Top 5 Reasons to Participate in Cycle Chelan 2025
If you’ve ever dreamed of riding through wine country with panoramic lake views, cheering crowds, and a cold beer waiting at the finish line, then Cycle Chelan 2025 is calling your name. Whether you’re a casual cruiser or a hardcore racer, this event offers something unforgettable for every kind of rider.
Here’s why Cycle Chelan stands out among Lake Chelan cycling events—and why 2025 might be the year you finally hop on the saddle.
1. Three Scenic Routes for Every Rider Level
Cycle Chelan isn’t a one-size-fits-all ride. With three thoughtfully-designed courses, you can choose your own adventure:
- Cycle di Vino (30 miles): A relaxed ride perfect for beginners or wine lovers. Pedal past vineyards and collect poker chips at wineries for a chance to win prizes. Bonus: there’s a wine taxi to haul your purchases back to the finish.
- The Lake Loop (45 miles): Intermediate riders will love this route that hugs both shores of Lake Chelan, including a ferry ride and a scenic detour up the south shore to Field’s Point.
- Metric Century Challenge (62 miles): For the seasoned cyclist, this 100-kilometer route brings the heat with 4,000 feet of vertical gain and jaw-dropping views around every switchback.
Pro Tip: All rides include a ferry ride across the lake — easily one of the most picturesque parts of the day.
2. Ride Through Chelan Wine Country
Cycle Chelan isn’t just about the ride—it’s about the experience. Especially if you opt for Cycle di Vino, you’ll cruise through the heart of Chelan wine country, stopping to sip, swirl, and maybe even stock up. This route is a local favorite for a reason: it blends fitness, flavor, and fun.
Even on the longer routes, you’ll pass hillside vineyards, orchard rows, and that signature blue water that Lake Chelan is known for.
3. The Views Are Next-Level
Let’s be honest, you can ride anywhere. But riding alongside the crystal-clear waters of Lake Chelan? That’s a whole other thing. The Cycle Chelan routes are packed with breathtaking scenery: glassy lake reflections, sweeping valley vistas, and rolling hills that make the climbs worth it.
This is the kind of ride where you stop mid-pedal just to take it all in (and maybe snap a photo for the ‘gram).
4. Small-Town Vibes, Big-Time Hospitality
Chelan knows how to roll out the red carpet. When you participate in Cycle Chelan 2025, you’re not just a rider—you’re part of the community for the weekend.
Expect:
- Friendly volunteers cheering you on
- Local businesses offering ride-day specials
- Post-ride food and local wine to celebrate your finish
This event has heart, and it shows in every detail.
5. A Weekend Worth Planning Around
Cycle Chelan is more than a one-day ride—it’s a full-blown weekend experience. Between pre-ride carb loading, wine tasting, and relaxing by the lake, it’s the kind of event you build a vacation around.
Need a place to stay? Chelan has a mix of cozy cabins, lakeside resorts, and family-friendly vacation rentals to round out your trip. Add in paddleboarding, boutique shopping, and maybe a hike or two—and you’ve got a weekend to remember.
Join the Ride
Whether you’re checking “ride through wine country” off your bucket list or returning for another year of fun and fitness, Cycle Chelan 2025 is one of the most rewarding Lake Chelan cycling events of the season.
Save the date: June 21, 2025
Registration: $95 per rider
E-bikes welcome on all routes
