Registration For ZDM 2025
Please note there is a service fee to process online registrations
Register Early & Save!
- 2025-
- January 1 - April 30 - $65
- May 1 - May 11 - $70
***Online Registration Ends Sun 5/11/25 at 11:59 pm**
Late Walk-Up Registration
- Friday May 16 & Sat May 17 - $75
Late Walk-Up Registration
Walk-in registration will be available below the Zoo Bar at The Highlands of Harbor Springs (aka Boyne Highlands). Note: To receive discounted rates we recommend registering in advance.
Friday, May 17, 2024 ($75) from 2:00 pm to 11pm
Saturday, May 18, 2024 ($75) from 7:30 am to 10:30am
What's Included with my registration?
- Annual pre-ride BASH Friday night at the Zoo Bar at The Highlands with live band, games, & swag!
- Saturday's glorious 51 mile ride
- Luggage transportation to Mackinaw City on Saturday
- Box Lunch at the Legs Inn on Saturday in Cross Village (half way stop)
- Post-ride Finish Line Bash on Saturday afternoon at The Crossings in Mackinaw City with live entertainment, cash bar, and food vendors
- Saturday Evening Parties:
- Mackinac Island Bars
- Mackinaw City Bars
- Zoo Bar at The Highlands
***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
The 2025 ZDM registration does *NOT* include a ferry ticket. There have been recent ownership changes with Arnold Transit (Formerly Star Line / Mackinac Island Ferry Company). The 2025 Group rates have not been published therefore Zoo-de-Mack is unable to secure tickets. When group rates/discounts are available ZDM will offer the opportunity for those traveling to the island to purchase their tickets at a discounted rate.
Registration Steps
- Register for the ride.
- Purchase any jerseys or swag
Note:
- Event Shirts are ordered during the registration process.
- The Commemorative Bike Jersey is available to order (below)
- The Zoo Gear Swag Store (below) - Decide how you want to experience ZDM and book your hotel accommodations accordingly.
a) Friday night at Highlands/Harbor Springs and stay in Mackinaw City or on Mackinac Island Saturday night.
b) Friday & Saturday Nights in Mackinaw City (Simplified Logistics and Save $$ !)
**Register for a discounted 2-Night stay in the ZDM discounted room block in Mackinaw City (choose from over 20 hotels w/ various rates) and either:
- Drop your bike off (and register) at the Highlands Friday night and utilize the discounted busses ($10) from Mackinaw City to The Highlands Saturday morning for the start of the ride or take Big Bear Shuttles for you and your bikes to get to the start Saturday morning.
c) Friday & Saturday Night at the Highlands (Simplified Logistics and Save $$ !) Save time and hassle by staying at the Highlands and utilize the Big Bear Shuttles to return to the Highlands after the ride - OR - ride back to the Highlands after the lunch stop at Legs Inn.
- Book your shuttles with Big Bear Adventures
>>Book Your Shuttle Here>>
The 2025 Cycling Jersey - Now On Sale!
The Official Commemorative Zoo-De-Mack cycling jersey is ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE and will NOT be sold at the event in May.
Quantities are limited so grab yours before they are sold out!
WOMEN'S CUT OPTIONS
BIKE MICHIGAN & BIKE MACKINAW ISLAND
CHOOSE FROM:
Long Sleeve - Short Sleeve -Sleeveless
->> Click Here to Purchase Your Custom Jersey <<
Big Bear adventures bike / people Shuttles
Big Bear Adventures is the official shuttle service for Zoo-de-Mack!
FRIDAY NIGHT - Mackinaw City to The Highlands
Big Bear can assist you with a ride back to The Highlands when you drop your car off in Mackiaw City!
SATURDAY OPTIONS
- SAT MORNING:
8:00AM Mackinaw City to The Highlands for YOU + YOUR BIKE- VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
8:30 AM Mackinaw City to The Highlands for YOU ONLY (Your bike was dropped off at The Highlands Friday) BEST OPTION!! - SAT AFTERNOON: The Highlands to Legs Inn / Legs Inn to the Highlands (Half way Riders)
- SAT EVENING: Mackinaw City to The Highlands - to pick up your car or return to the Highlands if you are staying at the Highlands Fri & Sat.
SUNDAY OPTIONS
- SUN MORNING & AFTERNOON - Scheduled shuttles from Mackinaw City to The Highlands to get you back to your car s if you parked there overnight.
>> BOOK YOUR SHUTTLES WITH BIG BEAR NOW >>
Zoo-de-Mack 2025
ANNUAL EVENT SHIRT
ZDM event shirts can be ordered when you REGISTER for the Zoo-de-Mack Ride!
Sizes Available S-XL. Please add $2 for 2XL shirts.

Unisex Short Sleeve T-Shirt - $15 (S-XL), $17 (2XL)

Women Short Sleeve V-Neck - $20 (S-XL), $22 (2XL) Note: Colors Vary Slightly by Size

Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt - $20 (S-XL), $22 (2XL)
Zoo-de-Mack SWAG & ADDITIONAL SHIRTS
ZDM Official Swag Preview
On Sale At Z00-de-Mack Weekend