
From the Organizer
Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 14th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride. Join us in person on the official Monona Lake Loop by starting and ending at the East Side Club on Saturday, June 20th, 2026.
Loop the Lake is more than a bike ride – it’s an opportunity for our community to rally around our lakes! All registered participants* will receive a super-soft event t-shirt, while supplies last (Shirt sizes range from youth small to adult 3XL). Event proceeds will support Clean Lakes Alliance’s work to protect and improve our lakes through on-the-ground projects, educational programs, and water quality monitoring.
REGISTER SIX (6) RIDERS AND RECEIVE 25% OFF! DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECKOUT AFTER ADDING INFORMATION FOR SIX OR MORE RIDERS. Not valid for Virtual Riders, No Shirt Option, or combinable with other discounts.
Registering from out of town and need a place to stay? Check out Discover Monona for all your lodging needs.
*Loop the Lake is a rain or shine event, your registration is considered a donation and is non-refundable
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
80°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Uw Arboretum - Madison, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
275,568
as of 2023
Elevation
871 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 6 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Loop the Lake - A bike ride to benefit our lakes, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Loop the Lake - A bike ride to benefit our lakes
Jun 20, 2026