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 Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
TrailBot – The Trail Conditions Resource for when and where to use trails #157
Topics Covered in this show:
How Trail Bot came to be
How Trail Conditions are Updated
What is a widget – How to link conditions to various locations
Reception from municipalities is for TrailBot
Who makes the trail conditions updates
The subjective nature of trail conditions especially how this changes from region to region or even trail to trail
How and why to update when trail conditions haven’t actually changed
Other uses for this app – like announcements / another point of communication
How TrailBot is different from TrailForks
How many people can update trail conditions on TrailBot
How do trail systems get added to TrailBot
Why TrailBot is only U.S. Based – For Now…
Social Media Algorithms and how they fail trail managers for trail condition reporting
Funding TrailBot – There isn’t one by design
John starts a bike shop in 2021 and Why
Name of the Shop: Roam Bike Shop
And what brands it stocks
Revel Mountain Bikes
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Trail EAffect Show Links:
TrailBot: https://trailbot.com/
Roam Bike Shop: https://www.roambikeshop.com/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
McGill Trail Fabrications #156
Topics Covered in this show:
Where the name McGill comes from
How the McGill’s came together
The Riveter – North Carolina
Wintering in the Carolina’s
Building at Walden’s Ridge in Chattanooga, TN
Building in Frisco, Co – Purpose build trails
How Aftermath came to be
Directional Trails
Idaho Springs – Virginia Canyon Bike Park
Argo Mine
COMBA
Trek Trails / Trek Foundation Support
Howler Bike Park
The importance of Gravity Bike Parks and value they bring
Famous Failure / Learning Moments at McGill Trail Fabrications
Waterflow
International Trench Diggers Association
Mount Trashmore – Cedar Rapids, IA
Where the McGill’s get their inspiration
What are the things the McGill’s look for in a great Mountain Bike Community
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Trail EAffect Show Links:
McGill Trail Fabrications: https://www.mcgilltrailfabrication.com/
The Riveter: https://www.riveternc.com/
Walden’s Ridge Park: https://www.waldensridgepark.com/
Howler Bike Park: https://howlerbikepark.com/
Virginia Canyon: https://www.comba.org/virginiacanyon
Mount Trashmore: https://www.solidwasteagency.org/mount-trashmore
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tony Boone – Legendary Trail Designer & Builder / Aruba MTB Project #155
Topics Covered in this show:
Tony Boone on Jane Goodall
2023 Professional Trail Builder Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Trail Builders Worldwide
Tony Sponsoring companies into the PTBA
The explosion of Trail Building and Trail Use since 2020
Measuring the GDP of Outdoor Recreation
Aruba MTB Project
The Mountain Bike Experience in Aruba
E Bikes
Tony Boone – Stay Human
2024 Professional Trail Building Association Conference
Exclusive Announcement?
Tony Boone on Mike Riter / Trail Education
Tony Boone on Glen Jacobs – World Trail
Kidney Stone Evangelist
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Tony Boone Trails: https://www.tonyboonetrails.com/
Inspired Trails: https://www.inspiredbiketrails.com/
2024 PTBA Trail Conference: https://www.trailbuilders.org/2024-sustainable-trails-conference
The Outdoor Recreation Economy by State:
https://headwaterseconomics.org/economic-development/trends-performance/outdoor-recreation-economy-by-state/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Sean Leader of Southern Gravity – Downhill Bike Parks / Downhill Racing / And more #154
Topics Covered in this show:
Southern Gravity
Catching up since Episode 43 the original Sean Leader / Windrock Episode
People moving to the area for Windrock Bike Park
Sean’s view on Gravity Based Bike Parks
New Shuttle Based Bike Parks
Shuttle Trucks / Trailers and how bike parks can function without Chairlifts
Efficiencies of Shuttle Trucks vs Chairlifts
Trailer Size Differences / loading times
Growing Rider Numbers at Windrock
Opening 7 days a week
Windrock used as a testing facility for new bikes and components
Tracks vs Trails according to Sean
Building Downhill Tracks
Selling Windrock Bike Park to Aaron Gwinn
Growing market for new Downhill Bikes
Sean’s take on Downhill Bike Suspension design
Working with Ferrum Bikes
Steel downhill bikes
High Pivots and different solutions for suspension
Racing 12 hours on a Ferrum Steel Hardtail
What’s Sean is up to Next
New Building for Southern Gravity HQ
Southern Gravity Trail Building Company
Building at Ober Gatlinburg
Exclusive: Starting a Southern Gravity Race Program
Rebuilding of Gravity Racing in the United States
Downhill Video Coverage
World Cup Downhill Racing
Companies like SRAM / Rockshox investing in U.S. Based Gravity Racing
Sean's thoughts on the current state of Enduro Racing
How Problems or Complaints lead to New Solutions
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Southern Gravity: https://southerngravity.com/
Ferrum Bikes: https://ferrumbikes.com/
Southern Gravity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern_gravity/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Chris Skogen – Industry vs Community and a whole lot more! #153
Topics Covered in this show:
Chris’s Wheels
Lemon’s to Lemonade
Yes, is the answer, what is the question?
Almanzo 100
The value of a hand written note
The beginnings
Creating Space for Human Beings to look in the mirror
Moving the needle socially
Not about bikes
Industry VS Community
Comparison
Trek – Win the Season 365
Stepping away from Gravel and towards the Mountain Bike
Getting away in the woods
What make a great Trail Community according to Chris
The Trek Foundation and what Trek does in the world of advocacy
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Chris Skogen: www.chrisskogen.com
Smith’s Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/
Almanzo: https://www.almanzo.com/
Gravel Hall of Fame Article: https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-culture/from-the-ashes-of-gravel-chris-skogen-has-been-reborn/
Trek: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Copper Harbor Trails Club – Giving Tuesday with Adam Yeoman and Nathan Miller
Topics Covered in this show:
What is Copper Harbor as a community
Giving Tuesday 2023 – What was raised for funding
Partnership with the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation
Partnership with SRAM for 5 years – Matching Donations ($500K Per year)
Trail that was built in 2023 with donations
East Bluff Bike Park Trails
Keweenaw Point Trail Phase 3 (section 1)
Keweenaw Point Trail Phase 1.25
Orchard Trail
And more
2023 Events and the success of them
Giving Tuesday that is live now!
2024 Goals and some projects
How the donations have been leveraged for 2023
Closing Comments and Thank You’s!
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://copperharbortrails.org/
Copper Shores Health Foundation (CHTC Giving Tuesday): https://www.coppershores.org/copper-harbor-trails-club-givingtuesday-partner
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
November 20% Sale at KETL Mtn: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Max Penny of Howler Bike Park in Branson, MO #151
Topics Covered in this show:
Max’s Backstory
Howler Bike Co.
The state of mountain biking in Missouri
The Stats at Howler Bike Park
The Phases of Howler Bike Park
The Howler Family
How Max and his family settled on the location of Howler Bike Park
The Build at Howler Bike Park
Companies / Builders that helped build the Trails at Howler
Dirt Tek Trails
Reserve Concepts
Backyard Trail Builds
McGill Trail Fabrications
Future Expansion at Howler
Military Truck Shuttles
Trail Names at Howler Bike Park
Favorite Trail by the riders
Famous Failure by Max in regards to learning when building Howler Bike Park
Howler Bike Park has showers and lockers – for the riders at no extra charge!
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Howler Bike Park: https://howlerbikepark.com/
Full Pull on Swayze Train with Jeremy from Adventure Awaits:
https://youtu.be/BEVsMHT8OkY?si=6dzZca4X_KMH-7ZR
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative for all of your branding, and website needs: www.dudejustsendit.com
https://www.couleecreative.com/
November 20% Sale at KETL Mtn: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Renee Mattson of Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 3 #150
Topics Covered in this show:
What the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission is
How and Why the State of Minnesota decided to fund Trails and more
How the Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process came to be
How communities in MN can qualify and apply for these trail grants
Other projects that this fund grants money towards
What Renee looks for in Trail Communities
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/
Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process:
https://www.gmrptcommission.org/news/gmrptc-and-partners-create-new-guide-for-mountain-bike-trails
Rock Solid Trail Contracting: www.rocksolidtrails.com
IMBA: https://www.imba.com/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code has been suspended due to the Promo Code getting out for the masses to use without actually listening to the podcast. Sorry about this.
I still stand behind KETL Mtn Apparel 100% and believe they have some of the best products on the market, especially at very reasonable prices even without the code when compared to a lot of other brands.
Trail One Components Discount Code (20%): TrailPod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Mike Repyak of IMBA Trail Solutions on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 2 #149
Topics Covered in this show:
What Mike / IMBA Trail Solutions have been up to in 2023
How Mike and IMBA got involved with helping to write this book
Why this is not just a MN Guide, but a Guide that can be used worldwide
The Presentation of the book at the 2023 International Trail Conference in Reno
The sections that Mike was involved with
Topics / subjects Mike would add to this book
Feedback Mike / IMBA has gotten on this book
The importance / Impact that Trail Planning and design has on trail projects
Looking forward and what IMBA is up to for future projects
Winona MN
Prescott National Forest Gravity Trails Project
Cone Park IA
Bonus Content: The Double Blue Square Trail Rating…
Mike’s recent Norway Mountain Biking Experience
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/
Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process:
https://www.gmrptcommission.org/news/gmrptc-and-partners-create-new-guide-for-mountain-bike-trails
Rock Solid Trail Contracting: www.rocksolidtrails.com
IMBA: https://www.imba.com/
Trail Accelerator Grant Impact Report: https://www.imba.com/programs/trail-accelerator-grants
Mikes YouTube Videos of Riding in Norway: https://youtu.be/3zeBWNAdaAI?si=Vso2SSOu8HFqc1j2
https://youtu.be/nZdoVSjk9Cg?si=CK7IWlF-wNg3U2sP
https://youtu.be/Z4pcf8-j1OM?si=B8-BuOooNWlb492O
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/
KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code has been suspended due to the Promo Code getting out for the masses to use without actually listening to the podcast. Sorry about this.
I still stand behind KETL Mtn Apparel 100% and believe they have some of the best products on the market, especially at very reasonable prices even without the code when compared to a lot of other brands.
Trail One Components Discount Code (20%): TrailPod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Jake Carsten Author of the book: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process #148
Topics Covered in this show:
Jakes Backstory relative to how he got into Trail Planning and Mountain Biking
Jakes Deep History in Trail Building and Planning around the world
Mountain Bike Trail Development: Guidelines for successfully managing the process
The Backstory behind this book
Key Topics that needed to be in the book
The professionalization of the trail industry
Training for trail building
The Eight Topics of the Book
Evolve
The release of the book and feedback since it’s gone live
How to get a copy of the book
Free Online Download
Purchase from Barnes and Noble
How to leverage this book
Looking back, what would Jake add to this book now
Rogue Trail Building
Communities and Cities adopting the professional planned, designed and built model for trails
What Jake looks for in a trail community
Closing Comments
Bonus Content
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/
Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process free download location:
https://www.gmrptcommission.org/news/gmrptc-and-partners-create-new-guide-for-mountain-bike-trails
Rock Solid Trail Contracting: www.rocksolidtrails.com
IMBA: https://www.imba.com/
Dirt Dojo / Jake Carsten: http://www.dirtdojo.com/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/
KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code has been suspended due to the Promo Code getting out for the masses to use without actually listening to the podcast. Sorry about this.
I still stand behind KETL Mtn Apparel 100% and believe they have some of the best products on the market, especially at very reasonable prices even without the code when compared to a lot of other brands.
Trail One Components Discount Code (20%): TrailPod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
