Wausau, Wisconsin · Saturday, June 13, 2026
The Basecamp Bike Fest is a cycling, gravel, and mountain biking event held on Saturday, June 13, 2026. It is located at 221700 Red Bud Rd in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Race with myTEAM TRIUMPH at Pedal Point Rally on Friday, July 18 & Saturday, July 19th. Register today as an ANGEL or a CAPTAIN.
Pedal for a cause at the 6th Annual Pedal Point Rally! The Pedal Point Rally is a two-day celebration of cycling for all ages and all types of riders, with proceeds from the ride going to benefit Spokes Fighting Strokes Adaptive Cycling.
Friday activities include your choice of one of two tours, either a bike/walking tour of Stevens Point murals in the historic downtown area, or a bike tour of the Stevens Point Sculpture Park, with over 40 art installations. After the tours, we will head to the Stevens Point Brewery for Polito's Pizza, plus optional brewery tours. After that, we will head back to the Shoppe for a drawing for the popular Golden Envelope Contest.
Saturday brings more cycling fun! The Saturday tour routes of differing lengths: 4 Mile, 8-10 Miles, 15-20 Miles, or 40 Miles. The four-mile Ice Cream Ride will head to Feltz Dairy Store and Farm, which includes the option to purchase a two-scoop ice cream cone or dish, and playground and petting zoo access!
ANGELS: The ones who are able-bodied athletes and decide to run for inclusion! They guide the CAPTAIN to the finish line and help create special moments.
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CAPTAINS: The heart and soul and the reason we run! myTEAM TRIUMPH Captains are individuals with a disability of any kind.
PHOTO CIRCLE: myTEAM TRIUMPH athletes, to capture our special memories from this race over the years join our Photo Circle. This can be found on the left-hand side. Upload your new race day photos or reflect on past years.
This race is a cooperative effort with the City of Merrill Parks and Recreation Dept. and Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce. Please check this site, our website - www.blacksquirrelscurry.com, and our FB page Black Squirrel Scurry for any further updates.
Sat, July 26, 2025 8:30 AM Greg Eichelkraut, Race Director
LOCATION
Packet Pick-up: Smith Ctr, 1100 Marc Dr (Fri, July 24, 5-8 PM) or Starting area: Prairie Trails (6:30-8:30 AM, Race Day)
START: Prairie Trails Park. N2121 Cty Rd K, Merrill
PADDLE/BIKE TRANSITION: Stange’s Park, 3rd St, Merrill, WI
BIKE/RUN TRANSITION & FINISH: MARC, 1100 MARC Dr, Merrill
AWARDS: Cenotaph Park, 124 N Prospect Ave, Merrill (located across from Ballyhoos) at 1:30 PM
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
The Black Squirrel Scurry is a triathlon that features a 2 mile paddle down the Prairie River, a 17.5 mile bike ride featuring the River Bend Trail out to the countryside of Lincoln County, and a 5K trail run through the Merrill Area Rec Complex and Council Grounds State Park. Park at the MARC and catch a shuttle bus to Prairie River Park.
RACE FEES: (Fees will rise July, 1)
$70 Solo Ages 20 and Older. ($80 after 7/1)
$45 Solo 19U
$140 Tandem and Relay Teams Ages 20 and Older. ($160 after 7/1)
$70 Tandem and Relay Teams 19U ($80 after 7/1)
Returning Champions and those requesting a seeded starting time need to have request sent to race director by July 15, 2022 for consideration.
****Veterans - contact race director before registering.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Packet Pick-up Friday, July 24 5-8 PM (recommended @ MARC) or Sat, July 25 6:30-8:30 AM (@ Prairie Trails).
RACE DAY: July 25th
Race Announcements: 8:10 AM Saturday, July 25.
Race starting 8:30 AM Saturday, 8:30 AM
Awards & Raffle Prizes to follow at Cenotaph Park 1:00 PM
AWARDS: Top 3 in each Division. Over-all plaque to top Solo Male, Solo Female.
BENEFICIARIES: Northwoods Veterans Post and Friends of the River Bend Trail
WEATHER POLICY: If in the event of severe or threatening weather, course workers will communicate conditions and, by decision of the Merrill Fire Dept., may communicate to participants to immediately stop to seek shelter. If in the event heat indices begin to enter unhealthy zones, participants will be informed at transition stations. If a participant feels, at any time, that conditions are not safe to continue, please communicate to a course worker your status. The course may be shut down if heat indices enter a dangerous zone and all participants will be asked to stop.
CONTACT & RACE INFO:
Greg Eichelkraut
Www.Blacksquirrelscurry.com
FB: Black Squirrel Scurry
Event Information
Our annual event will be held on August 8, 2026. This event is for runners, walkers, and bikers of all skill levels. Proceeds raised at this event will help support the Wisconsin Lions Camp, which provides a free camping experience to Wisconsin youth and adults with disabilities.
Schedule of Events
8:00 am -Snacks and refreshments available for participants in the Dining Hall
8:00 am - Registration and check-in starts outside of the Dining Hall
9:00 am - 15 mile Bike Race will start
9:30 am - 10K will start
9:45 am - 5K will start
10:00 am - 1 mile Donut Dash will start
Awards Ceremony will start after all races have finished (approximately 11am)
The Big Bull Falls Grand Fondo is not a race, but rather a chance for riders to challenge
themselves while enjoying the ride at their own pace. The routes include scenic, rural
landscapes of Central Wisconsin with three course lengths to choose from – 35, 73, or 101
miles. Riders tailor their experiences to their preferences and abilities. There will also be a
timed Strava segment in the 101-mile ride, with special awards for top finishers.
This fully supported ride includes four rest stops, SAG support, a meal served after the ride, and
a Strava-segment award presentation. We have many volunteers who are dedicated to ensuring
everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
In addition, profits from our ride will go to support the Bridge Street Mission and NAMI
Northwoods.