100-Mile Route

The Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour offers a one-day, 100-mile ride starting on Sunday, July 30, 2023. This route option is the last day of the 300-mile route which will allow riders to join with their team and ride with them on the last day of the tour. The starting location is in Kalamazoo and ending at the Eaton Proving Grounds in Marshall. The 100-mile ride includes support vehicles, fully stocked break stops, lunch stop, medics, massage therapists and much more! 

More about the 100-Mile Ride!

The 100-mile route starts on Sunday, July 30 from Kalamazoo Christian Elementary-Middle School (the day three starting location of the 300-mile). Riders will have the option to check-in either Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Riders will finish at the Eaton Proving Grounds.

As a 100-mile rider you have the option to stay overnight at the overnight location or at an approved hotel along the route (shuttles will run continuously to the approved hotels in the morning and evening). As a 100-mile rider you have the option to stay overnight the night prior to your ride starting (in Kalamazoo). *Staying at a hotel is the financial responsibility of the rider. **Please refer to the Full Tour Itinerary for official start times for check-in, when the route opens and other important times through the tour.

On Saturday, July 29 riders have the option to meet at Marshall High School and be shuttled to Kalamazoo Christian Elementary-Middle School to arrive the night before the 100-mile route begins. There is a $40 fee for this service and you must reserve a spot with Matt Seagrave. You must arrive at Marshall High School by 3:45 p.m. to leave at 4:00 p.m. sharp. You will be shuttled to Kalamazoo Christian Elementary-Middle School along with your bike and luggage. Rider check-in will be open in the evening and again in the morning.

Approved Hotels

Bike Equipment Information

E-Bike Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Full Tour Itinerary

Packing List

RV, Camper, Bus and Trailer Policy** - coming soon!

**To ensure the safety of riders on the tour and to allow vendors, volunteers, medical vehicles, refrigerator and luggage trucks to maneuver as needed, we are asking all teams and riders to follow guidelines as outlined in the RV, Camper, Bus and Trailer Policy document linked above.

What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know, The League of Michigan Bicyclists

Route: RidewithGPS 

Day 3: Kalamazoo Christian Middle School to Eaton Proving Grounds & Heroes Hurrah

How to print Turn-by-Turn Cue Sheet for each day's route:
1. Click the link for the route you want to print the directions for.
2. The link will take you to an image very similar to the one attached to this email.
3. Click the "More" button.
4. Scroll down to "Print Cue Sheet"
5. The turn-by-turn directions should now be on your screen and ready to print.
6. Print and you are ready to go.

Personal SAG Vehicles Prohibited

Personal SAG vehicles are not permitted on any of the Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour Routes. Please understand our need to reduce traffic for the safety of all riders. The tour provides SAG (Support and Guide) vehicles and full route support including medical and police personnel. Please read more about the Personal SAG Vehicle Policy here.