KBC's KalTour

Now in its 33rd 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. 

Our start location is the Wind + James Event Center in Schoolcraft offers easy access to low-traffic, flat, country roads.

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 will be similar to those of KalTour 2024. Maps for KalTour 2025 will be added at a later date.Routes 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! KBC will provide sanctioned ride leaders for some of the rides listed below. Specific information (start time and pace) will be included in an email sent from the event director closer to the date of the event. 

62 miles (100 K or metric century) 50 miles 31 miles 15 miles 

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!

EARLY BIRD On-line Registration before Memorial Day or rider capacity of 250 is reached:

$45 for individuals ($10 discount for KBC members).$90 for families of up to 2 adults and minor children ($20 discount for KBC family members).

On-line Registration through June 27

$50 for individuals ($10 discount for KBC members).$95 for families of up to 2 adults and minor children ($20 discount for KBC family members).

Day of Registration

$55 for individuals ($10 discount for KBC members).$100 for families of up to 2 adults and minor children ($20 discount for KBC family members).

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 $35K to AMBUCS and other non-profit organizations.  www.Kzoo-Ambucs.com

For additional information, check out KalTour 2025, Sunday June 29th - Kalamazoo Bicycle Club.