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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Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 40: Dave Wiens Trails Are Common Ground
This episode first aired on September 30th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Intro
Trails Are Common Ground Back Story
Draper City UT example of a great trail system with multiple forms of shared use
How Trails Are Common Ground went from Idea to Action
Partner Organizations
Pulling professional agencies in to assist with the creation of Trails Are Common Ground
Educating New Users
How the Kindness is the basis of the program Trails Are Common Ground
Principals
Kindness
Awareness
Knowledge
What to do when encountering Horse / Equestrian Riders
Marketing and Tool Kits for Trails Are Common Ground
Examples of the various organizations that could embrace the Trails Are Common Ground Logo
How Organizations get aligned with Trails Are Common Ground
Closing
Links:
Trails Are Common Ground: https://trailsarecommonground.org/
Trails Are Common Ground Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsarecommonground/
American Trails Press Release: https://www.americantrails.org/resources/be-trail-kind-trails-are-common-ground-initiative-launches
Trails Are Common Ground Webinar: https://www.americantrails.org/training/trails-are-common-ground
Black Folks Camp Too: https://www.blackfolkscamptoo.com/
David Wiens: david.wiens@imba.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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 39: Brice Minnigh – Editor & Chief at Freehub Magazine
This episode first aired on September 16th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
The Brice Minniqh Back Story
The extensive travels the Brice was involved with as a foreign news correspondent for multiple media outlets
Travels back to the U.S. and becoming the Managing Editor at Bike Mag – and 12 years of writing for Bike Mag
The transition to Freehub Magazine as the Chief Editor
The backstory on the Shaums March Story / how stories have come together in general over Brice’s Career as a Mountain Bike Journalist
Bringing positive stories to the masses – even though personal struggles
The renaissance in Mountain Biking and Trail Building, and how we got to where we are now
Where we are now from a trail building and maintenance perspective with all the new users
Keeping the message out that it’s everyone’s responsibility to be a custodian of the trails.
How do we educate and embrace new people coming into the sport of mountain biking
The growing scene in Chattanooga, TN
The shared goal at Freehub to create awareness around trail communities
Palisades Plunge Trail / Single Track Trails Story
The effort it takes to get stories written and told in a certain timeline
The Community Theme Issue
Fact Checking by Brice
Brice’s idea of the ideal perfect mountain bike community
Riding In Bellingham, WA
San Diego Co, CA
Tourism & Quality of Life
Nevada Feature in Freehub
Traveling to ride, meeting people and exploring places
The Traditional Culture of Mountain Bikers
The inclusivity of Mountain Biking
Words – and the Evolution of words and our language
Finding new contributors in different locations
The shift into being more gender inclusivity
Closing
Links:
FreeHub Magazine: https://freehubmag.com/
The Journalist – Living Large with Brice Minniqh: https://freehubmag.com/articles/journalist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy1oqb0HiEE&t=2s
Brice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricemag
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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 38: with Mike Riter of Trail Design Specialists
This episode first aired on September 8th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
How Mike got into Trails and Trail Building
The start of the IMBA Trail Care Crew
Traveling to Europe as the IMBA Trail Care Crew
(The blurring of Public & Private Property in Europe)
Laws governing trails in England
Trail Construction in Europe
Trails and how they have transitioned from function of travel to recreation
Writing IMBA’s Guide to Building Sweet Single Track
Integrating a quality shared use trail experience to promote shared use
Directional Trails
The Transition from IMBA TCC to regular life not on the road
Working as the Georgia State Trails Coordinator
Starting TDS Trail Design Specialists (Two Dimensional Squirrels)
Trail Design Specialists – Design and training
Expanding out of just the South East and into Wisconsin
Trail Master Training / Class at Kickapoo Valley Reserve, WI
How Shared Use expanded from Hike & Horses to include Mountain Biking at Kickapoo Valley Reserve
How Mike has evolved into primarily training through the Trail Master Certification Courses
Covering the full 4 Day Trail Master Certification Course
The Feature that Mike continues to push for Trails (Rolling Grade Dip)
The Evolution of Trail Building from the 90’s to where it is today
The Trend of getting back to just building really good single track (vs more specialized trail types)
Links discussed during the show:
Trail Design Specialists: https://www.traildesign.com/
IMBA’s Guide to Building Sweet Single Track: https://www.imba.com/resource/trail-solutions
ORA Trails in La Crosse, WI: www.oratrails.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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 37: with Dave Wiens Executive Director of IMBA
This episode first aired on August 23rd, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
The Dave Wiens Back Story / how Dave got into Trails and Advocacy
The Start of Dave’s Local Trail Organization – Gunnison Trails
Advice for Trail Organization Executive Director / New Staff
Transition to IMBA as a Board Member then Executive Director of IMBA
The Team at IMBA and how IMBA has built back to a being in a great place
IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant Program / IMBA Trail Labs
The Importance of Trail Planning for launching your trail project
The Importance of Access and the biggest challenge in Mountain Biking
Planning for resistance & 11th hour bombs
Goal Interference
Directional Trails and their advantages
More Trails Close to Home – the importance of trails in communities
Ingredients for a good trail community
Communities that stick out to Dave
Closing Comments
Links:
IMBA: https://www.imba.com/
Gunnison Trails: https://gunnisontrails.org/
IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-accelerator-grants
IMBA Trail Labs: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-labs
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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 36: with Brooke Goudy
This episode first aired on August 14th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
The Brooke Goudy Back Story on Life & how she landed in Denver, Co.
How Brooke got into Mountain Biking and why she stuck with it
Brooke’s involvement with a lot of different organizations in an effort to share mountain biking with people of color and women in general
Black Girls Do Bike Denver
VIDA Mountain Bike Series
NICA – Boulder High School Coach (Sophomore Boys)
Brooke’s take on trails she likes
Unique Places that Brooke has been able to travel to
The Therapeutic Aspect of Trails and Mountain Biking / Being out in Nature
Other Outdoor Adventure Sports and the Culture of Colorado
Gravel Riding and the Great Divide Trail
Salsa Cutthroat
Sponsors and Supporters of Brooke and her work
Mural to be Painted in Downtown Denver at Evo Sports
Closing thoughts on Trails and Advocating for Trails, and for getting more people out onto trails
Links:
Brooke Goudy Yeti: https://yeticycles.com/ambassadors/brooke-goudy
Black Girls Do Bike Denver (Facebook Page): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsDoBikeDenver/
Black Girls Do Bike: https://www.blackgirlsdobike.org/
VIDA MTB: https://www.vidamtb.com/
Ride for Racial Justice: https://www.rideforracialjustice.org/
Ride for Racial Justice GRVL: https://www.rideforracialjustice.org/sbt-grvl-program
Salsa Gravel Gratitude w/ Brooke: https://salsacycles.com/stories/gravel_and_gratitude/gravel_gratitude_part_3
WTB: https://www.wtb.com/
Pearl iZUMi: https://www.pearlizumi.com/
Shift Human Performance Podcast with Brooke: https://shifthumanperformance.com/2021/02/22/episode-6-inclusivity-in-mountain-biking-with-brooke-goudy/
Deuter Packs: https://www.deuter.com/ie-en
COMBA: https://www.comba.org/
Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance: https://www.bouldermountainbike.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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 35: with Victor Sheldon Quick N Dirt Mountain Bike Racing
This episode first aired on July 29th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Victor “The Slasher” Sheldon Back Story
Early Days of Mountain Bike Racing for Victor
The tie between Jetski Racing and Mountain Biking / Cycling
Transition from Jetski Racing to becoming an event promoter for mountain biking
Quick – N – Dirty what it is, and other events
All Kids Bike
Thoughts on the Mountain Bike Community as a whole
Victor’s thoughts on the Community of Downieville, CA
Victor’s thoughts on trails / types of trails
Crossover athletes from MX to Mountain Bike Racing
Support from Specialized and Team Baghouse for Victor
Other Support for Quick – N – Dirty Mountain Bike Racing (Mazda & Others)
Grass Root Racing and the importance of this
How Mountain Biking is life changing in positive ways for people
Parting Words – Just Do Something
Building 5 miles of trail in 5 weeks for a race course at Barona Oaks Raceway
The return on investment for Trails in Communities
Jetski Racing – Personalities of the sport
Closing
Links:
Quick N Dirty Mountain Bike Racing: https://quickndirtymtb.com/
Team Baghouse Racing: https://teambaghouse.com/
The Vintage Jetski Podcast with Victor Sheldon: https://www.vintagejetski.com/victor-the-slasher-sheldon/
Bike Mag Article on Victor “The Slasher” Sheldon: https://www.bikemag.com/features/profiles/the-slasher/
Victor “The Slasher” Sheldon Profile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofqn1PavOwg
All Kids Ride: https://allkidsbike.org/ambassador/victor-sheldon/
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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 34: with Ryan Craft – Rad Apparel Company
This Episode first aired on July 22nd of 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Introduction to Rad Apparel Company
Ryan Craft – Co Founder Back Story
Use of recycled / more sustainable materials
Starting Rad Apparel Company – Learning what they didn’t know about
Where to find Rad Apparel Company (locally and online)
The Trail Community of Colorado Springs
Volunteer Trail Building and engaging with the community
Closing
Links:
Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc
Routes Outfitter: https://routesoutfitter.com/
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates: https://medwheel.org/
Trails End Taproom: https://www.trailsendtaproom.com/
Trails End Trail Blazers: https://www.trailsendtaproom.com/trailblazers
Twisted Spoke Apothecary: https://www.twistedspokeapothecary.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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 33: with Lil Ide / Kingdom Trails
This episode first aired on July 15th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Introduction with Lil Ide
Lil Ide Back Story and how she got into Mountain Biking
Lil Traveling and living out west, then eventually settling back down in East Burke VT
The Kingdom Trails Story and how she came on board
The Growth of Kingdom Trails
Events at Kingdom Trails
NEMBA Fest Weekend and some of the challenges
2020 Changes and benefits that KT Saw (Hint – More Trails Built)
Funding Trails and other aspects of the community through grants
How Trails have helped create a healthier culture in East Burke, especially for children
Winter Use at Kingdom Trails
Trail Communities that Lil likes
Important amenities for Great Trail Communities
Pre Closing
Adaptive Mountain Biking and Kingdom Trails
Ride With Gratitude – Something every trail org and mountain bike related business should adopt
Closing
Links:
Kingdom Trails: https://www.kingdomtrails.org/
Ride With Gratitude: https://www.bikeborderlands.com/ride-with-gratitude
Bike the Borderlands: https://www.bikeborderlands.com/
IDE Ride: https://www.ideride.com/
Kelly Brush Foundation & Grants: https://kellybrushfoundation.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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 32: with Devon O’Neil
This episode first aired on July 4th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Growth in Mountain Biking and how it affects access
Devon’s Back Story and how he got into Journalism
Lines in the Dirt – As Written on access for Bike Mag
Single Track Wars and the issue between Nederland, Co Locals and Boulder Co Locals.
Kingdom Trails Vermont
Mental Health and Suicide
Closing Comments
Links:
Devon O’Neil: http://www.devononeil.com/
Lines In the Dirt Bike Mag:
https://www.bikemag.com/lines-in-the-dirt/the-vitality-of-trust/#EFK6GLHlD1jrAy44.97
https://www.bikemag.com/lines-in-the-dirt/part-two-tradition-meets-progress/#G8bTADlkK887JAaG.97
https://www.bikemag.com/lines-in-the-dirt/montana-access/#U7mmce81ygEUSTVi.97
https://www.bikemag.com/lines-in-the-dirt/stone-walled/#8CMsuOQBV9GcscSm.97
Single Track Wars: https://www.outsideonline.com/2392458/nederland-boulder-colorado-mountain-bike-wars-singletrack
BETA MTB Summer Issue – Featuring Kingdom Trails: https://www.betamtb.com/news-issues/betas-summer-issue-is-out-now/
(Please subscribe or pick up the latest BETA MTB magazine at your closest news stand, as this supports the people who put their work out for the masses).
The Final Decent of Dean Cummings: https://www.outsideonline.com/2421062/dean-cummings
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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
