Kalamazoo Bicycle Club

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Routes

KalTour was designed by members of the Kalamazoo Bicycle Club as a ride to be enjoyed by everyone of all cycling abilities. Come out and enjoy a pleasant ride over the quiet country roads and the beautiful scenery of Kalamazoo and Van Buren Counties.

There are five ride options for you to choose from:

12 mile escorted family ride
15 miles
31 miles (50 K)
62 miles (100 K or metric century)
100 miles (century)

Maps are provided for each route, and all routes are marked with color-coded arrows to indicate turns.

The shorter routes contain a pleasant mix of flat and gently rolling terrain. The family ride is a good choice for those who are riding with younger children since the guides make sure everyone stays together and that no one gets left behind! Both the 62 mile and the 100 mile routes visit the hilly landscape of Northern Kalamazoo and Van Buren Counties before tackling the 6th Street Hill. The century route also journeys to the gentle slopes of the grape and apple growing region near the village of Lawton in Eastern Van Buren County, one of the most beautiful cycling routes in Southwest Michigan. All of the rides meet for lunch at a common rest area.

Details

KalTour starts and ends at

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
6767 West O Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan

KVCC is located south of I-94 at exit 72 (9th Street). Follow 9th Street south of I-94, go around the bend, and turn left into the campus. Ride headquarters are near the tennis courts in the southwest corner of the parking lot.

Registration is open from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.
Century riders must start no later than 9:00 am.
Fast ride group (62 miles) leaves at 9:00 am.
Family ride (escorted 12 mile ride) leaves at 10:00 am.

Course closes at 4:00 pm.

Amenities

Special gift for the first 300 registered riders.
Beautiful rest stops with toilet facilities.
Plenty of sub sandwiches, cookies, and fruit
Radio equipped sag support vehicles in case of breakdowns
After-ride showers are available at KVCC. (Riders must provide their own soap and towels. Showers close at 5:00 pm.)
After-ride massage will be provided by students from the Center for the Healing Arts between noon and 4 pm.
Free camping (with bathroom facilities) is available Saturday night at KVCC.
Prize drawing for bicycling merchandise provided by local bicycle shops (open to preregistered riders only).

Costs

Individual (Register before July 1) -- $20
Family (register before July 1) -- $35
Early registration discount for KBC members -- $5
Day of ride: $25 for individuals and $45 for families.
Register online or by mail before July 1 and save money and time.

All riders must wear helmets.
All KalTour participants over the age of 18 will be required to sign a waiver of liability on the day of the ride.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Contacts:

Mike Krischer, KalTour Director
Phone: 269-823-2819
Email: kaltour@kalamazoobicycleclub.org

"Super" Dave Bishop, KalTour Director
Home Phone: 269-679-4522
Work Phone: 269-324-6763
Email: kaltour2@kalamazoobicycleclub.org