Loon Ride at Mercer Bike Fest
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Mercer, Wisconsin
- Price $64.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting inaugural Loon Ride at Mercer Bike Fest on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in beautiful Mercer, Iron County! This vibrant event, set against the stunning backdrop of Grand Portage Lake, offers cyclists the chance to choose from three exhilarating race distances: 7, 24, or 50 miles. As you pedal through the picturesque scenery, you'll be supporting vital fundraising efforts to expand the Mercer bike trail, ultimately creating a 26-mile loop connecting Mercer and Manitowish Waters.
After your ride, stick around at Carow Park for a day filled with fun, music, delicious food, and raffles! Kids aged 10 and under can join the adventure for free when accompanied by a paid adult, and there will be plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to contribute to the local community while experiencing the thrill of cycling. Sign up now to avoid the July 20th price increase and ensure your shirt size is available. Plus, the Loon Ride coincides with the beloved Loon Days celebration, featuring an annual Art and Craft fair with over 250 vendors. Mark your calendar for this unforgettable event!
After your ride, stick around at Carow Park for a day filled with fun, music, delicious food, and raffles! Kids aged 10 and under can join the adventure for free when accompanied by a paid adult, and there will be plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to contribute to the local community while experiencing the thrill of cycling. Sign up now to avoid the July 20th price increase and ensure your shirt size is available. Plus, the Loon Ride coincides with the beloved Loon Days celebration, featuring an annual Art and Craft fair with over 250 vendors. Mark your calendar for this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
ICORE (Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts) announces the inaugural MERCER BIKE FEST AND LOON RIDE. The event supports our fund raising efforts to expand the current Mercer bike trail from Carow Park along Hwy J to WinMan Trails ultimately completing a 26 mile loop of Mercer and Manitowish Waters as part of the Heart of Vilas County trail system. In previous years this ride was known as Lupine Junefest. The volunteers who created and supported that ride did a wonderful job of building the foundation for the trail expansion project. We are proud to take up the cause.
Join us in our efforts by riding a 7, 24, or 50 mile route starting and ending at Carow Park on the shores of beautiful Grand Portage Lake. When you return to Carow Park stay with us for music, food and raffles. Cool off with a swim in the lake! Registration fee includes shirt, swag bag, beverage and lunch. Kids 10 and under ride FREE* when accompanied by a paid adult and do not need to register online. Kid friendly activities at the park after the ride.
SIGN UP NOW TO AVOID THE JULY 20TH PRICE INCREASE AND ASSURE YOUR SHIRT SIZE WILL BE AVAILABLE.
For more about the Mercer bike trails and how you can play a part in completing the loop CLICK HERE [https://tinyurl.com/MercerBikeFest]. This event also kicks off the week of Loon Days with the annual Loon Day Art and Craft fair on Saturday with over 250 vendors. Loon Day has been a Mercer tradition for over 45 years!
*Free riders are not eligible for T-shirt, lunch or swag bag.
Join us in our efforts by riding a 7, 24, or 50 mile route starting and ending at Carow Park on the shores of beautiful Grand Portage Lake. When you return to Carow Park stay with us for music, food and raffles. Cool off with a swim in the lake! Registration fee includes shirt, swag bag, beverage and lunch. Kids 10 and under ride FREE* when accompanied by a paid adult and do not need to register online. Kid friendly activities at the park after the ride.
SIGN UP NOW TO AVOID THE JULY 20TH PRICE INCREASE AND ASSURE YOUR SHIRT SIZE WILL BE AVAILABLE.
For more about the Mercer bike trails and how you can play a part in completing the loop CLICK HERE [https://tinyurl.com/MercerBikeFest]. This event also kicks off the week of Loon Days with the annual Loon Day Art and Craft fair on Saturday with over 250 vendors. Loon Day has been a Mercer tradition for over 45 years!
*Free riders are not eligible for T-shirt, lunch or swag bag.
Races
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7 Mile Ride
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$64.60
7 mile ride through Mercer is family friendly. Ride begins and ends at Carow Park where you'll find food, beverages, music and a park with sand beach. Enjoy your day. Ride includes shirt, swag bag, beverage and lunch. -
24 Mile Ride
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$64.60
24 mile ride extends out onto county roads. Ride begins and ends at Carow Park where you'll find food, beverages, music and a park with sand beach. Enjoy your day. Ride includes shirt, swag bag, beverage and lunch. -
50 Mile Ride
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$64.60
50 mile ride shows off much more of the beautiful north woods on county roads around the area. Ride begins and ends at Carow Park where you'll find food, beverages, music and a park with sand beach. Enjoy your day. Ride includes shirt, swag bag, beverage and lunch.
Loon Ride at Mercer Bike Fest
