KalTour 2027, Sunday, June 27th*
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.
*Tentative date.
The Routes
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.
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!
Ride Groups
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.
Road Routes:
- 62 miles (100 K or metric century)
- 50 miles (half century)
- 31 miles (50 K)
- 15 miles
- The 62 and 50 leaders will determine pace based on their sense of the group. The 31 and 15 riders are usually “no-drop”.
You may choose your distance on the day of the ride.
KalTour Routes on Ride with GPS
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.
Please note that the planned routes may be changed slightly due to road construction and/or pavement conditions.
How much does KalTour cost?
- How much does KalTour cost?
- Online registration for KalTour is available through the Bikereg website at https://www.bikereg.com/kbc-kaltour
- EARLY 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).
How do I register for KalTour?
Online registration for KalTour is available through the Bikereg website at https://www.bikereg.com/kbc-kaltour
Schedule
- Registration is open from 7:00 am to 11:00 am
- Metric Century riders must start no later than 9:00 am
- 50 mile riders must start no later than 10:00 am
- 4:00 pm – Course closes
- Fast ride group (62 miles) leaves at 9:00 am.
- Moderate pace ride group (31 miles) leaves at 9:30 am.
- Escorted 10 mile ride leaves at 10:00 am.
- Lunch is available beginning at 10 am.
- Course closes at 4:00 pm.
- Watch this space and the KBC Facebook page for additional ride groups!
Amenities
- 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!
KalTour Ride Safety
- All riders must wear helmets and follow the rules of the road.
- All KalTour participants over the age of 18 must sign a waiver of liability on the day of the ride.
- 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.
- A bicycle with multiple gears and in good working order is recommended for all riders.
Directions to Start of KalTour
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.
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.
Directions from east and west of Kalamazoo: Take I-94 to US 131 South (Exit 74). Continue on US 131 for 8.7 miles.
Volunteer for KalTour
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.)
Supporters
The following businesses and organizations help make KalTour possible:
Gordon Water, Wind + James Event Center, and Kalamazoo Valley AMBUCS.
