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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How many episodes does Trail EAffect have?

The podcast currently has 221 episodes available.

Trail EAffect episodes:

February 19, 2022Kyle Horvath of Ely Nevada / White Pine County Tourism (#31)
Trail EAffect Episode 31: Ely, NV / White Pine County with Kyle Horvath
This episode first aired on June 26th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Kyle Horvath Back Story
Kyle’s start in Tourism in Carson City, NV
Kyle’s Transition from Carson City, NV to White Pine Co / Ely, NV
Ely and the IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant
Future Trail Expansion plans for the region
Local Trail Club Great Basin Trails Alliance
What to expect for a trail experience in the region
Fears Tears and Beers – The first Enduro Race ever started in Ely
Other Events in Ely
Community Support of Trails and Mountain Biking in Ely
About Ely / White Pine Co as a Community (outside of Mountain Biking)
Other aspects of Outdoor Recreation in the region
Highway 50 – the Loneliest Highway in America (Most Mountain Biking Highway in America?)
Trail Names…
Nevada Northern Railway
BETA MTB Magazine and the birth of a new mountain bike publication
Closing Comments
Links:
Visit White Pine County: http://elynevada.net/
Ely NV Mountain Biking: http://elynevada.net/project/mountainbiking/
Within Range Freehub Magazine: https://freehubmag.com/features/within-range
BETA MTB YouTube Video on Ely / White Pine Co: https://youtu.be/5i7oZsuI-wk
Trailforks Mapping for Ely: https://www.trailforks.com/region/ely/
Great Basin Trails Alliance: https://www.facebook.com/GreatBasinTrailsAlliance/
IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-accelerator-grants
Loneliest Road in America: https://loneliestroad.us/loneliest-road/
Nevada Northern Railway: https://nnry.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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55min
February 19, 2022Lacey Heward - Adaptive Athlete and Mountain Biker (#30)
Trail EAffect Episode 30: Lace Heward – Adaptive Mountain Biker / Brave Lace Project
This episode first aired on June 14th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Lace Heward Back Story
How Lacey got into adaptive Alpine Ski Racing
The competitive side of Lace / becoming a Paralympic 2-time medalist
Racing and traveling in Europe for the World Cup
Other Outdoor Endeavors
Adaptive Mountain Biking and the places Lace has gone
Places Lacey is working on bringing more adaptive MTB access
Being Brave – The Brave Lace Project
Closing & Supporters
Song Written and Performed by Lacey “It’s Been a Long Time”
Links:
Brave Lace: https://bravelace.com/
ORA Trails Lacey Adaptive Mountain Bike Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0lln8vXmhZc
Move United: https://www.moveunitedsport.org/
Teton Adaptive Sports: https://tetonadaptivesports.com/
Team SISU Dog Sledding: https://www.dogtec.com/kennel/benjamin-thompson
IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-accelerator-grants

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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53min
February 19, 2022Jeff Kendal-Weed (#29)
Trail EAffect Episode 29: A Conversation with Jeff Kendall-Weed
This Episode first aired on June 7th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Jeff Kendall-Weed Back Story
Jeff’s Transition into the Bike Industry
How Jeff ended up moving to Bellingham WA.
Jeff’s Transition into a content creator / YouTube
Local Loam Series & other online content
Advocacy…
Private VS Public Land and access benefits for both
Riding in Bellingham, WA
Trail Communities and what makes a great trail community
Detour off into Motocross / Supercross
Closing & Supporters
Links:
Jeff Kendall-Weed Website: https://jeffkendallweed.com/
Jenson USA JKW: https://www.jensonusa.com/blog/rider-profile-JKW
Jenson USA: https://www.jensonusa.com/Jeff-Kendall-Weed
Jeff Kendall-Weed on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeffkendallweed
PNW Components: https://www.pnwcomponents.com/
Industry Nine: https://industrynine.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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1h 20min
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
...more
1h 18min

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