Trail EAffect

Jonas Sublett and John DeGeorge - Getting into Mountain Biking (#9)

Trail EAFFECT Episode Nine – Jonas Sublett and John DeGeorge
This episode first aired on November 5th, 2020 through Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
The Jonas Back Story
How Jonas Became a Road Rider
The unlikely Path to Mountain Biking
Ryan Leech Wheelies and Manuals Learning
Trail Features that Jonas Likes
Advice for new riders
Closing with Jonas
The John Back Story
How John got into Mountain Biking
John talks Jonas into going Mountain Biking
Ryan Leech Wheelies and Manuals Learning
Trail features that John Likes
Advice on how to get into mountain biking
Closing with John
Links Mentioned in the Show:
Ryan Leech Connection Online Mountain Bike Skills: https://www.ryanleech.com/
Arkansas Enduro Series: https://www.arkansasenduroseries.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
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Todd Poquette 906 Adventure Team Part 3 of the Marquette Series (#8)

Trail EAFFECT Episode Eight – Todd Poquette Director of Adventure at 906 Adventure Team
This Episode first aired on October 21st, 2020 through Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
The Todd Poquette Back Story
Why 906 Adventure Team was created
906 Adventure Events
906 Youth Programs
Replicating 906 Adventure Programs in other communities
Summer of Crusher 2020
Impact that Trails have in Communities
Obstacles with 906 Adventure Team
The Adventurous Preview & Purpose
Closing
Links:
906 Adventure Team: https://906adventureteam.com/
Marji Gesick: https://marjigesick.com/
Crusher: https://crushergravel.com/
Polar Roll: https://thepolarroll.com/
Marji Gesick Video: https://youtu.be/4LHU_tuXrbQ
Freedom Machine Video – If this doesn’t inspire you, I don’t know what will: https://vimeo.com/358645093
 
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

Joe Vadebonceur President of CAMBA Trails (#7)

Trail EAFFECT Episode Seven – Joe V. Industry Veteran – President of CAMBA Trails
Topics Covered in this show:
The Joe Vadebonceur Back Story
Joe’s history at Trek
Transition from Trek to Starting Goodheart Solutions and CAMBA Trails Board in Northern WI
Joe goes into the details how Trail Organizations / Non-Profits function
The need for both Volunteer Board Members and Paid Staff at Non-Profits
The connection / or need for connection between Trails and The Mountain Bike Industry
Closing
 
Links:
CAMBA Trails: https://cambatrails.org/
Goodheart Solutions: https://goodheartsolutions.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

Mike Brunet of NTN Trails and Steve Farr of Blackrocks Marquette Series Part 2 (#6)

Trail EAFFECT Episode Six – Mike Brunet NTN Trails & Steve Farr Blackrocks Brewery
Topics Covered in this show:
The Mike Brunet Back Story
The Early Years of Mountain Biking in Marquette, MI
Marquette Mountain Bike Park Back Story and information
South Trails and how they became reality- NTN Trails and City of Marquette Partnership
Some of the struggles of building an excellent trails community
The Success that Marquette has had
Winter Snow Bike Riding / Grooming in Marquette
NTN Supporters
The Steve Farr Back Story
The Blackrocks Back Story
Why Blackrocks support the Noquemanon Trail Network
Why Blackrocks Support the Superior Watershed Partnership
51k IPA Beer Supports local Trails
Links:
Noquemanon Trail Network: https://noquetrails.org/
Bike Mag A Mountain Bikers Guide to Marquette: https://www.bikemag.com/routes/mountain-bikers-guide-marquette/
Marquette Mountain Ski Area / Bike Park: https://marquettemountain.com/
Whack Jobs Snow Bike Grooming Video by Aaron Peterson Studios: https://vimeo.com/250619117
Blackrocks Brewery: https://www.blackrocksbrewery.com/
Superior Watershed Partnership: https://superiorwatersheds.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
 

Trail EAffect Danny Hill of RAMBA Marquette Series Part 1 (#5)

Trail EAFFECT Episode Five – Danny Hill – RAMBA Trails Ishpeming / Negaunee, MI
Topics Covered in this show:
The Danny Hill Back Story
The Beginnings & History of RAMBA Trails
Winter Snow Bike Riding / Grooming
Marji Gesick Course Creator / Designer
Future of RAMBA Trails
Trail Names / Descriptions
Links:
Range Area Mountain Bikers Association / RAMBA: https://www.rambatrails.com/
Polar Roll Snow Bike Race: https://thepolarroll.com/
Marji Gesick: https://marjigesick.com/
Blame Danny: https://youtu.be/4LHU_tuXrbQ
Crusher Gravel / EX: https://crushergravel.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
 

Trail EAffect Erik Pueschner of Smiths Bikes (#4)

Trail EAFFECT Episode Four – Erik Pueschner – Smith’s Bike Shop, La Crosse, WI
Topics Covered in this show:
The Erik Pueschner Back Story
Going from Mechanic to Shop Owner
The History of Smith’s Bike Shop
The Ramp Car
Smith’s Product Lines – Trek / Bontrager & Salsa
Community Involvement
The involvement with local events / races
The rise of Trails in La Crosse
Bonus Content – Crusher EX 250 – 2020 Edition
Links:
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Trek Bikes & Bontrager Components: https://www.trekbikes.com/
Salsa Cycles: https://salsacycles.com/
ORA Trails: www.oratrails.org
Crusher Gravel / EX: https://crushergravel.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

Trail EAffect Brian Kennedy BKXC (#3)

Trail EAFFECT Episode Three
Brian Kennedy of BKXC – YouTube Channel
Topics Covered in this show:
The Brian Kennedy Back Story
Inspiration / choice to go full time at the BKXC YouTube Channel
Does Quebec City, CA really have the best trails in the world?
Other Regions that Brian Really likes for trails and community
Downieville Cali Discussion
The 50 State Shred Update (WI was state 36)
Thoughts on Riding in La Crosse, WI
Van Life
BKXC Partners
The future of BKXC? What should Brian do next?
The workload of producing the Videos and Content
Goals with BKXC and His channel
Links:
BKXC Online: https://bkxc.bike/
BKXC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bkxc
BKXC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bkxc
Ibis Cycles: https://www.ibiscycles.com/
ORA Trails: www.oratrails.org
Trails Ridden in La Crosse: https://www.trailforks.com/region/hixon-forest-lower-and-upper/
 
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

Trail EAffect Chris Guibert Copper Harbor Series Part 2 (#2)

Trail EAffect Episode Two
Chris Guibert – Photographer, CHTC Board Member, Trail Guide, Resident of the Keweenaw Peninsula 
Topics Covered in this show:
The Chris Guibert Back Story
Early Years of being a Mountain Bike Guide in AZ
Guiding the first bike packing tour on the Continental Divide Mountain Bike Route
Transition into becoming a photographer
Moving to different mountain communities out west / transition to the Midwest
First Trip to the Keweenaw Peninsula
The Move to the Keweenaw / Copper Harbor Area
Becoming Involved with the Copper Harbor Trails Club
Art Bike / Keweenaw Point Trail Ale
What the trails mean to the community of Copper Harbor
Working at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge / Revamping Outdoor Recreation at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
Keweenaw Point Trail Project
Links:
Chris Guibert: https://chrisguibert.com/
Instagram Chris Guibert: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguibert_photography/
Da Beach Cabin: https://dabeachcabin.com/
Mount Bohemia: https://www.mtbohemia.com/
Pure Michigan Feature Earn Your Turns w/ Chris Guibert: https://youtu.be/EbHYn2Q6w9I
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge: https://keweenawmountainlodge.com/
Rock Solid Trail Contractors LLC: https://www.rocksolidtrails.com/
Keweenaw Point Trail Ale: https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/KBC-Copper-Harbor-Trails-Club-team-up-with-new-brew-442053553.html
Art Bike: https://copperharbortrails.org/artbike
Nordic Spa: https://mbnordicspa.com/
Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://copperharbortrails.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

Trail EAffect Aaron Rogers Copper Harbor Series Part 1 (#1)

Trail EAFFECT Episode One
Aaron Rogers – Owner of Rock-Solid Trail Contractors
Topics Covered in this show:
The Aaron Rogers Back Story
Aaron’s Move to Copper Harbor
How Trails have saved the community
Keweenaw Point Trail Phases 1, 1.5, 2 and beyond
Transition to Professional Trail Builder / Business Owner
Rock Solid Trail Contractors
Trails End Campground
East Bluff Gravity Project / Bike Park
Reinvestment into the community
KORC – Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition
Links:
Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://copperharbortrails.org/
Pure Michigan Feature on Aaron Rogers: https://youtu.be/eGNCaVh1yz0
Rock Solid Trail Contractors LLC: https://www.rocksolidtrails.com/
Trails End Campground: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Campground/Trails-End-Campground-Copper-Harbor-296743534114995/
East Bluff Bike Park: https://www.trailforks.com/region/east-bluff-bike-park-31521/
Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition: https://www.keweenawoutdoorrecreation.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

Trail EAffect Relaunch Trailer

Trail EAffect Relaunch Trailer
This is the relaunch of the Trail EAffect Podcast into its own feed.
 
This relaunch includes bringing the first 56 archive episodes along for the ride. These episodes help build out the library of information and entertainment regarding Trails, Trail Communities and the personalities that make them all unique.
 
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