new for 2026
Bike Rentals
reserve your bike rental today!
New for 2026: Bike Rentals! This is a great addition for those who don’t have a bike or bringing their bike is not feasible. We are offering three rental locations.
Bahnhof
1300 Bay View Road
Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: (231) 347-2112
As of 5/5/26 eBikes are Sold Out
21 Speed Bikes Available
Bahnhof Drops Off at The Highlands and Picks up in Mackinaw City.
Latitude 45
476 W. Mitchell Street
Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: (231) 348-5342
As of 5/5/26 a limited number of Gravel, Hybrid and cruisers available to rent on website.
A few eBikes are avaiable please CALL TO RENT ebikes. Bikes will be dropped off at The Highlands and picked up in Mackinaw City.
Additional Information
Registration
Register online today! Late walk-up registrations are available on-site at the Highlands on Friday, May 15 and Saturday May 16, 2026.
Jerseys
Order your custom jerseys online! These will not be sold at the ride. Choose from long, short, or sleeveless in either men or women's cut.
Hotels
There are many options for hotels. Most riders will either split their nights between The Highlands/Harbor Springs and the Island or book a 2-night stay at our ZDM discounted room block in Mackinaw City. Big Bear Adventures can assist you with your shuttle and transportation needs.
Book early and save!
Shuttles
There are several options for transportation depending on your ride (full or half) or where you are staying Friday or Saturday nights. Big Bear Adventures is the official shuttle provider for Zoo-de-Mack.
If you are staying in the Mackinaw City 2-night room block, there are several options for getting to and from the Highlands with our without your bike on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check out Big Bear Adventures page for options!
Ferry Tickets
Ferry tickets are NOT included in your registration fee. If you wish to visit Mackinac Island, tickets must be purchased additionally during the ride registration process for the discounted group rates. Ferry tickets will also be available for purchase on-site.
Official T-Shirts & Swag
- The annual Zoo-de-Mack event shirts are ordered during the registration process and are also available on-site.
- Offical ZDM Swag will be offered on-site only and offers specialty ZDM themed hoodies, vets, shirts, hats, tank tops, gators and more!
- Official ZDM jerseys are ordered separately through Peak 1 Sports.
FAQs
The answers to most questions regarding Zoo-de-Mack have been answered on our FAQ page. Please visit this page prior to sending us a message.