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February 20, 2022
Trail EAffect Show PageABOUT THE EPISODE
Trail EAffect will be moving off of Mountain Bike Radio to its own Podcast Feed and will be called: Trail EAffect.
In order to continue to listen to future Trail EAffect Episodes please check out Trail EAffect everywhere Podcasts are consumed.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
The Christiana Hudson Backstory The Suzy Bauer Backstory The Spider Mountain Backstory Inspiration from Jackson Hole Other Bike Park Resorts: Purgatory and Pajarito The first chairlift in Texas The Lift was purchased from Taos Ski Area & moved to Spider Mtn The Trail Planning behind Spider Mtn Suzy’s Perspective of Spider Mtn coming from Colorado, and getting new participants into Mountain Biking The Future of Mountain Biking in Texas The Trail Maintenance at Spider Mountain Beginners at Spider Mountain New Beginners Skills Park Gear Rental Complimentary Tips & Tricks to new riders Partners with other Bike Camps and Riders in the area Incredible staff Family Friendly Company Power Kids: 12 & Under Ride & Ski for Free Thunderbird Lodge at Spider Mtn Other Amenities such as water sports on Lake Buchanan Numbers at Spider Mtn (only open for 3 years and weird years with the Covid Boost) Growing the numbers Next Trail – Advanced Flowtech Famous Failures & Learning through failure The Community Aspect of Spider Mountain Mountain Biking Community Community of Locals in Burnet TX Closing Comments Spider rides much bigger than it is Committed to awesome trails on the terrain they haveRELATED SHOW NOTES
Spider Mountain Bike Park: https://www.spidermountain.com/
Mountain Capital Partners: https://www.mcp.ski/
Thunderbird Lodge: https://www.thunderbirdlodgetx.com/-------------
Trail EAffect Show Support
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services
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January 27, 2022
Trail EAffect Show PageABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
The Mark Hayes Back Story How a trip to Whistler Bike Park inspired Mark to create Highland Bike Park How Mark found the property to build out Highland Bike Park The details around Highland Bike Park The Importance of entry level trails for growing the customer base and mountain biking in general What is a beginner trail and incorporating the lesson component of the business Getting people into mountain biking The overview of Highland as a business and a brand Platform A – Highland Bike Park Platform B – Camps Platform C – Highland Trails (Trail Building outside of Highland) The impact of Covid on Highland in 2020 How Highland Bike Park also serves as a training facility for educating trail builders for Highland Trails Building the Highland Team The Evolution of trails from the start of Highland to today The Evolution of Trails in terms of creating a trail system that constantly progresses as the rider’s progress. ASSF – Amplitude, Speed, Sightlines and Frequency according to Brian Finestone (former manager of Whistler Bike Park) Famous Failures / Learning Experiences by Mark Hayes The indoor bike park structure The differences between Private Bike Parks and Public Trails, and what Private Bike Parks offer over public trails The Foothills Foundation, the public trails non profit that Mark is president of The 1%er’s Public Trails and Maintenance The Upside of great trails in your community The ingredients that make a great trail community according to Mark Asphalt Pumptracks Closing Comments Making the sport accessible to everyone Continuous Learning E-Bikes Thanking the Team at Highland Bike ParkRELATED SHOW NOTES
Highland Bike Park: https://www.highlandmountain.com/
Highland Trails: https://www.highlandmountain.com/trail-building-services/about/
Highland Training and Camps: https://www.highlandmountain.com/camps-lessons/camps/overview/choose-your-camp/
Highland YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HighlandMountainBikePark
The Foothills Foundation: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/8684f506713c4b32b144dda45894fb48?item=1-------------
Trail EAffect Show Support
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services
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January 18, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Neko Mulally Backstory and how he got into Professional WC DH Racing The formation of Neko’s own race program: Frameworks Check out the Downtime and Vital MTB Podcast for more depth on the program How the concept of Ride Kanuga Bike Park got started Neko’s take on the land and topography that Ride Kanuga offered 2020 the Pandemic created the time needed to build out Ride Kanuga Building Ride Kanuga How Callie’s trail building experience helped shape the diversity of trails at Ride Kanuga The Layout of Ride Kanuga How Ride Kanuga offers a diverse trail experience How Ride Kanuga / bike parks in general offer a different experience than public access trails Diverse Trail Experiences Regular Trail Maintenance through paid staff Ride Kanuga Country Club User Numbers at Ride Kanuga and how they have exceeded the expectations of Neko, and how this lets to having 5 trail builders on staff for building and maintenance The differences between Windrock and Ride Kanuga bike parks How Windrock Bike Park came to be, Neko’s Perspective on this What makes Windrock great for high level downhill style downhill tracks to train and race on 500’ of vertical elevation makes for a great bike park What Neko has incorporated into Ride Kanuga that he’s seen and ridden in other places SE Style Jumpline England Style Rut Tracks – GNCC What makes a good trail community according to Neko (Hint: AMBC) The Ride Kanuga Community Ride Kanuga Holiday Party Downhill Southeast and Enduro Southeast Neko’s 2022 SponsorsRELATED SHOW NOTES
Ride Kanuga: https://ridekanuga.com/
Neko’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NekoMulally/featured
Downtime Podcast Episode with Neko: https://www.downtimepodcast.com/nekobike/
Vital MTB Podcast Episode with Neko: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/Neko-Mulally-Will-Race-Handmade-Alloy-DH-Frames-by-Frank-the-Welder,1407Neko’s Sponsors and Support
Ride Kanuga: https://ridekanuga.com/
Fox Suspension: https://www.ridefox.com/subhome.php?m=bike
Fox Racing: https://www.foxracing.com/
Maxxis Tires: https://www.maxxis.com/us/tires/bicycle/mountain/
Worldwide Cyclery: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/
Santa Cruz Reserve Rims: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/reserve-wheels
GoPro: https://gopro.com/en/us
ODI Grips: https://www.odigrips.com/
Handup Gloves: https://handupgloves.com/
WD40 Bike Products: https://www.wd40.com/products/?category=bike
WTB Tire Sealant: https://www.wtb.com/pages/tcstiresealant
Spank Industries: https://spank-ind.com/
Factor Components: https://www.factorcomponents.com/
Kogel Bearings: https://www.kogel.cc/-------------
Trail EAffect Show Support
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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January 12, 2022
Apex Nutrition Podcast Page
ABOUT THIS EPISODE:Some people eat grains like there's no tomorrow. Some people are terrified grains will make them fat and foggy. What? Here are some grain facts, a description of the nutrients in oats, and how to make my favorite high-protein oatmeal without hardly lifting a finger.
If you want to learn to nourish your body and fuel your adventure, this show is for you. It’s laid-back, informative, actionable, and fun.
Kelli Jennings, RD is an athlete’s athlete and nutritionist. She’s been there, she consulted there, and she’s loved every minute of helping athletes (1,000’s) thrive. On trails, slopes, mountainsides, and now, waves! Let great nutrition become your secret weapon. Pull up a chair and enjoy.
RELATED SHOW LINKSCheck out all of Kelli’s thing right at her site, here: https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/fuelrightblog/
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January 12, 2022
Apex Nutrition Podcast Page
ABOUT THIS EPISODE:There is a simple yet powerful crux you need to know to set the foundation for all your nutrition options as an athlete.
It's this "crux" that will help you:
*obtain the strength to weight ratio you want
*have more energy each day
*give your body the fuel it needs in training EVEN IF trying to lose weight/fat
*lose weight without feeling a deficit in energy
*recover better
Ready? It's easy. It's simple. You can start putting it into practice TODAY!
If you want to learn to nourish your body and fuel your adventure, this show is for you. It’s laid-back, informative, actionable, and fun.
Kelli Jennings, RD is an athlete’s athlete and nutritionist. She’s been there, she consulted there, and she’s loved every minute of helping athletes (1,000’s) thrive. On trails, slopes, mountainsides, and now, waves! Let great nutrition become your secret weapon. Pull up a chair and enjoy.
RELATED SHOW LINKSCheck out all of Kelli’s thing right at her site, here: https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/fuelrightblog/
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January 11, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Ann Christianson backstory How Ann found bikes Working within the bike industry for multiple bike companies Saris and what Saris Makes The Saris Foundation How Chris of Saris took multiple leaders to Zambia to see what the power of the bicycle really means Bike Parks for Kids Vacant Lots / Land and the opportunities that previous generations had with these spaces How Public Bike Parks can serve multiple generations and demographics Where the First Bike Parks for Kids Bike Park is being built Where to find out more information about Bike Parks for Kids How the Grant Making is Seed Money & connecting communities with communities that have done this before Grant Application & next round is due on January 31, 2022 PDF Guide to Creating Community Bike Parks More Details on the Grant Application Stories on bike parks and what has been successful (Hint: Big Marsh) Insight from Ann / Words of Wisdom / Closing CommentsRELATED SHOW NOTES
Saris: https://www.saris.com/
Saris Advocacy: https://www.saris.com/advocacy
Saris Bike Parks for Kids: https://www.saris.com/advocacy/bike-parks-for-kids
https://www.saris.com/page/foundation?utm_source=homepagenav&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=navlinkmenu
A Guide to creating community bike parks: https://www.saris.com/Uploads/Saris/2021/12/Guide-to-Creating-Community-Bike-Parks.pdf
Saris Foundation Grant Application (first round due Jan 31st, 2022): https://sariscyclinggroup.wufoo.com/forms/grant-application-form/
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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January 4, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Chris Currie backstory / early years in mountain biking How Chris started one of the very first E Commerce Mountain Bike Sites in the mid 90’s – Speedgoat Bikes Content Marketing way before content marketing was a thing Building custom mountain bikes for people in the early years of mountain biking Early Sealant / Tubeless Experimentation Where Speedgoat Bikes was located and why How Chris got interested in Suspension Design Early days of 29” full suspension that Chris designed and the other misadventures that came along with that journey. 3VO Suspension Design, and how it functions 3VO suspension on Jamis Bikes Famous Failures / Willingness to Fail You gotta do a lot of things wrong to do a couple things right Trails and how they have evolved from the early days of mountain biking to today The involvement of a community for trails Stan’s Connection program Stan is a real guy, and how NoTubes came to be How Stan’s Connection works How Stan’s Connection is getting to the local, grassroots level of giving back Creating a map to connect people How organizations can get on the Stan’s Connection Map Suggest-a-connection (Link Below) Partnering with Brice Shirbach on the Connection Program Chris’ favorite Trails / Trail Communities Words of Wisdom / Closing CommentsRELATED SHOW NOTES
Stan’s NoTubes Connection – Suggest a Connection: https://www.notubes.com/suggest-a-connection
Stan’s NoTubes: https://www.notubes.com/
Speedgoat Designs: https://speedgoat.bike/
3VO Suspension Designs on Jamis: https://www.jamisbikes.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/3vo-suspension/-------------
Trail EAffect Show Support
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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December 28, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageRad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect
Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Greg Mazu intro and backstory The early days of trail building for Greg Starting Singletrack Trails Inc Growing Singletrack Trails by branching out across the country Trails and Projects that stick out to Greg Palisade Plunge Trail backstory – 32-mile epic trail build Trail Planning, the importance of this and thinking about how a trail plan is like a business plan The Manifesto Creating Mortgage Paying Jobs Selling the fact that Trail Building is a real profession to the masses (for those unaware) How trails provide value to communities The importance of having a variety of trails within trail systems / trail communities Vee Hollow and how Vee Hollow provides that variety of trails within one system Handcut Trails / Handcut Hollow in Bentonville Advantages of Hand Built Trails What the Ideal Trail Community looks like according to Greg The Garage is my Trail Head Mountain Towns and Jobs Famous Failure(s) Gregs Multiple Businesses Desert Rat Tours Tools for Trails Backslope Tools Recreation Fabrication – New for 2022 Redesigning the McLeod Supply Chain Issues for Trail Building Tools Closing CommentsRELATED SHOW NOTES
Singletrack Trails: https://www.singletracktrails.com/
Backslope Tools: https://www.backslope.tools/
Tools for Trails: https://toolsfortrails.com/
Desert Rat Tours: https://www.desertrattours.com/homeRad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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December 20, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageRad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect
Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
No Bikes Signs, and how No Bikes Signs motivated Vernon learn more about these signs Vernon’s background and how he landed in Marin County Prohibition and how it relates to Mountain Biking The Paradigm Trail in Marin County Trail Wars Vernon’s professional career / background, and how that helps him provide scientific background for trails and mountain biking Access 4 Bikes, why it was created and how it started as a political organization vs a nonprofit The difference between a 527 political organization and 501c3 Nonprofit organization The need to depoliticize some for the work for Access 4 Bikes, and created the Access 4 Bikes Foundation (501c3) – Basically copying what the Sierra Club has done with creating dual status Camp Tamarancho, Marin Council of Boy Scouts of America – and how this partnership was formed. Access 4 Bikes and Lessons Learned and Tools for gaining additional access for Mountain Biking Key Point – Mountain Bikers need to be present at every meeting where mountain biking and access for mountain biking is being discussed Access 4 Bikes Tool Kit The need for surveys to see what is really happening on trails and with trail use Road and Trail Management Plan – Marin County Parks / Marin County Open Spaces Directional Use Trails Famous Failures California Mountain Biking Coalition Places that Vernon has visited / likes to visit for Mountain Biking Closing CommentsRELATED SHOW NOTES
Access 4 Bikes: https://access4bikes.com/
Freehub Magazine -Beyond Dedication: https://freehubmag.com/features/vernon-huffman
Camp Tamarancho Marin County: https://www.boyscouts-marin.org/tamarancho-biking/4023
Access 4 Bikes – The Facts: https://access4bikes.com/the-facts
Trail Use Conflict Study by California State Parks: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/980/files/app_c_trailuseconflictstudy_chginuse_draft.pdf
Road and Trail Management Plan Marin County Parks: https://www.parks.marincounty.org/-/media/files/sites/marin-county-parks/projects-and-plans/road-and-trail-management/system-designation-all/rtmp_final_120614.pdf?la=en
California Mountain Biking Coalition: https://camtb.org/Rad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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December 17, 2021
Apex Nutrition Podcast Page
ABOUT THIS EPISODE:The Apex Nutrition Podcast is back! This short intro will give you an idea of what’s coming up and a recipe for The World’s Best Snack EVER. Really.
If you want to learn to nourish your body and fuel your adventure, this show is for you. It’s laid-back, informative, actionable, and fun.
Kelli Jennings, RD is an athlete’s athlete and nutritionist. She’s been there, she consulted there, and she’s loved every minute of helping athletes (1,000’s) thrive. On trails, slopes, mountainsides, and now, waves! Let great nutrition become your secret weapon. Pull up a chair and enjoy.
RELATED SHOW LINKSCheck out all of Kelli’s thing right at her site, here: https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/fuelrightblog/
Follow her podcasts at: https://apexnutritionpodcast.libsyn.com/ -
December 6, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageRad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect
Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
The Dylan Schieffer back Story Why All Kids Bike was started Good stories around All Kids Bike / Strider Education Foundation How All Kids Bike can be implemented into their local school Gary Vernon – The State of Arkansas / Strider Store in Bentonville Other All Kids Bike Ambassadors Ambassador Story – John Hunter of Progressive Bike Ramps The importance of pedaling bikes to school, and how this has declined The future of All Kids Bike for 2022 Working with other organizations to get All Kids Bike implemented The benefits of Bicycle Playgrounds and Asphalt Pumptracks Words of Wisdom from Dylan Closing CommentsRELATED SHOW NOTES
All Kids Bike: https://allkidsbike.org/
Strider Bikes: https://striderbikes.com/
Progressive Bike Ramps: https://www.progressivebikeramps.com/Rad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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November 29, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageRad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect
Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
The Kat Sweet backstory and how she got into mountain biking Kat’s career with Alpine Skiing / Skiercross / Big Mountain Skiing How Skiing shaped her future for Mountain Biking The Evolution of Mountain Bike Coaching from the early days to today, and how Kat became a coach Kid Specific Coaching at Sweetlines and working with kids The Sweetlines Story The different programs with Sweetlines Promoting and expanding Racial Equity and DE&I* as part of Sweetlines and how this is working in Kat’s Area Training Coaches to help with DE&I* and the quest towards constant improvement The contrast of Seattle, WA vs Marin Co, CA where Kat learned to Mountain Bike How Duthie Hill has changed the dynamic of mountain biking in the Seattle Area Mountains Not Necessary for Mountain Biking Sweetlines and the planning for 2022 ClosingRELATED SHOW NOTES
Kat Sweet Bio: https://sweetlines.com/kat-sweets-bio/
Sweetlines: https://sweetlines.com/
As a Young Black Man Speech by Morris Vasser: https://youtu.be/I9DdKdk2peE
Sweetlines Grow: https://sweetlines.com/grow/
Duthie Hill: https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/duthie-hillRad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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November 22, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageRad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect
Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
The Corey Clayton Back Story How the Concept of Vee Hollow became reality and why Townsend, TN Connecting with professional trail builders to review the feasibility of building a trail system at the proposed site Coordination with AMBC Knox for referrals on who to hire for planning and building of the trail system. Assembling the team of builders to provide a diverse trail experience The Timeline of when the property was purchased to when building was complete (Very Fast)! Jump Lines and Skills area at the base of the trail system Access to the site when it opens Other things to do in the area (Camping, Tubing) Company Distilling The future bike shop on site E Bike Friendly Views from the trail system of the Smoky Mountains Traffic Through Townsend, TN that goes past Vee Hollow The creation of tasteful attractions in Townsend, TN to economically help Townsend the right way with Outdoor Recreation Based activities Soft Opening / Official Opening coming soon (when the bridge to the site is completed) Burger Master The Greater Knoxville Area Closing CommentsRELATED SHOW NOTES
Vee Hollow Website: https://rideveehollow.com/
Vee Hollow Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RideVeeHollow/?ref=page_internal
Vee Hollow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ride_veehollow/
Vee Hollow YouTube: https://youtu.be/4nb2kVdqZaU
Company Distilling: https://www.companydistilling.com/
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort and Camp Ground: https://camplittlearrow.com/
Burger Master: http://www.burgermaster.net/
Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC): www.ambcknox.orgRad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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November 15, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageRad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect
Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
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 community and trail system Year Round Get Down – All Weather Trails (Lots of stone & rock) Bridges & the installation of a huge bring over Red Bud Road and Permitting this structure Favorite Places for Brian to ride outside of Knoxville Future of Knoxville and surrounding area Stopping a highway expansion project in the name of trail system preservation and keeping a community intact. Closing CommentsRELATED SHOW NOTES
Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC): www.ambcknox.org
Urban Wilderness Knoxville: https://www.visitknoxville.com/urban-wilderness/
Devil’s Race Track Mini Documentary by Bell Helmets: https://youtu.be/HiucgFz7IEw
Bridge over Redbud Road News: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2016/06/01/red-bud-bridge-opens-in-south-knoxville/91003136/
Stan’s No Tubes Intersections – Knoxville: https://www.notubes.com/stories/intersections-knoxville
Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/region/knoxville/Rad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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November 8, 2021
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Mayor Indya Kincannon Backstory About Knoxville What is Knoxville Urban Wilderness the trails in Knoxville What trails have done for the residents in the community Neighborhood connectivity through Trails Increasing property values and decreasing blight The return on investment with Trails vs other infrastructure Investments by the City of Knoxville Quarries that have been reclaimed and turned into recreational infrastructure The amenities are by and large free and open to the public in Knoxville Other forms of Outdoor Recreation in Knoxville Greenways and other forms of Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure in Knoxville Mayor Kincannon and Mountain Biking Closing CommentsRELATED SHOW NOTES
Urban Wilderness Knoxville: https://www.visitknoxville.com/urban-wilderness/
Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC): www.ambcknox.org
AMBC Fall Fest: https://fallfest.ambcknox.org/
Stan’s No Tubes Intersections – Knoxville: https://www.notubes.com/stories/intersections-knoxville
SORBA: https://sorba.org/
Trailforks:https://www.trailforks.com/region/knoxville/Rad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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November 1, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageRad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect
Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Matthew Kellogg Backstory The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club Background Restarting the Club with a new agenda and aligning with SORBA and IMBA How a trip to Kingdom Trails inspired a greater vision for Knoxville Collaborative process with public and private land owners and managers How the Bell Built Grant Campaign really put Baker Creek and the Urban Wilderness on the map How a Plan / Master Plan can spring board trail building How plans leverage grant funding How plans offer a road map to the future How plans provide building in phases Building progression into trails A Breakdown of the various trail systems around the Knoxville region Urban Wilderness (40 or so miles of trails) Ijams Nature Center The State of Tennessee – Forks of the River Private Lands (about 25 private land owners) – MOU Breakdown for owners County Land Hastie Park View Park Baker Creek Preserve Stanley Lippencott Fort Dickerson Sharps Ridge (used to reduce undesirable activity in the area) I.C. King Concord Park Lake Norris / Loyston Point Clinch Valley Trail Alliance / Haw Ridge Cherokee National Forest (future project) Big South Fork (NPS land) The Secret Sauce for a diversity of different trails and trail types Vee Hollow Famous AMBC Failures The mix of Professional Trail Builders with Volunteer Builders and the importance of this mix Trail Champions The #SoNoLimo Story Closing CommentsRELATED SHOW NOTES
Windrock Bike Park: https://windrockbikepark.com/
Windrock Vlogs and Originals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywWFBO-Id8AapvmPMaEXtg/featured
Windrock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windrockbikepark/Knoxville Trail Org Links:
Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC): www.ambcknox.org
AMBC Fall Fest: https://fallfest.ambcknox.org/
AMBC Kona Bike Raffle (Drawing 11/6/21): https://ambcknox.org/raffle/Rad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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October 25, 2021
Trail EAffect Show PageRad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Sean’s Backstory How Sean got into Mountain Biking Ultra-Endurance Racing / Single Speed Racing Pro XC Racing and Cyclocross Transition to Gravity / Enduro Racing How going to New Zealand was the most influential mountain bike Destination for Sean Sean’s Wrist Injury The Turning Point of Being injured and being forced to explore other avenues Trail Building The History of Windrock and training facility for Sean and others How Windrock turned into a Legit Downhill Park The Sean Leader and Neko Mulally Business Plan Keeping American Downhill Alive Horseface: https://youtu.be/c3wcw_VaF8g Tracks Vs Trails How Suspension technology is driven by DH Racing and testing Schedule of shuttle stops Public Parks Vs Private Parks Short Chairlifts and how they have huge potential for future parks The sport needs more bike parks Downhill Bikes and the Future of Downhill Bikes E Bikes, and the avenue of innovation Windrock YouTube and Content Creation – Vlogs / Windrock Original Behind the scenes at Windrock Knoxville as a destination Multigenerational Riding Closing Thoughts Other Windrock Amenities (Camping / Cabins)RELATED SHOW NOTES
Windrock Bike Park: https://windrockbikepark.com/
Windrock Vlogs and Originals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywWFBO-Id8AapvmPMaEXtg/featured
Windrock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windrockbikepark/Knoxville Trail Org Links:
Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC): www.ambcknox.org
AMBC Fall Fest: https://fallfest.ambcknox.org/
AMBC Kona Bike Raffle (Drawing 11/6/21): https://ambcknox.org/raffle/Rad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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October 22, 2021
Second Spin Cycles Show Page
ABOUT THIS EPISODEMartin kicks off something a little different and fun. He’s joined by Daxton Mock. Daxton is from Lake Mills, Wisconsin and is currently a sophomore at Colorado Mesa University. Martin takes Daxton out for a vintage cruise on a Trek 9500 and they sit down after to chat about it.
Please send any feedback, thoughts, and/or ideas over to us anytime to Martin at [email protected] and Ben at [email protected].
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ABOUT THE SECOND SPIN CYCLES PODCASTThe goal of Second Spin Cycles has been to deliver fully restored, turnkey, vintage mountain bikes to bike enthusiasts. Hosts Martin Kozaczek, Jonn Posner, and Fred Powellbring that history back to you in this podcast.
FIND MORE:
Second Spin Cycles – http://www.secondspincycles.com/
Second Spin Cycles on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/secondspincycles/
Second Spin Cycles on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/secondspin/
Email Martin at [email protected]
Second Spin Podcast Home: http://theoutdoorroute.com/listen/secondspin/ -
October 20, 2021
Trail EAffect Show Page
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Julie’s Backstory How Julie started Mountain Biking Becoming a Women’s Ride Ambassador Women’s riding / inclusivity within Knoxville New Riders Tips for guys taking new female riders mountain biking Gravel Riding in the Knoxville Region Knoxville Backstory for Trails and Urban Wilderness Trails in Neighborhoods Other Trail Communities ClosingTopics Covered in this Episode:
RELATED SHOW NOTES
Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC): www.ambcknox.org
AMBC Fall Fest: https://fallfest.ambcknox.org/
Bike Raffle (Drawing 11/6/21): https://ambcknox.org/raffle/
Bell Joyride Knoxville: https://www.bellhelmets.com/community/joy-ride-program/joy-ride-program-knoxville.html
Bell Joyride Knoxville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belljoyrideknoxville/
Knoxville Intersections: https://www.notubes.com/stories/intersections-knoxvilleRad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect
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Trail EAffect Show Support
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at [email protected]
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ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT
Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.
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