2025 Gran Fondo National Series

Ganther

Race the Lake

August 17 2025
Fond du Lac Wisconsin USA
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Distances: 90 miles
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs

Ganther Race the Lake is a 90 mile bike race around the majestic Lake Winnebago, full of scenic diversity and is enjoyed by all abilities from professional to the beginning cyclists. 

Due to the popularity and fast growth of this event, we will be making a few changes. There will be more minutes between each of the first couple wave starts. Waves will be to the same size, which will never be more than 150 riders.

Distance
90 Miles
The course will stage the dramatic start at 52 W. Scott Street in Fond du Lac. The journey begins by heading north hugging the west side of Lake Winnebago and traveling through Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Appleton and to the half way point at High Cliff State Park. Riders then take the east shoreline of Lake Winnebago - taking in lots of greenery, the mammoth blue lake and fresh country air. The course goes through Calumetville, Marytown, and St. Peter, and finishes at Lakeside Park (158 E. Harbor Drive) in Fond du Lac.

Perks
Dri-wickshirt, water bottle, finishers' medal, computer chip timing. Also receive a pasta dinner, FREE beer after the event.

SUPPORT VEHICLES- will be provided along the course.
6 REST STOPS- You can rest and there will be water, gatorade, medical supplies, foods, simple carbs and a porta potties:
1. Menominee Park (Mile 20)
2. Rec. Park Neenah (Mile 32)
3. High Cliff State Park (Mile 45)
4. Lakeshore Dr. & Quinney Rd (Mile 61)
5. Cty G and Sunset Lane (Mile 74)
6. Cty WH & Cty Rd WW (Mile 81)
Every mile and each turn will be marked
with highly visible signage.Intersections
controlled with police and volunteers.

IMPORTANT! So if you want a certain wave, you must register early.  This is a first come first serve basis.  Once the wave is filled you will be placed in the next wave.

 

 

 
Start Located At: Lakeside Park, 158 E. Harbor View Dr., Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
 
 
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