Trail EAffect

By Josh Blum

Trail EAffect is a show that dives into the stories behind trails, the communities that embrace trails, and the people who rely on trails as a way of life by interviewing the personalities involved wi... more

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Trail EAffect episodes:

February 19, 2022Kat Sweet of Sweetlines (#48)
Trail EAffect Episode 48 Kat Sweet of Sweetlines
This episode first aired on November 29th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered:
The Kat Sweet Back story 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
Closing
*Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: DE&I
Links:
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-hill

Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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56min
February 19, 2022Corey Clayton of Vee Hollow Part 6 of the Knoxville Series (#47)
Trail EAffect Episode 47 Corey Clayton of Vee Hollow – The Knoxville Series Part 6
This episode first aired on November 22nd, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered:
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 Comments
Links:
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.org

Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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31min
February 19, 2022Storytime with Brian Hann of AMBC Part 5 of the Knoxville Series (#46)
Trail EAffect Episode 46 Story Time with Brian Hann – The Knoxville Series Part 5
This episode first aired on November 15th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
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 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 Comments
Links:
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/

Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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51min
February 19, 2022Mayor of Knoxville Indya Kincannon Part 4 of the Knoxville Series (#45)
Trail EAffect Episode 45 Mayor of Knoxville: Indya Kincannon – The Knoxville Series Part 4
This episode first aired on November 8th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered:
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 Comments
Links:
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/

Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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27min
February 19, 2022Matthew Kellogg Executive Director of AMBC Part 3 of the Knoxville Series (#44)
Trail EAffect Episode 44 Matthew Kellogg E.D. of AMBC – The Knoxville Series Part 3
This episode first aired on November 1st, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered:
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)
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 Comments
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/
Stan’s No Tubes Intersections – Knoxville: https://www.notubes.com/stories/intersections-knoxville
Devil’s Race Track PR: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/tennessee-opens-the-bell-built-devils-racetrack-2016.html
Eastbound and Down Knoxville: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/east-bound-and-down-knoxville-tennessee-2016.html
SORBA: https://sorba.org/
Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/region/knoxville/

Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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1h 1min
February 19, 2022Sean Leader of Windrock Bike Park Part 2 of the Knoxville Series (#43)
Trail EAffect Episode 43 Sean Leader – Windrock Bike Park Knoxville Series Part 2
This episode first aired on October 25th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered:
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 Nico 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)
Links:
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/

Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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1h 33min
February 19, 2022Julie Ferrara of AMBC Women’s Joyride Leader Knoxville Series Part 1 (#42)
Trail EAffect Episode 42 Julie Ferrara Women’s Ambassador Knoxville Series Part 1
This episode first aired on October 20th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered:
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
Closing

Links:
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-knoxville

Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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27min
February 19, 2022Gary Vernon of OZ Trails Bentonville, AR (#41)
Trail EAffect Episode 41: Gary Vernon – OZ Trails Re-Air
This episode also aired on October 7th on Mountain Bike Radio and on April 30th, 2020 on the Driftless Dirt Podcast
Topics Covered:
Gary’s backstory
How Bentonville started with a 5-mile trail system and got to where it is today
OZ Trails and the backstory behind the brand / region known as OZ Trails
Women of OZ
State Parks and Monument Trails
2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships
The Future of OZ Trails and their goal of being the epicenter of cycling in the world
Community Development through Trails and Cycling by creating the lifestyle
Links:
Gary Vernon: https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/stories/gary-vernon
OZ Trails: https://www.oztrails.com/
Friends of Arkansas Single Track: http://fasttrails.org/
Women of OZ: https://www.arkansasoutside.com/oz-trails-off-road-dedicated-to-women-of-oz/
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve: https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/coler-mountain-bike-preserve
Jones Center Pump Track: https://www.thejonescenter.net/bike-park
Eureka Springs / Lake Leatherwood: https://eurekaparks.com/trails/
Great Passion Play Trails: http://www.greatpassionplay.org/trails.html#.XoyvEohKiM8
Arkansas State Parks – Monument Trails: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/trails/monument-trails
2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships: https://fayetteville2022.com/
Bike NWA: https://www.bikenwa.org/
Trail Forks Mapping: https://www.trailforks.com/region/ozarks/
Crystal Bridges Art Museum: https://crystalbridges.org/
Momentary Art Museum: https://themomentary.org/
IMBA Trail Lab was created to help communities do what Bentonville has done.
For more information on IMBA Trail Lab go to: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-labs

Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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43min
February 19, 2022Dave Wiens Trails are Common Ground (#40)
Trail EAffect Episode 40: Dave Wiens Trails Are Common Ground
This episode first aired on September 30th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Intro
Trails Are Common Ground Back Story
Draper City UT example of a great trail system with multiple forms of shared use
How Trails Are Common Ground went from Idea to Action
Partner Organizations
Pulling professional agencies in to assist with the creation of Trails Are Common Ground
Educating New Users
How the Kindness is the basis of the program Trails Are Common Ground
Principals
Kindness
Awareness
Knowledge
What to do when encountering Horse / Equestrian Riders
Marketing and Tool Kits for Trails Are Common Ground
Examples of the various organizations that could embrace the Trails Are Common Ground Logo
How Organizations get aligned with Trails Are Common Ground
Closing
Links:
Trails Are Common Ground: https://trailsarecommonground.org/
Trails Are Common Ground Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsarecommonground/
American Trails Press Release: https://www.americantrails.org/resources/be-trail-kind-trails-are-common-ground-initiative-launches
Trails Are Common Ground Webinar: https://www.americantrails.org/training/trails-are-common-ground
Black Folks Camp Too: https://www.blackfolkscamptoo.com/
David Wiens: [email protected]

Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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43min
February 19, 2022Brice Minnigh Editor in Chief at Freehub Magazine (#39)
Trail EAffect Episode 39: Brice Minnigh – Editor & Chief at Freehub Magazine
This episode first aired on September 16th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
The Brice Minniqh Back Story
The extensive travels the Brice was involved with as a foreign news correspondent for multiple media outlets
Travels back to the U.S. and becoming the Managing Editor at Bike Mag – and 12 years of writing for Bike Mag
The transition to Freehub Magazine as the Chief Editor
The backstory on the Shaums March Story / how stories have come together in general over Brice’s Career as a Mountain Bike Journalist
Bringing positive stories to the masses – even though personal struggles
The renaissance in Mountain Biking and Trail Building, and how we got to where we are now
Where we are now from a trail building and maintenance perspective with all the new users
Keeping the message out that it’s everyone’s responsibility to be a custodian of the trails.
How do we educate and embrace new people coming into the sport of mountain biking
The growing scene in Chattanooga, TN
The shared goal at Freehub to create awareness around trail communities
Palisades Plunge Trail / Single Track Trails Story
The effort it takes to get stories written and told in a certain timeline
The Community Theme Issue
Fact Checking by Brice
Brice’s idea of the ideal perfect mountain bike community
Riding In Bellingham, WA
San Diego Co, CA
Tourism & Quality of Life
Nevada Feature in Freehub
Traveling to ride, meeting people and exploring places
The Traditional Culture of Mountain Bikers
The inclusivity of Mountain Biking
Words – and the Evolution of words and our language
Finding new contributors in different locations
The shift into being more gender inclusivity
Closing
Links:
FreeHub Magazine: https://freehubmag.com/
The Journalist – Living Large with Brice Minniqh: https://freehubmag.com/articles/journalist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy1oqb0HiEE&t=2s
Brice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricemag

Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at [email protected]
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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2h 21min

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