Trail EAffect
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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Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 76 with Shannon Casson, Founder of the Desert Dose Women’s Mountain Bike Experinces
The Shannon Casson Back Story on how she found mountain biking
Shannon’s experience with Seth Godin’s altMBA
Reframing
Coaching and Coaching Certs
Coaching Beginners
What the Desert Dose Is
Brooke Goudy & the Desert Dose
The mental side of mountain biking
Creating The Desert Dose
Location of The Desert Dose
Grand Junction Region
Accommodations and Pre-Retreat of The Desert Dose
If Not Now, When?
Stories from participants / Ah Ha Moments
What Shannon looks for in a Mountain Biking Community
Words of Shannon Wisdom
Closing
Links discussed in the show:
The Desert Dose: https://www.thedesertdose.com/
Seth Godin’s altMBA: https://altmba.com/
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 75 with Ashley Korenblat Bike Advocate and Hall of Fame Member
The Ashley Korenblat Back Story on how she found mountain biking
Getting involved with NEMBA
Getting involved with IMBA
Early Fundraising for IMBA
IMBA Trail Care Crew
The Wilderness Act
When Conservation and Recreation fight – Someone else wins…
Mining / Oil & Gas Reform
Public Land Solutions
Mountain Biking in Urban Communities / Communities with good industry
Naturita, Co
The Importance of Plans
Western Spirit Cycling Adventures
Outfitters / Mountain Bike Tours
Outerbike
Moab UT, 2022
Bentonville AR 2022
2023, Many more places
Ashley’s thoughts on Arkansas becoming a powerhouse for cycling
Mountain Biking driving mainstream and main street economic development
Your Friend in the Bike Business (Part of Outerbike)
Famous Failure / Learning Experience
What Makes a Great Mountain Biking Community?
Get Integrated with the rest of the community.
Do you want to be a “Little Niche” activity or do you want to be part of “Mainstream” – and part of the community
NICA Courses Driving Trail Development in communities
Closing Comments from Ashley
Get involved, you can’t just ride and not get involved!
Links:
Mountain Bike Hall of Fame: https://mmbhof.org/ashley-korenblat/
Public Land Solutions: https://publiclandsolutions.org/
Western Spirit Cycling Adventures: https://westernspirit.com/
Outerbike: https://www.outerbike.com/
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Links
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
The Range Report Volume Three with Giants Ridge
Giants Ridge
Intro to Heidi Jo Karlsson / Back Story
Camps and Programing at Giants Ridge
Little Giants Skills Camp for Kids
Intro to MTB Youth Camps
Ride Like a GRL (Giants Ridge Ladies) Camps
Heidi Jo’s Certifications
PMBIA
Heidi Jo’s Favorite Place to Ride at Giants Ridge
Other Activities at Giants Ridge
Closing Comments
Links:
Giants Ridge: www.giantsridge.com
Biketown by Freehub Magazine: https://freehubmag.com/biketown
The Range Report has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
The Range Report Support:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Trail EAffect featuring AMBC Knoxville and the 45 in 45 Fundraising Campaign
Intro with Matthew Kellogg
What the 45 in 45 is - $45,000 in 45 Days
Partnership with the Drop Inn
Building 4 new trails for public use
Easement for perpetual access by the public
Designed by C2 Recreational Consulting
Built by Ide Ride
Partnership with the Santa Cruz Paydirt Fund
Fundraising for Trails that are the build process
Leveraging Plans for getting stuff done
What the Drop Inn is as a business
Camping and Trails
Van Camping, Tent Camping and other amenities
Watering Hole as well
Right in the Knoxville Urban Wilderness
How People Can Donate
Other AMBC Knoxville Trail Updates
Closing
Links:
AMBC 45 in 45 Donate Here: https://ambcknox.org/donate/
The Drop Inn Knox: https://thedropinnknox.com/
Santa Cruz Paydirt Fund: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/paydirt#Overview
YouTube Video on 45 in 45: https://youtu.be/ir4HxooFT3I
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Support:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 74 with Gary Sjoquist Mountain Bike Advocate and Hall of Fame Member
The Gary Sjoquist Back Story on how he found mountain biking
Becoming and Advocate in Mountain Biking and Cycling in General
IMBA State Rep in the early 90’s
Contracting with the MN DNR for a bicycle conference
Could see that access might become an issue across different public agencies
Became a voice for Mountain Biking / published a newsletter called off-road rider
Cuyuna evolving into the state of MN first recreation meeting in ’93 and traveling there in ‘95
Got local leaders attend meetings about mountain biking to educate land managers
North Central Mountain Bike Resource Group evolved into MORC
IMBA Trail Care Crew first showed up in 1996
Director of Dakota County Asked “What do Mountain Bikers Want at Lebanon Hills?”
Getting the right people and provide the right resources for them
Encountering resistance to Mountain Biking in the 90’s
Gary – A Prisoner of Logic
Mountain Bikers do care about our natural resources
Stewardship has been critical for Mountain Bikers
Famous Failure…
Hosting a Mountain Bike Advocacy Meeting at the race venue after a Mountain Bike Race and only 2 people showed up…
Racers and Advocacy or lack of
The WORS Model VS the MNMTB Model
MNMTB as a Non-Profit, 2021 MNMTB gave back almost $52,000 to clubs that hosted race events
Working with IMBA Early On
Gary is a unique advocate as he’s an advocate for both road and mountain bike access
IMBA Provided a lot of resources to local clubs
Directional Trails and the important role they play in trail systems
Sight Lines not as necessary
Legacy of separate Trails in MN
Improves conflict management
Reduces the need for Maintenance on the trails
Riding the wrong way on trails is just misguided
Directional Trails can handle a lot more users
Quality Bike Products (QBP) Bringing Gary on staff as an advocate at QBP
Lots of Freedom to work in the advocacy world
Helped Start Bikes Belong, which became People for Bikes
Additional Resources by befriending a member of congress
Traveling to Washington DC lobby for funding to build the first 23 miles at Cuyuna as a pilot project
Launching the MN Highschool League with the help of QBP
Needing to make sure that Cuyuna was built to the highest standard
Creating perimeters where the trail building company at Cuyuna had to demonstrate their qualifications as a quality trail building company to bid on the project
Was there anyone else in a Role like Gary’s Role for any other companies?
Being inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 2012
Advice Gary has for communities in terms of facing resistance and changing the narrative
Gary Being Thankful for “Being For Something” instead of against something, and something as bikes!
How NICA and Highschool Mountain Bike Racing / has changed the future of Mountain Biking in a positive way
The Economic Impact the NICA Races have brought to communities in MN
What Gary Looks for in a Mountain Bike Community
A well thought out trail network
Signage that makes sense
Infrastructure around the trail network
Who’s the Club taking care of the trails
Accommodations for Mountain Bikers
Closing Comments from Gary Sjoquist
Links:
Minnesota Cycling Association: https://minnesotacycling.org/
Quality Bicycle Products: https://www.qbp.com/
IMBA: https://www.imba.com/
People For Bikes: https://www.peopleforbikes.org/
Cuyuna: https://www.cuyuna.com/
Lebanon Hills: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/parksTrails/LebanonHills
Redhead Bike Park: https://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/visit/redhead-mountain-bike-park/
Biketown: https://freehubmag.com/biketown
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Support:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
The Range Report Volume Two Featuring Redhead Bike Park and Giants Ridge
Redhead Bike Park in Chisholm, MN
Opening with Jordan Metsa
Where Redhead Bike Park is
Purpose Built Mountain Bike Trails
Rock Solid Trail Contractors
Scott Linnenburger of Kay-Linn Enterprises
Events
2nd Annual Renegade Trail Run 25k & 5k Trail Run
MN Cycling Association H.S. State Championships for 2022
Ride a Trolley Train Around the Bike Park
The Chisholm Experience
Lodging
Camping
Dining
Mesabi Paved Trail
Water Experiences available at Redhead Bike Park
Closing Comments by Jordan
Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN
New Opening Date for Giants Ridge Bike Park Friday June 10th, 2022
The Burnt Onion Restaurant
XC Trails are riding really well and in prime condition
Events
Little Giants Skills Camp for Kids
All other camps are open for registration as well
Everyone is excited to see the Mountain Bike Family back at Giants Ridge
Links:
Redhead Bike Park: https://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/visit/redhead-mountain-bike-park/
Minnesota Discovery Center: https://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/
Reclaimed, Movie about Redhead Bike Park: https://youtu.be/Qpscdce31YM
Giants Ridge: www.giantsridge.com
Ride the Range: www.ridetherange.com
Renegade Trail Run at Redhead: https://give.unitedwaynemn.org/event/renegade-trail-run-25k-5k/e405899
Biketown by Freehub Magazine: https://freehubmag.com/biketown
The Range Report has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
The Range Report Support:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 73 with Terry Coddington
The Terry Coddington Back Story
Leadership that he learned while in the U.S. Navy including working with the Blue Angels
Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator for Conway, AR
Cycle-logical Coaching
Skills Coaching
Confidence = Speed
Transition into NICA League Director for the State of Arkansas
Started as Team Director and Head Coach in Conway Arkansas
Grew the Conway Team to the largest in the state
What NICA does for communities
NICA Stories as a Coach
The Our Ride Program
All Kids Bike
Terry getting back into Cycling to lose weight
NICA GRiT Program
Terry’s Thoughts on what Trails do for Communities
What Terry looks for in other communities in terms of trails and what communities offer
Feeling Safe, especially with family or young children
Connectivity via bikes vs vehicles
Famous Failure
Asphalt Sprint Car Racing Incident
Having Situational Awareness
Bonus Questions
Josh Shively Asks what music / songs get stuck in Terry’s head during long rides or races
Top Gun…?
Jeff Gannon of Affordable Trail Solutions asks: Why is Terry So Fast and will he slow down?
Racing the Leadville 100 with Pneumonia (and finishing at 9:00 Hours)
Jeff Also asks: What’s Terry’s thoughts on the current trail building boom
Trail Maintenance keeping up with the building
My Bonus Question: Terry’s Thoughts on the Pay to Play Model and Bike Parks
Closing Comments by Terry
Links:
Cycle-Logical Coaching LLC: https://www.facebook.com/cyclelogicalcoaching/
NICA Arkansas: https://www.arkansasmtb.org/
Outride Bike Program: https://outridebike.org/
All Kids Bike: https://allkidsbike.org/
NICA GRiT: https://www.nationalmtb.org/grit/
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Support:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 72 with Adam A. Adams of the Podcast on Podcasting
The Adam A. Adams Back Story
When Adam got into mountain biking, he’s gone all in
What has Adam hooked on Mountain Biking
What keeps Adam coming back to mountain biking
What Adam got for a mountain bike to get into mountain biking (in 2020)
What Adam looks for in terms of a trail experience
Adam really wants more trails in more communities
Because of Trails…
Best shape of his life
Better dad
More happiness
Better Sleep
Business is thriving more than ever
What Adam looks for in Trail Communities
Famous Failure (There’s a great lesson and story here)
Bonus Content
Why Adam got into podcasting
2020 and how that effected Adam in his other venture with Real Estate
The Value Adam sees with Podcasting
Check out Podcast on Podcasting episode 231, as referenced in this episode regarding podcast sponsorship
What the CPM Model is
Where the CPM Model isn’t good
Going deeper on the Podcasting Model
What Companies and Sponsors can get out of Podcasts, supporting Podcasts
Closing Comments by Adam A. Adams
Links:
Grow Your Show: https://growyourshow.com/
Podcast on Podcasting: https://podcast.growyourshow.com/
Podcast on Podcasting Episode 231 Podcast Sponsorship: https://podcast.growyourshow.com/ep231-uncovering-the-secret-to-easily-obtain-a-podcast-sponsor-netta-gorman/
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Support:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
The Range Report Volume One featuring Giants Ridge Resort and Cuyuna Trails
Giants Ridge
Opening Date for Giants Ridge June 3rd, 2022
Rock Solid Trail Contracting on site providing support for trail repairs
Registration Opening for The Grind XC Mountain Bike Race
About the Grind XC Adventure Ride / Race
Short Grind 19 miles
Long Grind 36 miles
Redhead MNMTB Race Series report from the previous weekend
Redhead Trail Conditions
Tioga Trails June 4th Planned Opening of the Pathfinder Playground
Cuyuna Trails
Aaron Hautala Update on Trails and Trail Conditions
Sagamore Unit Construction Update and Opening information
Construction Provided by Rock Solid Trail Contracting
The Directional Trail Experience and Advantage at Cuyuna Trails
How to find out where to stay and eat when visiting Cuyuna Trails
Off Road Triathlon (Paddle, Pedal, Run)
June 12th of 2022 – Sign Up Today
Proceeds benefit the local elementary school PTA
The Summer Weather Advantage in Northern MN
With super clear freshwater lakes
Closing Comments
Volunteers and Community Support Thank You!
Links:
Giants Ridge: www.giantsridge.com
Ride the Range: www.ridetherange.com
Cuyuna Trails: www.cuyuna.com
The Range Report has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
The Range Report Support:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 71 Dustin Schiltz and drtpdlrs
The Dustin Schiltz Back Story
How a mountain bike coaching certification for his professional life lead Dustin into a totally different direction in life
How the genesis of drt pdlrs came to be
Loppet Foundation
Minnesota as a leader in Mountain Biking
Dustin and Enduro Racing / why he likes it
Giants Ridge as a venue
The Journey of Starting drt pdlrs
Where drt pdlrs is going in 2022
All-inclusive adventures
Making it easy to get kids to more riding destinations
Wilderness First Responder Certification
Shortage of Wilderness First Responders Instructors
Coaching Certifications, what the BICP and PMBIA is and the differences between those certifications.
PMBIA
BICP
The importance of skills and coaching even as adults
Famous Failure
Mountain Bike Communities according to Dustin
Copper Harbor, MI
Closing Comments by Dustin
#Futureshred
Links:
drt pdlrs: https://www.drtpdlrs.com/
Loppet Foundation: https://www.loppet.org/
Bicycle Instructor Certification Program: https://icp.bike/
Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association: https://www.facebook.com/pmbiassociation/
https://pmbia.org/
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Support:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
