Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Great Scott Cycling Club's festive ride through scenic countryside! Starting and finishing at Lakefront Park, this well-marked course winds through the picturesque landscapes of Scott County on county roads. The day begins early with a family-friendly atmosphere as riders gather for registration starting at 7:15 am. Two routes are available to suit every pace—25 miles kicking off at 8:15 am and a more challenging 50-mile route setting out half an hour later, at 8 am. Both courses offer ample SAG support from Tonka Cycles, ensuring that you stay on track with well-stocked rest stops along the way. Lakefront Park provides convenient parking and a spacious pavilion for on-site registration, where cash or checks are accepted. Helmets are mandatory to ensure everyone's safety. Post-ride festivities include a complete lunch catered by local favorites, making this an event not just about cycling but also about community and enjoyment. Navigating the course is simple with clear arrows guiding you along the pavement. For those preferring digital maps, GPX files for both routes can be accessed via links provided below or emailed directly to participants. No need to subscribe; simply load these files into your preferred device or print out cue sheets if you prefer a paper map. Registration fees are as follows: - Earlybird (through June 4): Youth $15, Adults $25 - Mid-June through June 20: Youth $15, Adults $30 - After June 20: Youth $20, Adults $35 Join us for a day of cycling fun and celebration in the heart of Scott County!
Races Offered
Adult (Age 18+)
Jul 04, 2026
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80.5K
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Cycling
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1 days remaining
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$35.00
Youth (Age 6-17)
Jul 04, 2026
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80.5K
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Cycling
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1 days remaining
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$20.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Prior Lake.
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17.6° / 27.6°
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17.6° / 27.9°
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Avg sunshine hours
12h 45m
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Avg rainfall
3.7 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
10.4 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
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Humidity
72.1%
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Sunrise
05:44
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Sunset
20:53
About Prior Lake
Learn more about the host city, Prior Lake.
Prior Lake is an exurban city 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Minneapolis, next to Savage and Shakopee in Scott County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Surrounding the shores of Lower and Upper Prior Lake, the city is south of the Minnesota River in an area known as RiverSouth and establishes the urban fringe of the south-southwest portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population was 27,617 at the 2020 census.