Trail EAffect Episode 86 Joe Stone – Adaptive Mountain Biker – Universal Trail Design
MurderballHitting and surpassing multiple goalsThe Joe Stone Foundation- Bridging the Disability Gap
Wydahoe RendezvousTeton AdaptiveLiving in Jackson HoleNot Forcing ThingsEditing / Long Form PlatformsFilm: 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- Early adaptive mountain bikes
Putting in an adaptive trail just south of Apple Valley, MNThe evolution of adaptive equipment and trailsThe idea of Universal Design and InclusionAppling Universal Design to TrailsShifting the Mindset from Adaptive Trails to Universal Trail DesignHow to make trails for everyoneHow Universal Trail Design opens up Line Choice for all ridersThe MindshiftGoing to the Dunbar Downhill Series- Picking Lines and making riders think to go the fastest
Universal Trail Design doesn’t mean “Dumbing Down Trails”The speed of Elite Adaptive RacersHow the Bowhead Adaptive MTB has changed the game for progressionJoe’s Personal Experience at the Dunbar Series and how it made him a better rider- The first ride back home on trails Joe knew to show the progress he made
Getting more confidence to do solo ridesProgression in equipment generally speakingE-Bikes – and how they have opened more opportunity for more people- How E-Bikes will help pro riders and racers progress faster
The Bowhead and how it functions differently allowing wheels were designed to be usedThe Mini Excavator and how trail building with Mini Excavators was progressing along with adaptive mountain bike progressionMore Universal Trail Design DiscussionThe width standard for Universal Trail DesignDeepest Darkest Trail BackstoryThe reception of the Trail Deepest Darkest Trail from all users and how it’s setting a new standard at Jackson Hole ResortThe elitist mentality from “purist mountain bikers” and hand-built trailsHow Jackson Hole Resort is looking at all trail construction with Universal Trail Design in mindBack to the Dunbar Series and how they included Adaptive Mountain Bikers and didn’t change much in terms of the trails they used for racing, and treated everyone equallyHow Joe got more confidence at Dunbar as the days progressedJoe’s opinion of a great mountain bike communityBeing Open MindedHow to rate trail for adaptive riders… The endless debate and proper that can be useful for all.Alternate routes on trails around difficult featuresQuinn Brett and her role with the National Park ServiceTaking the time to learn more about what the Two Wheeled industry is all aboutThe idea of Universal Trail Design going both ways between adaptive users and non-adaptive users.ListeningIncluding a qualified person with new trail designClosing Comments & Thank You’sInnovation at Jackson Hole ResortLinks discussed in the show:
Murderball: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436613/
Teton Adaptive: https://tetonadaptivesports.com/
Jackson Hole Resort, Digging for Answers Film: https://youtu.be/_w8QnqZ1mEM
Wydaho Rendezvous: https://tetonbikefest.org/
It’s Raining So What Film: http://itsrainingsowhat.com/
Bowhead Adaptive Corp: https://www.bowheadcorp.com/
Dunbar DH Series and Kootenay Adaptive: https://kootenayadaptive.com/adaptive-mountain-biking-race-series/
Email Joe Stone: [email protected]
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