Episodes
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For episode 181 We have Brice Shirbach for his third appearance on Trail EAffect. Brice knows trail communities like no other. Brice has been at this for well over a decade now and it shows! We covered how his Underexposed series came to be and, some of the communities that Brice has covered recently through the Underexposed Series. Brice has a very unique perspective on Trails and Trail Communities – This is a good one!
Topics Include:
The backstory on how Underexposed came to bePocahontas County, West Virginia – and West Virgina as a wholeMarquette County, MIFernie, BCWhat legacy means to BriceWhat Brice has seen change or evolve over the past decade regarding Trails and Trail CommunitiesWhat Brice looks for in a Trail CommunityBonus – POW – Protect Our WintersClosing CommentsTrail EAffect Show Links:
Underexposed Pocahontas County, WV: https://youtu.be/LN1cob0r-mc?si=6pXrHn9TON689YWu
Underexposed Marquette County, MI: https://youtu.be/6ebgf8pFAfg?si=TfxYUFANlaqtMaWq
Underexposed Fernie, BC: https://youtu.be/7xXeDawpssE?si=Yf1dkoqiKwo0EuYE
Protect Our Winters: https://protectourwinters.org/
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This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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For episode 180 we have Charles Evans. Charles is the Trail Maintenance Coordinator for the Snowshoe Highlands Area Recreational Collaborative. The Snowshoe Highlands Region has nearly 400 miles of trail, is a IMBA Silver Level Ride Center, and is the region that has hosted Several World Cup Mountain Bike Races and Championships. We covered the ever-popular topic of Trail Maintenance, along with the Federal Reserve, and even talked a little bit about listening for aliens. Ultimately Charles provides a ton of insight around why The Snowshoe Highlands Area is an incredible place to ride you mountain bike.
Topics Include:
How Charles got into the world of Trail MaintenanceThe region of Pocahontas County, West VirginiaTrails and types of trails found in the regionThe Greenbank ObservatoryIMBA Silver Level Ride Center, and steps towards becoming a Gold Level Ride CenterMonday Lick Trail SystemThe role as the Trail Maintenance CoordinatorHow the Trail Maintenance is funded in this regionPartnering with West Virginia UniversityGenerating Interest from the Federal ReserveWhat the lodging and other amenities for going to ride in this regionFuture Projects in the regionThe importance of Trail MaintenanceWhat Charles looks for in a Trail CommunityClosing CommentsTrail EAffect Show Links:
Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center: https://ridesnowshoehighlands.com/
Pocahontas County, WV: https://pocahontascountywv.com/
Pocahontas Trails: https://pocahontastrails.com/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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For episode 179 we have Luke Krolikowski – the Bike Park Manager of the Farside Bike Park at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galina, IL. The Farside Bike Park is a relatively newer lift access bike park located in a topographically rich part of the upper Midwest known as the Driftless Area. Luke dives into all things Farside during our conversation. If you live in the Upper Midwest and haven’t checked out the Farside Bike Park yet, you should as we are embarking on fall and time will be running out before winter hits again!
Topics Include:
How Luke got into Mountain BikingThe move from MI to Chestnut Mountain ResortTaking over the Bike Park Manager RoleThe rainy spring and how that impacted opening the park in 2024Rider Numbers for 2024The Trail Layout and feedback from riders about the parkHow the Farside Bike Park fits into the rest Chestnut Mountain ResortEarly days of Mountain Biking at Chestnut – Specialized Cactus Cup in the 90’sFuture Trail Expansion of the Bike ParkWhat Luke looks for in Mountain Bike CommunityLoam PassClosing CommentsTrail EAffect Show Links:
Farside Bike Park: https://www.chestnutmtn.com/farside-bike-park-draft-2/
Chestnut Mountain Resort: https://www.chestnutmtn.com/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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For Episode 178 We’ve got Mischa and Edoardo the two masterminds behind the International Trail Rating System. Mischa is based in Switzerland, and Edoardo is based in Italy. Both have a strong understanding about the nuance that goes into dissecting and rating a trail. While there is a lot that can go into how or why a trail is rated a certain way, this system is the most comprehensive approach I’ve seen for rating trails yet.
Topics Include:
How Mischa got into mountain bikingHow Edoardo got into mountain bikingThe International Trail Rating System and whyThe Survey about Trail RatingFour different Categories for Rating TrailsWhere the ITRS is Rooted – Safety and Decision MakingTrail Builders take on Trail Ratings and the ITRSThe width of a trail and how trail width factors in to how a trail is ratedBecoming a Certified Trail RaterImplementation of ITRSTrailforksHaving a 3rd Party rate trailsWhat Mischa looks for in a good trail communityWhat Edoardo looks for in a good trail communityClosing CommentsTrail EAffect Show Links:
International Trail Rating System: https://itrs.bike/
Certified Trail Rater Training: https://itrs.bike/announcing-the-next-training-course-and-exam-to-become-a-certified-trail-rater/
Swiss Bike Park: https://www.swissbikepark.ch/
ITRS and IMBA Europe: https://www.imba-europe.org/knowledge-hub/international-trail-rating-system-itrs/
ITRS on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-trail-rating-system/
Trail Therapy: https://en.trailtherapy.ch/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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For Episode 177 we have Emily Brown. Emily is a Co-Founder of the newly created Spearfish Trails Coalition based in Spearfish, SD. If you haven’t been to the Black Hills in South Dakota, this place is truly remarkable. Spearfish has a history of trails and mountain biking that runs parallel with the history of mountain biking itself. Emily discusses the importance of this new coalition and why it is being formed now. Emily is also a Field Guide for SRAM, and SRAM happens to have an office in Spearfish, this means SRAM is also investing in trails and trail advocacy in their backyard.
Topics Include:
The Emily Brown BackstoryWomen in Mountain BikingField Guide for SRAMWomen Specific Aspects of Emily’s RoleThe Spearfish Recreation PathBlack Hills Region / Black Hills National ForestTrails in SpearfishThe Spearfish Trails CoalitionFounding this and whyThe importance of having a planPaying Respect to those who built trails before the STC in SpearfishTraveling to other communities as a SRAM Field GuideJoining the IMBA Local ProgramWorking with local government and the Parks DepartmentThe goal to diversify trail experiences in Spearfish, SDThe riding culture in Spearfish, SDSRAM Investing in their backyardHow SRAM has invested in SpearfishSturdy Dirty Women’s EnduroEmily’s Take on the ideal Trail CommunityClosing CommentsTrail EAffect Show Links:
Spearfish Trails Coalition: https://spearfishtrails.org/
Dakota 5-0: https://www.dakotafiveo.com/
IMBA Local: https://www.imba.com/local-partners
Sturdy Dirty: https://www.sturdydirty.com/
SRAM – Our Responsibilities: https://www.sram.com/en/company/campaigns/our-responsibilities
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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For Episode 176 we have Mike Gehard, Mike is the current president of SORBA Chattanooga. If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ve heard several guests talk about Walden’s Ridge in Chattanooga, now you’ll get the full story on mountain biking in Chattanooga along with the fact that SORBA Chattanooga is currently looking to hire their first Executive Director. Mike Also provides a bunch of insight he has learned through volunteering and working with organizations.
Topics Include:
Why Chattanooga, TNHow Mike found ChattanoogaWhy Mike got involved with SORBA Chattanooga2024 PTBA Conference as a presenter and an attendeeWalden’s RidgeShuttles and not the kind that you find at Bike ParksBuilding features on public trails and how many feature rich trails should be built on public landsOther Chattanooga Trail SystemsIMBA – Trail Accelerator GrantsSORBA Chattanooga is hiring and Executive Director and WhyThe benefits of being a SORBA Member OrganizationGiving back to your local trail organizationWhat Mike looks for in a Trail CommunityClosing CommentsTrail EAffect Show Links:
SORBA Chattanooga: https://www.sorbachattanooga.org/
Walden’s Ridge: https://www.waldensridgepark.com/
SORBA Main: https://sorba.org/
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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For Episode 175 we have Glen Jacobs back for Round 2 on Trail EAffect. Glen first appeared on episode 125, if you haven’t listened to the first conversation with Glen, I highly recommend it as, episode 125 will provide some context for this conversation.
Glen is easily one of the most prolific visionaries in Trail Building. Glen Co-founded WorldTrail with Dylan Jeffries 20 years ago. They have since gone on to plan, design and build some of best mountain bike destinations on the Planet.
The overarching theme to this conversation is Glen’s desire to share the knowledge that he, and his team have learned over many years.
This conversation goes quite a bit longer than normal and I need to point out that mid conversation Glen lost power at his place so he pivoted from his computer to his phone to continue the conversation, then back to his computer once the power was restored. Glen is truly a world class human, and we are all very fortunate to have Glen as a professional in our trail community!
Topics Include:
2024 PTBA ConferenceKey Note Speaker and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner2023 Mountain Bike Hall of FameShaun Palmer and Rob WarnerSpecialized Soil SearchingThe progression of Mountain BikesThe Quark KnuckleHow Many Quark Knuckles have been put on one trail?Many Shapes and Sizes of the Quark KnuckleBlue Derby Tasmania and why it’s so popular and successfulMountain Biking is just beginningListener Question from Mike Gehard – President of SORBA Chattanooga – When Creating Trail Communities, the Top 3 Things for including everybody into TrailsMore Quark Knuckle TalkThe need to verbalize and share knowledgeLosing Power mid conversation…From the 90’s (Mountain Biking)Validating Trail Builders / Standards for Building and TrailsThe importance of Trail Design and the details that WorldTrail Employs during Trail DesignThe ARM – Adjustable Rock MattingWorldTrail ToolsThe size of WorldTrailSharing Knowledge and Training Staff within WorldTrailBuilding World Class Trail DestinationsFuture Trail ConferencesClosing CommentsTrail EAffect Show Links:
WorldTrail: https://world-trail.com/
Specialized Soil Searching with Glen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juxlm5dorLU
Blue Derby: https://ridebluederby.com.au/
Glen Jacobs – The Elder Statesman of Trails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9-vwN3sPQ
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Daniel Sapp – President of Pisgah Area SORBA / Trail Advocacy 174
For Episode 174 we have Daniel Sapp, Daniel is the current president of Pisgah Area SORBA, co-founder of The Backslope as well as colleague to the infamous Seth Alvo of Berm Peak. Prior to this Daniel was a journalist for Pinkbike, among other publications and Daniel has spent most his adult in various roles in the trail and mountain bike world. Ultimately Daniel provides his take on the importance of Mountain Bike Trail Advocacy.
Stay tuned to the end as we close this one out with a Mike Levy story involving a bad decision!
Topics Include:
How Daniel got into Mountain BikingDaniel and Higher EducationTraveling and landing jobs within the mountain bike worldNot being afraid to walk your bike…The transition from Pinkbike into AdvocacyStarting The Backslope2023 North Carolina and the Year of the Trail CampaignRails to Trails Trails and their role in the trail worldPisgah Area SORBA, and where Daniel started getting involved thereThe growth of Pisgah Area SORBAHiring StaffCooperation with the U.S. Forest ServiceBackcountry Horsemen of PisgahRebuilding Trails in Pisgah National ForestA deep dive on infighting within mountain bikers (a discussion that had to happen at some point)The Butter Gap reroute / rebuildThe Article – Without Trails we don’t need Mountain BikesHow can we bring more positive awareness around trail advocacy?What are the ingredients that Daniel thinks make a great trail communityGetting involved with your local trail organizationBike ParksClosing CommentsBonus Content – Mike Levy…And a whole lot more!Trail EAffect Show Links:
The Backslope: https://www.thebackslope.com/
Pisgah Area SORBA: https://www.pisgahareasorba.org/
Year of the Trail / The Great Trails State NC: https://greattrailsnc.com/
Backcountry Horsemen of Pisgah Movie https://youtu.be/3qPsMTQwW1E?si=RDFvxXQnfwt4KQB4
Without Trails We Don’t Need Mountain Bikes: https://bermpeak.substack.com/p/without-trails-we-dont-need-mountain
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Steve Ford - Bike Park Manager of the Luiseño Bike Park in San Diego, California – 173
For Episode 173 we have Steve Ford – Steve is the Gravity Bike Park Manager at the Luiseño Bike Park located in San Diego County California on the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indian Tribal Lands. We covered all things Gravity Bike Parks from Steve’s experience and how this Gravity Bike Park has huge potential for Southern California!
Topics Include:
Steve Ford Back StoryHow the Bike Park fits into the La Jolla Adventure ParkProximity to the San Diego Metro AreaBike Park Details and how it functionsE-Bikes at Luiseño Bike ParkThe Build and Maintenance CrewFuture Expansion TalkChair Lift in the future?How this bike park fits into the La Jolla Band of Luiseño IndiansEventsOperation Details (Days / Hours) – Year-Round!Current Shuttle DetailsAnd a whole lot more!Trail EAffect Show Links:
La Jolla Adventure Park: https://lajollaindiancampground.com/
Luiseño Bike Park: https://lajollaindiancampground.com/bike-park-pass/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Jeremy Poore from Old Fort, NC / McDowell Tech Trail School / Mountain Top Shuttles #172
For Episode 172 we have Jeremy Poore – who is based in Old Fort, NC which is not too far east of the Infamous Ashville, NC. Old Fort is ramping up to be the next community to embrace the benefits of trails and outdoor recreation. We covered all things Old Fort, Trail Building School through McDowell Tech, Jeremy’s thoughts on the 2024 PTBA Conference, along with his thoughts on the 2024 SORBA Spring Summit. There’s a ton going on in the conversation so kick back and enjoy the show.
Topics Include:
2024 PTBA Sustainable Trails Conference2024 SORBA Spring SummitHow Jeremy found trail buildingMoving to Old Fort, NCStarting Mountain Top Shuttle Service and whyCreating the Trail Building Program / Higher Education at McDowell Technical College in Old Fort, NCThe best attempt at smart growth for the community of Old FortThe opening of what might be the longest descent on the east coastWood Fired PizzaPotteryQuark Knuckle’sAnd a whole lot more!Trail EAffect Show Links:
McDowell Tech Trail School www.traileducation.com
Mountain Top Shuttles www.mountaintopshuttles.com
G5 Trail Collective & Old Fort Trails Project www.g5trailcollective.org
Watershed Bike Park, Old Fort www.facebook.com/foothillswatershed/
Old Fort Bike Shop www.oldfortbikeshop.com
Hey Old Friend, MTB AirBnB www.instagram.com/heyoldfriend2023
Davis Country Store and Cafe www.facebook.com/thedaviscountrystore/
Seeker Coffee (Shuttle pickup location) www.seekercoffeenc.com
SORBA Main www.sorba.org
(ah-BYOH-koh) Wood Fired Pizza https://www.abbiocconc.com/
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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Amanda Carey – President of NICA – National Interscholastic Cycling Association – Talking Trails, Youth Development, Leadership and Non-Profits – 171
For Episode 171 we have Amanda Carey as our guest. Amanda is the president of NICA, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Amanda worked for 5 other Outdoor and Trail Based non-profits leading up to her current role at NICA, including a role as the Executive Director for Mountain Bike the Tetons. We talked all things trails, the role that NICA is playing with youth sports, more broadly mountain biking, and we close with a story that takes this conversation to a place you might not all expect.
Topics Include:
How Amanda got into mountain bikingThe numerous Non-Profit organizations that Amanda worked for leading up to NICAPrograms within NICA such as the Teen Trail Corps. And GRiT (Girls Riding Together)And a pretty crazy story at the end!Trail EAffect Show Links:
NICA: https://nationalmtb.org/
Mountain Bike the Tetons: https://www.mountainbiketetons.org/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Peter Mills of Elevated Trail Design - 170
For Episode 170 we have Peter Mills the owner of Elevated Trail Design as our guest. Elevated Trail Designs is a PTBA Member Company that is based out of the Ashville, NC Region. Peter is a lifelong mountain biker and trail builder that is responsible for some of the newest yet most notable trail projects in the greater Ashville Region and beyond.
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Elevated Trail Design: https://www.elevatedtraildesign.com/
Elevated Trail Design on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedtraildesign
Chestnut Mountain Nature Park: https://www.chestnutmountainnaturepark.com/
AVL UNPaved: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/projects/avl-unpaved/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Toby Cortez / Bogue Chitto State Park / Mountain Biking in Louisiana 169
For Episode 169 Toby Cortez is our guest – Toby is one of the masterminds behind the mountain bike trails at Bogue Chitto State Park located in Louisiana. Toby drops a ton of knowledge on this episode, through some incredible stories about how Bogue Chitto came to be, cutting through the red tape that comes with making a trail system reality and what’s in store for the future.
Trail EAffect Show Links:
North Shore Off-Road Bicycle Association: https://www.norbatrails.org/
Bogue Chitto State Park: https://www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/bogue-chitto-state-park
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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Loam Pass with Rob Brown and Joey Foresta - 168
For episode 168 we’ve got Rob Brown and Joey Foresta – Co Founders of the Loam Pass. The Loam Pass is your North American Gravity Bike Park Pass, and its brand new for 2024. Rob and Joey Teamed up to create the Loam Pass, and it launched in March with 30 resorts and shuttle services, with additional locations cued up to land on the Loam Pass in the near future.
Tune in to learn more about the Joey, Rob, the Loam Pass, along with some bonus racing conversations near the end.
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Loam Pass: https://www.loampass.com/
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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Women in Trail Building at the 2024 Professional Trail Builders Association Sustainable Trail Conference 167
At the end of day one during the 2024 Professional Trail Builders Association Sustainable Trails Conference Martha Becton took over as host of the Trail EAffect Podcast. Martha brought Erin Amadon, Rebekah Morrisson, and Addie Clayton onto the show to have an open conversation about Women in Trail Building. A Huge Thank You goes out to these four Women for recording this conversation, and a special Thank You goes out to Martha for being the host!
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Martha Becton of Becton Trails: https://www.bectontrails.com/
Erin Amadon of Town 4 Trail Services: https://www.town4trailservicesllc.com/
Rebekah Morrisson of Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS): https://www.wildernessstewards.org/
Adeline “Addie” Clayton of Tahawus Trails: https://www.tahawustrails.com/
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffect.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Hansi Johnson on the Rise of Upper Midwest Mountain Biking and more! 166
Hansi had a front row seat, and sometimes took control of the wheel when it comes to the rise of mountain biking in the Upper Midwest. He’s got some incredible stories, which set the stage for what we know as some of the best mountain bike and trail communities around.
Topics Include:
The Driftless RegionHow Hansi got hooked up with IMBADuluth, MNCuyuna, MNThe Iron Range in MNCopper Harbor MIAaron RogersThe MN Land TrustHansi’s Famous FailureClosing Comments and Thank You’sTrail EAffect Show Links:
MN Land Trust: https://mnland.org/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Preston York – Owner / Operator of FlowMotion Trail Builders 165
Preston brings a ton of machine and trail building knowledge to this conversation. Stay tuned all the way to the end, as Preston drops one of the wildest stories heard on Trail EAffect.
Topics Include:
How Preston got into Mountain BikingVarious career tracks that let Preston to Trail BuildingPreston on Rich EdwardsEquipment and the various machines that Preston usesMachine Built, yet Handcut style of trail buildingAttention to detailThe style of trail that Preston likes to build the mostColdwater MountainThe Coldwater EffectPreston on the upcoming 2024 PTBA ConferenceRiding locations near the 2024 PTBA ConferencePreston Famous FailuresBonus Content… Must Listen StoryClosing Comments and Thank You’sTrail EAffect Show Links:
FlowMotion Trail Builders: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057756485851
FlowMotion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowmotiontrailbuilders_
Professional Trail Builders Association 2024 Conference:
https://www.trailbuilders.org/2024-sustainable-trails-conference
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Mountain Biker and Trail Builder the Infamous Randy Spangler 164
Randy has done and seen more than most in the world of mountain biking and trail building. Randy shares some pretty epic stories from the road and from his hometown during this conversation.
Topics Include:
How Randy got into mountain bikingWorking with Missy Giove at Walden’s Ridge during designThe Drop In Mountain Bike TV SeriesRiding in New ZealandRandy having a front row seat for the evolution of purpose-built mountain bike trailsRiding Story from the Philippians (thanks to Tony Boone for the tip on this story)Getting Struck by Lightning while building at Red Bull RampageThe transition from Rider to Builder for RandyBuilding at Coldwater Mountain, ALAnother Tony Boone story tip…The evolution of trail design according to RandyRandy’s favorite tool / machine for buildingMachine Built vs Hand BuiltRandy on Jump DesignAuburn Bike ParkWorking with a local contractorGetting the location setWhere Randy usually ridesIf Randy had a blank slate for designing and building a mountain bike communityRandy on Tony BooneClosing CommentsTrail EAffect Show Links:
Auburn Bike Park: https://auburnrec.com/parks/auburn-bike-park/
Redbull Cartoon Randy Getting Struck by Lightning: https://youtu.be/wg9BTKsNxpo?si=G6dfdnxMGa5wZedH
Drop In TV Show (all shows on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@DropInTVseries
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Gary 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 trailsHow COMBA BeganHiring Staff at COMBAThe region that COMBA coversCOMBA’s Focus on TrailsTrek Trails at Virginia CanyonMore about the Trek FoundationWhat Gill has picked up on in terms of trail specific needsDirectional TrailsGravity Trails in the Front RangeQuality over Quantity for TrailsStrike Force for Trail MaintenanceHow is this Strike Force set upOutside 285 PartnershipFundingWhat Chris looks for in Trail CommunitiesWhat Gil looks for in Trail CommunitiesWhat Gary looks for in Trail CommunitiesClosing CommentsTrail EAffect Show Links:
COMBA: https://www.comba.org/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Dafydd 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 relevant today.
“Build the right trails, in the right places in the right ways” – Dafydd Davis
Topics Include:
The creation of the first ever Trail Centre (Coed Y Brenin)Dafydd’s approach to creating a very robust set of trail design standards and why this is critical for successThe creativity employed by Dafydd to accomplish his goalsSustainable TrailsDafydd traveling around the world for Trail Planning and DesignHow mountain bike technology has progressed and how this should be considered when planning and designing new trails / trail systemsThe real value of Trail Planning and DesignTrail EAffect Show Links:
Coed y Brenin: https://www.mbwales.com/agents/coed-y-brenin/
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame: https://mmbhof.org/dafydd_davis/
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This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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