2016 Event ApplicationsTRI-COUNTY BICYCLE ASSOCIATION SHARE THE ROAD, SHARE THE APPLICATION!

www.dalmac.org

DALMAC® August 31 – September 4, 2016

100,000 METRE T-SHIRT RIDE June 11, 2016

WOMEN ON WHEELS RIDE July 23, 2016

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

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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.

•Forthosehavingsomeonepickthemupthelastday of the ride, please have them meet you at the ending destina-tion, and NOT drive on the route to find you.

Mighty Mac Bridge CrossingThe “Mighty Mac” is one of the world’s longest suspension bridges,spanningtheStraitsofMackinacforatotaloffivemilesandlinkingMichigan’sUpperandLowerPeninsulas.DALMAC® riders are given special permission to ride bicycles across the bridge. Riders who are on a route not scheduledtocrossthebridgemustmakeprovisionsfortheirowntransportationtothebridgeandbackasindicatedonpage3 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 theMackinacBridgeAuthority.

Riders Services IncludeMeals•Breakfasteachmorningexceptstartingday•EveningmealseachdayexceptSunday•LimitedvegetarianselectionsBag ShuttleDALMAC® 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.•Limitoftwo(2)bagsperperson.Nobagmayexceed

45 lbs. Weightmaybechecked. • Access to baggage only at the daily destination•Noplasticbags,storagetotes,orcardboardboxes• You are responsible for loading your own baggage onto the propertruckeachday.

•Baggagetrucksopenat7:00a.m.andleavecampsitesat9:00a.m. each morning.

NEW THIS YEAR• 5UPand5EastRouteswillhaveoptionalending

points of St. Ignace or Rudyard

What Is DALMAC®?TheDickAllenLansingtoMACkinawBicycleTourisMichigan’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 inMackinawCity,St.Ignace,orRudyard.Eachroutevariesin distance providing just the right challenge for all cyclists whetherbeginnerorexperienced,relaxedpacedorspeedy.DALMAC is one of the oldest all-volunteer-run tours in theUnitedStates,celebrating46yearsofexcellence,thusDALMAC is one of the lowest cost tours in the nation.

DALMAC® is about bicycling! DALMAC® is about sharing theroads!DALMAC®originatedin1971whenformerStateRepresentativeDickAllenchallengedhiscolleaguesandconstituents with a ‘ride all the way to the bridge’ to prove thatbikesandcarscouldshareMichiganroadssafely. 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, sendanemailto:volunteer@dalmac.org

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.Youshouldbeabletomakeyourownminorrepairs. Pace yourself to allow for food and rest stops and to arriveateachday’sdestinationfordinnerby5:00p.m.Tohelp you achieve this pace, we have developed suggested advanceguidelinesthatyouwillfindinyourmapbooklet.Timesaremarkedandindicatetheminimumdistancesthatshould be covered by the times listed.

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MapsRiders will be provided a detailed map of their selected route at registration. Electronic maps will be available on the DALMAC.org website.Reminders•MackinacBridgecrossingwillbeSundaymorning,

September 4, between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. You must begin crossing by 10 a.m. in order to have all rid-ers off the bridge by 11 a.m.

•Registered DALMAC® riders from 5 West and 4 Day West routes may participate in the bridge cross-ing if they choosetoskiptheirroute on Sunday and provide their own transportation to the bridge and backtoMackinawCity.

•StIgnacereturnbusislimitedto5UPand5EastRoute riders.

•Rudyardreturnbusislimitedto5UPand5EastRoute riders.

•MackinawCityreturnbusislimitedtoroutesthatendinMackinawCity.

•AllprivatevehiclesfollowingthetourMUSTfollowthe alternate route between Private SAG Meeting locations.

OvernightsOutdoor camping facilities will be provided at each overnight stop for registered participants only. Bring your own tent. If you desire motel accommodations, youmustmakeyourownarrangementsinadvance.Contact the chambers of commerce in the overnight communities to get names and phone numbers.SAG ServiceRidersareexpectedtoridetherouteandmaketheirown minor repairs. However, SAG assistance will be availableforunexpecteddifficulties.SAG drivers will notpickup minors without their accompanying adult. Riders requiring SAG transportation more than once maybeaskedtomakeotherarrangements.DALMAC® will provide support services only between the appropri-ateSAGlinesasindicatedinthemapbookandonlyuntil the times indicated on those lines.

RepairsAll routes will be serviced by fully equipped repair truckswithcapablemechanicstohandlerepairsatareasonable 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.

Long Term ParkingParkingwillbeavailableforthedurationofDALMAC® at the MSU Pavilion free of charge. DALMAC®assumesnoresponsibilityforparkedvehicles and their contents.

Options Available (for a fee)Third Party Services Available•Shuttleguyservicesfor5UPand5Westroutes:chair,towel,andtent,mattress,etc(tym@shuttleguy.com)

•Bubba’sPamperedPedalers:camping,towel,andchair services for 5 East and 4 Day West routes (www.bubbaspamperedpedalers.com)

•MichiganCyclingCharters:hotelshuttle,tent,cooler, chairservicesfor5Westrouteonly(rick@michigancyclingcharters.com)

•CreativeWellness:sportsmassagetherapyservicesatcampsitesonallroutes(irene@creativewellness.com)

•Bikeshippingservice(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/orcall800-335-0611.DALMAC®isnotaffiliatedwiththisagencyandmakesnoprofitfromriders’ 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)ReturnbustransportationbacktoEastLansingisapre-purchasedoptionwhen you sign up for the tour. Riders on the 5 West and 4 Day West routes canonlysignupfortheMackinawCitybusandtheymustloadtheirbikesonthetrucksby5p.m.topermita6p.m.departuresothebuscanarriveinEastLansingby11p.m.RiderswhocrosstheMackinacBridgemayonlypre-purchase a return bus from either St Ignace or Rudyard. Riders choos-ingtoendinStIgnacemustloadtheirbikesby1p.m.topermita2p.m.departureandwillarriveinEastLansingby6:30p.m.RiderschoosingtoendinRudyardmustloadtheirbikesby3p.m.topermita4p.m.departureandwillarriveinEastLansingby10p.m.Allarrivaltimesareapproximate.Boxlunches will be provided for all bus riders. DALMAC® is not responsible for lossordamagetoanybicyclereturningonabaggagetruck.Individualridersare responsible for preparing their bicycles for the trip, handing the bicycles to theloadingteam,andpickinguptheirbicyclesonarrivalinEastLansing.Nobicycles 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 seat-ing is available, return bus transportation may be available for purchase at the endofthetouratacostof$90(cashonly).Checkwithyourroutecoordina-tor at the end of the tour.

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Private Support VehiclesDALMAC® permits private support vehicles solely to accom-modate 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 doincludeonetofournightscampingandparking.Useofshow-ers 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.

• Weexpectallnon-riderstobepresentduringridercheck-intosign a liability waiver and receive a wristband.

• There is an additional fee when the vehicle driver is accompa-niedbyadditionalnon-ridersovertheageof10years($5each).

• TheRouteCoordinator(rideleader)willdesignatewhere privatesupportvehiclesmaypark,usuallydictatedbythehostfacility.

• Privatesupportvehiclesmustberegisteredtobeincampandmay not arrive prior to noon.

Applicantsregisteringavehiclewillreceiveapacketofmateri-als 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 privatesupportvehiclepacketswillbeavailablefromtheRouteCoordinator at each campsite for those joining en route. The private support vehicle registration fee for EACH occupant is $5 overtheageof10.

The Routes

4 Day WestCentury Option

4 Day West5 East5 UP5 West

MSULansing

Ithaca

VestaburgShepherd

HarrisonMcBain

LakeCity

Grayling

Elk Rapids

Central LakeBoyne City

Petoskey

PellstonCheboygan

Mackinaw City St. Ignace

Rudyard

The Routes

2016 DALMAC5 WEST ~ 338, 354 miles • SpecialFeatures:LakeMichiganandtheTunnelofTrees• Dailydestinationsinclude: oVestaburg oPetoskey oMcBain oMackinawCity oElkRapids

4 DAY WEST ~ 325 miles, 411 miles Quad Century option. • SpecialFeatures:LakeMichiganandtheTunnelofTrees• Dailydestinationsinclude: o Vestaburg o Boyne City oLakeCity oMackinawCity

5 UP ~ 312, 340, 370 miles• SpecialFeature:bikingacrosstheMackinacBridge• Dailydestinationsinclude: o Shepherd o Pellston oLakeCity oSt.IgnaceorRudyard oCentralLake

5 EAST ~ 290, 317 miles•SpecialFeature:bikingacrosstheMackinacBridge•Dailydestinationsinclude: o Ithaca o Harrison o Grayling o Cheboygan o St. Ignace or Rudyard®

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Routes and mileage for all route options are subject to change.

5 West338/354 Miles

Wednesday to Vestaburg High School 73 MilesThursday to McBain/Northern Michigan Christian School 74 MilesFriday to Elk Rapids High School 79 MilesSaturday to Petoskey High School 60/76 MilesSunday to Mackinaw City High School 52 MilesThis 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 SchoolinMcBain.OnFriday,youwillridethroughFifeLakeandover-nightatElkRapidsHighSchool,andSaturdaynightyou’llbeatPetoskeyHighSchool.We’llseealloftheimportantlandmarks:theLakeGeorgeCampground,ElkRapids,Alden,theWall,theTunnelofTrees,Goodhartand Cross Village. A Saturday alternate route will be offered through Charlevoix.

5 UP 312 to 370 Miles

Wednesday to Shepherd High School 71 MilesThursday to Lake City High School 86 MilesFriday to Central Lake High School 66 MilesSaturday to Pellston High School 62/93 MilesSunday 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.YourThursdayovernightsitewillbeatLakeCityHighSchool.ThereisalunchstopattheLakeGeorgeCampground.OnFriday,afterridingthroughKalkaskaandAlden,youwillstayatCentralLakeHighSchool.Onyour 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 thenturnssouthtoreconnectwiththeshortroute.Aftera20milerideonSundaymorning,youcrosstheMackinacBridge.OnSunday,youhavetheoption of ending your trip in St. Ignace or Rudyard, 28 miles further along MackinawTrail.EitheroptionprovidestheopportunitytorideacrosstheMackinacBridge.

5 East290/317 Miles

Wednesday to Ithaca High School 57 MilesThursday to Harrison High School 66 MilesFriday to Grayling High School 65 MilesSaturday to Cheboygan High School 76 MilesSunday to St. Ignace or Rudyard High School 26/53 MilesThe5Eastroutewillheadstraightupthemiddleofthestate.YourfirststopisDickAllen’salmamater,IthacaHighSchool.FromIthaca,youwillridenorththrough Alma and Mount Pleasant, past the Soaring Eagle Casino to Harrison HighSchool.OnFriday,youwillpassHoughtonLakeandHigginsLakeonyour way to Grayling High School. From Grayling, you follow great scenic tree-lined country roads to Cheboygan High School. On Sunday, you have the option ofendingyourtripinSt.IgnaceorRudyard,28milesfurtheralongMackinawTrail.EitheroptionprovidestheopportunitytorideacrosstheMackinacBridge.ForthisroutewehavedoneourbesttofindtheshortestdistancespossibleusingcountyroadstogetyoutoMackinawandacrosstheMightyMacintoSt.Ignaceor Rudyard.

4 Day West325/411 Miles

Thursday to Vestaburg High School 73/109 MilesFriday to Lake City High School 89/101 MilesSaturday to Boyne City High School 92/99 MilesSunday to Mackinaw City High School 71/102 MilesTheshortroutes:OnThursday,afterleavingMSU,youwillridethroughPerrintonandAlmabeforetakingtheFredMeijerHeartlandTrailtoVestaburgHighSchool.Friday’sovernightisatLakeCityHighSchoolafterridingthroughFarwellandLakeGeorge.BesuretostopattheLakeofthePinesreststoponAshardRoadforlunch.You’llpassthroughKalkaskaandAlden 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 takesyouthroughWalloonLake,Petoskey/BayView,HarborSprings,theTunnel of Trees, Goodhart and Cross Village.

Thursday’scenturyroutewilltakeyouthroughWestphaliaandIonia,thenconnect with the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail at Sidney then through Sheri-dan and Edmore to Vestaburg. On Friday, you will ride with the short route untiltheroutesplitsnorthofM-61.YouwilljointheotherridersatLakeCity 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 norththroughCharlevoix.TheroutewillusetheLittleTraverseWheelwayfromCharlevoixtoPetoskeywhereyouwillrejointheotherriders.YourdayendsinMackinawCityafterridingthroughPetoskey/BayView,HarborSprings, the Tunnel of Trees, Goodhart and Cross Village.

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

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Registration Confirmation You will receive confirmation and information provid-ing 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®:• E-maildalmac@biketcba.org• Writeto:DALMAC® P.O.Box22146

Lansing,MI48909-2146• Phone(517)882-3700,ext.2

Rider Check-in Allridersmustbepresentatcheck-intoreceivewristbandsandpacket,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.

Cancellations And RefundsDALMAC®makesarrangementsandexpendituresonthestrengthofthenumber of entries received and accepted. Riders enrolling online will receiveemailconfirmationandalinktoreview,change,orupdatetheirenrollmentinformation.Thiswillallowriderstomakecorrectionstopersonal 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 (888-337-7200ext.2)subjecttoprocessingfeesandstateddeadlines.AbsolutelynorefundswillbemadeafterJuly31,2016.Cancellationinsurance 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-CountyBicycleAssociation 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 WaiverEach rider and non-rider participant will be required tosign a Ride Release and Liability Waiver at registration.This will release Tri-County Bicycle Association, any sponsoror promoter of the captioned event, all affiliated organizationsand the principals, officers, employees or other agents of anyof them, from all and every claim for bodily injury, propertydamage,contributionand/orlegalliabilityofanykindornaturewhatsoever. 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 ApplicationWhen 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,Ext.

2 and leave a message requesting assistance from the Registrar.• Absolutely no day of event registration.

Dick Allen on top of the pyramid photo submitted by Judy Drury.

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If you have questions, please visit www.DALMAC.org or call (517) 882-3700, Ext 2

and leave a message.

ONLINE APPLICATION IS EASY AND CONVENIENT

PERSONAL DATA FirstName___________________________ LastName________________________ 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)

5 UP Aug. 31-Sept. 4 St. Ignace Rudyard Preteen ($185) OverAge12($250) $________________5 West Aug. 31-Sept. 4 Preteen ($185) OverAge12($250) $________________

5 East Aug. 31-Sept. 4 St. Ignace Rudyard Preteen ($185) OverAge12($250) $________________

4 Day West Sept. 1-4 Preteen ($155) OverAge12($205) $________________

VEGETARIAN MEAL REQUESTED

CLOTHING: Your clothing order must be placed by June 30. No clothing orders accepted after that date.

ITEM PRICE S M L XL 2X 3X Jersey–Men’s $50 Jersey–Women’s* $50 Sweatshirt $40 T-Shirt $20 Cap $15

* 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 Tues8/30 Wed 8/31 Sun9/4$20pertent/night $________________

Private Support Vehicle Registration and Vehicle Packet1:NumberofSupportPeopleWITHOUTmealsage10orolder________@$5each $________________2:SUPPORTPEOPLEWITHMEALS 5Dayroutes$250/person$________________

4DayWestroute$205/person$________________Return Bus Transportation — September 4 (must be paid in advance – not transferable) NO BUS TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER JULY 31, 2016. $60 $________________Late Application Fee AppliestoapplicationssubmittedafterJune30. $25 $________________

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $________________

CancellationrequestsprocessedbyJune30willbesubjecttoafeeof$35.Cancellationrequestsprocessed 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/

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DALMAC® 2016 Tour Options and Fees To pay by credit card, register online at www.dalmac.org.

MEN’S CLUB JERSEY (chest) Size Waist Chest Weight HeightSmall 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”XLarge 38-41 44-46 180-210 70”-76”XXLarge 42-45 47-49 210-240 74”+XXXLarge 46-50 50-52 240+ 74”+

WOMEN’S SPORT CUT JERSEYSamesizingasmen’sexcept11⁄2 inches shorter and no elastic at bottom.

DALMAC® GearAll gear items must be ordered no later than June 30, 2016

2016 DALMAC® JerseyThisyear’sjerseypaystributetoourfounderDickAllen,withhisimageonthefront.Thebackofthejerseywilldisplaymanyiconicsights 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 offersaslightlyrelaxedfit,andafullfrontzipper.Pleasecheckthesizing chart to ensure proper fit. For a looser fit, please order one size larger.

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2016 DALMAC® T-ShirtThis year’s T-shirt is a 100%cotton,preshrunk,tagless shirt. On the front, DickAllenhimselfwillsmile 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® SweatshirtTheofficial2016DALMAC® sweatshirt is a heavy blend, classic, 1/4 zip, cadet collar shirt. This shirt is a50/50blend,preshrunk,col-lared shirt. The color is called blackberry,andisemblazonedwith the DALMAC logo, embroidered on the upper left breast.

2016 DALMAC® CapNew this year, we are offering a baseball cap for our riders to don when they are not riding. This light-weight microfiber capwilllookgreatwiththeDALMAC® logo proudly dis-played for all to see. The cap is yellow with reflective trim so you will be seen day or night

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Onceagain,DALMAC®isproudtoworkdirectlywithPrimal Wear to offer further gear options. Please visit the websitelistedtoexploretheseoptions.Toorder,visittheDALMAC® Team Store on PrimalWear.com and create anaccount.Thenyoucanviewoptionsandorder: http://bit.ly/1CSwQpJClickforsizecharts.

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HELMETS

REQUIRED

(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) FREE Age6-17 $7.00 $____________ Age18andover(bydayofride) $12.00 $____________

After May 9, including day of ride Age 5 and under (Registration Required) FREE Age6-17 $10.00 $ ____________ Age18andover(bydayofride) $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/forXXL $____________

(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 spon-sor or promoter of the captioned event, all affiliated organizations and the principals, officers, employees or other agents of any of them, from allandeveryclaimforbodilyinjury,propertydamage,contributionand/orlegalliabilityofanykindornaturewhatsoever.

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 representa-tive named below, will sign a Ride Release and Liability Waiver for my child at registration.

Signature:(Parent/Guardian)______________________________________________

Nameofaccompanyingadultrider:_________________________________________

TCBA’s 100,000 Metre T-Shirt Ride - “THE LEDGE AND BEYOND” June 11, 2016

APPLICATIONDALMAC® GearAll gear items must be ordered no later than June 30, 2016

Check here if you plan on riding the gravel road route Tough Biker trail loop option.

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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.

The2016T-ShirtridebeginsattheGrandLedgeHighSchool(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 choicesofthetraditionalroutedistancesof25K(~17miles),50K(~34miles),100K(~65miles),anda45K(~30miles)gravel road route with a new Tough Biker trail loop option. Don’tforgettobringamountainbikeorcrossbikeifyouelecttoridethegravel.Amountainbikeisrecommendedforthe 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.Riderswhochosethe100Korthe45Kgravelroadridewill also venture into eastern Barry and southern Ionia and ClintonCounties.Ridersonthe100KroutewillpassthroughVermontville,WoodlandandLakeOdessa.

Ofcourse,alongwithallthisexercisecomeslotsofgreatfood.The GLHS Food Service will be serving lunch at the school for ridersofthe25K,50K,100Kroutes,45Kgravelroadroute, 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 stopwithvolunteersservingassortedfruits,freshlybaked cookies,andbeverages.

Andanewcollectable2016“TheLedgeandBeyond”T-ShirtRide shirt is available to purchase with your pre-registration.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED! ! ! !Where Grand Ledge High School 820SpringStreet GrandLedge,MI48837 10mileswestofdowntownLansing,MIjustoffof M-43 (Saginaw Street)

When SATURDAY,June11,2016 Registration:7:00to9:30AM OnRoadSupport:7:30AMto3:00PM

Cost: Pre-Registered Day of Ride Age 5 and under FREE FREE Age6-17 $7.00 $10.00 Age18andover $12.00 $17.00 No refunds will be made. No acceptance notice will be sent. Pre-registrationmustbepostmarkedbyMay9,2016

T-ShirtTheshirtisalongsleeved,non-pocketed,perfor-mancewickingshirtimprintedwithspecialgraphicsfor this year’s ride. Purchase of the shirt is optional. To be guaranteed a shirt, include it on your applica-tionbytheMay9deadline.Men’sandwomen’ssizesare available for pre-ordered shirts. A limited number will be available for purchase on the day of the ride. Cost:$15($17forXXLandlargersizes)

LunchesFull lunch will be served at the GLHS cafeteria for allroutesfrom11:00a.m.to2:30p.m.forthosewhoregister.

(No showers will be available at GLHS the day of the ride)

MinorsRiders under age 18 must be accompanied by a par-ent or responsible adult who must ride with them.

Questions Ifyouhavequestions,e-mailtshirt@biketcba.org orcall(517)882-3700,ext.3.

TCBA’s 100,000 Metre T-Shirt Ride - “THE LEDGE AND BEYOND” June 11, 2016

Grand Ledge Public High

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Women On Wheels includes• Maps• Scenic country roads• Ontheroadsupport(7:00a.m.to3:00p.m.)• Vendors on premises• Reststops:fruit,snacks,water• Lunch• Showers

Suggestions for an enjoyable ride• Havebikeingoodcondition• Carry a water bottle• Bring money for emergencies• Follow the rules of the road

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!

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.Therewillbea17-mileloop,a32-mileloop, anda50-mileloop.Anycombinationofroutesmayberidden.

Where Mason High School 1001S.BarnesSt. Mason, Michigan

When • Saturday,July23,2016• Registration:7:00a.m.to10:00a.m.• Ontheroadsupport:7:00a.m.to3:00p.m.

How Much Pre-Registered* Day of RideAge 5 and under FREE FREEAge6-17 $7.00 $10.00Age18andover $12.00 $17.00*Pre-registrationmustbepostmarkedbyJune13,2016No refunds will be made. No acceptance notice will besent.Onlycashorcheckswillbeacceptedthedayofthe ride.

T-ShirtPurchase of a T-Shirt is optional. Register by June 13 to guarantee shirt. Limited number available day of ride.

MinorsRiders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or responsible adult who must ride with them.

LunchLunchwillbeservedfrom10:30a.m.to2:00p.m.

ShowersShowers available after riding; bring your own soap and towel.

QuestionsE-mailwow@biketcba.orgorcall(517)882-3700,ext.3.

Women On Wheels RideJuly 23, 2016

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Women On Wheels RideJuly 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) Age 5 and under (Registration Required) FREE Age6-17 $7.00 $___________ Age18andover $12.00 $___________

After June 13 and Day of Ride Age 5 and under (Registration Required) FREE Age6-17 $10.00 $___________ Age18andover $17.00 $___________

Optional T-Shirt(s) (Send by June 13)

Quantity:__________x $15.00/each,$17.00forXXL $___________

(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 ofanyofthem,fromallandeveryclaimforbodilyinjury,propertydamage,contributionand/orlegalliabilityofanykindornature 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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The Tri-County (Ingham/Eaton/Clinton) Bicycle Association is a group of people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and occupations with a common interest—bicycling!

2015 DALMAC® PHOTO CONTESTThe Tri-County Bicycle Association collected photo submissions from 2015DALMAC®ridersoftheir experiences.DALMAC®narrowedthe submissions to the top four. Several submissions are included throughoutthisbooklet.Thewin-nerofthe2015contestwasShelleyR.Spivack,capturingthesunriseonDay 2 of her ride which is featured on page 1.

Tri-County Bicycle AssociationTUBES-00 (517-882-3700) www.biketcba.org

ThemembersofTCBAhavededicatedthemselvesto:• 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 thelastThursdayofeachmonthtoheartalksonbicycling,to discuss upcoming rides and events, and to handle other association affairs.

Membersreceiveamonthlynewslettertokeepthemup-to-date on happenings within the club and information about riding opportunities outside of the mid-Michigan area. The clubsponsorsaregularlyupdatedrideline(TUBES-00/517-882-3700)announcingridesnotlistedintheclubnewsletter(www.biketcba.org).Membersmayalsoregistertoreceiveweeklyemailsofunlistedrides.Comejoinusinthefriend-ship, fun, and health that are the essence of bicycling!

• Receive our monthly newsletter, the Chainwheel Chatter, listing club rides, social events, updates on bicycle legisla-tion, and available items for sale.

• Gettoknowothersinterestedinbicyclingwhile participating in organized rides departing throughout the tri-county area

•Enjoyhealthfulexerciseandimproveridingskillswhile 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

•ReceiveautomaticmailingofEventApplicationsbooklet.

Membership Benefits

Photo submitted by Sam Davis.

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.

Date: ______________ Or Membership?

Name of the

Individual or

primary

Family

member.

First Middle Last Birthdate

Phone E-mail

Postal Address

City State Zip

Family Memberships: Additional Family Members

Name of thesecond Family

member.

First Middle Last Birthdate

Phone E-mail

Name of thethird Family

member.

First Middle Last Birthdate

Phone E-mail

Name of thefourth Family

member.

First Middle Last Birthdate

Phone E-mail

Name of thefifth Family

member.

First Middle Last Birthdate

Phone E-mail

Would you like your name(s) listed on a public club membership roster? Yes No

Membership Fees

One YearINDIVIDUAL (age 12 and up) at $10/year

FAMILY at $13/year

Three (or more) Year(s)

INDIVIDUAL (age 12 and up) at $ 8/year

FAMILY at $10/year

years

TOTAL $

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

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