Tour de Pepin

Weather helped make Tour de Pepin a success

Jun 10, 2026

Early morning fog gave way to pretty nice weather for this year’s Tour de Pepin bike ride around Lake Pepin on June 6. “Tour de Pepin went really well this past weekend,” Heather Thomas, president/CEO of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce said. “The weather couldn’t have been better, and we all...

Tour de Pepin rides Saturday

Jun 3, 2026

This year marks the 19th annual Tour de Pepin, which will be taking place this Saturday. There are currently 651 registered riders, and given last year’s statistics, it’s highly likely more will sign up on Friday and the day of. Heather Thomas, President/CEO of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce,...

Tour de Pepin helps support Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance

Jul 30, 2025

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a $1,500 donation to the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA), made possible through this year’s Tour de Pepin cycling event. As part of the ride, participants were invited to contribute directly to LPLA or become a member for $25. Many riders...

880 ride in Tour de Pepin

Jun 18, 2025

Participation in this year’s Tour de Pepin bicycle ride around Lake Pepin on June 7 totaled more than 880, including many who registered the day of the event, according to Heather Thomas, executive director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce. “It was exciting to see that over 80 people...

Sign up for summer active outdoor events now open

Mar 5, 2025

Sign-up is now open for three major local outdoor summer activities. Tour de Pepin Saturday, June 7 Tour de Pepin, the annual bicycle tour around Lake Pepin is June 7. The ride begins and ends in Lake City. Riders can choose between rides of 32, 40, 50, 72, or 100 miles. The cost is $65 per...

About 750 ride in Tour de Pepin

Jun 5, 2024

Despite some rainy conditions early, hundreds of riders participated in the Tour de Pepin, an annual bike tour around Lake Pepin. Participants could choose from among five distances ranging from 32 to 100 miles. Riders for the shorter distances were transported by boat back to the start and finish...

Chamber: 850 ride Tour de Pepin

Jun 7, 2023

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce counted 850 riders for Saturday’s Tour de Pepin bicycle ride around Lake Pepin. Over 50 volunteers helped with the tour this year, according to Chamber Director Elizabeth Greenawalt. “The event was a great success and most importantly nobody got hurt, the weather...

Still time to register for Saturday’s Tour de Pepin

May 31, 2023

Registrations for Saturday’s Tour de Pepin bicycle ride around Lake Pepin are closing in on 800, according to the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the annnual event. People can register Friday night at Ohuta Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and same day registration is from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m...

Registration now open for Tour de Pepin, Y-Knot Tri

Feb 22, 2023

Registration for the 16th annual Tour de Pepin and the second annual Y-Knot Tri opened Monday, Feb. 20. “Held the first Saturday in June, Tour de Pepin offers bicyclists from amateur to expert an opportunity to experience Lake Pepin from the saddle,” the Lake City Chamber of Commerce said in an...

Rain holds off, nearly 800 ride in Tour de Pepin

Jun 8, 2022

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce said that “nearly 800 people from across the state, region, and country came to Lake City for the 15th annual Tour de Pepin” on Saturday, June 4. “Initial feedback from the riders has been overwhelmingly positive. We are already excited to start planning next year...