Tour de Pepin

Letter: Smiles, warmth greeted Tour de Pepin rider

Jun 19, 2019

To the editor: Lake City and the surrounding communities sure know how to welcome guests! I recently traveled from Laramie, Wyo., to participate in the Tour de Pepin cycling event. I want to thank every volunteer, community, fellow rider, and the Lake City Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a...

Tour de Pepin draws record 1,044 riders

Jun 5, 2019

High water and a rainy forecast threatened to put a damper on this year’s Tour de Pepin Saturday, but the rains (mostly) stayed away, and an act of generosity kept the event on track. The result? A record turn-out of 1,044 riders. “It ended up being quite a beautiful day,” said Michelle Larson,...

Tour on record-setting pace before it begins

May 29, 2019

The 12th Annual Tour de Pepin will be taking place this Saturday, June 1, beginning at 7 a.m. With over 950 riders registered going into event day, this year is already breaking records and may just be the biggest Tour de Pepin yet. Tour de Pepin has become a popular early summer outing for...

Boat shuttles filling up for the 12th Tour de Pepin

Apr 17, 2019

Registration opened April 3 for the 12th annual Tour de Pepin bicycle tour on June 1, with nearly 600 riders registered to date. “Tour de Pepin continues to grow in popularity and showcases the most dramatic natural scenery in the Upper Midwest and the unique, charming towns in the area while...

Tour de Pepin draws 950 riders

Jun 7, 2018

In the final tally, 950 riders registered for this year’s Tour de Pepin on June 2, falling short of a new attendance record. “Last year it was 1,038, but the weather forecast without a doubt kept riders away this year or I am confident we would have surpassed last year’s numbers,” said Michelle...

Eleventh Tour de Pepin could set new record

May 31, 2018

Over 900 riders had registered for Saturday’s 11th annual Tour de Pepin as of Tuesday morning, according to Lake City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson. That total, plus the 150 riders who typically register the day of the ride, would push total ridership for the bicycle ride...

Letter: Beach area planning is essential

May 3, 2018

To the editor: It was good to see so many people at the Council workshop and meeting last Tuesday. For those not aware, numerous people spoke during the Public Forum. As one of the speakers, I think I failed to make my point clear. So I would like to clarify it here. Lost friendships several years...

Tour de Pepin registration is now open

Apr 4, 2018

Registration is now open for the 11th annual Tour de Pepin (TDP) bicycle ride on June 2. Tour de Pepin gives cyclists option of a 32, 50, 72, 100 mile ride through the terrain and towns towns around Lake Pepin along the Great River Road. The ride includes rider support and 11 rest stops that...

Looking Ahead: More business and community involvement at the Lake City Chamber of Commerce

Jan 10, 2018

A new year is always a great time for reflection, to gain momentum and become excited about the year ahead. Since taking on this role with the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, I developed a great appreciation for the amazing things our Chamber does for the businesses and the community. I have seen...

Letter: Chamber staff, past and present, deserve kudos for record-breaking Tour De Pepin

Jun 8, 2017

To the editor: This year 10th Annual Tour De Pepin was a great and bigger success. Over 1000 riders registered, shattering last year’s record number. This year’s event success took place despite significant personnel changes in the Chamber of Commerce office less than 90 days before the event....