Loon Ride at Mercer Bike Fest
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Mercer, Wisconsin
- Price $59.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Loon Ride at the Mercer Bike Fest on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in beautiful Mercer, Iron County! This exciting event offers cycling enthusiasts the chance to ride scenic routes of 7, 24, or 50 miles, all starting and ending at Carow Park, located on the stunning shores of Grand Portage Lake.
The Loon Ride not only supports vital fundraising efforts to expand the Mercer bike trail system, ultimately creating a 26-mile loop that connects Mercer and Manitowish Waters, but it also marks the kickoff of the beloved Loon Days celebration. After your ride, enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with music, delicious food, and fun raffles. Don’t forget to take a refreshing dip in the lake! With over 250 vendors at the annual Loon Day Art and Craft fair, this is a weekend filled with adventure and community spirit that you won’t want to miss! Join us in celebrating cycling and local traditions in Mercer!
The Loon Ride not only supports vital fundraising efforts to expand the Mercer bike trail system, ultimately creating a 26-mile loop that connects Mercer and Manitowish Waters, but it also marks the kickoff of the beloved Loon Days celebration. After your ride, enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with music, delicious food, and fun raffles. Don’t forget to take a refreshing dip in the lake! With over 250 vendors at the annual Loon Day Art and Craft fair, this is a weekend filled with adventure and community spirit that you won’t want to miss! Join us in celebrating cycling and local traditions in Mercer!
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! Learn more about the Mercer bike trails and how you can play a part in completing the loop. 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!
more about the Mercer bike trails and how you can play a part in completing the loop. 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!
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! Learn more about the Mercer bike trails and how you can play a part in completing the loop. 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!
more about the Mercer bike trails and how you can play a part in completing the loop. 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!
Races
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7 Mile Ride
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$59.30
OPENS SOON7 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 lunch ticket. -
24 Mile Ride
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$59.30
OPENS SOON24 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 lunch ticket. -
50 Mile Ride
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$59.30
OPENS SOON50 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 lunch ticket.
Loon Ride at Mercer Bike Fest