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How long does it take to ride the 51 miles?

How far is the ride?

What kind of shape do I need to be in to ride?

Published by zoodemack at March 8, 2018

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How long does it take to ride the 51 miles?

It takes the average rider approximately 6 to 7 hours of actual ride time, not including lunch or stops along the way.

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Biketemberfest 2021

BIKETEMBERFEST WILL RETURN IN 2022

ATTN ZOO-DE-MACKERS: Due to current renovation and major construction projects at Boyne Highlands coupled with many large group functions being re-booked to 2021 from 2020 we are unable to host Biketemberfest this fall 2021. We will be announcing dates and location for Biketemberfest 2022 soon!

NOTE: Ongoing construction will NOT impact Zoo-de-Mack 2022!! SAVE THE DATE FOR ZDM 2022 MAY 20-21-22, 2022.

We know you are itching for a fun-filled Fall Bike Ride so please join us for the

6th ANNUAL GEARS & BEERS RIDE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2ND – BELLE ISLE / DETROIT

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COVID-19 NOTICE & CHANGES

ZOO DE MACK 2021 – LATE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON-SITE!
REGISTRATION AT BOYNE HIGHLANDS SKI LODGE:
FRIDAY 5/21/21 2PM-11PM
SATURDAY 5/22/21 7:30AM-10:30AM

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATES AS OF FRIDAY 5/21/21

ATTN ZOO-DE-MACKERS: After a year off we are thrilled to ride with you all this spring!

Everyone realizes that this year’s Zoo-de-Mack will be a little different than past years. Our safety plan for a SAFE and FUN weekend begins with ALL riders respecting and following the state and CDC guidelines and supporting their enforcement by the Boyne Highlands and ZDM Production team to ensure a smooth and organized event!

IMPORTANT: In the spirit of the crazy world we are living in…While this is the 31^st Annual Zoo-De-Mack Bike Weekend (Really the 32^nd minus 2020), this year we are also celebrating the 1^st (and only) Zoo-De-MASK “Bike Ride”!!

Registration Includes/Weekend Line-Up as of May 1, 2021:

Friday Night (Updated 5/21/21): As everyone knows, we are all about the parties!
Although the traditional Friday Night BASH at the Zoo Bar won’t be happening this year — it will DEFINITELY be back next year… We will be hosting an informal “tailgate” behind the Slopeside Bar at the base of the mountain all evening! We have an acoustical performer and will have other music… There will be 3 bars outside. Also, feel free to bring your stadium chair and cooler of your favorite beverage for the outside gathering.

The Slopeside bar WILL BE OPEN at 50% capacity and state capacities and curfew times (11pm) enforced.

Saturday Lunch (Updated 5/21/21)
The Legs Inn will NOT be open until Mid June, however, they are still supporting our lunch service. At this current time (5/21/21) their restaurant will be closed however the BLUFF BACK YARD AREA WILL BE OPEN based on capacity — there will also be a grab and go lunch.

Note: At the lunch spot social distancing and masks are still required at all times when you are not riding or eating your lunch.

Finish Line Festivities: (Updated 5/1/21) The great folks at The Crossings & The Depot Bar & Grill are planning the annual welcome reception for the riders as they ride through the finish line. We can’t wait to see you there!
Note: Social distancing at the welcome reception is requested — Mask requirements are at the discretion of the DEPOT – please respect their policies…

Round trip ferry tickets to and from Mackinac Island aboard Star Line.

Access to the Zoo-De-Mack chartered (7:30 pm-2:00 am) Star Line Ferries to/from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw City for participants only (so you can enjoy and entire evening on the island and still stay on the main land).

Entry into Bars Saturday Night
Note: State of Michigan Capacity Limits will be enforced and are at the discretion of the bar management.