The Ironman Bike Ride will be held April 30 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The ride is scheduled to start and finish in Lakeville. Residents of Lakeville are encouraged to help keep the event safe for the more than 5,000 participants.
Local businesses expect a lot of activity during the event.
Johnsen said the ride will have a significant impact on local gas stations and restaurants. The Chamber of Commerce would like to be able to track how much profit the bike tour will draw, but that would be a difficult task. At this time we don t have a projected amount of profit that we expect to see in the community, because we are not sure how much last year s tour brought in, said Johnsen. The city staff, Police Department and Hosteling International will all be working closely to ensure a safe day for riders and spectators. Before the event, riders will be required to attend a safety presentation.