The Mequon Thiensville Trails Foundation, Inc. partnered with the Mequon Community Foundation and Rails to Trails Conservancy for Mequon/Thiensville’s first annual national Celebrate Trails Day on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Held in the parking lot at Spur 16 in Mequon, right off the Interurban trail, local vendors were happy to help with the celebration. Wheel and Sprocket and Trailside Recreation offered bike maintenance and test rides of E-bikes and regular bikes, Fromm Foods gave away dog treats, CycleBar of Mequon was on site, the Wisconsin Bike Federation and the Mequon Community Foundation provided area trail maps and information about the new Highland Road Bike Spur and the Route of the Badger. Free Bier sampling was provided from Cafe Hollander, beverage giveaways from Daily Taco and swag from Rails to Trails and other refreshments added to the fun.
Members of the Mequon Thiensville (MT) Trails Foundation were able to connect with many passionate trail users from the community. Those participating in Foundation’s survey overwhelmingly stated they would use the Highland Road bike/pedestrian spur if it were built. Almost $700 in donations was received during the 4 hour period. Donations received prior to the event from interested citizens were an additional $1,200.
Another few fun facts provided to the community were:
- Printed maps from the Joint Mequon Thiensville Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission of on-road bike loops (4 mile, 8 mile, 10 mile and 17 mile) around the community. These routes can be viewed by clicking here.
- Demonstrated bike maintenance kits that can be checked out from the Frank L. Weyenberg Library!