BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kalamazoo Bicycle Club - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kalamazoo Bicycle Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kalamazoo Bicycle Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20280312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20281105T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T113000 DTSTAMP:20261009T043308Z CREATED:20261009T043308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043308Z UID:4299-1791538200-1791545400@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:Friday Morning Women's Ride DESCRIPTION:Go to Club Rides for descriptions of rides usually available. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/friday-morning-womens-ride-5/ LOCATION:Texas Drive Park\, 6603 Texas Drive\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States CATEGORIES:Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/201105-DSC_0634.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBC Ride Captain":MAILTO:ridecaptain@kalamazoobicycleclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261012T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261012T193000 DTSTAMP:20261009T043307Z CREATED:20261009T043307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043307Z UID:4298-1791826200-1791833400@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:Monday Night Ride DESCRIPTION:Go to Club Rides for descriptions of rides usually available. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/monday-night-ride-3/ LOCATION:Texas Drive Park\, 6603 Texas Drive\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States CATEGORIES:Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mondaynightride-aug2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBC Ride Captain":MAILTO:ridecaptain@kalamazoobicycleclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T200000 DTSTAMP:20261009T043306Z CREATED:20261009T043306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043306Z UID:4297-1792000800-1792008000@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Ride DESCRIPTION:Go to Club Rides for descriptions of rides usually available. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/wednesday-night-ride-3/ LOCATION:Kal-Haven State Park Trailhead\, 4143 10th St N\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States CATEGORIES:Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Wednesday-Night-Ride-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBC Ride Captain":MAILTO:ridecaptain@kalamazoobicycleclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T113000 DTSTAMP:20261009T043305Z CREATED:20261009T043305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043305Z UID:4296-1792143000-1792150200@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:Friday Morning Women's Ride DESCRIPTION:Go to Club Rides for descriptions of rides usually available. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/friday-morning-womens-ride-4/ LOCATION:Texas Drive Park\, 6603 Texas Drive\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States CATEGORIES:Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/201105-DSC_0634.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBC Ride Captain":MAILTO:ridecaptain@kalamazoobicycleclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261019T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261019T193000 DTSTAMP:20261009T043304Z CREATED:20261009T043304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043304Z UID:4295-1792431000-1792438200@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:Monday Night Ride DESCRIPTION:Go to Club Rides for descriptions of rides usually available. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/monday-night-ride-2/ LOCATION:Texas Drive Park\, 6603 Texas Drive\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States CATEGORIES:Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mondaynightride-aug2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBC Ride Captain":MAILTO:ridecaptain@kalamazoobicycleclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T200000 DTSTAMP:20261009T043303Z CREATED:20261009T043303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043303Z UID:4294-1792605600-1792612800@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Ride DESCRIPTION:Go to Club Rides for descriptions of rides usually available. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/wednesday-night-ride-2/ LOCATION:Kal-Haven State Park Trailhead\, 4143 10th St N\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States CATEGORIES:Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Wednesday-Night-Ride-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBC Ride Captain":MAILTO:ridecaptain@kalamazoobicycleclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T113000 DTSTAMP:20261009T043302Z CREATED:20261009T043302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043302Z UID:4293-1792747800-1792755000@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:Friday Morning Women's Ride DESCRIPTION:Go to Club Rides for descriptions of rides usually available. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/friday-morning-womens-ride-3/ LOCATION:Texas Drive Park\, 6603 Texas Drive\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States CATEGORIES:Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/201105-DSC_0634.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBC Ride Captain":MAILTO:ridecaptain@kalamazoobicycleclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261026T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261026T193000 DTSTAMP:20261009T043301Z CREATED:20261009T043301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043301Z UID:4292-1793035800-1793043000@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:Monday Night Ride DESCRIPTION:Go to Club Rides for descriptions of rides usually available. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/monday-night-ride/ LOCATION:Texas Drive Park\, 6603 Texas Drive\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States CATEGORIES:Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mondaynightride-aug2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBC Ride Captain":MAILTO:ridecaptain@kalamazoobicycleclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T200000 DTSTAMP:20261009T043300Z CREATED:20261009T043300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043300Z UID:4291-1793210400-1793217600@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Ride DESCRIPTION:Go to Club Rides for descriptions of rides usually available. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/wednesday-night-ride/ LOCATION:Kal-Haven State Park Trailhead\, 4143 10th St N\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States CATEGORIES:Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Wednesday-Night-Ride-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBC Ride Captain":MAILTO:ridecaptain@kalamazoobicycleclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T113000 DTSTAMP:20261009T043258Z CREATED:20261009T043258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043258Z UID:4290-1793352600-1793359800@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:Friday Morning Women's Ride DESCRIPTION:Go to Club Rides for descriptions of rides usually available. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/friday-morning-womens-ride-2/ LOCATION:Texas Drive Park\, 6603 Texas Drive\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States CATEGORIES:Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/201105-DSC_0634.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KBC Ride Captain":MAILTO:ridecaptain@kalamazoobicycleclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270627T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260922T080648Z CREATED:20260428T085614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T080648Z UID:764-1814079600-1814112000@www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org SUMMARY:KalTour 2027 DESCRIPTION:KalTour 2027\, Sunday\, June 27th* \n \n \n \n Now in its 35th 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 at the Wind + James Event Center in Schoolcraft offers easy access to low-traffic\, flat\, country roads. \n \n \n \n *Tentative date. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Routes \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n All routes leave from Wind + James Event Center in Schoolcraft. See below for directions to the start. KalTour 2027 routes will be similar to those used in 2026. The updated maps will be added later. Routes may be followed using pavement markings\, paper maps\, or “Ride with GPS” map files. \n \n \n \n 2027 Scheduled KBC Ride Groups for KalTour are listed below.  Arrive early to check-in and be ready to roll out before the indicated time.  Check out KBC’s FaceBook page for last minute updates.  See you Sunday! \n \n \n \n \n \n Ride Groups \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n It’s more fun to ride with a group! KBC will provide sanctioned ride leaders for some of the routes listed above. Specific information (start time and pace) will be included in an email sent from the event director closer to the date of the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n Road Routes: \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 62 miles (100 K or metric century)\n \n \n \n \n 50 miles (half century)\n \n \n \n \n 31 miles (50 K)\n \n \n \n \n 15 miles\n \n \n \n \n The 62 and 50 leaders will determine pace based on their sense of the group. The 31 and 15 riders are usually “no-drop”.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n You may choose your distance on the day of the ride. \n \n \n \n \n \n KalTour Routes on Ride with GPS \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n The following link will take you to the KalTour event page on Ride with GPS.  You may view and download all of the planned routes for KalTour 2026. \n \n \n \n https://ridewithgps.com/events/354168-kaltour-2026 \n \n \n \n Please note that the planned routes may be changed slightly due to road construction and/or pavement conditions. \n \n \n \n \n \n How much does KalTour cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n How much does KalTour cost?Online registration for KalTour is available through the Bikereg website at https://www.bikereg.com/kbc-kaltourEARLY BIRD On-line Registration ends on June 1 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 25$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). \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I register for KalTour? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Online registration for KalTour is available through the Bikereg website at https://www.bikereg.com/kbc-kaltour \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration is open from 7:00 am to 11:00 am\n \n \n \n \n Metric Century riders must start no later than 9:00 am\n \n \n \n \n 50 mile riders must start no later than 10:00 am\n \n \n \n \n 4:00 pm – Course closes\n \n \n \n \n Fast ride group (62 miles) leaves at 9:00 am.\n \n \n \n \n Moderate pace ride group (31 miles) leaves at 9:30 am.\n \n \n \n \n Escorted 10 mile ride leaves at 10:00 am.\n \n \n \n \n Lunch is available beginning at 10 am.\n \n \n \n \n Course closes at 4:00 pm.\n \n \n \n \n Watch this space and the KBC Facebook page for additional ride groups!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fruit\, water\, and restrooms are available at the start.\n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n The 15 miles route offers a stop at Prairie View County Park for water and restrooms.\n \n \n \n \n Lunch (sandwiches\, chips\, cookies\, watermelon\, and drinks) will be offered at the end of the ride. \n \n \n \n \n Root Beer Floats for dessert!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KalTour Ride Safety \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All riders must wear helmets and follow the rules of the road.\n \n \n \n \n All KalTour participants over the age of 18 must sign a waiver of liability on the day of the ride.\n \n \n \n \n Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult during the ride. This is in addition to the KalTour ride leader if one is present.\n \n \n \n \n A bicycle with multiple gears and in good working order is recommended for all riders.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directions to Start of KalTour\n \n \n \n \n KalTour will start and end at the Wind + James Event Center in Schoolcraft\, Michigan\, located in the southern part of Kalamazoo County.  Wind + James is located at 555 Eliza Street\, west of the intersection of Eliza Street (W Avenue) and 14th Street. \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Directions from east and west of Kalamazoo:  Take I-94 to US 131 South (Exit 74). Continue on US 131 for 8.7 miles. \n \n \n \n Volunteer for KalTour\n \n \n \n \n KalTour is KBC’s major fundraising activity and involves a lot of different tasks.  Please help.   You can volunteer\, before during or after your ride.   Follow the following link to see what needs to be done and to sign up as a volunteer.  (Non-riding volunteers need not register for KalTour.) \n \n \n \n Kalamazoo Bicycle Club: 2025 KalTour Volunteer Schedule (signupgenius.com) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters\n \n \n \n \n The following businesses and organizations help make KalTour possible: \n \n \n \n Gordon Water\, Wind + James Event Center\, and Kalamazoo Valley AMBUCS. URL:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/event/kaltour-2027/ LOCATION:Wind + James Event Center\, 555 E Eliza St.\, Schoolcraft\, Michigan\, 49087\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Wednesday-Night-Ride-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR