The winner of the 2015 contest was Shelley
R. Spivack, capturing the sunrise on
Day 2 of her ride which is featured on
page 1.
Photo submitted by Sam Davis.
Membership Benefits
• Receive our monthly newsletter, the Chainwheel Chatter,
listing club rides, social events, updates on bicycle legislation, and available items for sale.
• Get to know others interested in bicycling while
participating in organized rides departing throughout
the tri-county area
• Enjoy healthful exercise and improve riding skills while
discovering areas of mid-Michigan you may have missed
• Attend entertaining and informative monthly club meetings
featuring tips on bicycle technique, training, and touring
• Serve the tri-county community by participating in the
club’s Advocacy Program
• Receive automatic mailing of Event Applications booklet.
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Tri-County Bicycle Association
Membership Application
TCBA prefers that you use the membership form on our website: join.biketcba.org. Our “on-line” membership system will
e-mail an invoice to you and send you a renewal reminder. You may then pay dues by mailing a check or using a credit
card on-line. On-line payments are processed by PayPal.
We ask for personal information from each of our members. Some information is required. Please print when filling out
application by hand. Photocopies accepted.
New Or
Date: ______________
Name of the
Individual or
primary
Family
member.
First
Middle
Phone
RenewalMembership?
Last
Birthdate
E-mail
Postal Address
City
State
Zip
Family Memberships: Additional Family Members
Name of the
second Family
member.
First
Middle
Phone
Name of the
third Family
member.
First
Middle
Last
Birthdate
Last
Birthdate
E-mail
First
Middle
Phone
Name of the
fifth Family
member.
Birthdate
E-mail
Phone
Name of the
fourth Family
member.
Last
E-mail
First
Middle
Phone
Last
Birthdate
E-mail
Would you like your name(s) listed on a public club membership roster? Yes
No
Membership Fees
One Year
Three (or more)
Year(s)
INDIVIDUAL (age 12 and up)
at $10/year
FAMILY
at $13/year
INDIVIDUAL (age 12 and up)
at $ 8/year
FAMILY
at $10/year
TOTAL $
years
Print this form, write your check to "Tri-County Bicycle Association" and mail to
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TCBA - Membership
P.O. Box 22146
Lansing, MI 48909-2146
TRI-COUNTY BICYCLE ASSOCIATION SHARE THE ROAD, SHARE THE APPLICATION!
2016 Event Applications
®
Photo of riders crossing the Mighty Mac submitted by Leta O’Connor.
DALMAC riders on the 7 sisters submitted by John Olbrot
DALMAC® August 31 – September 4, 2016
100,000 METRE T-SHIRT RIDE June 11, 2016
WOMEN ON WHEELS RIDE July 23, 2016
www.dalmac.org
www.dalmac.org
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