Episodes

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 Closin...

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 Closin...

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 Suppor...

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: ht...

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 Compo...

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...

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...

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: Cop...

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...