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Loon Ride at Mercer Bike Fest

location_city Mercer

location_on Wisconsin

flag United States

calendar_today 01 Aug, 2026

directions_bike Cycling

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About the Event

Stay tuned for news on the 2nd Annual Loon Ride at Mercer Bike Fest.

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.

For more about the Mercer bike trails and how you can play a part in completing the loop click here. 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 Offered

50 Mile Ride

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 50 Miles

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Type — Road Cycling

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09:00

24 Mile Ride

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 24 Miles

terrain

Type — Road Cycling

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09:20

7 Mile Ride

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 7 Miles

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Type — Road Cycling

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09:40

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Mercer.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 15.1° / 24.1°
wb_sunny 14.1° / 23.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.9 /
water_drop 75.4%

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