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 20 with Skye Schillhammer Marketing and Media Guy at Transition Bicycle Company / Professional Slopestyle Rider
This episode first aired on February 13th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics in the show include:
The Skye Schillhammer Backstory
How Skye created a career for himself within the Bike Industry through media and film making
Movie: From Slide To Ride – the most important and impactful part of this episode
Other Movies and the unique way that Transition market’s their brand
How the founders of Transition Bicycle Company have played a key role in the Bellingham Trails Community
If you want to work at Transition you better be prepared to Dig and get Dirty
Skye’s thoughts on how everyone can help build Trail Communities
Closing
Links:
From Slide to Ride the Movie about how Mountain Bike Trails are helping to rebuild a community: https://youtu.be/yPiOfl-DJ3s
Transition Bicycle Company https://www.transitionbikes.com/
Transition Bicycle Company YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxzkw-b-M0rk0cuysLcHRQ/playlists
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition: https://www.wmbcmtb.org/
Glacier Peak Institute: https://www.glacierpeakinstitute.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
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 19 with Brice Shirbach – A Mountain Bike Storyteller
This episode first aired on February 4th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Brice has been telling stories for close to a decade now, and is has a broad list of topics and areas that he’s been fortunate enough to tell stories about. You can find Brice’s work on Pinkbike, the PEARL iZUMi Blog and Youtube channel, Pivot Cycles, Maxxis Tires, and other various locations. Much of Brice’s work focus’ on Trails and Trail Communities.
Topics in the show include:
The Brice Shirbach Backstory
How Brice transitioned into working within the bike industry as a Story Teller
Local Flavors and Under Exposed Stories
The Places that Brice thinks highly of in terms of trail communities
What trails have done for communities, especially smaller communities
How trails are a very cost-effective high impact type of infrastructure for communities
What Brice has in store for 2021
Closing
Links:
Brice on the PEARL iZUMi Blog: https://blog.pearlizumi.com/author/bshirbach/
Pivot Cycles: https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/rider/brice-shirbach/
Brice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricycles
Brice on Pinkbike: https://www.pinkbike.com/u/briceshirbach/
Local Flavors Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQCfPUTFFOklAs6WbRHe-zNZk5N2UcbPL
Sight Unseen Pivot YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INmDb_uE9Sc&list=PLeVlSD-XKFgplOp5-28fkRmyTp4eB2xbj
Maxxis Tires on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE9EC2266B5439E50
PEARL iZUMi Under Exposed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFWxBXKySBc&list=PLfV0ucaxuYA4cd1Zhb5BJwn4GYHYwpRGE
Snowshoe Mountain Video: https://youtu.be/5Tn4sJgPI_U
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: evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 18 with Katie Zaffke – Paydirt Fund Program Coordinator for Santa Cruz
This episode first aired on January 28th of 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Santa Cruz first caught my attention years ago through their involvement with the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, and the other events they have been involved with that also included an aspect of trail work. Then in November of 2019 Santa Cruz rolled out the “Paydirt Fund”. This really caught my attention and I’m sure others as well. Afterall, how many companies are giving out One Million Dollars over 3 years with no geographical limitations, and very few other limitations. This brought me to Katie Zaffke who is the Paydirt Fund Program Coordinator. This is one of the most inspiring interviews I had the opportunity to take part in yet. Tune in to learn more about the Santa Cruz and the Paydirt fund.
Topics in the show include:
Katie Zaffke Backstory
The Backstory about Santa Cruz supporting trail communities such as the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship.
How the Paydirt fund came about
The details on some Paydirt Fund recipients
Details on what makes a good project for the Paydirt Fund
Breaking News – Tune in to see what program is morphing in the name of supporting those who help push trail projects.
Closing Comments.
Links:
Santa Cruz: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com
Santa Cruz Paydirt Fund: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/paydirt
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship: https://sierratrails.org/
Ridgeline (Northern Italy): https://www.ridgeline.bike/
Grow Cycle Foundation: https://growcyclingfoundation.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: evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 17 with Joshua Lawton - Story Teller and Content Creator for PEARL iZUMi
This episode first aired on January 20th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
PEARL iZUMi has caught my attention as a company that is making great strides in telling stories about people and communities. They have a series called “Underexposed” high lighting communities that people may not associate mountain biking with right away and bringing attention to the. PEARL iZUMi also has a “Dig Series” where they highlight communities that are using trails and mountain biking to revitalize their economy.
In this show we speak with Joshua Lawton both a content creator and story teller for PEARL iZUMi. Joshua came to PEARL iZUMi from IMBA where he brought both the background and understanding trails and the advocacy that goes into creating trails doesn’t always get the attention they deserve.
Topics in the show include:
Joshua Lawton Back Story
PEARL iZUMi Blog
Under Exposed Series
Dig Series
PEARL iZUMi as a company
Closing Comments
Links:
PEARL iZUMi: https://www.pearlizumi.com/
PEARL iZUMi Blog: https://blog.pearlizumi.com/
PEARL iZUMi Under Exposed Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfV0ucaxuYA4cd1Zhb5BJwn4GYHYwpRGE
PEARL iZUMi Dig Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfV0ucaxuYA5kLIqHBeL_pBg6X60hL_8D
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: evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
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: mkscotch@gmail.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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
