Loop the Lake Madison

06/03/2026

🚲 🚲 🚲 We have so many fun and educational stops planned along this year’s Loop the Lake route around Lake Monona, presented by Lake Ridge Bank!

One stop you won’t want to miss: Olin Park! Join us on Saturday, June 20, for mini ice cream cones from Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., meet the team from Madison LakeWay, and cool off at our water station.

Loop the Lake is packed with activities, community partners, and lakeside fun for all ages, making it one of Greater Madison’s favorite summer traditions.

REGISTER TODAY: cleanlakesalliance.org/loop-the-lake

Discover Monona, Wisconsin Monona East Side Business Alliance

06/03/2026

We are excited to bring back a wonderful experience at this year's Loop the Lake (presented by Lake Ridge Bank) on Saturday, June 20! Be sure to plan time on your loop for a special effigy mound educational stop at Lake Monona's Hudson Park. The stop will feature multiple Native American effigy mounds dating back 500-1000 years. You'll learn from guides who will be available to introduce the history and significance of these ancient and sacred artifacts.

Register for Loop the Lake: cleanlakesalliance.org/loop-the-lake/

Discover Monona, Wisconsin Monona East Side Business Alliance

05/28/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 20, for Loop the Lake, presented by Lake Ridge Bank. We are super excited about the entertaining and educational stops along the route that promise to be a hit for all ages.

REGISTER: cleanlakesalliance.org/loop-the-lake

Stops along the route:
🚲 The East Side Club – 8:40 to 8:50 a.m. – barre3 will lead a stretching session for participants. Visit with City of Madison Water Utility — they will be on hand with their water education booth. Talk with Wild Ones Madison to learn about native plants of Wisconsin. An optional group start will take place at 9 a.m.
🚲 San Damiano Park (Scenic Detour Stop) – Take a scenic detour through beautiful San Damiano Park and experience the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, happening all Father’s Day weekend. This unique stop offers riders the chance to see world-class artists in action, transforming wood into stunning sculptures along the lakeshore. Dads who make the detour will receive a special gift to celebrate the weekend. While you’re there, be sure to visit the Aldo Leopold Nature Center education station to learn about the small aquatic critters in our lakes.
🚲 Winnequah Park – Stop by for a sweet slice of watermelon, courtesy of the City of Monona Police Department
🚲 Olin Park (join us in the wedge between the park and the bike path) – Treat yourself to a mini ice cream cone courtesy of Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., connect with Madison LakeWay, and stop by our water station to stay cool and refreshed!
🚲 BB Clarke Beach Park – enjoy water and a snack
🚲 Hudson Park – learn about the history and significance of this sacred site from expert guides from Ho-Chunk Nation in this special effigy mound educational stop
🚲 Olbrich Park – See ground and in-air show kites fly above the open space between Olbrich Park and The East Side Club.
🚲 The East Side Club – enjoy a free food item grilled by the American Legion (burger, brat, hotdog, or vegetarian sandwich); receive a free Michelob ULTRA, Ultra Zero, or Ultra Seltzer (21+, courtesy of Wisconsin Distributors)

Discover Monona, Wisconsin Monona East Side Business Alliance

05/26/2026

🚲 No bike, no problem! Madison BCycle will have bikes available to rent at this year's Loop the Lake on Saturday, June 20. Choose to rent a bike in advance with your Loop the Lake Madison registration.

Sign up today for this year's Loop the Lake: cleanlakesalliance.org/loop-the-lake/

05/20/2026

We are looking for volunteers to help make Loop the Lake (presented by Lake Ridge Bank) a success. Volunteers are needed for event setup and cleanup, water distribution, packet pickup, and more on Saturday, June 20 (and the days leading up to the event). Volunteering your time is a great way to give back to the lakes!

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05/20/2026

Loop the Lake is one month away! Join us to ride for clean, healthy lakes on Saturday, June 20! 🚲 🚲 🚲

Register to ride:

Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s Loop the Lake. Choose to ride in person or virtually.

05/12/2026

Support clean, healthy lakes by becoming a mile or half-mile sponsor of this year's Loop the Lake on Saturday, June 20! Become a mile sponsor for $1,000 (6 riders included) or half-mile sponsor for $500 (4 riders included). Sponsorship signs can be personalized in honor of or in memory of a loved one.

Become a sponsor here: cleanlakesalliance.org/loop-the-lake/

05/05/2026

It's National Ride a Bike Day, so let's pedal for a purpose!

Register today for Loop the Lake: cleanlakesalliance.org/loop-the-lake/

Loop the Lake is an at-your-own-pace bike ride around Lake Monona on Saturday, June 20, that raises funds to protect and preserve Greater Madison’s lakes. Make a day of it while you enjoy entertaining and educational activities at many parks along the route.

Thank you, presenting sponsor Lake Ridge Bank!

Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s Loop the Lake. Choose to ride in person or virtually.

04/28/2026

🚲 Making summer plans?! 🚲 Join us on Saturday, June 20, for , a Wisconsin bucket-list experience! The family-friendly ride around Lake Monona, presented by Lake Ridge Bank, supports work to protect and improve the Yahara lakes.

Sign up today: runsignup.com/2026-loop-the-lake

04/28/2026

Anyone else dreaming about fun ways to use the lakes this summer?! Join us on Saturday, June 20, for , a Wisconsin bucket-list experience! The family-friendly ride around Lake Monona, presented by Lake Ridge Bank, supports work to protect and improve the Yahara lakes.

Sign up today: runsignup.com/2026-loop-the-lake