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 Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 67 Erin Rushing of Trailblazers
Erin Rushing Back Story
The early years of trails and greenways in NW Arkansas
Razorback Greenway
The Transformation of Trailblazers
Unique common areas in Bella Vista that allowed for trail building and access
Greenway Extensions into Bella Vista
How Trailblazers develops trails
Building the Back 40 Trail System in Bella Vista, AR
Diversity of Trail Experiences within the Back 40 with different builders
40 miles of trail built in 9 months
The Ledges
Lessons learned through building out trails in NW Arkansas
More Green level trails needed
Tuning up the existing system and making trails better in 2022
Bicycle Playgrounds for kids in parks
Famous Failure and what was learned
Experimenting with trail surfaces
Quick to react
Building smaller systems – Larger / 10 to 12 miles to make a worthwhile trail system
More Neighborhood connections in 2022
What makes a great trail community according to Erin
E Bikes in NW Arkansas
Little Sugar as an E bike trail system
Commuting to work via trails by E bike
Closing Comments
Links:
Trailblazers: https://www.nwatrailblazers.com/
We Are ETHIC: https://weareethic.org/
OZ Trails: https://www.oztrails.com/
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
This 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 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 Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 66 Jeremy P McGhee Part 2 the UNPavement Project
Typically, this is where I would drop in a list of all the topics covered during the interview, but this interview is different, much different. Jeremy is a character; an inspiration and Jeremy was extremely open and candid about his life both before he was in an accident and afterwards during this interview. This is a very long interview, which is why it’s been broken into two parts. I encourage everyone to listen to the full interview as there is a ton of inspiration, stories and knowledge distributed throughout the who interview.
"Do What You Love" - Jeremy P. McGhee
The UNPavement Project is one of a handful of projects that Jeremy has created. The UNPavement Project might be the most important project I’ve had the opportunity to share on this show as it truly defines inclusive trails and how to create access into the outdoors for more people. But let’s be clear, this does not include “dumbing down” existing trails.
Links:
UNPavement: https://theunpavement.org/
Jeremy P. McGhee: https://www.jeremymcghee.com/
UNPavement YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jeremypmcghee
VanDoIt: https://vandoit.com/
JPM Pro Offroad Hand Trikes: https://jpmpro.bike/
Drop In Bloody Couloir: http://dropinproject.com/get-dvd/
Allan Jacoby: https://dirtyteeth.wordpress.com/
Mammoth Mountain: https://www.mammothmountain.com/
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
Trail Blazers: https://www.nwatrailblazers.com/
OZ Trails: https://www.oztrails.com/
Unpaving the Way Via Trail Runner Magazine: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/unpaving-the-way
This 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 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 Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 65 Jeremy P McGhee Part I The UNPavement Project
Typically, this is where I would drop in a list of all the topics covered during the interview, but this interview is different, much different. Jeremy is a character; an inspiration and Jeremy was extremely open and candid about his life both before he was in an accident and afterwards during this interview. This is a very long interview, which is why it’s been broken into two parts. I encourage everyone to listen to the full interview as there is a ton of inspiration, stories and knowledge distributed throughout the who interview.
"Do What You Love" - Jeremy P. McGhee
The UNPavement Project is one of a handful of projects that Jeremy has created. The UNPavement Project might be the most important project I’ve had the opportunity to share on this show as it truly defines inclusive trails and how to create access into the outdoors for more people. But let’s be clear, this does not include “dumbing down” existing trails.
Links:
UNPavement: https://theunpavement.org/
Jeremy P. McGhee: https://www.jeremymcghee.com/
UNPavement YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jeremypmcghee
VanDoIt: https://vandoit.com/
JPM Pro Offroad Hand Trikes: https://jpmpro.bike/
Drop In Bloody Couloir: http://dropinproject.com/get-dvd/
Allan Jacoby: https://dirtyteeth.wordpress.com/
Mammoth Mountain: https://www.mammothmountain.com/
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
Trail Blazers: https://www.nwatrailblazers.com/
OZ Trails: https://www.oztrails.com/
Unpaving the Way Via Trail Runner Magazine: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/unpaving-the-way
This 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 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 Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 64 Aaron Rogers of Rock Solid Trail Contracting
Topics Covered:
Updates with Aaron and Rock Solid from 2020 to now
East Bluff Bike Park
Additional Trail Development heading towards the Keweenaw Point
Split Rock Wilds, In Northern MN
Zone 4 in Bentonville – OZ Trails at Handcut Hollow
The World Cup UCI Cyclocross Cross in Fayetteville, AR
Worldcup XC Course at the same venue
Arkansas State Parks Monument Trails
What Aaron has Learned and future trends
Trail Hubs
Create More Social Experiences
Building Trail Head Facilities for future numbers
Being More inclusive
How Destination Trail Systems are helping trails gain traction in local communities
Gravity Trail Systems like East Bluff that provide the gravity experience without lifts or shuttles
Trail Use and Paying for use to provide maintenance, and in turn providing jobs
Dream Big by Aaron Rogers closing
People need to be outdoors
Health and Wellness should be on the forefront
Links:
Rock Solid Trail Contractors: https://rocksolidtrails.com/
Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://copperharbortrails.org/
UCI Cyclocross / 2022 World Championships: https://www.cyclocrossfayettevillear2022.com/
Monument Trails: https://www.arkansas.com/monument-trails
This 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through Patreon 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 Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 63 Charlie Dundas of Tri State Company Inc
Part 1 of the PTBA Sustainable Trails Conference 2022
Topics Covered:
The Charlie Dundas Backstory and how he got started in Trail Building
How a map from 1914 was pivotal
Charlie’s first trail build, the 32-mile Kanawha Trace is 60 years old in September of 2022
Early Tools of Trail Building for Charlie
How Charlie got into mechanized trail building with a Gravely Tractor and rotary cultivator
The Start of Tri State Companies for employing a trail crew as economic development
Starting trail building for the US Forest Service
The transition to using Mini Excavators
Building to US Forest Service Standards
Flying a rented Mini Ex to the build site via Helicopter
Mini Excavators and Ring Gears that don’t wear out with CAT Mini Ex’s
The transition to 48” wide trails
Going into the Sutter Mini Dozer to increase daily production
Transition from Plate Compactors to Double Drum Rollers
Adding a mechanical mule and a chipper to the trail building train
Building from 250’ a day to 2,000’ a day of completed trail with a staff of 2-3 people
What Trails do for communities according to Charlie
The various projects in urban areas and for private developers for their developments
What Mountain Biking has done for the trail building industry
Charlie’s NICA Trail that Tri State Companies Built
Charlie’s view on “Shared / Multi Use Trails” and the standards that said trails need to get built to
Charlie’s Words of Wisdom
Sands through the Hour Glass of Life and respecting Volunteers Time
Links:
Tri State Company Inc.: http://www.tri-statecompany.com/
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
Kanawha Trace Trail: https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7007530/kanawha-trace-50k
This 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 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 Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 62 Rob Reed Mountain Bike Journalist
Topics Covered:
The Rob Reed Backstory
Starting up Arizona Offroad Adventures
Getting an internship at Bike Magazine
Becoming the Editor at Bike Magazine
Transition from Bike Mag to Freelance Journalism and some of the assignments Rob took on
Writing Way of the Snowboarder Book
How Freelance Journalism paved the way to reviewing high end SUV’s in the mid / late 2000’s
A hard left into the Software industry from journalism – Founding MomentFeed
Transitioning out of MomentFeed back to journalism with Forbes Life
Going full circle to reviewing high-end vehicles again, now for Forbes
Park City and the move from So-Cal to Park City for Mountain Biking…
Going Deeper on the Diversity of Riding in the riding in Park City
Community XC Trails VS Lift Access Trails
All Day Epic Rides of Mixed Park City Trails and Lift Access Riding
Testing Sram AXS Flight Attendant before it was released on a Specialized S-Works Enduro
A discussion about Enduro Bikes and Downcountry Bikes
How Modern Bike have gotten so good
How anything between 120mm and 160mm of travel is no-man’s land for bikes
FM
Huge Diversity in Guests
Can easily binge listen to the 15 episodes that are live
Ashley Korenblat
Cycling is a State of Mind and exploring that on Cyclogy.FM
Rob Reed Words of Wisdom
Find Something in Life that you can win at
Where you can find Rob Reed – AKA Max Gladwell
Links:
Cyclogy.FM Podcast: https://www.cycology.fm/
Clicks 2 Bricks Podcast: https://www.clicks2bricks.fm/
Rob Reed on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robreed/?sh=3da997a02078
Way of the Snowboarder on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Snowboarder-Rob-Reed/dp/0810959399
Mountain Trails Foundation: https://mountaintrails.org/
Mountain Biking Park City: https://mountainbikingparkcity.com/
Deer Valley Mountain Bike Park: https://www.deervalley.com/things-to-do/activities/mountain-biking
Western Spirit Cycling Adventures: https://westernspirit.com/
Max Gladwell on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVsUQ-9sNUJmGkUqRjw1UZw
This 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through Patreon 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 Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 61 CJ Scott the Trail Director for Kingdom Trails
Topics Covered:
CJ’s Back Story
From Intern to Trails Director
Early Days at Kingdom Trails on the Trail Crew
Relationships / Expansion of trails with Private Land Owners
Partnerships within the state of Vermont
The Kingdom Trails Trail Experience with magical soils for building and riding
The balance of building new trails and maintaining the old trails
Over sanitizing trails performing maintenance for sustainability
Bringing on Staff to benefit Kingdom Trails and the community
Having Staff, and working with Volunteers
Updating Kingdom Trails to be used in all weather conditions (outside of the spring thaw)
Building Bridges
Trail Hardening
Engaging local youth for volunteer trail work
What makes a great trails community according to CJ
Hiking the AT Trail
Closing Question – The Power of Trails
They Give People an outlet
Closing comments by CJ
Links:
Kingdom Trails: https://www.kingdomtrails.org/
This 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through Patreon 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 Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 60 Abby Long the Executive Director for Kingdom Trails
Topics Covered:
Abby’s Backstory
A career in Leadville working for the Leadville Race Series
Economic Development through the Non-Profit / Race Series
Transition to the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation
The Move back to New England
Getting Hired as the Kingdom Trails Executive Director
The Mission of the Kingdom Trails
104 Private Land Owners makes up Kingdom Trails
Rural and Economic Development and the benefit of Trails and Recreation
Economic Impact of Trails
Trail Networks Elevate Rural Communities
How Trails help attract and retain a quality work force
Grants from Kingdom Trails to other organizations within the community
The silver linings from the loss of a core area of trails in November of 2019
The Kingdom Trail Capacity Study / Partnering with the SE Group
Ride with Gratitude
Partnering with the Northern Forest Center
Engaging Ride with Gratitude and the local businesses
Implementation of the Capacity Study
Community Center
Community Parking
Links
Kingdom Trails and Staff at KT
Expansion of Trails in 2020 by Kingdom Trails Staff
Making adjustments to allow for more adaptive riders access on more miles of trail
The priority of Trail Maintenance at Kingdom Trails
The role of an Executive Director for a Trail Organization
Bike The Borderlands / Part of the Northern Forest Center
Trails and Mountain Biking are part of the Forest Industry
Federal Grants through the Northern Forest Center to help Trails and Communities
What’s on tap for 2022 in Kingdom Trails
Everyone Yields to Everyone at Kingdom Trails – Ride with Gratitude
Bike Bells on Trails
Closing Question – The Power of trails
Trails Are Essential
Closing comments by Abby
Engaging Youth with Trails
Ride with Gratitude
Links:
Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation: https://www.leadvilletrail100legacy.org/
Kingdom Trails: https://www.kingdomtrails.org/
Dirt Church Brewing: https://dirtchurchvt.wpcomstaging.com/
Brice Shirbach Interview with Abby Long: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/interview-abby-long-executive-director-of-the-kingdom-trail-association.html
Beta Magazine Keys to the Kingdom by Devon O’Neil: https://www.betamtb.com/culture/key-to-the-kingdom/
Kingdom Trails Capacity Study: https://segroup.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=ff307acd023440d585c3c62aec25b47c
Ride with Gratitude: https://www.bikeborderlands.com/ride-with-gratitude
Bike Borderlands: https://www.bikeborderlands.com/
Northern Forest Center: https://northernforest.org/
This 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 59 Bryce Paden and Flowfeed
Topics Covered:
Bryce’s backstory and how he got into mountain biking
The various business ventures Bryce has been involved with
Where the Flowfeed App began
Flowfeed, and starting with Trail Conditions as the first problem to solve
Data that goes into Trail Conditions on Flowfeed
Other Flowfeed features that will available on the Flowfeed Platform
Future deployment into other regions – getting the NW Arkansas Region dialed first
The simplification of “Trail Status’s” on the Platform
Freeze Thaw / and how that has been the most difficult aspect of Trail Conditions
How Bentonville has now turned into an incubator of massive knowledge for Trail and Mountain Bike Specific infrastructure and products due to Walmart and other large corporations moving talent into the region
How Mountain Biking and trails have become the “New Golf” in terms of developments and communities
How Supply Chain issues have led Bryce into getting into mountain biking via a Steal Single Speed Mountain bike
Closing Comments
The access to people and professionals within the Mountain Bike and Trail Industry in Bentonville, and how that lends to the success of Flowfeed
How Flowfeed may help professionals project manage future projects
How Flowfeed can predict trail maintenance needs based on storms or trail use
Involvement within the Trail Building Industry in NW Arkansas
Working with local establishments to get Flowfeed deployed within establishments like coffee shops
Links:
Flowfeed: https://www.flowfeed.app/
Bryce Paden Online: https://brycepaden.com/
This 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 58 Brian Kennedy / AKA BKXC on YouTube
Topics Covered:
Catching up with Brian and the 50 State Shred
Extended Stay in Bentonville / OZ Trails
The positive impact that OZ Trails is having on the trail industry
Riding in various locations while at OZ Trails
Riding with Rich Drew and the Ride Series
Everstoke – the Why & the proximity to the Lost Sierra
Downieville and the Lost Sierra
Trail One Components
Naming of Components at Trail One
Crockett Hills
Testing Trail One Components
Bike Sizing, and the move to a Medium Ibis Ripmo for Brian
Demo Bike Advice
Ibis Bikes
2022 Plans…
Links:
BKXC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bkxc/featured
BKXC on the Web: https://bkxc.bike/
BKXC Products: https://bkxc.creator-spring.com/
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Trail One Treasury: https://trailone.bike/pages/projects
Crockett Hills: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/crockett-hills
Ibis Bikes: https://www.ibiscycles.com/
The Lost Sierra: https://sierratrails.org/the-lost-sierra/
The Ride Series: https://www.therideseriesmtb.com/
Trail EAffect Episode 3 with BKXC: https://traileaffect.podbean.com/e/trail-eaffect-brian-kennedy-bkxc-3/
This 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
