Bike trails

A bike trail that would connect St. Germain and Eagle River took a major step forward last week.The Town of Cloverland received a $1.3-million grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to help build Phase 1 of the River Trail.

E-bikes are heavier and faster than traditional bikes

Fundraising goes on to raise money for the planned purchase

Local communities are now getting a better sense of just how much of an impact bike trails can make through the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation’s DIY Economic Impact Program.

The Iron Belle Trail spans over 2,000 miles of Michigan from Ironwood to Belle Isle in Detroit.A group in Iron County is working to extend that trail past Hurley to Montreal.

Biking enthusiasts in Mercer are working to expand the current trail to create a 26-mile loop.

Vilas and Oneida Counties are seeing success with the Cycling Without Age program introduced a couple of years ago.The local ADRC offices say they’ve been a great way to improve mental health and get people outdoors.

A new bike trail planned between Merrill and Wausau received more funding from the River District Development Foundation of Merrill.

Resident Ben Meyer is working with the Parks and Recreation Department to create the trail.

A near two mile extension of the Heart of Vilas County Trail in Manitowish Waters bike trail is in the works.