
From the Organizer
Get ready to ride and have a good time for a great cause! The Catfish 50 Bike Ride is rolling into its 30th year of exploring the scenic backroads of Southern Trempealeau County. Choose from a family-friendly 8-mile loop or the more challenging 20-mil, or 50-mile loops. All rides start and end at Second and Main Streets in downtown Trempealeau right next to all the fun and festivities of Catfish Days.
New to the Catfish 50? The 8-mile loop is designed to be family friendly. The 20-mile loop will provide a nice climb up Whistle Pass and beautiful views. The 50-mile loop will treat riders to Catfish Hill an almost one-mile climb with a 6.5% grade.
Proceeds benefit Friends of Trempealeau Lakes and programs of the Trempealeau Lions Club.
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
63°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Trempealeau Dam 6, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
715 ft
Nearest Airport
LSE
La Crosse Regional Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 106 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Catfish Days 50 Bike Tour
Jul 11, 2026