Trail EAffect

By Josh BlumSports Health & Fitness Wilderness

Trail EAffect episodes

September 05, 2023Will Taygan Executive Director for the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska # 144
Will Taygan Executive Director for the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska # 144
Backstory on how Will got into Mountain Biking
The Backstory on the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders
Mountain Bike Access in Chugiak-Eagle River Region
Building Partnerships with various government agencies
Partnering with Professional Trail Builders for Trail Building
Transitioning from Volunteer Building to Professional Building
Being the Part-Time Executive Director
How the 1st Alaska Mountain Bike Summit went
Looking forward to the 2nd Alaska Mountain Bike Summit
Partnering with IMBA for this summit
Winter Fat Biking in Alaska
What Will Looks for in Mountain Bike Communities
Closing Comments
Links discussed in the show:
Chugach Mountain Bike Riders: https://cmbralaska.org/
2nd Alaska Mountain Bike Summit: https://mtbsummit.com/

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This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
1 hr 23 min
August 29, 2023Vance McCaw Trail Boss for Trek Trails in Waterloo, WI #143
Vance McCaw Trail Boss for Trek Trails in Waterloo, WI #143
Backstory on how Vance got into mountain biking
Where Vance Started with Trek
Moving into the Product Development Dept at Trek
Transitioning into the Trek Factory Race Shop
The C3 Project
The evolution of mountain bikes
C3 Project Stories
Custom Paint for the C3 Project
The Trek Trails Participation Game… Cheers!
Transitioning into the Role of the Trail Boss at Trek Trails
Trail Building via Volunteers vs Professionals
The Trek Trails Venue in Waterloo, WI
Events at Trek Trails
Trek Trails and the Trek Foundation around the country
What Vance looks for in trail communities and places he’s enjoyed
Closing Comments
Links discussed in the show:
Trek Bikes: https://www.trekbikes.com
Trek Foundation: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/trek-foundation/
WI NICA State Champs Video (2019): https://youtu.be/zVAzS-mpnlE?si=4TLgUlpN14cpAfAF

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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
59 min
August 22, 2023Shawn Gregory of Big Loop Trails and Big Loop Maps – Re Air #142
Shawn Gregory of Big Loop Trails and Big Loop Maps – Re Air #142

Topics Covered:
The Shawn Gregory Back Story
How Shawn got into mountain biking
The move from the Denver Area to the Cortez / Delores Region for a lifestyle choice to be closer to the outdoors
Early years of trails or lack of in the Cortez / Delores Region, yet loads of potential
Why Big Loop Maps was created as a side business
How / Why the Southwest Colorado Cycling Association was formed – For Sand Canyon
Phil’s World, how it came to be as a riding location
12 Hours of Mesa Verde at Phil’s World
The Southwest Colorado Cycling Association
The balance of riding, running a business and volunteering
How selling his business and approvals for trail projects lined up an allowed Shawn to really focus on trail building.
Adding trails to the community so people will travel to the Cortez / Delores Area and spend multiple nights in the area
Stories about ranchers and others who have opposed new trails but eventually came around to realizing that the trails are good for the community
Working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
The process of how and why trails are built or not built in certain places
2019 Volunteer of the Year for the BLM in Colorado
Covering the different reviews needed for trail projects to get approved
Big Loop Trails and Building in locations away from Cortez / Delores
Hawes Trail Alliance Mesa, AZ
Rico Trails Alliance
Shawn is a one man show and partners with volunteers for finish work to help accelerate club projects
Building a trail from Delores to Boggy Draw through private lands with easements
Shawn’s opinion on great trails and mountain bike communities
Closing comments
Links:
Big Loop Trails / Maps: https://biglooptrails.com/
Southwest Colorado Cycling Association: https://swcocycling.clubexpress.com/
Phil’s World: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/mountainbike/philsworld
Boggy Draw Trails: https://www.trailforks.com/region/boggy-draw/
Hawes Trail Alliance: https://hawestrailalliance.com/
Rico Trails Alliance: https://www.ricotrailsalliance.org/

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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
1 hr 9 min
August 15, 2023Marcus Tillman – Recreation Trail Director for the City of Anniston, AL – Mountain Biking #141
Marcus Tillman – Recreation Trail Director for the City of Anniston, AL – Mountain Biking # 141
Randy Spangler & Building at Coldwater Mountain
Gnomes & Trail Fairies
Marcus Tillman Intro – Recreation Trail Director for Anniston, AL
About Anniston, AL
Coldwater Mountain and the Ability to Ride to Ride
McClellan Mountain Biking
The distance between Coldwater and McClellan
The connection to SORBA – the SORBA Fall Summit will be in Anniston
NEABA Clubhouse
Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Fest
About the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association
Volunteers
Events
Road Cycling in Anniston
Forever Wild Alabama Program
What Marcus looks for in a Mountain Bike / Trail Community
Closing Comments & Thank You’s
Post Closing – Bonus Content / Conversation
Directional Trails
A Rich Edwards Story – and Thank You from Marcus
Links discussed in the show:
Coldwater Mountain: http://neaba.net/coldwater-mountain.html
McClellan: http://neaba.net/mcclellan.html
Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association: http://neaba.net/index.html
SORBA: https://sorba.org/
Local Flavors Anniston: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/local-flavors-the-complete-mountain-bike-guide-to-calhoun-county-alabama.html
Sunny King Criterium: https://www.annistoncycling.com/
Forever Wild Alabama: https://www.alabamaforeverwild.com/

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Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559

Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
1 hr 25 min
August 08, 2023Re-Air Joe Stone – Teton Adaptive Executive Director – Universal Trail Design – #140
Re-Air Joe Stone – Teton Adaptive Executive Director – Universal Trail Design Episode 140
The Joe Stone Journey
Hitting and surpassing multiple goals
The Joe Stone Foundation
Wydahoe Rendezvous
Teton Adaptive
Living in Jackson Hole
Not Forcing Things
Editing / Long Form Platforms
Film: 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
Going to the Dunbar Downhill Series
How the Bowhead Adaptive MTB has changed the game for progression
Joe’s Personal Experience at the Dunbar Series and how it made him a better rider
Progression in equipment generally speaking
E-Bikes – and how they have opened more opportunity for more people
The Bowhead and how it functions differently allowing wheels were designed to be used
The width standard for Universal Trail Design
Deepest Darkest Trail Backstory
The reception of the Trail Deepest Darkest Trail from all users and how it’s setting a new standard at Jackson Hole Resort
The elitist mentality from “purist mountain bikers” and hand-built trails
How Jackson Hole Resort is looking at all trail construction with Universal Trail Design in mind
Back 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 equally
How Joe got more confidence at Dunbar as the days progressed
Joe’s opinion of a great mountain bike community
How to rate trail for adaptive riders… The endless debate and proper that can be useful for all.
Taking the time to learn more about what the Two Wheeled industry is all about
The idea of Universal Trail Design going both ways between adaptive users and non-adaptive users.
Listening
Including a qualified person with new trail design
Closing Comments & Thank You’s
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

Links 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]

Trail EAffect Show Links:
Discount Code (20%) for both KETL Mtn Apparel and Trail One Components: TrailPod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559

Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
2 hr 3 min
August 01, 2023R-Dog Ryan Howard Professional Mountain Biker / 805 Beer – The Build and more #139
R-Dog Ryan Howard Professional Mountain Biker / 805 Beer – The Build and more #139
Ryan "R-Dog" Howard is by far and away the chillest man in mountain biking. We dare you, nay, we challenge you, to find someone who has more fun riding their bike every day than Mr. Dog. You will not succeed. Style? Check. Good vibes? Check. Living in a van down by the river? Oh, for sure. Ryan "R-Dog" Howard is what we all aspire to become. Ryan will frequently take top honors for any event involving style, with whip-offs at the top of the list. His earth-shattering good vibes can be seen in his video edits, which are frequently hailed among the top videos of the year. Listen, this R-Dog guy is the real deal. Trust us.
Bio from Trek Bikes C3 Project
Topics:
How Ryan got into mountain biking
Growing up in Aptos, CA
Current Riding in Aptos
805 Beer – The Build a Short Film about building a rad trail in California
805 Beer and Supporting Action Sports Athletes
Letter to Aptos Documentary
Back Story on Ride or Die
The Coast Gravity Park
Trail Named Dogger
Shuttle Access Bike Parks
Anthill Films Arrival
The progression of Bike Parks over the past 10 years
Coaching and the progression of kids over the years
Redbull Film – Parallel with Brandon Semenuk
How E-Bikes helped R-Dog Brandon prepare for this film
E-Bikes
Trek C-3 Project
R-Dog on Bikes
Custom Painted Bikes for R-Dog
How Bikes have progressed over the past 10 years
26” for Life
Testing Bikes for Trek
High Pivots
R-dogs Daily Driver for a bike
What R-Dog Looks for in a Mountain Bike Community
Closing Comments & Thank You’s
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

Links:
805 Beer - The Build: https://www.805beer.com/film/the-build/
805 Beer – Letter to Aptos: https://youtu.be/ytEqB_lVJA8
R-Dog on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r_doggystyles/
Ride or Die: https://rideordiemtb.com/
Redbull Film Parallel: https://youtu.be/s7lL-ZKb12Q
Trek C3 Project: https://racing.trekbikes.com/teams/c3-project

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Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
50 min
July 25, 2023Ryan Thibault – Mountain Bike Vermont / Ranch Camp / Trails and Bike Parks #138
Ryan Thibault – Mountain Bike Vermont / Ranch Camp / Trails and Bike Parks #138
Taken from MTB Vermont on Ryan
Position: Graphic artist, writer, photographer
Fame: Owner of Independent Allied, a design firm specializing in biking & beer… go figure.
Spray: Ryan lives, breathes and eats bikes. He also eats dirt and crow. If he’s not flying down mountains on his bike he’s either changing yet another flat tire or rustling alpacas.
Send Ryan your cool photos and ideas – [email protected]

Topics:
How Ryan got into mountain biking
Early days of mountain biking in Vermont
Vermont as a whole and Mountain Biking in Vermont
Vermont Mountain Bike Association
Bike Parks and Ryan’s take on Bike Parks
Quebec, CA
Highland Bike Park
Cady Hill and the Stowe Trails Partnership
Conserving the land which allows access in perpetuity
Ranch Camp backstory – Bikes Beers & Burritos
Designed to be that base lodge for bike trails (similar to ski lodges)
Bike Shop
Restaurant – with Diverse Vegetarian, Vegan Gluten free options
The Back Yard Restaurant is next to Ranch Camp and is more like a Burger / Bar Joint
Side tangent into being a vegetarian / vegan
Mountain Bike Vermont – why this was created (2010)
How this led to the creation of Ranch Camp
What Ryan Looks for in a Mountain Bike / Trail Community
Closing Comments & Thank You’s
Links:
Ranch Camp: https://www.ranchcampvt.com/
MTBVT: https://mtbvt.com/
Backyard VT: https://backyardvt.com/
Stowe Trails Partnership / Cady Hill: https://stowetrails.org/

Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559

Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
59 min
July 18, 2023Story Time with Brian Hann - Appalachian Mountain Bike Club Knoxville - Re-Air #137
Story Time with Brian Hann – Appalachian Mountain Bike Club - Re-Air #137

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

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Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
53 min
July 11, 2023Philip Darden the Executive Director for the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association - SORBA #136
Philip Darden the Executive Director for the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association - SORBA #136
Topics:
How Philip got into mountain biking
Recap of the most recent SORBA Summit (Spring of 2023)
The new Strategic Plan along with Mission and Vision of SORBA
Bike Parks in the South East
The Process of the Strategic Plan and hiring a facilitator for this
Staying true to being a mountain bike specific organization
Hiring a Development Director and Why
What Philip looks for in a Mountain Bike Community
Knoxville, TN
Mountain Biking in the Smokies
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Links:
SORBA: https://sorba.org/
AMBC Knoxville: https://ambcknox.org/

Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
1 hr 5 min
July 04, 2023Kristian Jackson – G5 Trail Collective / Pisgah Grandfather District / Donuts & Bikes Podcast: Part Two #135
Kristian Jackson – G5 Trail Collective / Pisgah Grandfather District / Donuts & Bikes Podcast: Part Two #135
Senior Lecturer, Recreation Management, Appalachian State University; Senior Course Conductor and Level 4 Coach, Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association, Trail Boss, Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park.
Source – Bio from Donuts & Bikes Podcast

Topics:
Kicking off Part Two with the G5 Trail Collective
Old Fort, NC
Heartbreak Ridge
Grant Writing
Star Gap
Heartbreak Ridge Extension
The Donuts & Bikes Podcast
PMBIA Level 4 Coach / Senior Trainer
Co-Host Paul Howard – Technical Director of the PMBIA
Skills should not be looked at as Absolutes
How to teach Cornering on a Mountain Bike
What Kristian looks for in a mountain bike community
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Brice Shirbach
Links:
Donuts & Bikes Podcast: https://themountainbikecoachingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
G5 Trail Collective: https://www.g5trailcollective.org/
Kristian Jackson at Appalachian State: https://today.appstate.edu/2019/04/02/jackson
PMBIA: https://www.pmbia.org/
Water Always Wins, By Kristian Jackson: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/water-always-wins/story-98896.html
Pisgah Paradox, By Kristian Jackson: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/the-pisgah-paradox/story-115753.html
More Podcasts Featuring Kristian and his work:
Pisgah Podcast – Rocky Knobs New Trail Jumbo Shrimp https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZiSKROJsLysHNAv6hhHbb?si=j_7JjGICSeCPSNQ-VwT6nQ
Pisgah Podcast – Rocky Knob History
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EYdGBfvVZLGBET5184DeD?si=nlTP1bkgRSqmOxqHxj59dw

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Trail EAffect Show Links:
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KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
56 min

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