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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The podcast currently has 208 episodes available.

Trail EAffect episodes:

February 19, 2022Timber Bell with Chris Lacy (#28)
Trail EAFFECT Episode 28: Timber Bell with Chris Lacy
This Episode first aired on May 29th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Chris Lacy Back Story
The Timber Bell Back Story
How the Timber Bell works and how it’s different from other bike bells
What makes a great trail community
Trail Communities that Chris has traveled to like Cappadocia Turkey
Closing & Supporters
Links:
Timber Bell: https://www.mtbbell.com/
San Diego Mountain Biking Association: https://www.sdmba.com/
Mountain Biking in Cappadocia Turkey: http://www.bikinginturkey.com/mountain-biking-holidays/cappadocia-mtb/
GoPro Video of Cappadocia Turkey: https://youtu.be/fFA6G8ovxPk

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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32min
February 19, 2022Carlo Alfano Rivers Edge Trail System (#27)
Trail EAFFECT Episode 27 Carlo Alfano Rivers Edge Trail System
This episode first aired on May 18th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Carlo Alfano Backstory
The Backstory about Rivers Edge Trail System
Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts Back Story
The development of the Rivers Edge Trail System
Rivers Edge Trails and it’s proximity to the Middle School and High School
NICA Racing at Rivers Edge Trail System
How Rivers Edge has made a huge positive impact on the community for locals and tourists
The Community of Brunswick outside of Mountain Biking
The Future of Rivers Edge
Closing & Supporters
Links:
Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts: https://more-mtb.org/
M.O.R.E. Rivers Edge Trail System: https://more-mtb.org/collections/maryland-trails/products/rivers-edge-at-brunswick
Trailforks Mapping: https://www.trailforks.com/region/rivers-edge-trails/
Patagonia Story on Rivers Edge Trail System: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/at-the-rivers-edge/story-94306.html
Three Points Cycles: https://www.threepointscycles.com/
Maryland NICA League: https://marylandmtb.org/
Greenstone Trail Craft: https://greenstonetrailcraft.com/
Brunswick Welcomes Mountain Bikers: https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/lifestyle/travel_and_outdoors/brunswick-welcomes-new-biking-trails-for-tourists-and-residents/article_d14fe3e1-35d2-5dc5-a300-8e43ffc0e8f4.html

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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46min
February 19, 2022Kristina Wayte Sketchy Trails (#26)
Kristina Wayte - Sketchy Trails Episode 26
This episode first aired on May 11th 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Kristina Wayte Backstory
How Kristina got into Mountain Biking
The Start of Sketchy Trails
Trail Tips Comic Series
Riding with Timber bells
Last Day of Summer Animation and Live Movie
How to get more Women into Biking
Female Stereotypes in Mountain Biking
Communities that Kristina has enjoyed as a mountain biker
Closing
Links:
Sketchy Trails: https://www.sketchytrails.com/
Kristina Wayte Commercial Work: https://www.kristinawayte.com/
Last Day of Summer Movie: https://www.kristinawayte.com/film.html
Trail Tips Educational Series: https://www.santacruzmah.org/blog/mbosc-trail-tips

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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48min
February 19, 2022Angela Brooks Women’s Mountain Bike Coach (#25)
Trail EAFFECT Episode 25
Angela Brooks – Brooks Adventure MTB, WI NICA GRiT, Trek Dirt Series, KAMBA
This episode first aired on April 28th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Angela Brooks Backstory
How Angela got into Mountain Biking and coaching
Areas that Guys screw up on when getting females into Mountain Biking
Why everyone can benefit from skills development and coaching
How Mountain Biking helps kids and youth when they get involved with NICA
A story about female confidence gained through mountain biking
NICA and GRiT
Trek Dirt Series
Brooks Adventure MTB
Kenosha Area Mountain Bike Association
Closing
Links:
Brooks Mountain Bike Adventures: https://brooksadventures.com/
Wisconsin NICA League: http://www.wisconsinmtb.org/
Kenosha Area Mountain Bike Association: https://kamba.org/
Trek Dirt Series: https://www.dirtseries.com/

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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50min
February 19, 2022Angi Weston of Radical Roots Womens MTB and Transition Bike Co (#24)
TRAIL EAFFECT EPISODE 24 – ANGI WESTON – RADICAL ROOTS MTB
This Episode first aired on April 17th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Angi Weston Backstory
Early Years of Coaching for Angi / Inside the industry work
Advice for Women getting into Mountain Biking
PickleBall
Advice for the industry in terms of Women and Girls getting into Mountain Biking
Advice for getting more diversity within Mountain Biking
Copper Harbor Women’s Weekend
Other Communities that Angi endorses for mountain biking
Flying Squirrels and Radical Rippers Female Youth MTB Program
The Community of Bellingham
Transition Bike Co – Angi’s other employer / supporter
How to break down the barriers of Women getting into the industry and Transition’s Role
Closing
Links:
Radical Roots MTB: https://www.radicalrootsmtb.com/
Transition Characters Angi Weston: https://www.pinkbike.com/video/485680/
Angi Weston Radical Roots YouTube: https://youtu.be/LdP5kv87WuA
Radical Rippers: https://www.radicalrootsmtb.com/radical-rippers
Flying Squirrels / Radical Rippers Transition YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0jf2KgLXxY

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 23min
February 19, 2022Jeff Lenosky the Trail Boss (#23)
Trail EAffect Episode 21 with Jeff Lenosky – The Trail Boss
This episode first aired on April 5th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
The Jeff Lenosky Backstory
Trials and 90’s Mountain Biking
How the Trail Boss Came to be
How Jeff got into Enduro Racing at the beginning of Enduro
Trails that Jeff enjoys riding and difficult climbs like the entrance to Horse Thief’s bench
Flats VS Clips…
Communities like Knoxville, TN that have all the aspects for a great Trail Community
Can’d Aid Foundation
The Partnership with REEB Cycles and how that came about
Other Supporters and why it’s important to have support from companies that make products you really stand behind
Closing
Links:
Jeff Lenosky YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEP-XJQ983V8_3XpKU_-pRQ
REEB Cycles: https://reebcycles.com/
Shimano: https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/components/mtb.html
Orange Seal: https://orangeseal.com/
Pearl iZUMi: https://www.pearlizumi.com/US/en/
Can’d Aid: https://candaid.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 27min
February 19, 2022Sam Raymond Copper Harbor Series Part 3 (#22)
Trail EAFFECT Episode 22
Copper Harbor Series Part 3 with Sam Raymond
This Episode first aired on March 15th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
The Sam Raymond Backstory
Why Sam moved to Copper Harbor
How Sam acquired the Keweenaw Adventure Company
The Early Years of Mountain Biking in Copper Harbor
The formation of the Copper Harbor Trails Club
Bringing paid trail building staff on board
Bringing the Copper Harbor Trails Club forward by hiring an Executive Director
Bell Built Grant to Build the Overflow Trail
Keweenaw Point Trail Project
Expansion of Green (easy rating) Trails in Copper Harbor
The Potential of the entire Keweenaw Peninsula
KORC – Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition
Other forms of Outdoor Recreation in Copper Harbor
Keweenaw Adventure Company is For Sale!
Links:
Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://copperharbortrails.org/
Keweenaw Adventure Company: https://www.keweenawadventure.com/
Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition: https://www.keweenawoutdoorrecreation.org/
Sign Up to Expand Public Access in the Keweenaw Peninsula: https://www.keweenawoutdoorrecreation.org/keweenaw-tip-recreation-area

If You would like to enquire about purchasing the Keweenaw Adventure Company please contact Sam at: [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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1h 18min
February 19, 2022Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance (#21)
Trail EAffect Episode 21 with the Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance
This episode first aired on February 17th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
The Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance (TORTA) is a relatively new trail organization located on the Pacific Coast in Tillamook County Oregon. TORTA has the ambitus goal of building 29 miles of trails known as the Buzzard Butte Trail Network in the Siuslaw National Forest. On this episode we have Ron Baker (TORTA Board Member), Derek Kidd (Norco Bikes) and Pat Corran (Former Portland Resident) and we discussed all things related to TORTA and this region. There is also a fundraiser to help fund the building of these trails. Go to www.tortamtb.com to buy Stickers & enter for a chance to win a handful of great prizes including a complete Norco Bike. Go Buy Stickers and Support Trails!
Topics in the show include:
Back Stories on all 3 guests
The TORTA Story
More about the region as a whole
Fundraising efforts and Raffle
Norco Bikes and their Advocacy
Closing Comments
Links:
TORTA: https://www.tortamtb.com/
Current Fund Raiser: https://www.tortamtb.com/fundraiser
Norco Bikes: https://www.norco.com/
Promotional Video for the Fundraiser: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/support-oregons-newest-trail-system-and-you-could-win-a-norco-sight.html
A peak into the private jumps and trails in the region: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-carson-storch-and-pro-skier-lucas-wachs-ride-a-fresh-freeride-trail.html

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-riding-private-dh-tracks-with-kyle-jameson-and-damon-iwanaga.html

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, 2022Skye Schillhammer of Transition Bikes (#20)
Trail EAffect Episode 20 with Skye Schillhammer Marketing and Media Guy at Transition Bicycle Company / Professional Slopestyle Rider
This episode first aired on February 13th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics in the show include:
The Skye Schillhammer Backstory
How Skye created a career for himself within the Bike Industry through media and film making
Movie: From Slide To Ride – the most important and impactful part of this episode
Other Movies and the unique way that Transition market’s their brand
How the founders of Transition Bicycle Company have played a key role in the Bellingham Trails Community
If you want to work at Transition you better be prepared to Dig and get Dirty
Skye’s thoughts on how everyone can help build Trail Communities
Closing
Links:
From Slide to Ride the Movie about how Mountain Bike Trails are helping to rebuild a community: https://youtu.be/yPiOfl-DJ3s
Transition Bicycle Company https://www.transitionbikes.com/
Transition Bicycle Company YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxzkw-b-M0rk0cuysLcHRQ/playlists
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition: https://www.wmbcmtb.org/
Glacier Peak Institute: https://www.glacierpeakinstitute.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
...more
42min
February 19, 2022Brice Shirbach Mountain Bike Adventurer and Story Teller (#19)
Trail EAffect Episode 19 with Brice Shirbach – A Mountain Bike Storyteller
This episode first aired on February 4th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Brice has been telling stories for close to a decade now, and is has a broad list of topics and areas that he’s been fortunate enough to tell stories about. You can find Brice’s work on Pinkbike, the PEARL iZUMi Blog and Youtube channel, Pivot Cycles, Maxxis Tires, and other various locations. Much of Brice’s work focus’ on Trails and Trail Communities.
Topics in the show include:
The Brice Shirbach Backstory
How Brice transitioned into working within the bike industry as a Story Teller
Local Flavors and Under Exposed Stories
The Places that Brice thinks highly of in terms of trail communities
What trails have done for communities, especially smaller communities
How trails are a very cost-effective high impact type of infrastructure for communities
What Brice has in store for 2021
Closing
Links:
Brice on the PEARL iZUMi Blog: https://blog.pearlizumi.com/author/bshirbach/
Pivot Cycles: https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/rider/brice-shirbach/
Brice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricycles
Brice on Pinkbike: https://www.pinkbike.com/u/briceshirbach/
Local Flavors Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQCfPUTFFOklAs6WbRHe-zNZk5N2UcbPL
Sight Unseen Pivot YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INmDb_uE9Sc&list=PLeVlSD-XKFgplOp5-28fkRmyTp4eB2xbj
Maxxis Tires on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE9EC2266B5439E50
PEARL iZUMi Under Exposed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFWxBXKySBc&list=PLfV0ucaxuYA4cd1Zhb5BJwn4GYHYwpRGE
Snowshoe Mountain Video: https://youtu.be/5Tn4sJgPI_U

The Trail EAffect podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Trail EAffect Show Support:
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com
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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