What Is DALMAC®?

The Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw Bicycle Tour, which is a bicycle camping tour, was originated in 1971 by former State Representative Dick Allen of Ithaca. 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 exclusively by volunteer members of the Tri-County Bicycle Association (TCBA).

All routes begin at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing and follow country roads, whenever possible, an attempt to provide the safest, most scenic routes between campgrounds.

Who Can Ride?

DALMAC is open to anyone capable and interested in bicycling our tour. Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or responsible adult who must ride with them. We reserve the right to reject future applications or remove riders from the tour without refund for violations of the DALMAC rules.

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 (S.A.G.) that you will find in your map booklet. Times are marked and indicate the minimum distances that should be covered by the times listed.

For Your Safety

• Bicycle helmets are required
• Bicycle flags are 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

Riders Services Include

Route Maps

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. DALMAC is not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage or contents.

• Limit of two (2) bags per person. Bags must not exceed 50 lbs. AND WILL BE WEIGHED when loading.
• Access to baggage only at overnight stops
• No plastic bags 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

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 with the motels in advance. Telephone or write to the Chambers of Commerce in the overnight communities to get names and phone numbers.

Sag Service

Sag wagon service will be limited to those whose need is justifiable. Riders are expected to ride the route. If you should require sag service more than twice, you will be expected to make alternative arrangements. DALMAC will provide support services only between the appropriate S.A.G. 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 to you. Repair services are available for a limited time at each campsite each evening.

Parking

Parking will be available for the duration of DALMAC. DALMAC assumes no responsibility for parked vehicles and their contents.

Options Available (for a fee)

Pre-Registration Camping (Tuesday or Wednesday Night)

Post-Ride Camping (Sunday Night at MSU Pavilion)

Return Bus Transportation (purchase when submitting application)

5 UP Route buses leave from Sault Ste. Marie. Buses for all other routes leave from Mackinaw City. DALMAC is not responsible for loss or damage to any bicycle being returned on a baggage truck. Individual riders will be responsible for preparing their bicycles for the trip, handing the bicycles to the loading team, and being present to receive the bicycles when they arrive in East Lansing. No bicycles allowed on the bus. You must be wearing your wristband in order to load your bicycle and to board the bus. Return bus transportation is non-transferable and paid with your application.

Private Support Vehicles

All private vehicles accompanying the tour MUST follow the alternate route between private sag meeting locations. Ask for alternate route information at registration. A limited number of vehicle registrations will be available for each campground. Private support vehicles and non-riders over the age of five planning to use DALMAC campgrounds must be registered. The application fees will allow use of the overnight facilities for one to four nights including parking, camping space, restroom facilities, and (after 8:00 p.m.) showers.

• • All non-riders must be present at registration to receive wrist bands and will be required to sign a liability waiver.
• Fee includes one vehicle operator.
• This fee does not include meals.
• This fee does not include entrance to the cafeteria area during meal times.
• Meals will be included only if you register at full rider cost and complete separate application.
• Only registered vehicles supporting registered riders will be allowed on the tour or at overnight campgrounds.
• Registered vehicles may only park in designated areas as determined by the ride leaders.

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.

Applicants pre-registering a vehicle will receive a packet of materials at registration. This packet will include the private support vehicle meeting spots, a map indicating alternative vehicle routes, private support identification, and vehicle and bicycle mileages between meeting spots. Unclaimed private support vehicle packets will be available from the ride leader at each campground for those joining en route.

Tour Merchandise

• High quality, custom cycling jerseys in men’s and women’s styles
• NEW! Hooded Sweatshirts
• T-shirts

Acceptance Letters

You will receive an acceptance letter providing ride details along with directions to the ride start (registration). Please be sure to bring this acceptance letter and a photo ID FOR EACH registered rider. Riders under 18 must have waiver signed by parent or guardian.

If you have questions about DALMAC:

• E-mail dalmac@biketcba.org
• Write to: DALMAC, P.O. Box 24216 Lansing, MI 48909-4216
• Phone (517) 882-3700, ext. 2

Cancellations And Refunds

DALMAC makes arrangements and expenditures on the strength of the number of entries received and accepted. Cancellation requests must be in writing, signed by the rider, and accompanied by your acceptance letter. Cancellation requests postmarked by July 1 will be subject to a fee of $25. Cancellation requests postmarked July 2 through August 1 will be subject to a fee of $45. Absolutely no refunds will be made after August 1, 2010.

No rider will be permitted to ride using another person’s registration. Registrations are not transferable.

Completing Your Application

When completing your application, remember the following:

• Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by August 1, 2010.
• Be sure to provide name and phone number of a person to be contacted in case of emergency.
• If route choice is full, your second route choice as indicated on the application will be honored if available.
• If riding with others, submit applications together. Mail applications in same envelope or submit online same day.
• Be sure to provide proper signatures.
• Improperly completed applications may result in delays or rejection due to routes filling.
• Absolutely no day of event registration. Mail entries to: DALMAC, P.O. BOX 24216, LANSING, MI 48909-4216

40th Annual DALMAC® Application
September 1-5, 2010

Reservations are limited. Routes fill quickly! If your selection of route is important, apply early!

Ride Release and Liability Waiver

Each rider and non-rider 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, contribution and/or legal liability of any kind or nature whatsoever. Your acceptance letter, with waiver, must be brought with

you to registration. Riders under the age of 18 must submit, at registration, a DALMAC consent form signed by a parent/guardian. This form will require the parent/ guardian to designate an adult that will ride with the minor on the route.

Sizing Guide for Jerseys:

This year’s jersey will be a Primal Wear sport cut, the same as last year. It is a slightly relaxed cut that is based upon the natural body lines. It is designed for optimum performance and fits close to the body. Measurements shown are from Primal’s published sizing chart.
For a looser fit, please order one size up.

MEN’S SPORT JERSEY

Size	Waist	Chest	Weight	Height
Small	29-31	36-38	120-145	64”-68”
Medium	32-34	39-41	145-165	66”-70”
Large	35-37	42-43	165-180	68”-72”
X Large	38-41	44-46	180-210	70”-76”
XX Large	42-45	47-49	210-240	74” +
XXX Large	46-50	50-52	240+	74” +

WOMEN'S SPORT JERSEY

Same sizing as men's except 1-1/2 inches shorter and no elastic at bottom.

Looking for the DALMAC^® Application?

The application is available in three formats:

• The on-line version may be filled out and the fees paid "on-line". Save $5 when you apply on-line.
  

  On-line App

  Registration questions/ problems? Contact
  dalmac @biketcba.org

• An on-line version will be available very soon.
• The application can be downloaded in a PDF format. The 74kByte version must be printed before filling it out and mailing. An interactive version is 309 kBytes and may be filled out on your computer before printing and mailing.
• The printed application booklet is available at bike shops in the Lansing area. Also, TCBA members and those who've done DALMAC before receive application booklets in the mail.

You are encouraged to download the "complete" DALMAC application( 2.2mBytes, pages 4-11 of the 2010 Event Applications booklet, does not include the cover pages, the T-shirt ride application pages 2 & 3, the WOW ride application pages 12 & 13, or the TCBA membership application pages 14 & 15).

• TCBA Home Page

  Visit the TCBA website for more information about TCBA and other rides.

• DALMAC FAQ's

  Look up questions others have asked about DALMAC.

• The DALMAC Forum is a good place to look for discussion by other riders.