Upcoming Event: Appleton Christmas Parade Ride

As in years past, this year FCCA plans to ride in the Appleton Christmas Parade on the evening of November 21st. We hope you’ll consider joining us for this great community event!

If you’re interested in joining us, meet at Appleton Bike Shop, 121 S State St. Be sure to be ready to ride by 6:45 pm. Helmets and lights required. Festive decorations encouraged! Parade rules state no Santa or Mrs. Claus costumes are allowed.

For more information and discussion, refer to our Facebook event page. We hope to see you there!

FCCA riders at a previous Appleton Christmas parade

Lawe Street Trestle Now Open

An exciting new connection in Appleton is now open! One of the former railroad trestles crossing the Fox River has recently been converted to a mixed-use path for pedestrians and cyclists. The trestle connects from the North island of Eagle Flats at Lawe Street to John Street where the new Eagle Point resort community is located on the north side of the river.

Two of our board members, Gwen and Angie, took a ride to check out the new trail this past weekend. Here's a view of the trestle from the north side of the river looking west-southwest:

Lawe Street Trestle Trail

This trestle forms part of the new Hydroelectric Heritage Trailway (HHT). Stay tuned for a more formal map. If you're looking for a new route or just a new place to check out, give it a try on your bike!