Mark Wenzel

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The City Cyclist: Which trail will you take?
The City Cyclist

Which trail will you take?

As fall grows near, it brings with it great biking weather. This week, take a break from the Oak Leaf to enjoy a few scenic trails outside of Milwaukee.

The City Cyclist: The North Shore Spur
The City Cyclist

The North Shore Spur

For this week's segment of the Oak Leaf Trail we head south to the North Shore Spur, which follows a picturesque section of the old North Shore Line interurban.

The City Cyclist: A Bicycle Vacation
The City Cyclist

A Bicycle Vacation

Mark takes a "vacation" to Iowa to participate in the RAGBRAI - a seven-day, 481 mile journey through America's heartland, and lives to tell the tale.

The City Cyclist: Ozaukee Interurban
The City Cyclist

Ozaukee Interurban

This week, Mark rides along a former rail line-turned-recreational trail, exploring a 30 mile route through Ozaukee County and several other communities.

The City Cyclist: The Bugline
The City Cyclist

The Bugline

Mark explores "The Bugline," a rail line turned recreational trail that takes a scenic path from Menomonee Falls to Merton. And it's not as 'buggy' as you think...

The City Cyclist: The East-West Connector
The City Cyclist

The East-West Connector

Today, Mark explores a portion of the Oak Leaf Trail that connects the lakefront to Wauwatosa, West Allis and West Milwaukee. Let's ride!

The City Cyclist: The Hank Aaron State Trail
The City Cyclist

The Hank Aaron State Trail

Take in a view of Milwaukee's industrial past and tour the picturesque Menomonee Valley on the winding paths of the Hank Aaron State Trail extension.

The City Cyclist: Follow the River
The City Cyclist

Follow the River

Another great weekend for biking in Milwaukee! This week, enjoy the wild and woodsy beauty along the northwestern portion of the Oak Leaf Trail.

The City Cyclist: Enjoy the falls on the Oak Leaf Trail
The City Cyclist

Enjoy the falls on the Oak Leaf Trail

Riding north from Veteran's Park you can enjoy the lake, river views and finish with a relaxing stop by the Kletzsch Park Falls.

The City Cyclist: Cooler by the lake
The City Cyclist

Cooler by the lake

This weekend, follow the southeast segment of the Oak Leaf Trail and enjoy lake views and the natural (and possibly haunted!) wonders of the Seven Bridges Trail.

The City Cyclist: Time to ride
The City Cyclist

Time to ride

Gear up for cycling season and ride along as Mark Wenzel explores Milwaukee's bike paths and trails all summer long.