Trail EAffect

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 mo...

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 Fla...

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...

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 Natio...

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 impor...

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, Max...

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 S...

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 bi...

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...

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...

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 wi...

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...

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...

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 (TA...

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...

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 i...

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...

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 Th...

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...

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...

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...

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 we...

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 R...

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...