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Trail EAffectEthan Edman | OZ Trails Bike Park | 208For episode 208, we have Ethan Edman, the Director of Trail Construction and Maintenance at the OZ Trails Bike Park. If you want a real understanding of how one of the most anticipated bike parks in the country is coming together, this conversation delivers. Topics Include: Ethan on Gravity Based Bike Parks Ethan on his role as the Director of Trail Construction and Maintenance Bike parks he’d visited, and the experiences Ethan has learned about them Angel Fire Bike Park Spirit Mountain Bike Park Highland Bike Park The value gained from riding and experiencing many different pl...
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Trail EAffectEthan Edman | OZ Trails Bike Park | 208For episode 208, we have Ethan Edman, the Director of Trail Construction and Maintenance at the OZ Trails Bike Park. If you want a real understanding of how one of the most anticipated bike parks in the country is coming together, this conversation delivers. Topics Include: Ethan on Gravity Based Bike Parks Ethan on his role as the Director of Trail Construction and Maintenance Bike parks he’d visited, and the experiences Ethan has learned about them Angel Fire Bike Park Spirit Mountain Bike Park Highland Bike Park The value gained from riding and experiencing many different pl...
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Trail EAffectPhil Waidner | West Virginia Mountain Biking / Arrowhead Bike Farm | 207For episode 207, Phil Waidner is our guest – Now if you read the title, it says West Virginia Mountain Biking and the Arrowhead Bike Farm – This is where Phil Lives and what Phil does, but how he got here is a whole lot of different stories. Phil took us from Indiana to Ashville, to China to Bolivia, to Vail Colorado and finally to Fayetteville, WV. He’s had a lot of different roles in the mountain bike community that span from Tour Guide / Instructor to Leading Teen Trail Corps for NICA and a ton more. There’s so much to unpack a...
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Trail EAffectPhil Waidner | West Virginia Mountain Biking / Arrowhead Bike Farm | 207For episode 207, Phil Waidner is our guest – Now if you read the title, it says West Virginia Mountain Biking and the Arrowhead Bike Farm – This is where Phil Lives and what Phil does, but how he got here is a whole lot of different stories. Phil took us from Indiana to Ashville, to China to Bolivia, to Vail Colorado and finally to Fayetteville, WV. He’s had a lot of different roles in the mountain bike community that span from Tour Guide / Instructor to Leading Teen Trail Corps for NICA and a ton more. There’s so much to unpack a...
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Trail EAffectLeave No Trace with Mark Eller | 206For episode 206, I’m joined by Mark Eller from Leave No Trace. This might sound like a straightforward conversation. It isn’t. Mark is a veteran of the outdoor industry, with more than a decade at IMBA during a period of major program expansion, and he continues his work today at Leave No Trace. His background includes climbing, mountain biking, and decades of time spent outdoors. This episode sits at the intersection of marketing, mountain biking, trails, and how we show up outdoors in ways that are practical and low impact. Topics Include: How Mark landed in t...
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Trail EAffectLeave No Trace with Mark Eller | 206For episode 206, I’m joined by Mark Eller from Leave No Trace. This might sound like a straightforward conversation. It isn’t. Mark is a veteran of the outdoor industry, with more than a decade at IMBA during a period of major program expansion, and he continues his work today at Leave No Trace. His background includes climbing, mountain biking, and decades of time spent outdoors. This episode sits at the intersection of marketing, mountain biking, trails, and how we show up outdoors in ways that are practical and low impact. Topics Include: How Mark landed in t...
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Trail EAffectAustin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club | 205For 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 Cree...
2025-12-1658 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectAustin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club | 205For 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 Cree...
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Trail EAffectNick Ryan | Copper Harbor Trails Club Trails Coordinator | 204Nick Ryan | Copper Harbor Trails Club Trails Coordinator | 204 Topics Include: Giving Tuesday for Copper Harbor Trails Club Looking back at the 2025 achievements by the Copper Harbor Trails Club Looking forward at the 2026 goals Wrapping up the Keweenaw Point Trail in 2026 Winter Trails around Copper Harbor that the far east end of the Keweenaw Peninsula More than double your donation through the Giving Tuesday Campaign when you donate through the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation to the Copper Harbor Trails Club The Nick Ryan backstory on how he got into mountain biking Why Nick chose Copper Harbor...
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Trail EAffectNick Ryan | Copper Harbor Trails Club Trails Coordinator | 204Nick Ryan | Copper Harbor Trails Club Trails Coordinator | 204 Topics Include: Giving Tuesday for Copper Harbor Trails Club Looking back at the 2025 achievements by the Copper Harbor Trails Club Looking forward at the 2026 goals Wrapping up the Keweenaw Point Trail in 2026 Winter Trails around Copper Harbor that the far east end of the Keweenaw Peninsula More than double your donation through the Giving Tuesday Campaign when you donate through the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation to the Copper Harbor Trails Club The Nick Ryan backstory on how he got into mountain biking Why Nick chose Copper Harbor...
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Trail EAffectIMBA Trail Towns and Ride Centers™ with Joe V. and Marty Ciavano | 203IMBA Trail Towns and Ride Centers™ with Joe V. and Marty Caivano | 203 For episode 203 we have Joe V. and Marty Caivano back on to discuss the recently launched IMBA Trail Towns Designation and the recently relaunched IMBA Ride Center™ Designation. We covered everything from the importance of these designations for your community, how to get these awarded these designations, and even provided some example communities for these designations. If you are looking to level up the status of your community – Look no further as this conversation is for you! Topics Include: Trail Towns and the wh...
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Trail EAffectIMBA Trail Towns and Ride Centers™ with Joe V. and Marty Ciavano | 203IMBA Trail Towns and Ride Centers™ with Joe V. and Marty Caivano | 203 For episode 203 we have Joe V. and Marty Caivano back on to discuss the recently launched IMBA Trail Towns Designation and the recently relaunched IMBA Ride Center™ Designation. We covered everything from the importance of these designations for your community, how to get these awarded these designations, and even provided some example communities for these designations. If you are looking to level up the status of your community – Look no further as this conversation is for you! Topics Include: Trail Towns and the wh...
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Trail EAffectMiles Ramsey of the Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp | 52Eighty Creative | 202For episode 202 we have Miles Ramsey the creative director for 52Eighty Creative. Miles has been working with the PTBA, American Trails, along with others in the Trail Space to improve the marketing game on the outdoor infrastructure we all love to build and use. Miles also the person behind the Outdoor Marketing Boot Camp which was created as a way to help bring new and creative ideas to the outdoor recreation and trail world. The Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp will be hosted in a virtual format so traveling to and attending this conference will not be...
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Trail EAffectMiles Ramsey of the Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp | 52Eighty Creative | 202For episode 202 we have Miles Ramsey the creative director for 52Eighty Creative. Miles has been working with the PTBA, American Trails, along with others in the Trail Space to improve the marketing game on the outdoor infrastructure we all love to build and use. Miles also the person behind the Outdoor Marketing Boot Camp which was created as a way to help bring new and creative ideas to the outdoor recreation and trail world. The Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp will be hosted in a virtual format so traveling to and attending this conference will not be...
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Trail EAffectBest Day Ever | Building a More Inclusive Trail Community with Berne Broudy and Greg Durso | 201For episode 201 we have Berne Broudy and Greg Durso. Berne is an outdoor journalist, storyteller, and happens to be the president of Richmond Mountain Trails a Non-Profit Trail Organization. Greg is an adaptive athlete and senior program director for the Kelly Brush Foundation. Together Berne and Greg helped to create the new film titled “Best Day Ever” a film about adaptive mountain biking, trail building and what it looks like when inclusion is part of the trail building process from the beginning. Topics Include: The purpose and backstory behind the Best Day Ever movie Breaking ground on t...
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Trail EAffectBest Day Ever | Building a More Inclusive Trail Community with Berne Broudy and Greg Durso | 201For episode 201 we have Berne Broudy and Greg Durso. Berne is an outdoor journalist, storyteller, and happens to be the president of Richmond Mountain Trails a Non-Profit Trail Organization. Greg is an adaptive athlete and senior program director for the Kelly Brush Foundation. Together Berne and Greg helped to create the new film titled “Best Day Ever” a film about adaptive mountain biking, trail building and what it looks like when inclusion is part of the trail building process from the beginning. Topics Include: The purpose and backstory behind the Best Day Ever movie Breaking ground on t...
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Trail EAffectPete Taylor Steals the Mic and takes over the conversation with Josh Blum | 200For Episode 200 we flip the script, and Pete Taylor takes over as the host, putting your regular host myself, Josh into the hot seat. We dive into the backstory how the Trail EAffect Podcast came to be, a mistake or two that I’ve made along the way along with a whole bunch of other topics that Pete had. Topics Include: The Driftless Dirt / Trail EAffect Podcasts Backstory Why Start Trail EAffect Where has Trail EAffect taken me Biggest Surprises and Mistakes Highlights from the show Difficulties that have come with the podcast Monetization of the sh...
2025-09-302h 00Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectPete Taylor Steals the Mic and takes over the conversation with Josh Blum | 200For Episode 200 we flip the script, and Pete Taylor takes over as the host, putting your regular host myself, Josh into the hot seat. We dive into the backstory how the Trail EAffect Podcast came to be, a mistake or two that I’ve made along the way along with a whole bunch of other topics that Pete had. Topics Include: The Driftless Dirt / Trail EAffect Podcasts Backstory Why Start Trail EAffect Where has Trail EAffect taken me Biggest Surprises and Mistakes Highlights from the show Difficulties that have come with the podcast Monetization of the sh...
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Trail EAffectPete Taylor | Vernon Trails, Viroqua, WI | Bluedog Cycles | Camp Bluedog | 199For Episode 199 we have Pete Taylor of Vernon Trails, Bluedog Cycles and Camp Bluedog – the largest longest running kids’ mountain bike camp in the Galaxy. There are so many words that could be said about Pete but I’ll leave all of that up to him! Topics Include: Moving to Viroqua, WI to open a bike shop, a place with zero access for mountain bike trails Starting with Single Track - Vernon Trails – The local trail organization Opening Bluedog Cycles in Viroqua, WI Pete’s take on NICA and how that’s impacted Pete’s Mountain Bike Community...
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Trail EAffectPete Taylor | Vernon Trails, Viroqua, WI | Bluedog Cycles | Camp Bluedog | 199For Episode 199 we have Pete Taylor of Vernon Trails, Bluedog Cycles and Camp Bluedog – the largest longest running kids’ mountain bike camp in the Galaxy. There are so many words that could be said about Pete but I’ll leave all of that up to him! Topics Include: Moving to Viroqua, WI to open a bike shop, a place with zero access for mountain bike trails Starting with Single Track - Vernon Trails – The local trail organization Opening Bluedog Cycles in Viroqua, WI Pete’s take on NICA and how that’s impacted Pete’s Mountain Bike Community...
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Trail EAffectMike Repyak | Elevating Wausau’s Trails and Beyond | Episode |198For Episode 198, we’re catching up with Mike Repyak, who’s back on the show for the fourth time, this time with a brand-new role as Director of Development and Outdoor Recreation for the Kocourek Trailhead Foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin. We dive into Wausau’s ambitious trail plans, Mike’s continued work with IMBA, and highlights from the International Trails Summit that was held this past April in Madison, WI – Basically in Mikes backyard. Topics Include: Mike’s new roll: Director of Development and outdoor Recreation for the Kocourek Trailhead Foundation in Wausau, WI. Recap of what Mike Ac...
2025-08-261h 11Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectMike Repyak | Elevating Wausau’s Trails and Beyond | Episode |198For Episode 198, we’re catching up with Mike Repyak, who’s back on the show for the fourth time, this time with a brand-new role as Director of Development and Outdoor Recreation for the Kocourek Trailhead Foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin. We dive into Wausau’s ambitious trail plans, Mike’s continued work with IMBA, and highlights from the International Trails Summit that was held this past April in Madison, WI – Basically in Mikes backyard. Topics Include: Mike’s new roll: Director of Development and outdoor Recreation for the Kocourek Trailhead Foundation in Wausau, WI. Recap of what Mike Ac...
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Trail EAffectAdam Yeoman – Executive Director for the Copper Harbor Trails Club | 2025 Trails Club Updates | 197For Episode 197 we have Adam Yeoman, the Executive Director for the Copper Harbor Trails Club. During this conversation we talk all things Copper Harbor 2025, which includes some past events, future events, new trails, and there is also some intel on what participants of the 2025 Copper Harbor Trails Fest might have in store in terms of both XC and Enduro Course. Adam covers a lot during our conversation, and Copper Harbor as a trail organization has a ton going on, so even if you are not from the Upper Midwest there are some pieces of information that you may find...
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Trail EAffectAdam Yeoman – Executive Director for the Copper Harbor Trails Club | 2025 Trails Club Updates | 197For Episode 197 we have Adam Yeoman, the Executive Director for the Copper Harbor Trails Club. During this conversation we talk all things Copper Harbor 2025, which includes some past events, future events, new trails, and there is also some intel on what participants of the 2025 Copper Harbor Trails Fest might have in store in terms of both XC and Enduro Course. Adam covers a lot during our conversation, and Copper Harbor as a trail organization has a ton going on, so even if you are not from the Upper Midwest there are some pieces of information that you may find...
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Trail EAffectJ.T. Horn | The Trust for Public Land | Bridging the gap between Land Conservation Organizations and Trails | 196For Episode 196 we have J.T. Horn, J.T, is the Trail Director for the Trust for Public Land. J.T. was also one of two guests on episode 192 where we discussed the Economic Impact that Mountain Biking can have on communities. For this episode we are discussing various ways to bridge the gap between Land Conservation organizations and the Trail Community. This topic can be a rather important topic because land access for trails is often one of the most challenging hurdles for trail development. As J.T. describes during this conversation, partnering with a Land Conservation Organization...
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Trail EAffectJ.T. Horn | The Trust for Public Land | Bridging the gap between Land Conservation Organizations and Trails | 196For Episode 196 we have J.T. Horn, J.T, is the Trail Director for the Trust for Public Land. J.T. was also one of two guests on episode 192 where we discussed the Economic Impact that Mountain Biking can have on communities. For this episode we are discussing various ways to bridge the gap between Land Conservation organizations and the Trail Community. This topic can be a rather important topic because land access for trails is often one of the most challenging hurdles for trail development. As J.T. describes during this conversation, partnering with a Land Conservation Organization...
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Trail EAffectChris Stindt | How Events Can Help Build Community | 195For Episode 195 we have Chris Stindt as our guest. Chris is heavily involved hosting bicycle related events, all sorts of bicycle related events. During this conversation we uncover the value that events bring to communities, and in many ways these events help to build stronger communities. Topics Include: The Chris Stindt backstory Chris’s role at Smith’s Bike Shop Events as a vehicle for raising money to fund trails An overview of multiple events before going into a deep dive on them A Brief History of WORS Racing in La Crosse The La Crosse Omnium Road...
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Trail EAffectChris Stindt | How Events Can Help Build Community | 195For Episode 195 we have Chris Stindt as our guest. Chris is heavily involved hosting bicycle related events, all sorts of bicycle related events. During this conversation we uncover the value that events bring to communities, and in many ways these events help to build stronger communities. Topics Include: The Chris Stindt backstory Chris’s role at Smith’s Bike Shop Events as a vehicle for raising money to fund trails An overview of multiple events before going into a deep dive on them A Brief History of WORS Racing in La Crosse The La Crosse Omnium Road...
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Trail EAffectMartha Becton Takeover Show | International Trail Summit 2025 |194For Episode 194 Martha Becton takes over again, this time at the 2025 International Trail Summit, which was held this past April in Madison, WI. Similar to when Martha took over last year at the PTBA Conference, Martha is back, and this time she’s got 6 other guests who dive back into the topic of Women in Trail Building. Topics Include: Intro by Martha Becton – Owner of Becton Trails Desi Jarrell – Director of Outdoor Recreation Perry County Fiscal Court Kathie Brennan – Vice President Ozark Trail Association Valerie Niles – Open Space Technician Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Heidi Tillmanns – Director Tra...
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Trail EAffectMartha Becton Takeover Show | International Trail Summit 2025 |194For Episode 194 Martha Becton takes over again, this time at the 2025 International Trail Summit, which was held this past April in Madison, WI. Similar to when Martha took over last year at the PTBA Conference, Martha is back, and this time she’s got 6 other guests who dive back into the topic of Women in Trail Building. Topics Include: Intro by Martha Becton – Owner of Becton Trails Desi Jarrell – Director of Outdoor Recreation Perry County Fiscal Court Kathie Brennan – Vice President Ozark Trail Association Valerie Niles – Open Space Technician Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Heidi Tillmanns – Director Tra...
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Trail EAffectBeyond the Ashes an Adaptive Trail Story | Uriah Nazario & Brock Wagner | 193For Episode 193 we have Uriah Nazario and Brock Wagner who are two of the many personalities behind Beyond the Ashes – An Adaptive Trail Story. Uriah and Brock break down the backstory behind this film, who they brought into the film, along with how Universal Trail Design can be incorporated into trail systems without most people knowing, yet providing access to Adaptive Mountain Bikers. This film will be going live on June 19th at the Bentonville Film Festival. Some of the personalities in this film are previous guests on the Trail EAffect podcast as well such as Jeremy P McGhee (Ep...
2025-06-1751 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectBeyond the Ashes an Adaptive Trail Story | Uriah Nazario & Brock Wagner | 193For Episode 193 we have Uriah Nazario and Brock Wagner who are two of the many personalities behind Beyond the Ashes – An Adaptive Trail Story. Uriah and Brock break down the backstory behind this film, who they brought into the film, along with how Universal Trail Design can be incorporated into trail systems without most people knowing, yet providing access to Adaptive Mountain Bikers. This film will be going live on June 19th at the Bentonville Film Festival. Some of the personalities in this film are previous guests on the Trail EAffect podcast as well such as Jeremy P McGhee (Ep...
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Trail EAffectTrust for Public Land Economic Impact of Mountain Biking with Jennifer Clinton and J.T. Horn | 192For Episode 192 we have Jennifer Clinton and J.T. Horn both of the Trust for Public Land. Earlier this year the Trust for Public Land Partnered with IMBA to author a report on the Economic Impact of Mountain Biking. They also presented this report at the International Trail Summit that was held this past April in Madison, WI. We dug into the report itself along with some takeaways from the International Trail Summit during this conversation. Topics Include: About the Trust for Public Land Jennifer Clinton’s Backstory and background in economics Lab for Land and Pe...
2025-05-2059 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectTrust for Public Land Economic Impact of Mountain Biking with Jennifer Clinton and J.T. Horn | 192For Episode 192 we have Jennifer Clinton and J.T. Horn both of the Trust for Public Land. Earlier this year the Trust for Public Land Partnered with IMBA to author a report on the Economic Impact of Mountain Biking. They also presented this report at the International Trail Summit that was held this past April in Madison, WI. We dug into the report itself along with some takeaways from the International Trail Summit during this conversation. Topics Include: About the Trust for Public Land Jennifer Clinton’s Backstory and background in economics Lab for Land and Pe...
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Trail EAffectLars Romig | Trail Builder & Advocate for Mountain Biking | Sedona, AZ | 191For Episode 191 we have Lars Romig of Sedona, AZ. Lars has been a long-time member of the Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition, along with being a Trail Builder and Mountain Bike Trail Access Advocate. Most Recently Lars led the charge on building the Hardline Trail. This conversation is one that I’ve wanted to have with a Sedona Local for a handful of years now as there is a ton of riding content that comes out of Sedona, but not a lot of content around how the Trails and Trail Access for mountain biking came to be in Sedona. ...
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Trail EAffectLars Romig | Trail Builder & Advocate for Mountain Biking | Sedona, AZ | 191For Episode 191 we have Lars Romig of Sedona, AZ. Lars has been a long-time member of the Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition, along with being a Trail Builder and Mountain Bike Trail Access Advocate. Most Recently Lars led the charge on building the Hardline Trail. This conversation is one that I’ve wanted to have with a Sedona Local for a handful of years now as there is a ton of riding content that comes out of Sedona, but not a lot of content around how the Trails and Trail Access for mountain biking came to be in Sedona. ...
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Trail EAffectChris Riley of Central Maine Chapter New England Mountain Bike Association | 190For Episode 190 we have Chris Riley from Central Maine. Chris is the president of the Central Maine Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association, and a board member of the New England Mountain Bike Association. Chris and his organization have come up with some innovative ideas on how to handle both new trail construction as well as handling annual trail maintenance. Maine and the New England region has a ton of momentum with mountain biking and trails, and that is really showcased during this conversation. Topics Include: How Chris got into Mountain Biking Chris’s ea...
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Trail EAffectChris Riley of Central Maine Chapter New England Mountain Bike Association | 190For Episode 190 we have Chris Riley from Central Maine. Chris is the president of the Central Maine Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association, and a board member of the New England Mountain Bike Association. Chris and his organization have come up with some innovative ideas on how to handle both new trail construction as well as handling annual trail maintenance. Maine and the New England region has a ton of momentum with mountain biking and trails, and that is really showcased during this conversation. Topics Include: How Chris got into Mountain Biking Chris’s ea...
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Trail EAffectBirmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers AKA BUMP with Chase Draper | 189For Episode 189 we have Chase Draper the President of Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers otherwise known as BUMP. BUMP is another powerhouse volunteer driven trail organization that falls under the SORBA mothership in the South East region of the United States. Chase provides some exceltent stories about what can be accomplished when you are willing to outwork everyone else, and he’s got a pretty sarcastic personality as well. Topics Include: How and why Chase got into Mountain Biking How Chase got involved with BUMP Becoming the President of BUMP The backstory of BUMP Gravity Project at Oa...
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Trail EAffectBirmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers AKA BUMP with Chase Draper | 189For Episode 189 we have Chase Draper the President of Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers otherwise known as BUMP. BUMP is another powerhouse volunteer driven trail organization that falls under the SORBA mothership in the South East region of the United States. Chase provides some exceltent stories about what can be accomplished when you are willing to outwork everyone else, and he’s got a pretty sarcastic personality as well. Topics Include: How and why Chase got into Mountain Biking How Chase got involved with BUMP Becoming the President of BUMP The backstory of BUMP Gravity Project at Oa...
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Trail EAffectJarrod’s Place Bike Park | Trail Armor | With Jarrod & Josh | 188For Episode 188 we have Jarrod Harris and Josh Cohan back on from Jarrod’s Place Bike Park. We cover a handful of topics including what Josh & Jarrod have learned since opening Jarrod’s Place Bike Park and we went deep on All things Trail Armor – The first line of defense for protecting your Flow Trails, Jump Lines and Berms. There’s a lot of great things that Jarrod and Josh have been learning through their development of Trail Armor, but the most important aspect of all of this is that they are taking a chance and pushing innovation, and as we al...
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Trail EAffectJarrod’s Place Bike Park | Trail Armor | With Jarrod & Josh | 188For Episode 188 we have Jarrod Harris and Josh Cohan back on from Jarrod’s Place Bike Park. We cover a handful of topics including what Josh & Jarrod have learned since opening Jarrod’s Place Bike Park and we went deep on All things Trail Armor – The first line of defense for protecting your Flow Trails, Jump Lines and Berms. There’s a lot of great things that Jarrod and Josh have been learning through their development of Trail Armor, but the most important aspect of all of this is that they are taking a chance and pushing innovation, and as we al...
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Trail EAffectCopper Harbor Trails Club – Giving Tuesday 2023 with Adam Yeoman and Nathan Miller #152Copper Harbor Trails Club – Giving Tuesday with Adam Yeoman and Nathan Miller Topics Covered in this show: What is Copper Harbor as a community Giving Tuesday 2023 – What was raised for funding Partnership with the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation Partnership with SRAM for 5 years – Matching Donations ($500K Per year) Trail that was built in 2023 with donations East Bluff Bike Park Trails Keweenaw Point Trail Phase 3 (section 1) Keweenaw Point Trail Phase 1.25 Orchard Trail And more 2023 Events and the success of them Giving Tuesday that is live now! 2024 Goals and some projects How the donations have been leveraged for 20...
2023-11-2137 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectCopper Harbor Trails Club – Giving Tuesday 2023 with Adam Yeoman and Nathan Miller #152Copper Harbor Trails Club – Giving Tuesday with Adam Yeoman and Nathan Miller Topics Covered in this show: What is Copper Harbor as a community Giving Tuesday 2023 – What was raised for funding Partnership with the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation Partnership with SRAM for 5 years – Matching Donations ($500K Per year) Trail that was built in 2023 with donations East Bluff Bike Park Trails Keweenaw Point Trail Phase 3 (section 1) Keweenaw Point Trail Phase 1.25 Orchard Trail And more 2023 Events and the success of them Giving Tuesday that is live now! 2024 Goals and some projects How the donations have been leveraged for 20...
2023-11-2137 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectMax Penny of Howler Bike Park in Branson, MO #151Max Penny of Howler Bike Park in Branson, MO #151 Topics Covered in this show: Max’s Backstory Howler Bike Co. The state of mountain biking in Missouri The Stats at Howler Bike Park The Phases of Howler Bike Park The Howler Family How Max and his family settled on the location of Howler Bike Park The Build at Howler Bike Park Companies / Builders that helped build the Trails at Howler Dirt Tek Trails Reserve Concepts Backyard Trail Builds McGill Trail Fabrications Future Expansion at Howler Military Truck Shuttles Trail Names at Howler Bike Park Favorite Trail by...
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Trail EAffectMax Penny of Howler Bike Park in Branson, MO #151Max Penny of Howler Bike Park in Branson, MO #151 Topics Covered in this show: Max’s Backstory Howler Bike Co. The state of mountain biking in Missouri The Stats at Howler Bike Park The Phases of Howler Bike Park The Howler Family How Max and his family settled on the location of Howler Bike Park The Build at Howler Bike Park Companies / Builders that helped build the Trails at Howler Dirt Tek Trails Reserve Concepts Backyard Trail Builds McGill Trail Fabrications Future Expansion at Howler Military Truck Shuttles Trail Names at Howler Bike Park Favorite Trail by...
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Trail EAffectMarcus Tillman – Recreation Trail Director for the City of Anniston, AL – Mountain Biking #141Marcus Tillman – Recreation Trail Director for the City of Anniston, AL – Mountain Biking # 141 Randy Spangler & Building at Coldwater Mountain Gnomes & Trail Fairies Marcus Tillman Intro – Recreation Trail Director for Anniston, AL About Anniston, AL Coldwater Mountain and the Ability to Ride to Ride McClellan Mountain Biking The distance between Coldwater and McClellan The connection to SORBA – the SORBA Fall Summit will be in Anniston NEABA Clubhouse Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Fest About the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association Volunteers Events Road Cycling in Anniston Forever Wild Alabama Program What Marcus looks for in a Mountain Bike / Trail Community Closing Comments...
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Trail EAffectMarcus Tillman – Recreation Trail Director for the City of Anniston, AL – Mountain Biking #141Marcus Tillman – Recreation Trail Director for the City of Anniston, AL – Mountain Biking # 141 Randy Spangler & Building at Coldwater Mountain Gnomes & Trail Fairies Marcus Tillman Intro – Recreation Trail Director for Anniston, AL About Anniston, AL Coldwater Mountain and the Ability to Ride to Ride McClellan Mountain Biking The distance between Coldwater and McClellan The connection to SORBA – the SORBA Fall Summit will be in Anniston NEABA Clubhouse Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Fest About the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association Volunteers Events Road Cycling in Anniston Forever Wild Alabama Program What Marcus looks for in a Mountain Bike / Trail Community Closing Comments...
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Trail EAffectRe-Air Joe Stone – Teton Adaptive Executive Director – Universal Trail Design – #140Re-Air Joe Stone – Teton Adaptive Executive Director – Universal Trail Design Episode 140 The Joe Stone Journey Hitting and surpassing multiple goals The Joe Stone Foundation Wydahoe Rendezvous Teton Adaptive Living in Jackson Hole Not Forcing Things Editing / Long Form Platforms Film: Digging for Answers about Universal Trail Design Trail: Deepest Darkest at Jackson Hole Resort Going back to 2011 – where Adaptive Mountain Biking began for Joe Stone Going to the Dunbar Downhill Series How the Bowhead Adaptive MTB has changed the game for progression Joe’s Personal Experience at the Dunbar Series and how it made him a better rider Progress...
2023-08-082h 02Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectRe-Air Joe Stone – Teton Adaptive Executive Director – Universal Trail Design – #140Re-Air Joe Stone – Teton Adaptive Executive Director – Universal Trail Design Episode 140 The Joe Stone Journey Hitting and surpassing multiple goals The Joe Stone Foundation Wydahoe Rendezvous Teton Adaptive Living in Jackson Hole Not Forcing Things Editing / Long Form Platforms Film: Digging for Answers about Universal Trail Design Trail: Deepest Darkest at Jackson Hole Resort Going back to 2011 – where Adaptive Mountain Biking began for Joe Stone Going to the Dunbar Downhill Series How the Bowhead Adaptive MTB has changed the game for progression Joe’s Personal Experience at the Dunbar Series and how it made him a better rider Progress...
2023-08-082h 02Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectR-Dog Ryan Howard Professional Mountain Biker / 805 Beer – The Build and more #139R-Dog Ryan Howard Professional Mountain Biker / 805 Beer – The Build and more #139 Ryan "R-Dog" Howard is by far and away the chillest man in mountain biking. We dare you, nay, we challenge you, to find someone who has more fun riding their bike every day than Mr. Dog. You will not succeed. Style? Check. Good vibes? Check. Living in a van down by the river? Oh, for sure. Ryan "R-Dog" Howard is what we all aspire to become. Ryan will frequently take top honors for any event involving style, with whip-offs at the top of the list. His ea...
2023-08-0149 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectR-Dog Ryan Howard Professional Mountain Biker / 805 Beer – The Build and more #139R-Dog Ryan Howard Professional Mountain Biker / 805 Beer – The Build and more #139 Ryan "R-Dog" Howard is by far and away the chillest man in mountain biking. We dare you, nay, we challenge you, to find someone who has more fun riding their bike every day than Mr. Dog. You will not succeed. Style? Check. Good vibes? Check. Living in a van down by the river? Oh, for sure. Ryan "R-Dog" Howard is what we all aspire to become. Ryan will frequently take top honors for any event involving style, with whip-offs at the top of the list. His ea...
2023-08-0149 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectRyan Thibault – Mountain Bike Vermont / Ranch Camp / Trails and Bike Parks #138Ryan Thibault – Mountain Bike Vermont / Ranch Camp / Trails and Bike Parks #138 Taken from MTB Vermont on Ryan Position: Graphic artist, writer, photographer Fame: Owner of Independent Allied, a design firm specializing in biking & beer… go figure. Spray: Ryan lives, breathes and eats bikes. He also eats dirt and crow. If he’s not flying down mountains on his bike he’s either changing yet another flat tire or rustling alpacas. Send Ryan your cool photos and ideas – ryan@mtbvt.com   Topics: How Ryan got into mountain b...
2023-07-2558 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectRyan Thibault – Mountain Bike Vermont / Ranch Camp / Trails and Bike Parks #138Ryan Thibault – Mountain Bike Vermont / Ranch Camp / Trails and Bike Parks #138 Taken from MTB Vermont on Ryan Position: Graphic artist, writer, photographer Fame: Owner of Independent Allied, a design firm specializing in biking & beer… go figure. Spray: Ryan lives, breathes and eats bikes. He also eats dirt and crow. If he’s not flying down mountains on his bike he’s either changing yet another flat tire or rustling alpacas. Send Ryan your cool photos and ideas – ryan@mtbvt.com   Topics: How Ryan got into mountain b...
2023-07-2558 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectStory Time with Brian Hann - Appalachian Mountain Bike Club Knoxville - Re-Air #137Story Time with Brian Hann – Appalachian Mountain Bike Club - Re-Air #137   Topics Covered: About Brian Hann How the AMBC and Urban Wilderness Came to be Linking Properties Together in South Knoxville The Partnership of Public Trails on Private Land South Knoxville Transition into machine building Volunteers & Paid Professional Builders The Kingdom Trails Influence Access to Private Lands through Recreational Easements (consult with your own state laws and lawyers for advice here). Knight Ide What can people can expect from the Knoxville Trails Maintaining Gravity Trails on public lands What Gravity Trails have done for the...
2023-07-1852 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectStory Time with Brian Hann - Appalachian Mountain Bike Club Knoxville - Re-Air #137Story Time with Brian Hann – Appalachian Mountain Bike Club - Re-Air #137   Topics Covered: About Brian Hann How the AMBC and Urban Wilderness Came to be Linking Properties Together in South Knoxville The Partnership of Public Trails on Private Land South Knoxville Transition into machine building Volunteers & Paid Professional Builders The Kingdom Trails Influence Access to Private Lands through Recreational Easements (consult with your own state laws and lawyers for advice here). Knight Ide What can people can expect from the Knoxville Trails Maintaining Gravity Trails on public lands What Gravity Trails have done for the...
2023-07-1852 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectPhilip Darden the Executive Director for the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association - SORBA #136Philip Darden the Executive Director for the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association - SORBA #136 Topics: How Philip got into mountain biking Recap of the most recent SORBA Summit (Spring of 2023) The new Strategic Plan along with Mission and Vision of SORBA Bike Parks in the South East The Process of the Strategic Plan and hiring a facilitator for this Staying true to being a mountain bike specific organization Hiring a Development Director and Why What Philip looks for in a Mountain Bike Community Knoxville, TN Mountain Biking in the Smokies Closing Comments and Thank You’s Li...
2023-07-111h 04Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectPhilip Darden the Executive Director for the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association - SORBA #136Philip Darden the Executive Director for the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association - SORBA #136 Topics: How Philip got into mountain biking Recap of the most recent SORBA Summit (Spring of 2023) The new Strategic Plan along with Mission and Vision of SORBA Bike Parks in the South East The Process of the Strategic Plan and hiring a facilitator for this Staying true to being a mountain bike specific organization Hiring a Development Director and Why What Philip looks for in a Mountain Bike Community Knoxville, TN Mountain Biking in the Smokies Closing Comments and Thank You’s Li...
2023-07-111h 04Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectKristian Jackson – G5 Trail Collective / Pisgah Grandfather District / Donuts & Bikes Podcast: Part Two #135Kristian Jackson – G5 Trail Collective / Pisgah Grandfather District / Donuts & Bikes Podcast: Part Two #135 Senior Lecturer, Recreation Management, Appalachian State University; Senior Course Conductor and Level 4 Coach, Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association, Trail Boss, Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park. Source – Bio from Donuts & Bikes Podcast   Topics: Kicking off Part Two with the G5 Trail Collective Old Fort, NC Heartbreak Ridge Grant Writing Star Gap Heartbreak Ridge Extension The Donuts & Bikes Podcast PMBIA Level 4 Coach / Senior Trainer Co-Host Paul Howard – Technical Director of the PMBIA Skills should not be looked at as Absolut...
2023-07-0455 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectKristian Jackson – G5 Trail Collective / Pisgah Grandfather District / Donuts & Bikes Podcast: Part Two #135Kristian Jackson – G5 Trail Collective / Pisgah Grandfather District / Donuts & Bikes Podcast: Part Two #135 Senior Lecturer, Recreation Management, Appalachian State University; Senior Course Conductor and Level 4 Coach, Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association, Trail Boss, Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park. Source – Bio from Donuts & Bikes Podcast   Topics: Kicking off Part Two with the G5 Trail Collective Old Fort, NC Heartbreak Ridge Grant Writing Star Gap Heartbreak Ridge Extension The Donuts & Bikes Podcast PMBIA Level 4 Coach / Senior Trainer Co-Host Paul Howard – Technical Director of the PMBIA Skills should not be looked at as Absolut...
2023-07-0455 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectKristian Jackson – Trail Boss / Builder / Coach / Advocate / Husband / Father and Connector: Part One #134Kristian Jackson – Trail Boss / Builder / Coach / Advocate / Husband / Father and Connector: Part One #134 Senior Lecturer, Recreation Management, Appalachian State University; Senior Course Conductor and Level 4 Coach, Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association, Trail Boss, Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park. Source – Bio from Donuts & Bikes Podcast Topics: How Kristian got into Mountain Biking Connecting Highschool Kids with Mountain Biking in the 90’s Outward Bound by Bike 14-day trips in Pisgah Trail Building Working with Woody Keen Lessons learned through trail building Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park How Rocky Knob Came to be Evolution of the St...
2023-06-2759 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectKristian Jackson – Trail Boss / Builder / Coach / Advocate / Husband / Father and Connector: Part One #134Kristian Jackson – Trail Boss / Builder / Coach / Advocate / Husband / Father and Connector: Part One #134 Senior Lecturer, Recreation Management, Appalachian State University; Senior Course Conductor and Level 4 Coach, Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association, Trail Boss, Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park. Source – Bio from Donuts & Bikes Podcast Topics: How Kristian got into Mountain Biking Connecting Highschool Kids with Mountain Biking in the 90’s Outward Bound by Bike 14-day trips in Pisgah Trail Building Working with Woody Keen Lessons learned through trail building Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park How Rocky Knob Came to be Evolution of the St...
2023-06-2759 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectDustin Schiltz – drtpdlrs Youth Gravity Mountain Bike Programming #133Dustin Schiltz – drtpdlrs Youth Gravity Mountain Bike Programming #133 Topics: A look back at the 2022 drtpdlrs season Day Trips and longer multi-day trips Spirit Mtn, Duluth MN Going to Whistler Bike Park for a PMBIA Level 2 Air Certification Demonstrating and putting instruction to use Moving forward to 2023 Off Season Fitness / Training Program Trip to Bentonville with drtpdlrs Other trips for 2023 Pinehurst Bike Park, WI Copper Harbor, MI Cottage Grove Bike Park, MN Paradise Playground Opening up at Monarch Trails – Victoria, MN Gravity Riding in the middle of the country Going to Windrock Bike Park Closing Comments Link...
2023-06-2249 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectDustin Schiltz – drtpdlrs Youth Gravity Mountain Bike Programming #133Dustin Schiltz – drtpdlrs Youth Gravity Mountain Bike Programming #133 Topics: A look back at the 2022 drtpdlrs season Day Trips and longer multi-day trips Spirit Mtn, Duluth MN Going to Whistler Bike Park for a PMBIA Level 2 Air Certification Demonstrating and putting instruction to use Moving forward to 2023 Off Season Fitness / Training Program Trip to Bentonville with drtpdlrs Other trips for 2023 Pinehurst Bike Park, WI Copper Harbor, MI Cottage Grove Bike Park, MN Paradise Playground Opening up at Monarch Trails – Victoria, MN Gravity Riding in the middle of the country Going to Windrock Bike Park Closing Comments Link...
2023-06-2249 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectTracy Paradise and the One Track Mind Foundation ”Life is Once” #132Tracy Paradise and the One Track Mind Foundation "Life is Once"  #132 Topics: Tracy’s backstory and how it relates to her getting into mountain biking Why Tracy moved to MN Life is Once Starting the One Track Mind Foundation Not Focused on a specific location / region Things learned about the Trail Building side of things when starting the OTM Foundation Building Relationships The Paradise Playground at Monarch Trails The importance of offering a diverse trail system here Machine Built Trails Other Trail Projects that One Track Mind has been involved with Trails in MN One Track Min...
2023-06-2050 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectTracy Paradise and the One Track Mind Foundation ”Life is Once” #132Tracy Paradise and the One Track Mind Foundation "Life is Once"  #132 Topics: Tracy’s backstory and how it relates to her getting into mountain biking Why Tracy moved to MN Life is Once Starting the One Track Mind Foundation Not Focused on a specific location / region Things learned about the Trail Building side of things when starting the OTM Foundation Building Relationships The Paradise Playground at Monarch Trails The importance of offering a diverse trail system here Machine Built Trails Other Trail Projects that One Track Mind has been involved with Trails in MN One Track Min...
2023-06-2050 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectLuther Propst – Trails, Community Development and Advocacy Key Note at International Trails Summit 2023 #131Luther Propst – Trails, Community Development and Advocacy Key Note at International Trails Summit 2023 #131 Topics: Luther’s Backstory and how he got his start in Land Use Planning and Law Working with the World Wildlife Fund Founding the Sonoran Institute Joining the board for both IMBA and the Outdoor Alliance Why Luther Joined the Outdoor Alliance Joining the IMBA Board of Directors Balancing working with riding Trails, Community Development and Advocacy – Key Note Speech The importance of cooperation between user groups for advocacy Bentonville Economic Development through trails How Outdoor Recreation can fill the void with declining resour...
2023-06-131h 03Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectLuther Propst – Trails, Community Development and Advocacy Key Note at International Trails Summit 2023 #131Luther Propst – Trails, Community Development and Advocacy Key Note at International Trails Summit 2023 #131 Topics: Luther’s Backstory and how he got his start in Land Use Planning and Law Working with the World Wildlife Fund Founding the Sonoran Institute Joining the board for both IMBA and the Outdoor Alliance Why Luther Joined the Outdoor Alliance Joining the IMBA Board of Directors Balancing working with riding Trails, Community Development and Advocacy – Key Note Speech The importance of cooperation between user groups for advocacy Bentonville Economic Development through trails How Outdoor Recreation can fill the void with declining resour...
2023-06-131h 03Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectMartha Becton and the She Saws Presentation from the International Trails Summit 2023 #128Martha Becton and the She Saws Presentation from the International Trails Summit 2023 #128 Topics: General comments / conversation about the 2023 International Trail Summit Martha being introduced to Mike Riter She Saws and the Go Pro Footage of the presentation Recognizing the Value of Representation How the small room aided in the value of this presentation in person To Develop Actionable Changes The value of being a trainer Integrate Open Communication Affinity Spaces The sessions on Trail Skills and Higher Education in the Trail World Careers Mom’s Approve of Benefits that Trails Offer, especially on the Mental Health si...
2023-05-231h 24Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectMartha Becton and the She Saws Presentation from the International Trails Summit 2023 #128Martha Becton and the She Saws Presentation from the International Trails Summit 2023 #128 Topics: General comments / conversation about the 2023 International Trail Summit Martha being introduced to Mike Riter She Saws and the Go Pro Footage of the presentation Recognizing the Value of Representation How the small room aided in the value of this presentation in person To Develop Actionable Changes The value of being a trainer Integrate Open Communication Affinity Spaces The sessions on Trail Skills and Higher Education in the Trail World Careers Mom’s Approve of Benefits that Trails Offer, especially on the Mental Health si...
2023-05-231h 24Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectEthan Edman Trail Crew Manager for TrailBlazers – Bentonville AR, Land of OZ Trails #127Ethan Edman Trail Crew Manager for TrailBlazers – Bentonville AR, Land of OZ Trails #127 Ethan is a transplant from Southwest Missouri but an Arkansas native at heart, he moved to Fayetteville in 2012 and then later to Bentonville after graduating from Missouri Southern State University with a B.S. in marketing and a minor in Spanish. After moving to Northwest Arkansas he fell in love with mountain biking, the outdoor centric lifestyle and the cycling community that the area has to offer and joined the Trailblazers team in 2019.  When Ethan isn’t playing in the dirt you can find him o...
2023-05-161h 15Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectEthan Edman Trail Crew Manager for TrailBlazers – Bentonville AR, Land of OZ Trails #127Ethan Edman Trail Crew Manager for TrailBlazers – Bentonville AR, Land of OZ Trails #127 Ethan is a transplant from Southwest Missouri but an Arkansas native at heart, he moved to Fayetteville in 2012 and then later to Bentonville after graduating from Missouri Southern State University with a B.S. in marketing and a minor in Spanish. After moving to Northwest Arkansas he fell in love with mountain biking, the outdoor centric lifestyle and the cycling community that the area has to offer and joined the Trailblazers team in 2019.  When Ethan isn’t playing in the dirt you can find him o...
2023-05-161h 15Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectGary Gleason of WTB Components – Mountain Bike Trails and Advocacy the WTB Way #126Gary Gleason of WTB Components – Mountain Bike Trails and Advocacy the WTB Way #126 Topics: How Gary got into cycling / mountain biking The early days of mountain biking including the Kamikaze Downhill The backstory of WTB “Wilderness Trail Bikes” Components Wanting a pair of WTB Hubs started it all for Gary Developments that Gary has seen in terms of Mountain Bike Technology since the early 90’s WTB early to the 29’er game with the Nanoraptor Tire Prototyping 29er frames for 29er wheels The deep history of WTB Components and Advocacy for bikes – All Bikes The vision of Patrick Seid...
2023-05-091h 10Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectGary Gleason of WTB Components – Mountain Bike Trails and Advocacy the WTB Way #126Gary Gleason of WTB Components – Mountain Bike Trails and Advocacy the WTB Way #126 Topics: How Gary got into cycling / mountain biking The early days of mountain biking including the Kamikaze Downhill The backstory of WTB “Wilderness Trail Bikes” Components Wanting a pair of WTB Hubs started it all for Gary Developments that Gary has seen in terms of Mountain Bike Technology since the early 90’s WTB early to the 29’er game with the Nanoraptor Tire Prototyping 29er frames for 29er wheels The deep history of WTB Components and Advocacy for bikes – All Bikes The vision of Patrick Seid...
2023-05-091h 10Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectThomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe #124Thomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe Topics: Changes that Thomas has seen over the years How Thomas got into Mountain Biking and Advocacy The Difference between IMBA (US) vs IMBA Europe National Organization Membership Based IMBA Europe Summit (June 1st – 3rd 2023) Riding in Europe Challenges that IMBA EU faces for access and advocacy Comparing Cycling in Europe with the U.S. Working bikes into transportation in Europe More Trails Close to Home – EU The importance of access to nature for kids Thomas’ first time / experience in the U.S. in terms of Bike...
2023-04-251h 11Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectThomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe #124Thomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe Topics: Changes that Thomas has seen over the years How Thomas got into Mountain Biking and Advocacy The Difference between IMBA (US) vs IMBA Europe National Organization Membership Based IMBA Europe Summit (June 1st – 3rd 2023) Riding in Europe Challenges that IMBA EU faces for access and advocacy Comparing Cycling in Europe with the U.S. Working bikes into transportation in Europe More Trails Close to Home – EU The importance of access to nature for kids Thomas’ first time / experience in the U.S. in terms of Bike...
2023-04-251h 11Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectJed Talbot of OBP Trailworks - ”Off the Beaten Path” #123Jed Talbot of OBP Trailworks #123 Topics: Growing up in Maine and How Jed got into Trail Building Landing in the Upper Midwest for College – Carlton College Getting involved with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) Becoming an instructor for the SCA Facilitators of the Experience! Know It all vs Learn it all Transitioning into the world of Professional Trail Building from the SCA Starting with Peter Jensen and Associates Knowledge Sharing within the Trail Building Industry Trail Building Education through Universities and Trade Schools USFS Manual Principals of Back Country Rigging OBP Trailworks and the type of wo...
2023-04-181h 36Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectJed Talbot of OBP Trailworks - ”Off the Beaten Path” #123Jed Talbot of OBP Trailworks #123 Topics: Growing up in Maine and How Jed got into Trail Building Landing in the Upper Midwest for College – Carlton College Getting involved with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) Becoming an instructor for the SCA Facilitators of the Experience! Know It all vs Learn it all Transitioning into the world of Professional Trail Building from the SCA Starting with Peter Jensen and Associates Knowledge Sharing within the Trail Building Industry Trail Building Education through Universities and Trade Schools USFS Manual Principals of Back Country Rigging OBP Trailworks and the type of wo...
2023-04-181h 36Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectThrowback Thursday with Kyle Horvath of Ely, NV / White Pine County #TBTThrowback Thursday with Kyle Horvath of Ely, NV / White Pine County #TBT This episode first aired on June 26th, 2021 - as Episode #31 Topics Covered in this show: Kyle Horvath Back Story Kyle’s start in Tourism in Carson City, NV Kyle’s Transition from Carson City, NV to White Pine Co / Ely, NV Ely and the IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant Future Trail Expansion plans for the region Local Trail Club Great Basin Trails Alliance What to expect for a trail experience in the region Fears Tears and Beers – The first Enduro Race ever started in Ely...
2023-04-1355 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectThrowback Thursday with Kyle Horvath of Ely, NV / White Pine County #TBTThrowback Thursday with Kyle Horvath of Ely, NV / White Pine County #TBT This episode first aired on June 26th, 2021 - as Episode #31 Topics Covered in this show: Kyle Horvath Back Story Kyle’s start in Tourism in Carson City, NV Kyle’s Transition from Carson City, NV to White Pine Co / Ely, NV Ely and the IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant Future Trail Expansion plans for the region Local Trail Club Great Basin Trails Alliance What to expect for a trail experience in the region Fears Tears and Beers – The first Enduro Race ever started in Ely...
2023-04-1355 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectAdam Buck of Pathfinder Trail Building #122Adam Buck of Pathfinder Trail Building #122 Topics: Adam Buck Backstory on how he found trails and mountain biking Mountain Biking in the 90’s Building the Greenman Downhill Trail at Spirit Mtn in Duluth, MN The idea of urban mountain bike racing in St Paul, MN with Red Bull Starting the Midwest Freeride Community / Jolly Roger Downhill Series Moving over to Red Bull for work and working for Red Bull Media House in Event Production Red Bull Crashed Ice Transitioning back to dirt via the Cottage Grove Bike Park in 2013 Starting Pathfinder Trail Building Building out the Ir...
2023-04-111h 32Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectAdam Buck of Pathfinder Trail Building #122Adam Buck of Pathfinder Trail Building #122 Topics: Adam Buck Backstory on how he found trails and mountain biking Mountain Biking in the 90’s Building the Greenman Downhill Trail at Spirit Mtn in Duluth, MN The idea of urban mountain bike racing in St Paul, MN with Red Bull Starting the Midwest Freeride Community / Jolly Roger Downhill Series Moving over to Red Bull for work and working for Red Bull Media House in Event Production Red Bull Crashed Ice Transitioning back to dirt via the Cottage Grove Bike Park in 2013 Starting Pathfinder Trail Building Building out the Ir...
2023-04-111h 32Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectNick Bennette – Executive Director for the Vermont Mountain Bike Association #121Nick Bennette – Executive Director for the Vermont Mountain Bike Association #121 Nick is a dad, environmentalist, recovering consultant, and passionate mountain biker. He’s most happy out in the woods, popping off roots and rocks and searching for fun lines. Outside of work, Nick is either keeping up with his 9-year old or out on the trail, typically combining those things as much as possible. Once the weather turns, Nick tries to get in as much skiing and fat biking as he can, and his family has (mostly) converted him into a cozy-weather board gamer. Nick’s favori...
2023-04-041h 17Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectNick Bennette – Executive Director for the Vermont Mountain Bike Association #121Nick Bennette – Executive Director for the Vermont Mountain Bike Association #121 Nick is a dad, environmentalist, recovering consultant, and passionate mountain biker. He’s most happy out in the woods, popping off roots and rocks and searching for fun lines. Outside of work, Nick is either keeping up with his 9-year old or out on the trail, typically combining those things as much as possible. Once the weather turns, Nick tries to get in as much skiing and fat biking as he can, and his family has (mostly) converted him into a cozy-weather board gamer. Nick’s favori...
2023-04-041h 17Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectMarty Scheel The Downieville Classic and Dirt Magic the Podcast #BonusMarty Scheel The Downieville Classic and Dirt Magic the Podcast #Bonus   Partner & Adopt-A-Trail Coordinator Marty has been getting dirty in Downieville since hard-tails still ruled the trails. He was an early Lifetime Member of the SBTS and with his gift of gab, has been “The Voice” of the Downieville Classic and the SBTS since 2003. From emceeing world-class SBTS events to getting dirty on sa-weet Lost Sierra single-track, Marty’s enthusiasm and positive energy helps achieve the SBTS goal of creating Dirt Magic. Lastly, “please move all unattended bikes to our secure bike check area!”
2023-03-3041 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectMarty Scheel The Downieville Classic and Dirt Magic the Podcast #BonusMarty Scheel The Downieville Classic and Dirt Magic the Podcast #Bonus   Partner & Adopt-A-Trail Coordinator Marty has been getting dirty in Downieville since hard-tails still ruled the trails. He was an early Lifetime Member of the SBTS and with his gift of gab, has been “The Voice” of the Downieville Classic and the SBTS since 2003. From emceeing world-class SBTS events to getting dirty on sa-weet Lost Sierra single-track, Marty’s enthusiasm and positive energy helps achieve the SBTS goal of creating Dirt Magic. Lastly, “please move all unattended bikes to our secure bike check area!”
2023-03-3041 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectMariah Keagy – Sinuosity Flowing Trails – “You Get What You Plan For” #120Mariah Keagy – Sinuosity Flowing Trails – “You Get What You Plan For” #120 Topics: Mariah Keagy Intro and backstory Vermont Trails and Greenway Council The Green Mountain Club The backstory of Sinuosity Flowing Trails Lead Trail Planner / Designer Trail Planning and Trail Design according to Mariah Defining Trail Planning and Trail Design and what the differences are with Planning and a trail design Tools that Mariah uses for Planning and Design Data Gathering – especially social data A story about a positive trail design that started a lot differently than how it ended Directional Trails High Quality Trail Experiences Different...
2023-03-281h 07Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectMariah Keagy – Sinuosity Flowing Trails – “You Get What You Plan For” #120Mariah Keagy – Sinuosity Flowing Trails – “You Get What You Plan For” #120 Topics: Mariah Keagy Intro and backstory Vermont Trails and Greenway Council The Green Mountain Club The backstory of Sinuosity Flowing Trails Lead Trail Planner / Designer Trail Planning and Trail Design according to Mariah Defining Trail Planning and Trail Design and what the differences are with Planning and a trail design Tools that Mariah uses for Planning and Design Data Gathering – especially social data A story about a positive trail design that started a lot differently than how it ended Directional Trails High Quality Trail Experiences Different...
2023-03-281h 07Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectAaryn Kay of the Professional Trail Builders Association and Mike Passo of American Trails – International Trails Summit 2023 #119Aaryn Kay of the Professional Trail Builders Association and Mike Passo of American Trails – International Trails Summit 2023 #119 Topics: The Aaryn Kay Backstory on how she got into the world of trails Starting out as part of the IMBA Trail Care Crew The Mike Passo Backstory on how he got into the world of trails Former Executive Director of the PTBA What the Professional Trail Builders Association is What American Trails is International Trail Summit in Reno – April 2023 Themes Concurrent Sessions Reaching the younger demographic for the trail building industry The World Trails Network Hub for the Amer...
2023-03-2151 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectAaryn Kay of the Professional Trail Builders Association and Mike Passo of American Trails – International Trails Summit 2023 #119Aaryn Kay of the Professional Trail Builders Association and Mike Passo of American Trails – International Trails Summit 2023 #119 Topics: The Aaryn Kay Backstory on how she got into the world of trails Starting out as part of the IMBA Trail Care Crew The Mike Passo Backstory on how he got into the world of trails Former Executive Director of the PTBA What the Professional Trail Builders Association is What American Trails is International Trail Summit in Reno – April 2023 Themes Concurrent Sessions Reaching the younger demographic for the trail building industry The World Trails Network Hub for the Amer...
2023-03-2151 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectJerome Pelland owner of Sentiers Boréals a Trail Planning, Design and Building company based out of Quebec, Canada. #116Trail EAffect with Jerome Pelland owner of Sentiers Boréals a Trail Planning, Design and Building company based out of Quebec, Canada. #116 Jerome’s backstory on how he got into trail building Joining the Professional Trail Builders Association How Jerome juggled his former career with Trail Building The evolution of the PTBA that Jerome has seen since joining the PTBA Jerome’s Trail preference as a trail user Quebec as a trail destination The experience that Sentiers Boréals staff has within the company Jerome on Trail Planning and Design What User Experience is: UX Strategic Planning Session with t...
2023-02-281h 09Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectJerome Pelland owner of Sentiers Boréals a Trail Planning, Design and Building company based out of Quebec, Canada. #116Trail EAffect with Jerome Pelland owner of Sentiers Boréals a Trail Planning, Design and Building company based out of Quebec, Canada. #116 Jerome’s backstory on how he got into trail building Joining the Professional Trail Builders Association How Jerome juggled his former career with Trail Building The evolution of the PTBA that Jerome has seen since joining the PTBA Jerome’s Trail preference as a trail user Quebec as a trail destination The experience that Sentiers Boréals staff has within the company Jerome on Trail Planning and Design What User Experience is: UX Strategic Planning Session with t...
2023-02-281h 09Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectSteve Kasacek Life as a Project Manager with IMBA Trail Solutions #115Trail EAffect with Steve Kasacek Life as a Project Manager with IMBA Trail Solutions How Steve found his way into Civil Engineering / Stormwater Management and eventually to IMBA Trail Solutions Coming to IMBA at a pivotal time for IMBA Johnson City, TN and what Steve Learned on this project early in his IMBA Trail Solutions Career The ROI according to Steve in Johnson City, TN IMBA Trail Labs / First session of this in June of 2018, and what this experience was like for Steve How Trail Labs put planning and design into perspective The Trail Accelerator Grant Program The...
2023-02-212h 06Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectSteve Kasacek Life as a Project Manager with IMBA Trail Solutions #115Trail EAffect with Steve Kasacek Life as a Project Manager with IMBA Trail Solutions How Steve found his way into Civil Engineering / Stormwater Management and eventually to IMBA Trail Solutions Coming to IMBA at a pivotal time for IMBA Johnson City, TN and what Steve Learned on this project early in his IMBA Trail Solutions Career The ROI according to Steve in Johnson City, TN IMBA Trail Labs / First session of this in June of 2018, and what this experience was like for Steve How Trail Labs put planning and design into perspective The Trail Accelerator Grant Program The...
2023-02-212h 06Trail EAffect
Trail EAffectJarrod’s Place Bike Park with Josh Cohan and Jarrod Harris #91Trail EAffect Episode 91 Jarrod’s Place Bike Park with Josh Cohan and Jarrod Harris Georgia’s first Shuttle Service Bike Park The Back Story of Josh Cohan The Back Story of Jarrod Harris The Back Story of Jarrod’s Place Bike Park Josh’s take on creating Jarrod’s Place Bike Park The Property that Jarrod’s Place Bike Park is located on 230 acres 900’+ of vertical drop Inspiration that Jarrod pulled from other Bike Parks for Jarrod’s Place Building out the Bike Park Trail Experiences found at Jarrod’s Place Phase 1 More beginner access & trails coming for 2023 ...
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Trail EAffectJarrod’s Place Bike Park with Josh Cohan and Jarrod Harris #91Trail EAffect Episode 91 Jarrod’s Place Bike Park with Josh Cohan and Jarrod Harris Georgia’s first Shuttle Service Bike Park The Back Story of Josh Cohan The Back Story of Jarrod Harris The Back Story of Jarrod’s Place Bike Park Josh’s take on creating Jarrod’s Place Bike Park The Property that Jarrod’s Place Bike Park is located on 230 acres 900’+ of vertical drop Inspiration that Jarrod pulled from other Bike Parks for Jarrod’s Place Building out the Bike Park Trail Experiences found at Jarrod’s Place Phase 1 More beginner access & trails coming for 2023 ...
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Trail EAffectTerry Coddington NICA League Director for Arkansas Highschool Mountain Biking (#73)Trail EAffect Episode 73 with Terry Coddington The Terry Coddington Back Story Leadership that he learned while in the U.S. Navy including working with the Blue Angels Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator for Conway, AR Cycle-logical Coaching Skills Coaching Confidence = Speed Transition into NICA League Director for the State of Arkansas Started as Team Director and Head Coach in Conway Arkansas Grew the Conway Team to the largest in the state What NICA does for communities NICA Stories as a Coach The Our Ride Program All Kids Bike Terry getting back into Cycling to lose weight NICA GRiT Program Terry’s...
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Trail EAffectTerry Coddington NICA League Director for Arkansas Highschool Mountain Biking (#73)Trail EAffect Episode 73 with Terry Coddington The Terry Coddington Back Story Leadership that he learned while in the U.S. Navy including working with the Blue Angels Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator for Conway, AR Cycle-logical Coaching Skills Coaching Confidence = Speed Transition into NICA League Director for the State of Arkansas Started as Team Director and Head Coach in Conway Arkansas Grew the Conway Team to the largest in the state What NICA does for communities NICA Stories as a Coach The Our Ride Program All Kids Bike Terry getting back into Cycling to lose weight NICA GRiT Program Terry’s...
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Trail EAffectDavid Wright The Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Bentonville (#11)Trail EAffect Episode Eleven with David Wright – Bentonville Parks & Recreation Director This Episode first aired on December 7th, 2020 on Mountain Bike Radio Josh sits down with David Wright who is the Director of Parks and Recreation in Bentonville, AR. This is a particularly important and informative interview as Bentonville has an amazing parks system which also includes extensive hard surface and natural surface trails. Warning – Positive Community Development and Public Open Spaces ahead. Everything from Trails to Cricket is discussed. Topics in the show include: The early story of David Wright and Davi...
2022-02-1944 minTrail EAffect
Trail EAffectDavid Wright The Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Bentonville (#11)Trail EAffect Episode Eleven with David Wright – Bentonville Parks & Recreation Director This Episode first aired on December 7th, 2020 on Mountain Bike Radio Josh sits down with David Wright who is the Director of Parks and Recreation in Bentonville, AR. This is a particularly important and informative interview as Bentonville has an amazing parks system which also includes extensive hard surface and natural surface trails. Warning – Positive Community Development and Public Open Spaces ahead. Everything from Trails to Cricket is discussed. Topics in the show include: The early story of David Wright and Davi...
2022-02-1944 min