Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) Bicycle Tour
Cycling
- Distance
- 325 Miles
- Start time
- 15:00
- Entry fee
- $210.00
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Ride. Connect. Discover Michigan.
PALM is a 100% volunteer-powered, nonprofit organization behind a 6-day, family-friendly bicycle tour across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula—rolling every year during the last full week of June.
No two years are the same. Our routes change annually, showcasing Michigan’s most scenic backroads, charming towns, and unforgettable landscapes. It’s not just a ride—it’s a moving community.
What Makes PALM Special?
💧 Regular water stops to keep you fueled and smiling
🍉 Fresh watermelon & licorice breaks (because joy matters)
🔧 On-route bike mechanics for the “just in case” moments
🚲 Bicycle education for riders of all skill levels
🎨 Kid-friendly activities to keep young riders happy and engaged
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a first-time tour rider, or bringing the whole family—PALM meets you where you are and rides forward together.
Pedal with purpose. Ride with heart. Experience Michigan—PALM style.
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Michigan is a peninsular state in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwestern United States. It shares water and land boundaries with Minnesota to the northwest, Wisconsin to the west, Indiana and Illinois to the southwest, Ohio to the southeast, and the Canadian province of Ontario to the east, northeast and north. With a population of 10.13 million and an area of 96,716 sq mi (250,490 km2), Michigan is the tenth-largest state by population, the 11th-largest by area, and the largest by total area east of the Mississippi River. The state capital is Lansing, while its most populous city is Detroit. The Metro Detroit region in Southeast Michigan is among the nation's most populous and largest metropolitan economies. Other important metropolitan areas include Grand Rapids, Flint, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, the Tri-Cities, and Muskegon.
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