DALMAC (Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw Bicycle Tour)
DALMAC (Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw Bicycle Tour) is a multi-day bike tour in Lansing, MI, US, scheduled for September 1–5, 2027, covering roughly 325 miles. Point-to-point, Lansing to Mackinaw City, MI, held the week before/through Labor Day weekend each year (multiple 2-5 day route options). Confirmed 2026 dates ran through Sun Sept 6; 2027 estimate follows the same Labor Day-relative pattern (Labor Day 2027 is Sept 6).
About riding in Michigan
Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes and mostly flat to rolling, with steeper dunes and hills near the western shore and northern lower peninsula. Lake winds can be strong. Late spring through early fall is the riding season.
Estimated finish times
The route is about 65 miles per riding day (5 days, ~325 miles total). Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.
| Average speed | Moving time per day |
|---|---|
| 10 mph | 6h 30m |
| 12 mph | 5h 25m |
| 14 mph | 4h 39m |
| 16 mph | 4h 04m |
| 18 mph | 3h 37m |
Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.
Plan your ride
Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.
Open the Ride Planner · How ride time is estimated
Other events nearby
- Holland 100 — July 17, 2027, Holland Michigan, US (79 mi away)
- Amishland and Lakes — July 31 – August 1, 2027, LaGrange, IN, US (86 mi away)
- Pedal Across Lower Michigan PALM — June 19–24, 2027, Whitehall Michigan, US (101 mi away)
- One Day Ride Across Michigan ODRAM — August 7, 2027, Rothbury Michigan, US (103 mi away)
Listing sourced from web_research; last verified 2026-09-14. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.