Description

For episode 205 we have Charlie Riou and Cullen McMorrow – the President and Vice President of the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club. While Austin may not be on everyone’s radar as a ride destination Austin certainly has a very deep history around mountain biking, mountain bike advocacy and trails. Both Cullen and Charlie provide some excellent stories about the history of mountain biking in the Austin Area along with what they are doing for the future of mountain biking in this region.

Topics Include:

• The Austin Ridge Riders Backstory as a Mountain Bike Club
• Barton Creek Greenbelt
• How Cullen got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders
• How Charlie got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders
• Trail Work by the Austin Ridge Riders
• Walnut Creek Metro Park work day
  • Benefits of cleaning up parks and trails
• American Trails Webinar – Using Natural Surface Trails as Transportation Alternatives.
• Working with other user groups to create Win – Win scenarios
• Reimers Ranch Park 
• The Quality-of-Life aspect of trails in Austin and how that’s a tougher sell in large metro areas like Austin (where lots of people are moving there regardless of outdoor recreation)
• Where Charlie likes to ride in the Austin Area
• What Cullen looks for in a Riding Community
• What Charlie looks for in a Riding Community
• Closing Comments

Trail EAffect Show Links:

Austin Ridge Riders: https://www.austinridgeriders.com/

Show Support By:

Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp: https://www.outdoormarketingbootcamp.com/

KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh

Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh

Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com

Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com

Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com

This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services