PALM XXVII
27th Annual Pedal Across Lower Michigan
June 21-27, 2008
PALM is an exciting six day bicycle ride across Michigan. We use scenic, paved back roads geared to the novice and intermediate rider. The daily distances (35 to 60 miles) and terrain make PALM unusually well suited to family bicycling. There are longer optional routes for more experienced riders. The emphasis is on the social and recreational aspects of bicycling. This year the largest age groups were 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 10 to 19 year olds. One third of our riders are new to PALM every year, but another third have ridden PALM from 5 to 20 times. We camp at schools and use a different route every year.
The Latest
- Over 750 riders and staff participated in this year's PALM. Watch here for links to photos and blogs.
- Enter the Patch Design Contest and win a PALM registration for next year!
- PALM XXVIII will be June 20-26, 2009. The first planning meeting will be held Sunday Sept 7.
Any pictures, blogs, diaries, comments, or moments from this year's ride that you would like to share? Please email them to palmwebguy@ameritech.net so that we can include them on the web site. Help others discover PALM.
2008 Route
|
Sat |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
|
Approx Mileage |
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W/Optional Mileage |
71 |
70 |
64 |
102 |
50/75 |
None |
2007 Route
|
Sat |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
|
Approx Mileage |
48 |
49 |
56 |
55 |
52 |
33 |
|
W/Optional Mileage |
54 |
73 |
76 |
100 |
82 |
None |
2006 Route
|
Sat |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
|
Approx Mileage |
48 |
46 |
57 |
36 |
56 |
29 |
|
W/Optional Mileage |
58 |
59 |
105 |
47 |
70 |
None |
