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Before Registration

PALM will accept registrations until the ride is full. Our low cost includes: SAG (support and gear) service, overnight facility use for tent camping with showers and bathrooms, transport of luggage between sites, road markings and GPS cues for routes, daily watermelon stop, bicycle education, and children’s activities!Price increases after May 10 and some add‑ons may not be available after May 10.

TOUR COST
Adult participant: $ 
Minor 11‑17 years: $ 
Minor 0‑10 years: $ 
Private SAG: $ 
All participants, including volunteers and non‑riders, must register.

YOUR EQUIPMENT
Any human‑powered bicycle in good working condition can be used on PALM. No roller‑blades, skateboards, mopeds or scooters are allowed. Please review guidelines for electric bicycles.Each cyclist is expected to carry the basic minimum tools; at least enough to repair a flat tire.Bike shops accompanying the tour can make repairs in the evening – not on the route. They charge for their parts and services. If you ride a non‑standard bike, come prepared with parts the bike shops may not have in stock.

HELMETS REQUIRED
Your certified, properly‑fitted helmet MUST be worn any time you are on your bike, even in the parking lot. Children in trailers must also wear helmets. Failure to wear a helmet could result in your removal from the tour.

MINORS AND SPONSORS
Participants of all ages are welcome, and families are encouraged. Everyone traveling with the tour, whether riding or not, must register. By state law, riders under the age of 18 must have an adult sponsor on the tour who will be responsible for them, AND must have the signature of a parent/guardian consenting to their participation and accepting the terms of the release. A parent/guardian must sign a waiver for each rider under the age of 18 and this must be presented at check‑in or the minor will not be allowed to participate. No children under 16 may ride unaccompanied. A parent/guardian or sponsor must ride close behind all children, and have them in their sight at all times. If a minor is picked up by a SAG vehicle, a parent/guardian or sponsor must ride with the minor. Adults sponsoring minors must be a registered rider and must sign the waiver accepting responsibility. One adult may sponsor no more than eight minors.

OPTIONAL ADD‑ONS
Meal plans and bus transportation are provided for an additional fee.
Cafeteria meals: $ 
Eleven meals – six breakfasts (Sunday‑Friday) and five dinners (Sunday‑Thursday)
Transportation: $ 
First site to last site, Saturday morning or Friday afternoon
Add‑on items must be ordered by May 10. Meals will be available as an add‑on until the end of May. Bus transportation will be available until buses are full.

CAFETERIA MEAL PLANS
It’s just what it sounds like – you and a few hundred new friends dine together in the school cafeteria. Dishes are prepared by school lunch staff and vary by school. Attend the evening meetings to learn what your meals will be the following day.The meal plan must be reserved prior to the May 10 deadline.

BUS TRANSPORTATION
You may park at the end and get a ride to the beginning on Saturday, or park at the beginning and get a ride back on Friday. Saturday is the more popular option.Seating is limited and must be reserved prior to the May 10 deadline.

SHIRTS AND GIFTS
Participants receive a tour T‑shirt and a gift. You may order additional T‑shirts at registration.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS
Refunds for tour cancellation by participant(s) before May 10 will be subject to an administrative fee for each registration. Sorry, no refunds for any reason after May 10.Instructions for changing or cancelling add‑ons or your tour registration are in the Registration FAQ.

TRUCKS AND LUGGAGE
Baggage will be trucked between campsites. Cyclists must carry everything they need during the day (medications, bathing suits, jackets, snacks, first aid, spare tires, money). The trucks will carry everything else (tents, sleeping bags, clothing).Bags will get wet in the trucks. Do not bring valuables or anything that could be easily damaged by water. Bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs. and be able to be carried, loaded, and unloaded by one individual. Use more bags if necessary. Don’t tie bags together.

SUPPORT AND GEAR (SAG)
Tour SAG vehicles drive the route to help riders who are injured, ill or have disabled bikes. SAG service ends at 5 p.m. each day. If a rider is unable to finish the route on two separate days and requires a SAG ride to the next site, the rider will be asked to arrange for transportation back to their car or to their home. If a minor is picked up by a SAG vehicle, a parent or authorized guardian must ride with the minor.

PRIVATE SAG VEHICLES/CAMPERS
All vehicle drivers parking on site must register as a participant and display a PALM Parking Pass at all times while on site. If you intend to have a vehicle or camper accompany you from site to site, indicate this in the registration ADD‑ONs. Private SAGs must stay off ride route. Private vehicles and campers must park in the designated areas at each site. Do not arrive at the next site before noon, and do not set up camp without first checking with Site Coordinator.

SAFETY AND EDUCATION
We recommend participants complete the online Traffic Skills 101 course. See this link and more at the bottom of our Pedal Safely page. We have a League‑certified safety instructor offering optional classes every evening on topics such as bicycle maintenance, efficient cycling, and self‑contained touring. We recommend all new participants attend the free class after Saturday’s orientation meeting.

DOGS / ESA
Several of our school sites specifically state that NO PETS are allowed in school buildings or on school property. In the past we’ve allowed animals on PALM, but we can no longer allow this as we must follow school mandates. 

STATE LAW
Absolutely no alcohol, firearms, smoking, or fires of any kind on school grounds. Obey all traffic laws. Violators will be removed from the tour and may incur traffic tickets.

VOLUNTEER STAFF
Be sure to call 734‑669‑0172 or email palmbiketour@yahoo.com before registering.