Episodes

Marcus Tillman – Recreation Trail Director for the City of Anniston, AL – Mountain Biking # 141 Randy Spangler & Building at Coldwater Mountain Gnomes & Trail Fairies Marcus Tillman Intro – Recreation Trail Director for Anniston, AL About Anniston, AL Coldwater Mountain and the Ability to Ride to Ride McClellan Mountain Biking The distance between Coldwater and McClellan The connection to SORBA – the SORBA Fall Summit will be in Anniston NEABA Clubhouse Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Fest ...

Re-Air Joe Stone – Teton Adaptive Executive Director – Universal Trail Design Episode 140 The Joe Stone Journey Hitting and surpassing multiple goals The Joe Stone Foundation Wydahoe Rendezvous Teton Adaptive Living in Jackson Hole Not Forcing Things Editing / Long Form Platforms Film: Digging for Answers about Universal Trail Design Trail: Deepest Darkest at Jackson Hole Resort Going back to 2011 – where Adaptive Mountain Biking began for Joe Stone Going to the Dunbar Downhill Series...

R-Dog Ryan Howard Professional Mountain Biker / 805 Beer – The Build and more #139 Ryan "R-Dog" Howard is by far and away the chillest man in mountain biking. We dare you, nay, we challenge you, to find someone who has more fun riding their bike every day than Mr. Dog. You will not succeed. Style? Check. Good vibes? Check. Living in a van down by the river? Oh, for sure. Ryan "R-Dog" Howard is what we all aspire to become. Ryan will frequently take top honors for any event involving style, with...

Ryan Thibault – Mountain Bike Vermont / Ranch Camp / Trails and Bike Parks #138 Taken from MTB Vermont on Ryan Position: Graphic artist, writer, photographer Fame: Owner of Independent Allied, a design firm specializing in biking & beer… go figure. Spray: Ryan lives, breathes and eats bikes. He also eats dirt and crow. If he’s not flying down mountains on his bike he’s either changing yet another flat tire or rustling alpacas. Send Ryan your cool photos and ideas – ryan@mtbvt.com Topics: ...

Story Time with Brian Hann – Appalachian Mountain Bike Club - Re-Air #137 Topics Covered: About Brian Hann How the AMBC and Urban Wilderness Came to be Linking Properties Together in South Knoxville The Partnership of Public Trails on Private Land South Knoxville Transition into machine building Volunteers & Paid Professional Builders The Kingdom Trails Influence Access to Private Lands through Recreational Easements (consult with your own state laws and lawyers for advice here). Knig...

Philip Darden the Executive Director for the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association - SORBA #136 Topics: How Philip got into mountain biking Recap of the most recent SORBA Summit (Spring of 2023) The new Strategic Plan along with Mission and Vision of SORBA Bike Parks in the South East The Process of the Strategic Plan and hiring a facilitator for this Staying true to being a mountain bike specific organization Hiring a Development Director and Why What Philip looks for in a Mountain Bik...

Kristian Jackson – G5 Trail Collective / Pisgah Grandfather District / Donuts & Bikes Podcast: Part Two #135 Senior Lecturer, Recreation Management, Appalachian State University; Senior Course Conductor and Level 4 Coach, Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association, Trail Boss, Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park. Source – Bio from Donuts & Bikes Podcast Topics: Kicking off Part Two with the G5 Trail Collective Old Fort, NC Heartbreak Ridge Grant Writing Star Gap Heartbreak Ridge Extensi...

Kristian Jackson – Trail Boss / Builder / Coach / Advocate / Husband / Father and Connector: Part One #134 Senior Lecturer, Recreation Management, Appalachian State University; Senior Course Conductor and Level 4 Coach, Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association, Trail Boss, Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park. Source – Bio from Donuts & Bikes Podcast Topics: How Kristian got into Mountain Biking Connecting Highschool Kids with Mountain Biking in the 90’s Outward Bound by Bike 14-day trips...

Dustin Schiltz – drtpdlrs Youth Gravity Mountain Bike Programming #133 Topics: A look back at the 2022 drtpdlrs season Day Trips and longer multi-day trips Spirit Mtn, Duluth MN Going to Whistler Bike Park for a PMBIA Level 2 Air Certification Demonstrating and putting instruction to use Moving forward to 2023 Off Season Fitness / Training Program Trip to Bentonville with drtpdlrs Other trips for 2023 Pinehurst Bike Park, WI Copper Harbor, MI Cottage Grove Bike Park, MN Paradise Playgr...

Tracy Paradise and the One Track Mind Foundation "Life is Once" #132 Topics: Tracy’s backstory and how it relates to her getting into mountain biking Why Tracy moved to MN Life is Once Starting the One Track Mind Foundation Not Focused on a specific location / region Things learned about the Trail Building side of things when starting the OTM Foundation Building Relationships The Paradise Playground at Monarch Trails The importance of offering a diverse trail system here Machine Built Tra...

Luther Propst – Trails, Community Development and Advocacy Key Note at International Trails Summit 2023 #131 Topics: Luther’s Backstory and how he got his start in Land Use Planning and Law Working with the World Wildlife Fund Founding the Sonoran Institute Joining the board for both IMBA and the Outdoor Alliance Why Luther Joined the Outdoor Alliance Joining the IMBA Board of Directors Balancing working with riding Trails, Community Development and Advocacy – Key Note Speech The importa...

Drew Pollak-Bruce (SE Group) – Value of a Professional Dirtbag Presentation Part 2 - International Trails Summit 2023 #130 Anyone can plan, design, and build a trail, right? As we all know the answer is no, and it takes not only technical skills but also the right combination of grit, humility, and endurance to be a professional "dirt bag". This session will explore the culture, training, and professional development needed to have a career that your mom and dad approve of and why it's importan...

Greg Mazu – Value of a Professional Dirtbag Presentation - International Trails Summit 2023 #129 Anyone can plan, design, and build a trail, right? As we all know the answer is no, and it takes not only technical skills but also the right combination of grit, humility, and endurance to be a professional "dirt bag". This session will explore the culture, training, and professional development needed to have a career that your mom and dad approve of and why it's important to have professional tra...

Martha Becton and the She Saws Presentation from the International Trails Summit 2023 #128 Topics: General comments / conversation about the 2023 International Trail Summit Martha being introduced to Mike Riter She Saws and the Go Pro Footage of the presentation Recognizing the Value of Representation How the small room aided in the value of this presentation in person To Develop Actionable Changes The value of being a trainer Integrate Open Communication Affinity Spaces The sessions ...

Ethan Edman Trail Crew Manager for TrailBlazers – Bentonville AR, Land of OZ Trails #127 Ethan is a transplant from Southwest Missouri but an Arkansas native at heart, he moved to Fayetteville in 2012 and then later to Bentonville after graduating from Missouri Southern State University with a B.S. in marketing and a minor in Spanish. After moving to Northwest Arkansas he fell in love with mountain biking, the outdoor centric lifestyle and the cycling community that the area has to offer and jo...

Gary Gleason of WTB Components – Mountain Bike Trails and Advocacy the WTB Way #126 Topics: How Gary got into cycling / mountain biking The early days of mountain biking including the Kamikaze Downhill The backstory of WTB “Wilderness Trail Bikes” Components Wanting a pair of WTB Hubs started it all for Gary Developments that Gary has seen in terms of Mountain Bike Technology since the early 90’s WTB early to the 29’er game with the Nanoraptor Tire Prototyping 29er frames for 29er wheels ...

Glen Jacobs – World Trail – Building the future of Mountain Bike Trail Towns #125 Topics: How Glen got into Mountain Biking And how he nearly quit and sold his mountain bike Doing what they were doing in Australia The Importance of Trails to Glen How Glen got connected with the UCI Bringing World Cup Mountain Biking Cairns Australia The importance of 1996 for Downhill Mountain Bike Racing How Shaun Palmer nearly won World Championships and changed how people stopped racing Downhill in Lycr...

Thomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe Topics: Changes that Thomas has seen over the years How Thomas got into Mountain Biking and Advocacy The Difference between IMBA (US) vs IMBA Europe National Organization Membership Based IMBA Europe Summit (June 1st – 3rd 2023) Riding in Europe Challenges that IMBA EU faces for access and advocacy Comparing Cycling in Europe with the U.S. Working bikes into transportation in Europe More Trails Close to Home – E...

Jed Talbot of OBP Trailworks #123 Topics: Growing up in Maine and How Jed got into Trail Building Landing in the Upper Midwest for College – Carlton College Getting involved with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) Becoming an instructor for the SCA Facilitators of the Experience! Know It all vs Learn it all Transitioning into the world of Professional Trail Building from the SCA Starting with Peter Jensen and Associates Knowledge Sharing within the Trail Building Industry Trail ...

Throwback Thursday with Kyle Horvath of Ely, NV / White Pine County #TBT This episode first aired on June 26th, 2021 - as Episode #31 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 ...

Adam Buck of Pathfinder Trail Building #122 Topics: Adam Buck Backstory on how he found trails and mountain biking Mountain Biking in the 90’s Building the Greenman Downhill Trail at Spirit Mtn in Duluth, MN The idea of urban mountain bike racing in St Paul, MN with Red Bull Starting the Midwest Freeride Community / Jolly Roger Downhill Series Moving over to Red Bull for work and working for Red Bull Media House in Event Production Red Bull Crashed Ice Transitioning back to dirt via the C...

Nick Bennette – Executive Director for the Vermont Mountain Bike Association #121 Nick is a dad, environmentalist, recovering consultant, and passionate mountain biker. He’s most happy out in the woods, popping off roots and rocks and searching for fun lines. Outside of work, Nick is either keeping up with his 9-year old or out on the trail, typically combining those things as much as possible. Once the weather turns, Nick tries to get in as much skiing and fat biking as he can, and his family...

Marty Scheel The Downieville Classic and Dirt Magic the Podcast #Bonus Partner & Adopt-A-Trail Coordinator Marty has been getting dirty in Downieville since hard-tails still ruled the trails. He was an early Lifetime Member of the SBTS and with his gift of gab, has been “The Voice” of the Downieville Classic and the SBTS since 2003. From emceeing world-class SBTS events to getting dirty on sa-weet Lost Sierra single-track, Marty’s enthusiasm and positive energy helps achieve the SBTS goal of cr...

Mariah Keagy – Sinuosity Flowing Trails – “You Get What You Plan For” #120 Topics: Mariah Keagy Intro and backstory Vermont Trails and Greenway Council The Green Mountain Club The backstory of Sinuosity Flowing Trails Lead Trail Planner / Designer Trail Planning and Trail Design according to Mariah Defining Trail Planning and Trail Design and what the differences are with Planning and a trail design Tools that Mariah uses for Planning and Design Data Gathering – especially social data A...