Tour de Pepin

06/10/2026

Wow! We are finally catching our collective breath after an amazing ride day.
We want to thank you all so much for joining us for the Tour, and look forward to seeing you again next year for the 20th annual ride.🙀
We are already cooking up some exciting new things for the big anniversary year!
Here's some pics we grabbed from the weekend, but we'd love to see yours. Drop them in the comments below!

06/09/2026

Attention riders: these are items that were left at rest stops. Please send us a message so we can get your items back to you!

06/06/2026

We've got yummy treats from Indigo Açaí Bowls beverages from Sociable Cider Werks and John the Baptist Beverage Company, music by Sam Ryden, Ryan Sullivan, and Matt Cherokee at our after ride party! The event is free and open to the public, so stop on down!
Our food truck situation at the park is smaller this year than expected, but the restaurants of downtown Lake City would love to see you if your appetite is a little stronger! There's great options within a short walking distance of Ohuta Park.

06/06/2026

🚴🍎 Your Tour de Pepin bib comes with a FREE drink ticket! 🍹

After crossing the finish line, head to the After Ride Party and redeem your complimentary drink ticket at one of our featured beverage partners:

🍎 Sociable Cider Werks

* Beach Cruiser (Tropical Apple Cider)
* Hop-a-Wheelie (Mosaic Guava Cider)

🥤 John the Baptist Beverage Company

* Kombucha
* Craft Soda
* Kombucha Slushies
* Greatorade Sports Drink

Whether you’re cruising the 32-mile route or conquering the century, you’ve earned a refreshing reward! Celebrate your accomplishment, relax with fellow riders, and enjoy a locally crafted beverage while taking in the festivities. 🎉

Not riding this year? No problem! Drinks from both vendors will also be available for purchase during the After Ride Party, so everyone can join in on the fun.

Which one are you trying first? 👇

06/06/2026

Thank you Rustic Coffee for providing coffee and donuts this morning for the riders!! Great treat!

06/05/2026

Dear Tour de Pepin Rider,

We wanted to provide an update regarding bike support for this Saturday's Tour de Pepin.

Earlier this week, we learned that our scheduled bike support provider was injured and unable to support the event. We immediately began reaching out throughout Southern Minnesota to find a replacement on short notice.

We are incredibly grateful to have secured support from Bicycle Sports Inc., located in Rochester, MN. The owner has generously rearranged his schedule and found staff to cover his shop so that he can assist Tour de Pepin riders during the event.

Bike support will be available throughout the morning and until approximately noon, with the possibility of extending later depending on circumstances. Because support may be limited during the afternoon hours, we still encourage riders to be prepared for basic mechanical issues and to have a plan in place should transportation be needed later in the day.

Event volunteers may be able to assist riders in getting to a nearby rest stop or back to the finish area if needed, but availability cannot be guaranteed.

Please join us in thanking Bicycle Sports for stepping up on very short notice to help make this year's ride a success. Community partnerships like this are what make events such as Tour de Pepin possible.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday for the 19th Annual Tour de Pepin!

Sincerely,
Heather Thomas
President/CEO
Lake City Chamber of Commerce

06/04/2026

As the ride approaches we wanted to give a massive shout out to the sponsors that make this event viable year after year!
While in town for the ride and throughout the year, we hope that you'll consider their products and services.
See you Saturday!

06/02/2026

Wow! It's hard to believe that the Tour is coming up so quick! As always, we want to stress that safety is our number one priority for this ride. This year it seems we've lucked out on road construction and other obstacles, and things should be smooth sailing.
That said, Changes to route may occur depending on ride day circumstances. Please follow TDP signs and markers, or any instructions given by emergency personnel.
Here is our Rules and Safety FAQ page, it doesn't hurt to peruse it for a quick refresher. You can also register and download a ride guide while you're there!
We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

General FAQs 2025 Downloadable Ride Guide Who can participate in the Tour de Pepin The Tour de Pepin is a non-competitive tour (NOT A RACE) of the Lake Pepin area. The event is open to all ages; however, an adult must accompany children under 15 years of age. Bike trailers are not allowed in the [.....

05/27/2026

🛶🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️We're excited to share our sister event's new branding design, and remind everyone that registration for the Lake City “Y-Knot Tri” Triathlon is discounted with a tasty early bird rate until the day of the Tour de Pepin on June 6th!

05/20/2026

🚴 Last call to gear up for Tour de Pepin!

Still need to register? Tomorrow is the deadline to guarantee your event shirt, so don’t miss your chance to ride around beautiful Lake Pepin in style! 🌊☀️

Grab your spot, grab your shirt, and get ready to hit the road with us this June! 🚲

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