The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club recently donated $1,500 to the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee for its help with the Rotary Club’s fundraiser, Tour Des Lakes. Pictured in front from left are Susan Stump, Rotary president; Matthew Bochard; Amanda Plank, Syracuse-Wawasee Trails director; Jerry Wright, Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee member; Virginia Cazier; and Jeremy Doerr. In back are Richard Brungardt; DeeAnna Muraski; Dave Colquitt; Cameron Plew; Brad Poltuney; Clarkson Leffler; Erick Leffler; and Alan Tehan. Photo provided by the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary.

News Release

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club recently donated $1,500 to the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee for its help with the Rotary Club’s fundraiser, Tour Des Lakes, held in July.

The Tour des Lakes bike ride is a leisurely bike ride around eight lakes in Kosciusko County. There are three route options: 30K, 55K and 100K. The 100K is the most popular route and guides riders around lakes, including Lake Wawasee, Webster Lake, Chapman Lake, Winona Lake and Tippecanoe Lake. The rides starts at the Syracuse Community Center.

Between the lakes, riders enjoy a ride across the country-side and through quaint small towns. SAG stops are provided for quick healthy snacks and drink with a lunch provided upon return to the Syracuse Community Center.

A portion of the proceeds are used for the continued growth of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail system.

The next Tour des Lakes is Saturday, July 19, 2025.