Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM)

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Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) runsignup.com
Date 19 Jun – 25 Jun, 2027
Races 1 distance
Entry fee $210.00
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Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM)

About the event

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.

Races offered

19Jun

Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) Bicycle Tour

Cycling

Distance
325 Miles
Start time
15:00
Entry fee
$210.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for June in .

Temperature14.7° / 21.9°
Feels like12.7° / 21.4°
Sunshine hours11h 58m
Rainfall4.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind14.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity77.4%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:04
Sunset21:27

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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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