Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

Help finish the Dragon! Dragon Fundraiser Page:  https://www.wmmba.org/dragon-fundraiser WMMBA site:  https://www.wmmba.org/ So thrilled to have WWMBA VP joining us to talk all about western Michigan's newest trail in the family of fun! Join us as we meet Brian Dokter and learn all about some of the awesome work going on at The Dragon. This episode is FRESH out the oven. (Not unlike the...

Another amazing chat with one of Michigan's smartest trail designers! Check out all that awesome work he is doing in your area! Remember you can awesome t-shirts, stickers, hoodies, and more at www.loclaroots.us All proceeds go to making the podcase suck less. ;)

Brian Zajac and Courtney join the pod to talk about the mysterious Bootleg, and also talk bike trips, beer, wipeouts, and puppyhood. Thanks for coming on, guys! 

15% off merch all 2 weeks only!!! PROMO CODE: ICEMAN Remember you can get mercy to represent your favorite western Michigan trail at www.loclaroots.us Joining us this week Tyler Teichman (5 iceman races) and Even Campbell (4 iceman races) Because we were supposed to be at iceman today. We figured lets meet up and talk about what makes iceman such a special race. This is a great episode if you’re c...

Our first mobile podcast. Join us as we ride THE DRAGON!!!! Adventure is in our blood, and it’s time we took the podcast with us. This episode was fully recorded and produced right from the trailhead. Using only our iPhones and an iPad, we recorded and edited an entire episode. We hope you enjoy our continued experimentation. Remember you can view our cool new merch at www.localroots.us.

Check out the awesome new merch and website: https://www.localroots.us/ A quick reminder that you can show off your support for the show by repin' your favorite GR trail design. Promo code : Truefan10 THIS WEEK:  Brian and Larry break down what's going on this week. - Brian finds new skills on the trails - Reciving a dirty towel in the mail? - Baby sitting gone wrong - a leaf over a piece of...

This week Local Roots broadens their horizons from the usual beers, boards, and bikes. Instead, we take a deep dive into the world of PICKLEBALL. Quick reminder that you can show off your support for the show by repin' your favorite GR trail design. You can get your cool trail merch for 10% off W/ TRUEFANS10 Cool Trail Merch: www.localroots.us  Jake and JB Jones are brothers in life and now in PIC...

We are so excited to release this week's episode with our new friend Edwin Collazo, Co-Owner of City Built Brewing. Edwin is the Cheif Dreamer at City Built. You are going to love hearing his story about creating an awesome brewery in a city that he loves.  Grand Rapids is the home of so many awesome breweries. Be sure to head out this weekend and safely support some of your favorite brewhous...

Are you allowed to where your Iceman2020 Merch, if the race never happened? Thanks for helping us reach 5k!!!! Visit the Website: www.localroots.us BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today!   CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend...

Follow Arvon: https://www.instagram.com/arvonbrewingco/ Learn about the Brew Crew here: https://www.arvonbrewingco.com/ This week on LRP: - welcome Brett and Jake from Arvon brewing! - Arvon's history, starting in a 700SQ FT Building to becoming a growing staple in Downtown Grand Rapids - How Jake and Brett won their first IPA challenge - How delicious sour beers are made! - The trick to drinking...

Introducing Bike's is Right! We invented an awesome new game where we read a craig's list description of a used mountain bike and the contestants guess (price is right style) at the cost they think the bike is! You can play along while listening!  Message us on Instagram if you guessed better than Brian and Evan! Plus Larry reads a very funny work email that took a wild turn! Thanks for liste...

Guys! Michigan music legend, Joe Hertler joins us this week for an epic episode of LRP. Don't miss a chance to see Joe live at a socially distant concert at The Deck in Muskegon, Mi. We already bought our tickets for Friday, Sept 11. Join us before tickets sell out! (going very fast!) Learn More about the show: https://thedeckmkg.com/live-music/ Buy Tickets here: Friday, 11th: https://www.eventbri...

Wow. I wish it wasn't true. However, we just got word that this year's Iceman Cometh Challenge has officially been canceled. As you know, this is a huge blow to us here at Local Roots. BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today!   CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carboroc...

We're back stronger than ever! We have such a fun episode this week! Brian's back and covid free!(thank goodness) Thanks to our sponsors!  BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 333 blend for some t...

Use promo code: LOCALROOTS16 for 16% off of your next order at https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ They just got some sick new shades in stock, check it out! Brian is out sick. Wish him well! Luckily I found an episode from the spring that was only released on youtube! That means, you probably haven't heard it yet. But if you have, I am sorry in advance. But I promise it is better than just listening...

THIS WEEK ON LRP: - Should you really get a dropper post? - How did Nate get into Mountain Biking - The best places to ride in Grand Rapids, MI - Would you ever buy a $10k Hardtail? (Yeti’s new bike) - What is it like riding in Sedona? - Taking on the “”White Line” - WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TRAILS (JOIN WMMBA) - Virtual Reality, do’s and don’s More from Nate: https://www.facebook.com/Cen...

Get more Local Roots! Leave us a message HERE - We will play it on the show. Watch exclusive video episodes HERE This week our buddy Evan Campbell comes on to talk about his new riding schedule, his inquisitive philosophies on growing older, and how covid has changed his entire life as a GM engineer. Follow Evan here . PS, LADIES: he's single and ready to tingle. This week on Local Roots: Why do m...

Back to the roots, baby! Join us for a classic episode, packed with an amazing brewery review from a great selection, gifted to us from the lovely Tyler and Caitlin Teichman. Beer Review: River’s Edge Brewery - Bahia Mamba Tropical IPA THIS WEEK: - Is eating Alligator Seafood? - Brian bought a PONTOON! (For 1$) - Brian and Larry Run for President - This is no longer a family friendly podcast. - In...

We have George, Katie and Craig from Rockford Bike Shop this week! Well, it only took me 2 weeks to find time to edit this one! Wow.. who would have thought I could forget how to edit an IN PERSON podcast? We had such a fun time recording with the gang at RBS. It felt really good to get out of the house and record a podcast with some super cool, authenticity nice, local business owners. We can’t t...

Sorry for the episode delay! We have an awesome episode we recorded last week with the Rockford Bike Shop gang. However, I am struggling to get all the mics synced up and edited. We had about 5 people for a 2 hour record. So! We are swapping episodes. This week is now Brian Zajac, our new friend and MTB instructor, while in a couple days I will have the Rockford Bike Shop episode out! Thanks for b...

Check out Sheyn's youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EYzvqKgbXUq_n8OXnOX4A It was such a blast recording with Sheyn this week! You might know him on youtube as The Crashing Dad, where he makes some awesome MTB content. Sheyn is also a proud father who was willing to sit down and give us some valuable parenting advice. As we are learning, it's not easy to balance bike rides, a...

Hey guys, we are going to postpone this week's episode until Saturday. Resources as mentioned in this mini episode: Guide for people looking to be an ALLY. This is a great, all in one resource. Please take a look. 8 can't wait . Please Please Please look at these proposed rules for police. Data proves that together these eight policies can decrease police violence by 72% Michigan bail fund - The M...

This is a great wholesome episode about love, friendship and shredding the best trails in the world. Welcome to Local Roots. Thanks again for taking some time to come on the pod Ed! Check out Ed and Cory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBrbBA4D3AUCSp6hSTrK3w Don’t forget to get some fresh gear from HandUp Gloves: https://bit.ly/2z1Y3hR Use promo code: LOCALROOT$ for 10% off This wee...

Share your stories!  We want to hear your favorite MTB story. If it's good we will play it on the pod! Leave your short stories here: https://anchor.fm/localroots The one thing that all mountain bikers can relate to is biting off a little more than we can chew. Whether it's getting bonked on an epic new trail and realizing you're only halfway done. Maybe realizing half way through a muddy Ice...

Thrilled to be joined by our close friend and brilliant podcast co-host, Tim Wirzburger! Tim joins us this week to break down some great mountain bike stories, share what it's like being a co-host to an NHL All-Star, and dive into life in Traverse City, MI. Tim co-hosts the meteoric podcast Dropping the Gloves w/ John Scott: https://www.johnscottallstar.com/podcast Listen to the podcast that made...