
From the Organizer
Experience a scenic two-day bike tour through Indiana's Amish Country with routes from 22-100 miles. Camp at LaGrange County 4-H fairgrounds and explore quiet rural roads where buggies outnumber cars. July 25-26, 2026.
The Amishland and Lakes Bike Tour offers cyclists of all abilities a unique two-day adventure through northeastern Indiana's beautiful Amish farmland. Choose from multiple route distances: 22-100 miles on Saturday and 23-50 miles on Sunday, all on smooth, quiet roads perfect for families, tandems, and cycling clubs.
Optional Friday Ride: Self-guided ride on the nearby Pumpkinvine Nature Trail in Shipshewana, IN
Why Cyclists Love This Event:
Known as one of the friendliest rides in the Midwest, you'll meet families, women's groups, regional cycling clubs, and tandem enthusiasts on our "tandem-friendly" routes. Experience a world where lifestyles have remained unchanged for over a century—wide open spaces, clean country air, friendly people, and exceptional food.
Bike rentals available from Spin Zone Cycling, Granger, IN 574-243-4994 and Pumpkinvine Cyclery, Middlebury and Elkhart, IN 574-825-2252.
Visit www.amishlandandlakes.com for complete details.
Helmets are required.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lagrange, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
914 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 85 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Days to train
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Amishland and Lakes Bike Tour
Jul 25, 2026