KBC's KalTour

Now in its 32nd year, the Kalamazoo Scenic Bicycle Tour (KalTour) is the Kalamazoo Bicycle Club’s annual cycling event designed for bicyclists of many ages and abilities. Distances range from 15 to 62 miles. 

We are excited about our new start location this year at the Wind + James Event Center in Schoolcraft located at 555 E. Eliza Street.  This location gives us indoor bathrooms, running water, a kitchen, and indoor space for registration and meals if the weather is inclement.

Route Information: All routes start and finish at Wind + James Event Center and travel on the beautiful roads in Kalamazoo County offering easy access to low-traffic, flat, country roads.  See map below for directions to the start. 

Routes are available through the Ride With GPS website at this link:  KalTour 2024Routes will have pavement markings.Paper maps will be available at check in.

Route Distances and Start Times: It's more fun to ride with a group! To maximize opportunities to ride and socialize with other cyclists, and to facilitate similar finishes times for all riders, we are introducing mass start times based on distance. 

62 miles (100 K or metric century) - Mass start at 8:30 a.m.50 miles - Mass start at 9:00 a.m.31 miles (50 K) - Mass start at 9:30 a.m.15 miles - Mass start at 10:00 a.m.

Check in: Pick up your wrist band and map between 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Highlights:

Fruit, water, and restrooms are available at the start.All routes except the 15 mile route will stop at least once at Scotts Mill County Park, a working 19th century flour mill. There will be fruit, snacks, cookies, and sports drinks. The 15 miles route offers a stop at Prairie View County Park for water and restrooms.Lunch (sandwiches, chips, cookies, watermelon, and drinks) will be offered at the end of the ride.  Root Beer Floats for dessert!

On-line Registration before June 27 or rider capacity of 250 is reached:

$40.00 for individuals ($5 KBC member discount).$75.00 for families of up to 2 adults and minor children ($5 KBC member discount).

Day of Registration (no KBC member discount)

$50.00 for individuals.$90.00 for families of up to 2 adults and minor children.

Ride Safety and Other Information

All riders must wear helmets.All riders must follow KBC's Guidelines for Riding Safely and the rules of the road.All KalTour participants over the age of 18 must sign a waiver of liability at registration.Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult during the ride. This is in addition to the KalTour ride leader, if one is present.A bicycle with multiple gears and in good working order is recommended for all riders.

Charity Sponsor

For years KBC has shared proceeds from KalTour with AMBUCS which provides hand trikes and other adaptive vehicles to people who face mobility challenges.  AMBUCS volunteers help staff our rest stops.  KBC has donated more than $30K to AMBUCS and other non-profit organizations.  www.Kzoo-Ambucs.com

For additional information, check out KalTour 2024, Sunday June 30th - Kalamazoo Bicycle Club.