Natural State Bikes

Kemi King (Director of Philanthropy- World Bicycle Relief and former pro cyclist) and Aimee Ross (Life Time Big Sugar representative and industry consultant) talk about Kemi’s biking story and why WBR’s mission is important to her.

Amelia Neptune, Director of the Bicycle Friendly America program for the League of American Bicyclists joins host Anya Bruhin to share her story of commitment and persistence that shaped her career with the League. 

Marley Blonsky, co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes, talks with Jen Brazil with Women of Nebo and Arkansas NICA about empower women through biking regardless of their size.

Diane Jenks may be the Host and Producer of The Outspoken Cyclist podcast, but her career in the biking world is far more encompassing. From shop owner, to bike builder, author and advocate - Diane is truly a biking icon. Diane shares her story with Traci Berry in honor of Women’s Month.

Fayetteville, AR was recently designated gold status as a bike friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists. Amelia Neptune (League of American Bicyclists), Dane Eifling (city of Fayetteville), and Brannon Pack (Experience Fayetteville) join NSB to talk about why gold status is important and what it takes to get there.

Johnny Brazil owns Jackalope Cycling in Russellville and is very involved in his community. He also takes his knowledge of bicycles to the Ivory Coast as part of his bike mission trip with 1040i. Be sure and put Russellville on your list of places to visit and stop by and see Johnny when you’re in town. 

The Rule of 3 and the two events leading up to the Rule of 3 have quickly become signature events on the NWA biking scene and kick of the biking season in NWA. Andy Chasteen and Lauren Pickman, the wizards behind RO3, talk about how it all started, why it's so popular, and what participants can expect at an RO3 event.

Mic takeover as Joe Jacobs, Owner/Publisher of Arkansas Outside, talks with me about the Arkansas Gravel Series. The series features 8 gravel events across the state from April through November. Each event will also partner with a non-profit in the local community to raise awareness of food insecurity and mental health awareness. Get all the details at arkansasgravelseries.com

Big Mountain Enduro is the premiere enduro series in the country and is beginning their 2023 season at Mt. Nebo. Robert Herber, Event Director for BME, joins NSB to share the history of BME and the thought process for bringing the series to Arkansas - the only stop east of the Rockies for the 2023 series.

Traci Berry, Northwoods Trails Coordinator for Visit Hot Springs, talks all things biking in and around Hot Springs. There’s biking for all ages and abilities in the spa city!