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Trail EAffect episodes
- Rich and Rob Drew of The Ride Series (#16)
Trail EAffect Episode 16 with Rich and Rob Drew – Skills & Trail Lite
This Episode originally aired on January 13th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Rich and Rob Drew are Skills Coaches, Industry Insiders and Enduro Racers
Topics in the show include:
- The Back Story on Rich and Rob
- A discussion on Downcountry Trail Lite Bikes and how they are the right bike for many riders
- The 2021 Specialized Epic Evo VS the Transition Spur
- The Pivot Trail 429 Enduro Edition
- Suspension Set Up according to Rob
- Modern Frame Geometry (Longer Lower Slacker)
- The Ride Series and how skills clinics can help all riders
- What 2021 May hold for Rich and Rob
- 2021 Big Mountain Enduro Series – Documentary in the works…
- Shepard Mtn Bike Park
- Closing
Links:
The Ride Series: https://www.therideseriesmtb.com/
Rich Drew YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRebP4wYkzzYvKCC7ej4k_g
Rob Drew YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqKWtVyH7Cxu7NKkiZWpLcQ
Rich Drew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therichdrew/?hl=en
Rob Drew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobdrew/?hl=en
Big Mountain Enduro: https://www.bigmountainenduro.com/
Shepard Mtn Bike Park: https://www.visitarcadiavalley.info/mtbpark
Jagged Axe Trail Designs: https://www.jaggedaxetraildesigns.com/
Rich Drew Interview / Bentonville Series on Driftless Dirt: http://theoutdoorroute.com/listen/driftless-dirt/bentonville/
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
1 hr 24 min - Mark Scotch Kidney Donor Athlete / Mountain Biker (#15)
Trail EAffect Episode 15 with Mark Scotch Kidney Donor Athlete / Mountain Biker
This Episode first aired on January 4th 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Mark is a Mountain Biker, Ultra Endurance Athlete and Kidney Donor
Topics in the show include:
- How Mark got into Mountain Biking
- From Mountain Biking to competing in Marathon Mountain Bike Events
- How Mark Decided to become a Kidney Donor
- How to donate a Kidney without being a match – National Kidney Registry
- The Organ Trail – Mark’s Website for awareness
- Marks Ride from Plover, WI to Madison, WI for the surgery
- Marks Ride from Madison to Natchitoches, La (Spring 2021)
- Marks Surgery and Recovery
- Sharing the message
- Closing Comments
Links:
Organ Trail: https://theorgantrailhm.wordpress.com/
Organ Trail Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hughsmithmarkscotch/
National Kidney Registry: https://www.kidneyregistry.org/index.php
Ned Brooks – Kidney to Kidney (Marks Transplant Dr): https://www.donortodonor.com/ned-brooks
Kidney Donor Athletes: https://kidneydonorathlete.org/
Kidney Donor Athlete Story Mark Scotch: https://kidneydonorathlete.org/category/mark-ss-story/
Email Mark Scotch: [email protected]
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
1 hr 8 min - Braydon Bringhurst AKA BikerBrayd of Boise (#14)
Trail EAffect Episode 14 with Braydon Bringhurst AKA BikerBrayd of Canyon Bicycles
This episode first aired on December 28th of 2020 on Mountain Bike Radio
While Braydon Bringhurst may be a “newer” Mountain Biker – He’s a force within his community and the Instagram Community. Braydon is seriously talented both on the bike and as a video editor and producer. Braydon also films all of his riding with his wife.
Topics in the show include:
- How Braydon got into Mountain Biking Back Story
- Boise, ID as a trail community
- Upduro and Technical Climbing
- The Rad Movie Tribute movie preview of what’s to come in Jan 2021
- Braydon’s Raffle to raise money for Trails and Non-Profits in Boise, ID
- Braydon on Zipp 3 Zero Moto Wheels
- How All people who contribute in mountain biking can come together to raise everyone up
- Closing Comments
Links:
BikerBrayd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikerbrayd/?hl=en
Transend: https://youtu.be/LgIKxhxcS4s
The Whole Shebang: https://youtu.be/oVIU5nuoqCU
Interpret: https://youtu.be/HUFWct7SSfQ
Solstice: https://youtu.be/FI2wi421Tbk
Canyon Bicycle Co: https://www.canyon.com/en-us
Zipp 3 Zero Moto Wheels: https://www.sram.com/en/zipp/mountain/series/3zero-moto
Sram: https://www.sram.com/en/sram
Smith: https://www.smithoptics.com/en_US/home
Patagonia: https://www.patagonia.com/home/
Deity Components: https://www.deitycomponents.com/
Maxxis Tires: https://www.maxxis.com/tires/bicycle/mountain
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
50 min - Tony Boone of Timberline Trail Craft (#13)
Trail EAffect Episode 13 with Tony Boone of Timberline Trailcraft
Tony Boone is one of the longest running Professional Trail Builders on the planet. Tony has seen and done nearly everything in terms of trail building and design. Trail Building has taken Tony around the world. Tony is also a board member of the Professional Trail Building Association, member of the Educational Committee within the PTBA and he’s currently building out a trail building curriculum for and Associates Degree in Applied Science / Trail Construction and Management at Trinidad Community College.
Topics in the show include:
- The back story of Tony Boone and how he realized he could build trails for a living
- Tony’s involvement with the Professional Trail Builders Association
- Timberline Trail Construction
- Tony’s background in education and how he’s transitioning into more of an educational role at both the PTBA and Trinidad Community College
- Tony’s take on why trails are important to communities
- Directional Trails
- Closing Comments
Links:
Tony Boone Trails: https://www.tonyboonetrails.com/
Tony Boone Professional Trail Builders Association: https://trailbuilders.silkstart.com/companies/tony-boone-trails-llc
Tony Boone on American Trails: https://www.americantrails.org/presenters-and-authors/tony-boone
Tony Boone on Timberline Trailcraft: https://www.timberlinetrailcraft.com/employees/tony-boone/
Manitou Incline Video: https://youtu.be/QcOa5ca7oNs
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
55 min - David Wright The Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Bentonville (#11)
Trail EAffect Episode Eleven with David Wright – Bentonville Parks & Recreation Director
This Episode first aired on December 7th, 2020 on Mountain Bike Radio
Josh sits down with David Wright who is the Director of Parks and Recreation in Bentonville, AR. This is a particularly important and informative interview as Bentonville has an amazing parks system which also includes extensive hard surface and natural surface trails. Warning – Positive Community Development and Public Open Spaces ahead. Everything from Trails to Cricket is discussed.
Topics in the show include:
- The early story of David Wright and David literally grew up working with his parents to create a grass roots type of parks system in his home town. We also discuss David’s path to Parks and Recreation in Bentonville
- The early days of David as Parks Director in Bentonville, and how there were no organized forms of recreation offered in Bentonville before David arrived – Now there are 140 recreational programs.
- The importance of all parks and recreation facilities. This topic includes the process leading up to building a great community center, and the latest All-Inclusive Park that opened in October of 2019.
- The introduction of Hard Surface and Natural Surface trails to the community and how that has led to massive growth
- The importance of neighborhood connectivity via trails – which has showcased a true sense of community.
- The Razorback Greenway – a 40-mile greenway that connects the south end of Fayetteville to Bella Vista Arkansas
- How trails have increased property values and the quality of life.
- The Return on investment for trails in relation to other park amenities.
- The Future of Parks in Bentonville – which includes a massive system of Beaver Dams that will be preserved for the ecological and filtration benefits that the beaver dams provide.
Links:
Bentonville Parks and Recreation: https://www.bentonvillear.com/350/Parks-Recreation
Bentonville Inclusive Playground: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/oct/20/bentonville-breaks-barriers-with-inclus/
Razorback Greenway: http://www.nwatrails.org/trail/razorback-regional-greenway/
Walton Foundation / People For Bike Study: https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/learning/flash-cards/trails-and-cycling-in-northwest-arkansas
OZ Trails: https://oztrailsnwa.com/
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
45 min - IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant Program (#10)
Trail EAFFECT Episode Ten – IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant
Guests:
Mike Repyak – IMBA Trail Solution Director of Planning
Patrick Kell – IMBA Grant Manager
Ann Freiwald – City of Madison Parks Division Development Manager
This Episode first aired on November 27th, 2020 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
- Introductions
- Current topics and IMBA Update
- Trail Accelerator Grant Program (TAG)
- Prescott, AZ Gravity Trails Project at Bean Peaks
- What Makes a good IMBA TAG Project?
- The Value of Trail Planning and Design
- The City of Madison, WI and the Madison Bicycle Adventure Trail (TAG)
- Equity and access to Trails and Outdoor Recreation and the promotion of diversity among trail users
- Closing Comments
Links Mentioned in the Show:
International Mountain Bicycling Association: https://www.imba.com/
IMBA Trail Solutions: https://www.imba.com/explore-imba/trail-creation-and-enhancement/trail-solutions?param=trail-solutions-project
IMBA Trail Labs: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-labs
Bean Peaks Gravity Trail Project Prescott, AZ: https://prescottmtb.com/prescott-gravity-flow-trail/
Madison Bicycle Adventure Trail Network: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/projects/madison-bicycle-adventure-trail-network
Mad Bat ArcGIS Story: https://imba.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=39513e34d0034bc19cf057a591001244
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
57 min - Jonas Sublett and John DeGeorge - Getting into Mountain Biking (#9)
Trail EAFFECT Episode Nine – Jonas Sublett and John DeGeorge
This episode first aired on November 5th, 2020 through Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
- The Jonas Back Story
- How Jonas Became a Road Rider
- The unlikely Path to Mountain Biking
- Ryan Leech Wheelies and Manuals Learning
- Trail Features that Jonas Likes
- Advice for new riders
- Closing with Jonas
- The John Back Story
- How John got into Mountain Biking
- John talks Jonas into going Mountain Biking
- Ryan Leech Wheelies and Manuals Learning
- Trail features that John Likes
- Advice on how to get into mountain biking
- Closing with John
Links Mentioned in the Show:
Ryan Leech Connection Online Mountain Bike Skills: https://www.ryanleech.com/
Arkansas Enduro Series: https://www.arkansasenduroseries.com/
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
1 hr 23 min - Todd Poquette 906 Adventure Team Part 3 of the Marquette Series (#8)
Trail EAFFECT Episode Eight – Todd Poquette Director of Adventure at 906 Adventure Team
This Episode first aired on October 21st, 2020 through Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
- The Todd Poquette Back Story
- Why 906 Adventure Team was created
- 906 Adventure Events
- 906 Youth Programs
- Replicating 906 Adventure Programs in other communities
- Summer of Crusher 2020
- Impact that Trails have in Communities
- Obstacles with 906 Adventure Team
- The Adventurous Preview & Purpose
- Closing
Links:
906 Adventure Team: https://906adventureteam.com/
Marji Gesick: https://marjigesick.com/
Crusher: https://crushergravel.com/
Polar Roll: https://thepolarroll.com/
Marji Gesick Video: https://youtu.be/4LHU_tuXrbQ
Freedom Machine Video – If this doesn’t inspire you, I don’t know what will: https://vimeo.com/358645093
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
1 hr 10 min - Joe Vadebonceur President of CAMBA Trails (#7)
Trail EAFFECT Episode Seven – Joe V. Industry Veteran – President of CAMBA Trails
Topics Covered in this show:
- The Joe Vadebonceur Back Story
- Joe’s history at Trek
- Transition from Trek to Starting Goodheart Solutions and CAMBA Trails Board in Northern WI
- Joe goes into the details how Trail Organizations / Non-Profits function
- The need for both Volunteer Board Members and Paid Staff at Non-Profits
- The connection / or need for connection between Trails and The Mountain Bike Industry
- Closing
Links:
CAMBA Trails: https://cambatrails.org/
Goodheart Solutions: https://goodheartsolutions.com/
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
1 hr 20 min - Mike Brunet of NTN Trails and Steve Farr of Blackrocks Marquette Series Part 2 (#6)
Trail EAFFECT Episode Six – Mike Brunet NTN Trails & Steve Farr Blackrocks Brewery
Topics Covered in this show:
- The Mike Brunet Back Story
- The Early Years of Mountain Biking in Marquette, MI
- Marquette Mountain Bike Park Back Story and information
- South Trails and how they became reality- NTN Trails and City of Marquette Partnership
- Some of the struggles of building an excellent trails community
- The Success that Marquette has had
- Winter Snow Bike Riding / Grooming in Marquette
- NTN Supporters
- The Steve Farr Back Story
- The Blackrocks Back Story
- Why Blackrocks support the Noquemanon Trail Network
- Why Blackrocks Support the Superior Watershed Partnership
- 51k IPA Beer Supports local Trails
Links:
Noquemanon Trail Network: https://noquetrails.org/
Bike Mag A Mountain Bikers Guide to Marquette: https://www.bikemag.com/routes/mountain-bikers-guide-marquette/
Marquette Mountain Ski Area / Bike Park: https://marquettemountain.com/
Whack Jobs Snow Bike Grooming Video by Aaron Peterson Studios: https://vimeo.com/250619117
Blackrocks Brewery: https://www.blackrocksbrewery.com/
Superior Watershed Partnership: https://superiorwatersheds.org/
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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About Trail EAffect
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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…
with the world of Trails and Mountain Biking.
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