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Trail EAffectTrail 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. ...2025-04-221h 17Trail EAffectTrail 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. ...2025-04-221h 17Trail EAffectTrail 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...2025-04-111h 18Trail EAffectTrail 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...2025-04-111h 18Trail EAffectTrail 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...2025-03-181h 16Trail EAffectTrail 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...2025-03-181h 16Trail EAffectTrail 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...2025-02-111h 22Trail EAffectTrail 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...2025-02-111h 22Trail EAffectTrail EAffectGary Moore, Gil McCormick and Chris Winn – COMBA – Colorado Mountain Bike Association 163Gary Moore, Gil McCormick and Chris Winn – COMBA – Colorado Mountain Bike Association 163 We are back with a Non-Profit Trail Organization this week, featuring COMBA, The Colorado Mountain Bike Association. We have Gary Moore, the Executive Director for COMBA, Gil McCormick the Trails Program Director for COMBA, and Chris Winn the Communications and Marketing Manager for COMBA. Topics Include: How these three got into mountain biking and trails How COMBA Began Hiring Staff at COMBA The region that COMBA covers COMBA’s Focus on Trails Trek Trails at Virginia Canyon More about the Trek Foundation What G...2024-02-271h 36Trail EAffectTrail EAffectGary Moore, Gil McCormick and Chris Winn – COMBA – Colorado Mountain Bike Association 163Gary Moore, Gil McCormick and Chris Winn – COMBA – Colorado Mountain Bike Association 163 We are back with a Non-Profit Trail Organization this week, featuring COMBA, The Colorado Mountain Bike Association. We have Gary Moore, the Executive Director for COMBA, Gil McCormick the Trails Program Director for COMBA, and Chris Winn the Communications and Marketing Manager for COMBA. Topics Include: How these three got into mountain biking and trails How COMBA Began Hiring Staff at COMBA The region that COMBA covers COMBA’s Focus on Trails Trek Trails at Virginia Canyon More about the Trek Foundation What G...2024-02-271h 36Trail EAffectTrail EAffectDafydd Davis - A Pioneer in Trail Planning and Design, based out of Wales 162Dafydd Davis - A Pioneer in Trail Planning and Design, based out of Wales 162 Dafydd might be the most impactful mountain bike trail planners and designer period. His thoughtful approach to trail planning and design has resulted in trail experiences that were decades ahead of their time in Wales, which eventually spread throughout the world. You’d think the topics we discussed and Dafydd’s concepts were rather new, but he started this approach in 1994, 30 years ago. Dafydd’s concepts have also be studied and implemented by many other trail planners and designers, and are still extremely releva...2024-02-201h 10Trail EAffectTrail EAffectDafydd Davis - A Pioneer in Trail Planning and Design, based out of Wales 162Dafydd Davis - A Pioneer in Trail Planning and Design, based out of Wales 162 Dafydd might be the most impactful mountain bike trail planners and designer period. His thoughtful approach to trail planning and design has resulted in trail experiences that were decades ahead of their time in Wales, which eventually spread throughout the world. You’d think the topics we discussed and Dafydd’s concepts were rather new, but he started this approach in 1994, 30 years ago. Dafydd’s concepts have also be studied and implemented by many other trail planners and designers, and are still extremely releva...2024-02-201h 10Trail EAffectTrail EAffectSean Benish – Trail Builder Magazine / Loam Coffee 161Sean Benish – Trail Builder Magazine / Loam Coffee 161 Episode 161 will be a bit different than most shows as this was a last-minute idea to hop on Zoom Call with Sean Benish. Sean is the person behind Trail Builder Magazine, Loam Coffee, and a whole lot more. I didn’t really have any topics for this conversation so we just went with what popped into our heads.       Trail EAffect Show Links: Trail Builder Magazine:  https://www.trailbuildermag.com/ Loam Coffee: https://www.loamcoffee.com/   Episode...2024-02-131h 00Trail EAffectTrail EAffectSean Benish – Trail Builder Magazine / Loam Coffee 161Sean Benish – Trail Builder Magazine / Loam Coffee 161 Episode 161 will be a bit different than most shows as this was a last-minute idea to hop on Zoom Call with Sean Benish. Sean is the person behind Trail Builder Magazine, Loam Coffee, and a whole lot more. I didn’t really have any topics for this conversation so we just went with what popped into our heads.       Trail EAffect Show Links: Trail Builder Magazine:  https://www.trailbuildermag.com/ Loam Coffee: https://www.loamcoffee.com/   Episode...2024-02-131h 00Trail EAffectTrail EAffectRocket Ramps with Henry and Janker Ted – Building Ramps, Trails and Community in New Mexico #160Rocket Ramps with Henry and Janker Ted – Building Ramps, Trails and Community in New Mexico #160 Topics Covered in this show: The Rocket Ramp Formation The Trail Building Scene in New Mexico Janker Ted’s entry into Trail Building Where Janker Built in MO The Goals of Rocket Ramps The evolution of Ramp Geometry / Ramps & Jumps in general Ramp / Jump Design / Radius The materials / construction of Rocket Ramps Rocket Ramp Sizes Shipping Rocket Ramps Manufacturing of Rocket Ramps Building Chips & Salsa at Glorieta, NM Progressive Blue Flow Trails with Black Optional Features The Santa Fe Fat Tire Soci...2024-02-061h 19Trail EAffectTrail EAffectRocket Ramps with Henry and Janker Ted – Building Ramps, Trails and Community in New Mexico #160Rocket Ramps with Henry and Janker Ted – Building Ramps, Trails and Community in New Mexico #160 Topics Covered in this show: The Rocket Ramp Formation The Trail Building Scene in New Mexico Janker Ted’s entry into Trail Building Where Janker Built in MO The Goals of Rocket Ramps The evolution of Ramp Geometry / Ramps & Jumps in general Ramp / Jump Design / Radius The materials / construction of Rocket Ramps Rocket Ramp Sizes Shipping Rocket Ramps Manufacturing of Rocket Ramps Building Chips & Salsa at Glorieta, NM Progressive Blue Flow Trails with Black Optional Features The Santa Fe Fat Tire Soci...2024-02-061h 19Trail EAffectTrail EAffectShea Farrell of Flowride Concepts - Trail Building / Community Building #159Shea Farrell of Flowride Concepts - Trail Building / Community Building #159 Topics Covered in this show: How Shea got into Trail Planning, Design and Building Common Themes of selling Bike Parks and Mountain Bike Infrastructure as a public amenity Mountain Biking at Resorts / Gravity Bike Parks Building in Anniston, AL / Duluth, MN and the Cottage Grove Bike Park Bike Parks – IMBA’s Guide to New School Trails Creating Visual Graphics for publications Langfang Bike Park – Guan, China COMBA and Building the Sluice The proximity of Floyd Hill to Virginia Canyon in Idaho Springs, CO How it is to wor...2024-01-301h 06Trail EAffectTrail EAffectShea Farrell of Flowride Concepts - Trail Building / Community Building #159Shea Farrell of Flowride Concepts - Trail Building / Community Building #159 Topics Covered in this show: How Shea got into Trail Planning, Design and Building Common Themes of selling Bike Parks and Mountain Bike Infrastructure as a public amenity Mountain Biking at Resorts / Gravity Bike Parks Building in Anniston, AL / Duluth, MN and the Cottage Grove Bike Park Bike Parks – IMBA’s Guide to New School Trails Creating Visual Graphics for publications Langfang Bike Park – Guan, China COMBA and Building the Sluice The proximity of Floyd Hill to Virginia Canyon in Idaho Springs, CO How it is to wor...2024-01-301h 06Trail EAffectTrail EAffectDovetail Trail Consulting with Quinn Brett and Joe Stone – Adaptive Recreation #158Dovetail Trail Consulting with Quinn Brett and Joe Stone – Adaptive Recreation #158 Topics Covered in this show: Universal Trail Design – Sustainable Trail Design The difference of accessibility and usability Differences in adaptive equipment Adaptive Trail Assessment at Walden’s Ridge in Chattanooga, TN Details on the trails at Walden’s Ridge Other locations assessed Bend, OR Signage and information that should be on signage Barriers Dovetail and education / attending more conferences Quinn and her Tour Divide Accomplishment What Quinn took away from this experience Joe is going to Columbia – Wheels 4 Flying Paragliding Project Air Time Closing Comments and Thank...2024-01-161h 07Trail EAffectTrail EAffectTrailBot – The Trail Conditions Resource for when and where to use trails #157TrailBot – The Trail Conditions Resource for when and where to use trails #157 Topics Covered in this show: How Trail Bot came to be How Trail Conditions are Updated What is a widget – How to link conditions to various locations Reception from municipalities is for TrailBot Who makes the trail conditions updates The subjective nature of trail conditions especially how this changes from region to region or even trail to trail How and why to update when trail conditions haven’t actually changed Other uses for this app – like announcements / another point of communication How TrailBot is differen...2024-01-091h 08Trail EAffectTrail EAffectMcGill Trail Fabrications #156McGill Trail Fabrications #156 Topics Covered in this show: Where the name McGill comes from How the McGill’s came together The Riveter – North Carolina Wintering in the Carolina’s Building at Walden’s Ridge in Chattanooga, TN Building in Frisco, Co – Purpose build trails How Aftermath came to be Directional Trails Idaho Springs – Virginia Canyon Bike Park Argo Mine COMBA Trek Trails / Trek Foundation Support Howler Bike Park The importance of Gravity Bike Parks and value they bring Famous Failure / Learning Moments at McGill Trail Fabrications Waterflow International Trench Diggers Association Mount Trashmore – Cedar Rapids, IA Where the McGi...2024-01-021h 22Trail EAffectTrail EAffectTony Boone – Legendary Trail Designer & Builder / Aruba MTB Project #155Tony Boone – Legendary Trail Designer & Builder / Aruba MTB Project #155 Topics Covered in this show: Tony Boone on Jane Goodall 2023 Professional Trail Builder Association Lifetime Achievement Award Trail Builders Worldwide Tony Sponsoring companies into the PTBA The explosion of Trail Building and Trail Use since 2020 Measuring the GDP of Outdoor Recreation Aruba MTB Project The Mountain Bike Experience in Aruba E Bikes Tony Boone – Stay Human 2024 Professional Trail Building Association Conference Exclusive Announcement? Tony Boone on Mike Riter / Trail Education Tony Boone on Glen Jacobs – World Trail Kidney Stone Evangelist Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: ...2023-12-191h 11Trail EAffectTrail EAffectSean Leader of Southern Gravity – Downhill Bike Parks / Downhill Racing / And more #154Sean Leader of Southern Gravity – Downhill Bike Parks / Downhill Racing / And more #154 Topics Covered in this show: Southern Gravity Catching up since Episode 43 the original Sean Leader / Windrock Episode People moving to the area for Windrock Bike Park Sean’s view on Gravity Based Bike Parks New Shuttle Based Bike Parks Shuttle Trucks / Trailers and how bike parks can function without Chairlifts Efficiencies of Shuttle Trucks vs Chairlifts Trailer Size Differences / loading times Growing Rider Numbers at Windrock Opening 7 days a week Windrock used as a testing facility for new bikes and components Tracks vs Trails acco...2023-12-051h 18Trail EAffectTrail EAffectChris Skogen – Industry vs Community and a whole lot more! #153Chris Skogen – Industry vs Community and a whole lot more! #153 Topics Covered in this show: Chris’s Wheels Lemon’s to Lemonade Yes, is the answer, what is the question? Almanzo 100 The value of a hand written note The beginnings Creating Space for Human Beings to look in the mirror Moving the needle socially Not about bikes Industry VS Community Comparison Trek – Win the Season 365 Stepping away from Gravel and towards the Mountain Bike Getting away in the woods What make a great Trail Community according to Chris The Trek Foundation and what Trek does in the worl...2023-11-281h 33Trail EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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...2023-11-071h 07Trail EAffectTrail 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...2023-11-071h 07Trail EAffectTrail EAffectRenee Mattson of Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 3 #150Renee Mattson of Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 3 #150 Topics Covered in this show: What the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission is How and Why the State of Minnesota decided to fund Trails and more How the Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process came to be How communities in MN can qualify and apply for these trail grants Other projects that this fund grants money towards What Renee looks for in Trail Communities Closing Comments Trail EA...2023-10-2439 minTrail EAffectTrail EAffectRenee Mattson of Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 3 #150Renee Mattson of Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 3 #150 Topics Covered in this show: What the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission is How and Why the State of Minnesota decided to fund Trails and more How the Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process came to be How communities in MN can qualify and apply for these trail grants Other projects that this fund grants money towards What Renee looks for in Trail Communities Closing Comments Trail EA...2023-10-2439 minTrail EAffectTrail EAffectMike Repyak of IMBA Trail Solutions on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the ProcessMike Repyak of IMBA Trail Solutions on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 2 #149 Topics Covered in this show: What Mike / IMBA Trail Solutions have been up to in 2023 How Mike and IMBA got involved with helping to write this book Why this is not just a MN Guide, but a Guide that can be used worldwide The Presentation of the book at the 2023 International Trail Conference in Reno The sections that Mike was involved with Topics / subjects Mike would add to this book Feedback Mike / IMBA has gotten on this book Th...2023-10-171h 06Trail EAffectTrail EAffectMike Repyak of IMBA Trail Solutions on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the ProcessMike Repyak of IMBA Trail Solutions on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 2 #149 Topics Covered in this show: What Mike / IMBA Trail Solutions have been up to in 2023 How Mike and IMBA got involved with helping to write this book Why this is not just a MN Guide, but a Guide that can be used worldwide The Presentation of the book at the 2023 International Trail Conference in Reno The sections that Mike was involved with Topics / subjects Mike would add to this book Feedback Mike / IMBA has gotten on this book Th...2023-10-171h 06Trail EAffectTrail EAffectJake Carsten Author of the book: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process #148Jake Carsten Author of the book: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process #148 Topics Covered in this show: Jakes Backstory relative to how he got into Trail Planning and Mountain Biking Jakes Deep History in Trail Building and Planning around the world Mountain Bike Trail Development: Guidelines for successfully managing the process The Backstory behind this book Key Topics that needed to be in the book The professionalization of the trail industry Training for trail building The Eight Topics of the Book Evolve The release of the book and feedback since it’s go...2023-10-101h 28Trail EAffectTrail EAffectJake Carsten Author of the book: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process #148Jake Carsten Author of the book: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process #148 Topics Covered in this show: Jakes Backstory relative to how he got into Trail Planning and Mountain Biking Jakes Deep History in Trail Building and Planning around the world Mountain Bike Trail Development: Guidelines for successfully managing the process The Backstory behind this book Key Topics that needed to be in the book The professionalization of the trail industry Training for trail building The Eight Topics of the Book Evolve The release of the book and feedback since it’s go...2023-10-101h 28Trail EAffectTrail EAffectAdam McCoy - Treelines Northwest - Trail Building - Retallack Lodge - and More #147Adam McCoy - Treelines Northwest - Trail Building - Retallack Lodge - and More #147 Topics Covered in this show: How Treelines began – Inspired by Snowboard & Skateboard Apparel and Media Builders V. Loggers Video Shoot the Trails and Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition in Bellingham, WA The Treelines Van Growing the Treelines Brand The evolution of filming and helmet cameras Peak to Creek Freehub Magazine Video Series at Retallack Lodge How this trail and video project came to be The challenges associated with building this trail 6000’ vertical drop on this build The reception of Peak to Creek Retallack Lodg...2023-10-031h 19Trail EAffectTrail EAffectAdam McCoy - Treelines Northwest - Trail Building - Retallack Lodge - and More #147Adam McCoy - Treelines Northwest - Trail Building - Retallack Lodge - and More #147 Topics Covered in this show: How Treelines began – Inspired by Snowboard & Skateboard Apparel and Media Builders V. Loggers Video Shoot the Trails and Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition in Bellingham, WA The Treelines Van Growing the Treelines Brand The evolution of filming and helmet cameras Peak to Creek Freehub Magazine Video Series at Retallack Lodge How this trail and video project came to be The challenges associated with building this trail 6000’ vertical drop on this build The reception of Peak to Creek Retallack Lodg...2023-10-031h 19Trail EAffectTrail EAffectJonas Sublett – Bike Life / Real Talk / Bikes are Therapy / Marji Gesick #146Jonas Sublett – Bike Life / Real Talk / Bikes are Therapy / Marji Gesick #146 Topics Covered in this show: Marji Gesick 2023 Dakota 5-0 2023 Jonas on Single Speeding Jonas on Not Finishing Unofficial Aid Stations at the Marji Gesick Bikes as Therapy Jonas on getting his brother Dion into riding bikes Jonas on getting his mother into riding bikes Jonas on getting people on bikes Jonas on PTSD and how the Bike helps with his trauma Jonas on Hauling his bike while driving his Semi & riding Jonas on some of the Racial Inequalities that he’s has faced Jonas on Davi...2023-09-261h 24Trail EAffectTrail EAffectJonas Sublett – Bike Life / Real Talk / Bikes are Therapy / Marji Gesick #146Jonas Sublett – Bike Life / Real Talk / Bikes are Therapy / Marji Gesick #146 Topics Covered in this show: Marji Gesick 2023 Dakota 5-0 2023 Jonas on Single Speeding Jonas on Not Finishing Unofficial Aid Stations at the Marji Gesick Bikes as Therapy Jonas on getting his brother Dion into riding bikes Jonas on getting his mother into riding bikes Jonas on getting people on bikes Jonas on PTSD and how the Bike helps with his trauma Jonas on Hauling his bike while driving his Semi & riding Jonas on some of the Racial Inequalities that he’s has faced Jonas on Davi...2023-09-261h 24Trail EAffectTrail EAffectTodd Poquette Re-Air – 906 Adventure and the Marji Gesick #145Todd Poquette Re-Air – 906 Adventure and the Marji Gesick #145 This Episode first aired on October 21st, 2020 Topics Covered in this show: The Todd Poquette Back Story Why 906 Adventure Team was created 906 Adventure Events 906 Youth Programs Replicating 906 Adventure Programs in other communities Summer of Crusher 2020 Impact that Trails have on Communities Obstacles with 906 Adventure Team The Adventurous Preview & Purpose Closing Links: 906 Adventure Team: https://906adventureteam.com/ Marji Gesick: https://906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/marji-gesick/ Marji Gesick Video: https://youtu.be/4LHU_tuXrbQ Freedom Machine Video – If this doesn’t insp...2023-09-121h 08Trail EAffectTrail EAffectTodd Poquette Re-Air – 906 Adventure and the Marji Gesick #145Todd Poquette Re-Air – 906 Adventure and the Marji Gesick #145 This Episode first aired on October 21st, 2020 Topics Covered in this show: The Todd Poquette Back Story Why 906 Adventure Team was created 906 Adventure Events 906 Youth Programs Replicating 906 Adventure Programs in other communities Summer of Crusher 2020 Impact that Trails have on Communities Obstacles with 906 Adventure Team The Adventurous Preview & Purpose Closing Links: 906 Adventure Team: https://906adventureteam.com/ Marji Gesick: https://906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/marji-gesick/ Marji Gesick Video: https://youtu.be/4LHU_tuXrbQ Freedom Machine Video – If this doesn’t insp...2023-09-121h 08Trail EAffectTrail EAffectWill Taygan Executive Director for the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska # 144Will Taygan Executive Director for the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska # 144 Backstory on how Will got into Mountain Biking The Backstory on the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders Mountain Bike Access in Chugiak-Eagle River Region Building Partnerships with various government agencies Partnering with Professional Trail Builders for Trail Building Transitioning from Volunteer Building to Professional Building Being the Part-Time Executive Director How the 1st Alaska Mountain Bike Summit went Looking forward to the 2nd Alaska Mountain Bike Summit Partnering with IMBA for this summit Winter Fat Biking in Alaska What Will Looks for in Mountain Bike Communities ...2023-09-051h 22Trail EAffectTrail EAffectWill Taygan Executive Director for the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska # 144Will Taygan Executive Director for the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska # 144 Backstory on how Will got into Mountain Biking The Backstory on the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders Mountain Bike Access in Chugiak-Eagle River Region Building Partnerships with various government agencies Partnering with Professional Trail Builders for Trail Building Transitioning from Volunteer Building to Professional Building Being the Part-Time Executive Director How the 1st Alaska Mountain Bike Summit went Looking forward to the 2nd Alaska Mountain Bike Summit Partnering with IMBA for this summit Winter Fat Biking in Alaska What Will Looks for in Mountain Bike Communities ...2023-09-051h 22Trail EAffectTrail EAffectVance McCaw Trail Boss for Trek Trails in Waterloo, WI #143Vance McCaw Trail Boss for Trek Trails in Waterloo, WI #143 Backstory on how Vance got into mountain biking Where Vance Started with Trek Moving into the Product Development Dept at Trek Transitioning into the Trek Factory Race Shop The C3 Project The evolution of mountain bikes C3 Project Stories Custom Paint for the C3 Project The Trek Trails Participation Game… Cheers! Transitioning into the Role of the Trail Boss at Trek Trails Trail Building via Volunteers vs Professionals The Trek Trails Venue in Waterloo, WI Events at Trek Trails Trek Trails and the Trek Foundation around the country Wh...2023-08-2958 minTrail EAffectTrail EAffectVance McCaw Trail Boss for Trek Trails in Waterloo, WI #143Vance McCaw Trail Boss for Trek Trails in Waterloo, WI #143 Backstory on how Vance got into mountain biking Where Vance Started with Trek Moving into the Product Development Dept at Trek Transitioning into the Trek Factory Race Shop The C3 Project The evolution of mountain bikes C3 Project Stories Custom Paint for the C3 Project The Trek Trails Participation Game… Cheers! Transitioning into the Role of the Trail Boss at Trek Trails Trail Building via Volunteers vs Professionals The Trek Trails Venue in Waterloo, WI Events at Trek Trails Trek Trails and the Trek Foundation around the country Wh...2023-08-2958 minTrail EAffectTrail EAffectShawn Gregory of Big Loop Trails and Big Loop Maps – Re Air #142Shawn Gregory of Big Loop Trails and Big Loop Maps – Re Air #142   Topics Covered: The Shawn Gregory Back Story How Shawn got into mountain biking The move from the Denver Area to the Cortez / Delores Region for a lifestyle choice to be closer to the outdoors Early years of trails or lack of in the Cortez / Delores Region, yet loads of potential Why Big Loop Maps was created as a side business How / Why the Southwest Colorado Cycling Association was formed – For Sand Canyon Phil’s World, how it came to be as a riding...2023-08-221h 08Trail EAffectTrail EAffectShawn Gregory of Big Loop Trails and Big Loop Maps – Re Air #142Shawn Gregory of Big Loop Trails and Big Loop Maps – Re Air #142   Topics Covered: The Shawn Gregory Back Story How Shawn got into mountain biking The move from the Denver Area to the Cortez / Delores Region for a lifestyle choice to be closer to the outdoors Early years of trails or lack of in the Cortez / Delores Region, yet loads of potential Why Big Loop Maps was created as a side business How / Why the Southwest Colorado Cycling Association was formed – For Sand Canyon Phil’s World, how it came to be as a riding...2023-08-221h 08Trail EAffectTrail 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...2023-08-151h 24Trail EAffectTrail 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...2023-08-151h 24Trail EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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 ...2022-10-111h 06Trail EAffectTrail 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 ...2022-10-111h 06Trail EAffectTrail 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...2022-06-071h 02Trail EAffectTrail 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...2022-06-071h 02Trail EAffectTrail 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 EAffectTrail 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