The John McKenzie and Don Bakker Memorial Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, leaving Jones Park/Grove Street at 8:30 a.m. Riders select their route ranging from 16, 31, or 62 miles. The scenic route leads them through wooded areas of Jefferson County near Rock Lake, Lake Ripley, and Koshkonong Creek as they ride from Fort Atkinson to Jefferson, Lake Mills, Cambridge, and back to Jones Park in Fort Atkinson.
Riders will be provided breakfast snacks and camaraderie in the beautiful Jones Park on the morning of the ride. Comfort will be provided along the way with several rest stops, snacks, bathrooms, and shade. The trek ends back at Jones Park with lunch and beverages.
Registration is open including sponsorship opportunities. Register online at https://bit.ly/Lions-TDF-2025. Email fortatkinsonlions@gmail.com for a registration form or to inquire on sponsorship opportunities. Past years have yielded 150 riders to explore the community and patronize our local businesses.
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives, and strengthened communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects. The organization’s motto is “We Serve.” The Fort Atkinson Lions Club is one of the longest continually operating clubs, serving the community for over 90 years!