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
Get ready for an exciting day of cycling and community at the inaugural Loon Ride during the Mercer Bike Fest on Saturday, August 2, 2025! Located in the charming town of Mercer, Iron County, this event invites participants to enjoy the stunning beauty of the area while riding 7, 24, or 50-mile routes that start and end at Carow Park, situated on the picturesque shores of Grand Portage Lake.
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts in supporting the expansion of the Mercer bike trail, which aims to create a 26-mile loop connecting Mercer and Manitowish Waters as part of the Heart of Vilas County trail system. After your ride, stick around for a festive celebration featuring live music, delicious food, and exciting raffles. Plus, don’t miss the chance to cool off with a swim in the lake! Your registration fee includes a stylish shirt, a swag bag, a beverage, and lunch, ensuring a fun and memorable day for all. This event also marks the beginning of Loon Days, a beloved tradition with an art and craft fair featuring over 250 vendors, making for a perfect summer outing. Join us in making this inaugural event a resounding success!
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts in supporting the expansion of the Mercer bike trail, which aims to create a 26-mile loop connecting Mercer and Manitowish Waters as part of the Heart of Vilas County trail system. After your ride, stick around for a festive celebration featuring live music, delicious food, and exciting raffles. Plus, don’t miss the chance to cool off with a swim in the lake! Your registration fee includes a stylish shirt, a swag bag, a beverage, and lunch, ensuring a fun and memorable day for all. This event also marks the beginning of Loon Days, a beloved tradition with an art and craft fair featuring over 250 vendors, making for a perfect summer outing. Join us in making this inaugural event a resounding success!
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. 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!
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!
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. 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!
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!
Races
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7 Mile Ride
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$59.30
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. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$59.30
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. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$59.30
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