Episodes

Trail EAffect Episode 33: with Lil Ide / Kingdom Trails This episode first aired on July 15th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: Introduction with Lil Ide Lil Ide Back Story and how she got into Mountain Biking Lil Traveling and living out west, then eventually settling back down in East Burke VT The Kingdom Trails Story and how she came on board The Growth of Kingdom Trails Events at Kingdom Trails NEMBA Fest Weekend and some of the challenges 2020 Changes and b...

Trail EAffect Episode 32: with Devon O’Neil This episode first aired on July 4th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: Growth in Mountain Biking and how it affects access Devon’s Back Story and how he got into Journalism Lines in the Dirt – As Written on access for Bike Mag Single Track Wars and the issue between Nederland, Co Locals and Boulder Co Locals. Kingdom Trails Vermont Mental Health and Suicide Closing Comments Links: Devon O’Neil: http://www.devononeil.c...

Trail EAffect Episode 31: Ely, NV / White Pine County with Kyle Horvath This episode first aired on June 26th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio 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 T...

Trail EAffect Episode 30: Lace Heward – Adaptive Mountain Biker / Brave Lace Project This episode first aired on June 14th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: Lace Heward Back Story How Lacey got into adaptive Alpine Ski Racing The competitive side of Lace / becoming a Paralympic 2-time medalist Racing and traveling in Europe for the World Cup Other Outdoor Endeavors Adaptive Mountain Biking and the places Lace has gone Places Lacey is working on bringing more adap...

Trail EAffect Episode 29: A Conversation with Jeff Kendall-Weed This Episode first aired on June 7th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: Jeff Kendall-Weed Back Story Jeff’s Transition into the Bike Industry How Jeff ended up moving to Bellingham WA. Jeff’s Transition into a content creator / YouTube Local Loam Series & other online content Advocacy… Private VS Public Land and access benefits for both Riding in Bellingham, WA Trail Communities and what makes a gre...

Trail EAFFECT Episode 28: Timber Bell with Chris Lacy This Episode first aired on May 29th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: Chris Lacy Back Story The Timber Bell Back Story How the Timber Bell works and how it’s different from other bike bells What makes a great trail community Trail Communities that Chris has traveled to like Cappadocia Turkey Closing & Supporters Links: Timber Bell: https://www.mtbbell.com/ San Diego Mountain Biking Association: https://www.s...

Trail EAFFECT Episode 27 Carlo Alfano Rivers Edge Trail System This episode first aired on May 18th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: Carlo Alfano Backstory The Backstory about Rivers Edge Trail System Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts Back Story The development of the Rivers Edge Trail System Rivers Edge Trails and it’s proximity to the Middle School and High School NICA Racing at Rivers Edge Trail System How Rivers Edge has made a huge positive impact on the co...

Kristina Wayte - Sketchy Trails Episode 26 This episode first aired on May 11th 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: Kristina Wayte Backstory How Kristina got into Mountain Biking The Start of Sketchy Trails Trail Tips Comic Series Riding with Timber bells Last Day of Summer Animation and Live Movie How to get more Women into Biking Female Stereotypes in Mountain Biking Communities that Kristina has enjoyed as a mountain biker Closing Links: Sketchy Trails: http...

Trail EAFFECT Episode 25 Angela Brooks – Brooks Adventure MTB, WI NICA GRiT, Trek Dirt Series, KAMBA This episode first aired on April 28th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: Angela Brooks Backstory How Angela got into Mountain Biking and coaching Areas that Guys screw up on when getting females into Mountain Biking Why everyone can benefit from skills development and coaching How Mountain Biking helps kids and youth when they get involved with NICA A story about ...

TRAIL EAFFECT EPISODE 24 – ANGI WESTON – RADICAL ROOTS MTB This Episode first aired on April 17th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this Episode: Angi Weston Backstory Early Years of Coaching for Angi / Inside the industry work Advice for Women getting into Mountain Biking PickleBall Advice for the industry in terms of Women and Girls getting into Mountain Biking Advice for getting more diversity within Mountain Biking Copper Harbor Women’s Weekend Other Communities that A...

Trail EAffect Episode 21 with Jeff Lenosky – The Trail Boss This episode first aired on April 5th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: The Jeff Lenosky Backstory Trials and 90’s Mountain Biking How the Trail Boss Came to be How Jeff got into Enduro Racing at the beginning of Enduro Trails that Jeff enjoys riding and difficult climbs like the entrance to Horse Thief’s bench Flats VS Clips… Communities like Knoxville, TN that have all the aspects for a great Trail Com...

Trail EAFFECT Episode 22 Copper Harbor Series Part 3 with Sam Raymond This Episode first aired on March 15th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: The Sam Raymond Backstory Why Sam moved to Copper Harbor How Sam acquired the Keweenaw Adventure Company The Early Years of Mountain Biking in Copper Harbor The formation of the Copper Harbor Trails Club Bringing paid trail building staff on board Bringing the Copper Harbor Trails Club forward by hiring an Executive Direc...

Trail EAffect Episode 21 with the Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance This episode first aired on February 17th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio The Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance (TORTA) is a relatively new trail organization located on the Pacific Coast in Tillamook County Oregon. TORTA has the ambitus goal of building 29 miles of trails known as the Buzzard Butte Trail Network in the Siuslaw National Forest. On this episode we have Ron Baker (TORTA Board Member), Derek Kidd (Norco Bikes) and P...

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...

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 Communitie...

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 we...

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...

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 Ro...

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 f...

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,...

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 Appl...

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...

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? ...

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 an...