Front Lines MTB: Recent Episodes
Brent Hillier
Franz Plangger of the Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) joins us and shares what their organization is all about. We discuss their certification program, and their advocacy work. If you’re interested in getting the OCC Field Leader Certification then follow the link in the show notes for the May 31/June 1 program I’ll be hosting on the North Shore of Vancouver.
https://podcasts-2.feedpress.com/16677/Ep%2098%20-%20FINAL%20MIX.mp3Show Notes & Linkshttps://outdoorcouncil.ca/
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Siobhan Fox is the Executive Director and Founder of Recovery Rides, a brand new non-profit getting folks in recovery outside through mountain biking. We talk about the program and how it was created and where it plans to go. We also get into addiction, housing and the opioid crisis that faces the world.
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Tyler Greenwood is a Technologies Teacher at his local high school: Howe Sound Secondary in Squamish, BC. This year he’s offering a new program for students that’s focused on bike maintenance. Tyler shares how the program began and how others could start something similar at their school.
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Patrick Lucas and Thomas Schoen come back to the podcast to update us on what they’ve been working on. If you’ve been listening to the show since the beginning you’ll already be familiar with the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program. If you’re not familiar with the program, you’re in for a real treat, enjoy!
https://podcasts-2.feedpress.com/16677/Ep%2095%20-%20FINAL%20MIX.mp3Show Notes & LinksPatrick Lucas: plucas.catalyst@gmail.com
http://patricklucaswriter.ca/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUx83QxnhS4
https://iymbp.ca/dirt-relations-documentary/
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A second episode with a New Zealand organization takes us to Queenstown where we’ll hear from Fraser Gordon, President of the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club. Fraser shares how he got involved with advocacy and tells us what makes Queenstown unique, including public trails serviced by a private gondola service. Don’t forget to check out this episode’s sponsor: Hivepass!
https://podcasts-2.feedpress.com/16677/Ep%2094%20-%20FINAL%20MIX.mp3Show Notes & Linkshttps://hivepass.app/
https://www.queenstownmtb.co.nz/
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Matt Ball is the Chairperson of the Nelson Mountain Bike Club in Nelson, NZ. He originally got his start in advocacy in Canada with the North Okanagan Cycling Society in Vernon, BC. Matt brings a unique perspective of seeing advocacy in different communities and in different countries. We discuss trail building vs. trail maintenance, and why the two can be so different from an advocacy perspective.
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Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Rangitāne O Wairau
Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu
Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui
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Ngāti Kuia
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Dr. Kelsey Johansen, Chair of The Trail Research Hub share what the her organization does: including research, education, and outreach initiatives. They are currently work on an economic impact study with the Hydrocut Trails and Brent Ellis, Chair of the Waterloo Cycling Club Trail Committee shares what that means to them, as well as the history of the Hydrocut Trails.
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Michael Anzalone, Executive Director of the California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) shares the story of how the organization began and where they are now. We discuss Michael’s time with CAMTB, why the organization is a 501c4, what trail organizations are members, how they engage youth in their advocacy work and how they’re getting the Month of June in California recognized as Mountain Bike Month.
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Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla
Wašišiw Ɂítdeʔ (Washoe)
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We hear from Amanda Carey, the President of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). Amanda joins us from Victor, Idaho. NICA is a youth cycling program that has teams and leagues all over the United States. We hear about how they are not only getting youth outside on bikes but also giving back to the community, maintaining trails and learning what it means to be a respectable trail user.
https://podcasts-2.feedpress.com/16677/Ep%2090%20-%20FINAL%20MIX.mp3Show Notes & Linkshttps://nationalmtb.org/grit/
https://nationalmtb.org/nica-stories/
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Is our obsession with gear contributing the destruction of the places we love to use that gear in? How can a circular economy address this? And which companies are out there, in the outdoor sector and beyond, already tapping into it? Miguel Santos is a Sustainability Professional and the Founder and CEO of Wonderflux, a Vancouver, Canada based company that helps businesses on how they can become more sustainable.
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Dave Ternier shares details of his new project Single Track Communications. We also discuss the future of the podcast and realistic landscape of relying on volunteers as a trail association. Remember that the podcast is supported by listeners like you. Donate HERE!
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Paul Perrault tells us the story of Bike Cochrane and how this Alberta organization is building community through mountain bike trail and active transportation advocacy. Paul tells us how Bike Cochrane figured out there town’s ‘bikeability’ and how the organization got started and came to be. https://podcasts-2.feedpress.com/16677/Ep%2087%20-%20FINAL%20MIX.mp3 Show Notes & Links https://www.bikecochrane.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bikecochrane https://www.instagram.com/bikecochrane/ Traditional … Continue reading "Ep 87 – Active Transportation and Mountain Biking with Paul Perrault of Bike Cochrane"
Justin Martin, Executive Director of the Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS) in Duluth, MN shares how they renamed their Mission Creek trail network. The trails were renamed using traditional indigenous language of Ojibwe. Justin takes us through the entire project from consolation to activation. Next episode we’ll hear from Paul Perrault: Director of Operations … Continue reading "Ep 86 – Justin Martin of COGGS Discusses Their Indigenous Re-Naming of Trails"
We hear from Dave Ternier about how he got into advocacy and what is on his mind regarding the future of trails. Dave shares his experience in telling stories and lets us know about Valley Life Recreation, a group in Minnedosa, Manitoba. Join the conversation and take part in a future episode by contacting the … Continue reading "Ep 85 – Dave Ternier and Valley Life Recreation"
We’re back for Part 2 of our conversation with Richard Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions. In the second part we discuss future and what Trail Solutions can do. We also continue our conversation on what increases in trail usage has meant and what we, as trail advocates and builders, can do to make our trail … Continue reading "Ep 84 – Richard Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions Part 2"
We hear from Richard Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions in what is Part 1 of our two part conversation. In this first part we discuss Richard’s history in advocacy, and how Trail Solutions began. We also begin the conversation on what increases in trail usage has meant and what we, as trail advocates and builders, … Continue reading "Ep 83 – Richard Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions Part 1"
This episode we check in with the Blue Ridge Off-Road Cyclists in Roanoke, Virginia. We hear from Trails Coordinator: Ian Bongard and President: Stuart Lamanna. We discuss politics and trails as well as the changing landscape of how people are working and what that means for where they choose to live. As the last episode … Continue reading "Ep 82 – Checking in with the Blue Ridge Off-Road Cyclists"
We check in with the Kickapoo Mountain Bike Club located near Champaign and Danville, Illinois. We hear from Vice-President: Troy Savalick and Executive Director: Anthony Maro. We discuss the recent trail expansion at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area, and how COVID-19 effected the roll-out. We also discuss personal life as we live and advocate during … Continue reading "Ep 81 – Checking in with the Kickapoo Mountain Bike Club"
Starting off a new season of the podcast and coming off of what was the 4th Anniversary of the show this week, we look to the future. And not that fairy-dream world in which we all get a vaccine, but the real world, the uncertain one we’re all being forced to get used to. Are … Continue reading "Ep 80 – New Season Update: Where Do We Go from Here?"
To answer the question of what Trail Days could look like this summer, I’m joined by three guests. First, Bill Hoyne, Safety Lead with the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association in Alberta, Canada. Second, Tony Ferlisi, Executive Director of Mountain Bike the Tetons in Driggs, Idaho. And finally, Will Taygan, President of the Chugach Mountain … Continue reading "Ep 79 – How Can We Safely Run Trail Days in a COVID-19 World?"
We’re joined by three guests, all of them experts in Youth in the Outdoors. Returning to the show is Melissa Werkman, she’s now the Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy ‘Center’ of Kent County in West Michigan. Mike Greer joins us again as the Executive Director of Elevation Outdoors which works with underprivileged youth in … Continue reading "Ep 78 – The Value of the Outdoors for Youth and the Impacts of Isolation"
Looking at what lies ahead, after COVID-19 for Trail Associations, Advocacy and Trails and Outdoor spaces in general. We’re joined by: Susie Murphy, Executive Director of the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, Patrick Lucas of the BC Aboriginal Youth Mountain Biking Project and Jay Darby, Fields Program Coordinator with IMBA Canada. Despite all the challenges … Continue reading "Ep 77 – A Panel Discussion for Looking at What Comes Next"
Ian Jones, President of the Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association returns to the podcast to help us navigate the plethora of tech resources available online to help increase your organization’s productivity. We go through a list of a dozen or so tools, with the intention that you can pick and choose a few to look … Continue reading "Ep 76 – Taking Advantage of All the Internet’s Tools w/ Ian Jones of SWMMBA"
We hear from the crew at the Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club: Treasurer and previous guest Erik Hillard, President Matt Baffert and Secretary Rob Pettersen. We discuss starting a new organization, their ongoing project of restoring the Condor Peak Trail, the surrounding Wilderness and how they’re creating an Elite Group of Volunteers while trying to not … Continue reading "Ep 75 – Starting Something New with the Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club"
We dive back into the old topic of eMTBs with a fresh perspective: Joe Vadeboncoeur, President of the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association discusses his article: “eMTB Thoughts”. Prior to being Board President, Joe worked in the Bike Industry at Trek, and he shares what it was like going from there into the world of … Continue reading "Ep 74 – eMTB 5: A New Perspective on an Old Topic w/ Joe Vadeboncoeur"
With recent global events regarding COVID-19, the podcast is returning two weeks early. We’ll be hearing from a few different trail associations on what they’re doing to address the Pandemic. We’ll also hear from Eleanor Blick, Senior Communications & Advocacy Manager at the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Stay safe! Another episode will be out on … Continue reading "Ep 73 – How Trail Associations are Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic"
We hear from three Professional Trail Builders. First, Shane Wilson joins us from Hood River, OR, and is the Project Manager with the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s Trail Solutions. Pat Podolski is the Owner/Operator of Golden Dirt Trails in BC, Canada. And finally, Greg Mazu is in Fort Collins, CO and is the Chief Encouragement … Continue reading "Ep 72 – A Professional Trail Builders Panel Discussion"
Continuing with our theme of Climate Change, we hear from the founder of Minneapolis Bike Parks: Devin Olson and Program Director: Kim Holm. They’re a fantastic example of a successful grassroots organization. They focus on building Bicycle Playgrounds that increase the Bicycle competency in kids, so that future generations are capable and comfortable with using … Continue reading "Ep 71 – Increasing Bicycle Competency in Future Generations through Bicycle Playgrounds w/ Minneapolis Bike Parks"
Jay Darby of IMBA Canada, returns to continue our discussion on Climate Change and what role Mountain Bike Trail Associations can play in addressing it. In addition we’re joined by past guest and Executive Director of the Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Program, Patrick Lucas. Both Jay and Patrick share their experience of working in remote … Continue reading "Ep 70 – What Mountain Biking has done for First Nations Communities in BC to address Climate Change"
As a follow-up from last episode, we check in with IMBA Canada to hear about their Provincial Council Programs. We’re joined by Executive Director on IMBA Canada: AJ Strawson, Jay Darby: Field Program Coordinator for IMBA Canada and the Chair of BC Council and Dean Campbell: Board Member of IMBA Canada and founding Board Member … Continue reading "Ep 69 – IMBA Canada’s Provincial Councils and the Beginning of Our Climate Change Conversation"
Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA), Tom Stuessy, returns to the podcast. Tom shares how the Vermont Outdoor Innovation Coalition (VOICe) has evolved in earning the organization and it’s Chapters consistent funding. And a key part of the success of VOICe has been preventing donor fatigue from sponsors and adopters, insuring funding … Continue reading "Ep 68 – Keeping Sponsors Engaged w/ Tom Stuessy of VMBA & VOICe in Vermont"
Our first episode back after our Summer hiatus we hear from two guests. The first, Morgan Lommele of People For Bikes, fills us in on what the order signed by the Secretary of the Interior allowing e-MTBs on Federal Land actually means. And second, we hear from Martin Littlejohn, Executive Director of the Western Canada … Continue reading "Ep 67 – Morgan Lommele of People For Bikes & Martin Littlejohn of the BC MTB Tourism Symposium"
This episode we hear from the Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz out in California, they share their Mountain Biking Impact Review and the findings made by their Science Committee. We’re joined by Matt De Young, Executive Director and Emma Kelsey, Science Committee Chair. This also marks the final episode of the Season with the podcast … Continue reading "Ep 66 – Mountain Biking Impact Review by the Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz"
We hear from four Mountain Bike Dads: Anthony Duncan, of the International Mountain Bicycling Association and father of 7yo son, Miles. Blake Rowsell, Capilano University Instructor, Board Member of the BC Mountain Bike Tourism Association and dad of Clark, who’s almost 3 and Roy, who is 16 months old. Ben Hall, AKA MTBBen, host of … Continue reading "Ep 65 – Father’s Day Panel Discussion"
As a follow up to last episode where all three guests were staff of their local organizations, we’re going to dive into the topic of Paid Employees. Sara Gress, Executive Director with the Wood River Trails Coalition and Ernest Saeger, Executive Director for the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance join us for another episode. In … Continue reading "Ep 64 – Panel Discussion on Trail Association Paid Staff"
We hear from three Executive Directors from three different trail organizations: Christine Reid of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association in North Vancouver, BC, Ernest Saeger of the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance is Colorado and Sara Gress of the Wood River Trails Coalition in Sun Valley Idaho. The later two groups have recently rebranded … Continue reading "Ep 63 – Panel Discussion on Rebranding into a Trail Organization"
In celebration of the 2nd Annual Women’s Mountain Bike Day on May 4th and Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12th we hear from three mountain bike moms. Skii Fleeton of the San Diego Bike Coalition, Jules Gujer: NICA Coach in the Minnesota League and Kim Bradley: President of the Southeastern Connecticut Chapter of the New … Continue reading "Ep 62 – Mother’s Day Panel Discussion"
This episode we hear from a panel of guests about the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association, better known as SORBA. Guests include the SORBA Executive Director from Greenville, South Carolina: Tom Sauret, SORBA Executive Committee President and former President of the Northwest NC MTB Alliance Chapter, from Boone, South Carolina: Paul Stahlschmidt and finally, SORBA Associate … Continue reading "Ep 61 – Panel Discussion with the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA)"
Brennan Morrow is a Board Member of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) and Madras Chapter Rep. Brennan is sharing COTA’s User Profiles; essentially characters they’ve created to help predict community engagement for programs, events or initiatives they roll out. Commonly used by Website and App Developers to ensure optimal User Interface (UI) experiences. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/16677/Ep%2060%20-%20FINAL%20MIX.mp3 … Continue reading "Ep 60 – Understanding Your Community Members: User Profiles with Brennan Morrow of COTA"
Wrapping up our 5-Part series on Conservation, we hear from Phil Waidner, Program Manager of Camps and the Teen Trail Corps at the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, otherwise known as NICA. Phil shares the past, present and future of the Teen Trail Corps and offers some great inspiration for those looking to start a similar … Continue reading "Ep 59 – NICA’S Teen Trail Corps: Interview w/ Phil Waidner"
At the beginning of January 2019, the “Outside/In” Podcast released an episode called “Rake And Ride”. It tells the story of the impact of illegal or unsanctioned trails, and the interaction between the mountain bikers who created them, the officials who manage them and the users who find themselves on it by plan or misfortune. … Continue reading "Ep 58 – Rogue Trails w/ Outside In Podcast Host: Sam Evans-Brown"
We explore a community with both a multi-use Trail Association and a Mountain Bike Club. My guest is Daniel Cammiade of the Nature Trails Society in Victoria, British Columbia, located in the Southern end of Vancouver Island. We discuss whether an organization should identify as a Bike Club or a Trail Association, and how best to … Continue reading "Ep 57 – Serving Your Community: Interview with Daniel Cammiade of the Nature Trails Society"
We hear from Laura Puckett Daniels, Deputy Director at the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association in Crested Butte, CO. Laura shares with us how her Bike Club added conservation to their mandate and created the Crested Butte Conservation Corps. In addition, Laura tells us about their Women’s Work Force (WWF), a female focused trail day program and the … Continue reading "Ep 56 – Adding Conservation to the Mandate: Interview w/ Laura Puckett Daniels"
Greig Gjerdalen is faculty with the school of Outdoor Recreation Management at Capilano University in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Greig is currently studying how mountain bikers interact with nature and he’s asking: “Is nature merely scenery and therefore more of a backdrop for outdoor recreation pursuits than the center of our relational immersion?” Grieg shares his … Continue reading "Ep 55 – Are Mountain Bikers Really Conservationists?: Interview with Greig Gjerdalen"
The original question for this episode was asked a year ago by Jennifer Deeks, Communications Officer of the Guelph Off Road Bicycling Association. We’ll hear some previously unheard audio from a number of past guests’ including, Mark Schmidt of Parks Canada, Drew Engelmann of Yamaha Bicycles and the Trail Stewards of San Diego, Tom Stuessy, Executive Director of … Continue reading "Ep 54 – Sharing The Trails: How Trail Associations Can Create Harmonious Multi-Use Trails"
The final episode of 2018 is hosted by Rocky Blondin, past guest and President of the Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association. Rocky has adapted his two part blog post called: “So You Want To Be a Trail Builder?”. He not only goes through his process of getting involved but also the many steps that someone … Continue reading "Ep 53 – So You Want To Be a Trail Builder? w/ Guest Host Rocky Blondin of the FVMBA"
Membership is a crucial function of most trail associations, and there’s no shortage of services available on the internet. Dana Wacker is the Communications and Promotions Director at the Naniamo Mountain Bike Club and she breaks down a number of options out there, including the choice that her club has made, with TidyHQ. In addition … Continue reading "Ep 52 – Finding The Right Membership System: Interview with Dana Wacker"
We hear from four different guests who each represented their Trail Association at a different event this fall. My guests are Laura Puckett Daniels of the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association, Steve Sheldon of the Tri-Cities Off Road Cycling Association, Andy Cox of the HydroCut Trail Committee and Gunnar Carlson with the Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists. Each of my guests attended one of the … Continue reading "Ep 51 – Events Roundup: 4 Guests, 4 Trail Associations & 4 Events"
The 50th Episode of Front Lines MTB is here to celebrate all the conversations from the first 49 Episodes. Guests include: Jay Darby, Christine Reid, Tara Llanes, Patrick Lucas, Carrie Karsgaard, Eric McKeegan, Ambreen Tareq, Joshua Rebennack, Bruce Martens, Thomas Schoen, Steve Sheldon, Hansi Johnson, Mike Greer, Calvin Jones, Hank Grey and Len Necefer. Stay … Continue reading "Ep 50 – The Greatest Hits and a Look Back on Where We’ve Been"
October 20th in British Columbia was a municipal election for City Councillor and Mayoral positions. This election cycle saw a number of Trail Advocates on ballots from all over the province. We hear from three of them: Janis Neufeld from Nakusp, Stewart Spooner from Rossland and Jeff Cooke from Squamish. We also here from Cooper Quinn of the North … Continue reading "Ep 49 – Advocates Turned Candidates: Panel Discussion of Municipal Election Candidates"
The world is waking up to the benefits of Mountain Biking, and now communities are asking how they can become the next Mountain Bike town or destination. Caliente, Nevada is doing just that. With the local mine no longer operating, they’re looking to Mountain Biking as the reason to draw visitors into town. We’ll hear … Continue reading "Ep 48 – Creating New Mountain Bike Communities: Interview with Patrick Kell of IMBA"
After our summer hiatus we’re back with some follow up on some past topics and joined by a few guests. First we’ll hear about the Vermont Outdoor Innovation Coalition from Tom Stuessy, Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association. Following that, we’ll get an update from Lance Pysher of the Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists on their … Continue reading "Ep 47 – We’re Back! Check In On Some Past Topics & Guests"
This episode we explore two upcoming events. The first is the 2018 MTB State Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan; hosted by the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Michigan Mountain Bike Association and the Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association. Tom Stuessy of VMBA and Melissa Werkman of MMBA join me. And second, Jay Darby of IMBA Canada and Christine Reid … Continue reading "Ep 46 – Details About Two Upcoming Events You’ll Want To Check Out"
Christine Reid of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) discusses diversity and what it means to be a woman in Mountain Biking with guests: Cynthia Young of the NSMBA, Amanda Schulze, Brand Strategist and Founder of Lithia Effect and Danielle Baker, Freelance Writer and Communications Manager at BC Bike Race. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/16677/Ep%2045%20-%202018-07-05%2C%2015.22%20.mp3 Show Notes & Links … Continue reading "Ep 45 – New Voices for Mountain Biking: A Women’s Round Table Discussion"
For the 3rd Panel Discussion of the Podcast we hear from four Adaptive Mountain Bikers: Jeremy McGhee of SportON USA and the UnPavement, Ethan Krueger of Adaptive MTB Trails, Andrew Liddawi of Break the Boundary and past guest Tara Llanes of Tara Llanes Industries. We discuss aMTB rating systems, barriers on trails and off and … Continue reading "Ep 44 – Adaptive Mountain Biking Round Table"
As a follow up to the last episode we welcome back to the show, Patrick Lucas. He’s the founder of the Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Program and shares his “Best practices and guidelines for engaging and working with Indigenous Peoples on trails and outdoor recreation projects”. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/16677/Ep%2043%20-%202018-06-12%2C%2009.04%20.mp3 Show Notes & Links https://www.orcbc.ca/new-publication-working-in-a-good-way/?fbclid=IwAR1Te4KoQnV9-KRhdDm2hzLT4e9fyUGflO_BVDHFQ-KMm3fSTklyjqjS3H4 http://www.aymbp.ca/home.html https://www.facebook.com/BCAboriginalYouthMountainBikingProject http://mountainculturegroup.com/aboriginal-youth-mountain-bike-program/ https://native-land.ca/ … Continue reading "Ep 43 – Working with Indigenous Communities: Interview with Patrick Lucas"
This episode we here from Len Necefer, he’s a Navajo Mountaineer and CEO of NativesOutdoors. Using the Geo-tagging capabilities of Facebook and Instagram, Len has been returning traditional Indigenous names to popular recreation spots. Len also helps us understand the value and importance of those names and the effects of cultural appropriation on Indigenous communities. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/16677/Episode%2042%20-%202018-05-24%2C%2015.43%20.mp3 Show … Continue reading "Ep 42 – Traditional Indigenous Names: Interview with Len Necefer of NativesOutdoors"
Diving further into youth programs we look into one particular high school race team’s effort to create trails for their NICA team. We’ll hear from Team Director and Chair of the Stillwater Area Scholastic Cycling Advocates: Calvin Jones, and Dirt Boss and Board Member: Hank Gray about how SASCA is creating trails in Stillwater, MN for it’s … Continue reading "Ep 41 – The Space Between Spaces: Providing Riding Opportunities for Youth in Stillwater, MN"
For the 40th episode of the podcast we go back to where we started with Episode 1 and focus on Kelowna, BC. We’ll hear about two programs and how they’re reducing the barriers for access in the sport of Mountain Biking. The first guest is Mike Greer, Executive Director of Elevation Outdoors. Second we’ll hear from Norm Vados … Continue reading "Ep 40 – Reducing Barriers for Youth: Elevation Outdoors & BikeWays Bike Shop"
For the finale of our eMTB conversation we’ll hear the second panel discussion of the podcast. Guests include: Joshua Rebennack of City MTB and the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew in Minnesota, Yvonne Kraus, Executive Director of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance in Washington State, Jerry Greer, President of the SORBA Tri-Cities out in Tennessee, Wendy Sweet, … Continue reading "Ep 39 – The eMTB Part 4: Panel Discussion"
This episode we hear from Morgan Lommele, eBike Campaigns Manager at the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association and the PeopleForBikes Coalition. Off the top of the episode we also hear from Joshua Rebennack of City MTB and the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew in Minnesota. We’ll also check in with our new correspondent, Rick Boles as he … Continue reading "Ep 38 – The eMTB Part 3: Policy and the Future: Interview with Morgan Lommele of People for Bikes"
Last episode we heard from some industry representatives and for Part 2 of our look at the eMTB we’re going to hear from a number of guests. First, Will Niccolls, host of the AngryMountainBiker Podcast, shares his opinion. We’ll then look at what Land Managers are currently doing regarding Policy. Second guest of the episode … Continue reading "Ep 37 – The eMTB Part 2: Perceptions and Opinions with Will Niccolls and Kristian Jackson"
To get us up to speed on eMTBs we hear from founder of the Electric Bike Review, Court Rye. Court gives us a breakdown of the eBike Classifications and a brief history. The main guest of the episode is the Sales and Marketing Manager at Yamaha Bicycles, Drew Engelmann. eMTBs have been produced by mountain bike … Continue reading "Ep 36 – The eMTB Part 1: Interview with Drew Engelmann of Yamaha Bicycles"
In addition to revamping the Chapter Program, IMBA has added a Chapter President to the Executive Board. I chat with that representative: Ernest Rodriguez, President of the Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts. We discuss how the new position is going, how he got involved, and just how organizations can relay feedback to the IMBA Board. We … Continue reading "Ep 35 – Chapter Representation on the IMBA Board: Interview with Ernest Rodriguez"
On December 14th of last year, IMBA announced their new IMBA Local Program. The revamped Chapter Program is very different, and so I spoke with the Program Manager and Chapter Liaison, Anthony Duncan. Anthony was formerly the Regional Director for the Mid-Atlantic and prior to that served as the President of SORBA Tri-cities for 4 years. … Continue reading "Ep 34 – IMBA Local: Interview with Anthony Duncan of IMBA"
Director of Recreational Land for Minnesota Lands Trust and former IMBA Regional Director, Hansi Johnson, lets us in on the secret of the midwest. We look at Duluth, MN and learn about where the community started, where it is now and how it got from Point A to Point B to become the mountain bike … Continue reading "Ep 33 – Planning for a Duluth, MN: Interview with Hansi Johnson"
We kick off the 2018 season with an episode about membership. Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Tom Stuessy shares why membership is up in Vermont. We’ll also learn why membership is so valuable to an organization, beyond simply funding. In addition we’ll hear from Bruce Schroeder of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance about what … Continue reading "Ep 32 – Maximizing Membership: Interview with Tom Stuessy of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association"
Before we bring in the New Year and another lineup of episode’s for 2018 we look back at the last year and the first 30 episode’s of the podcast. We’ll hear from Christine Reid of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association, Brannon Pack of the Ozark Off Road Cyclists and Jay Darby of the Mountain … Continue reading "Ep 31 – A Year In Review: Round Table with Jay Darby, Christine Reid & Brannon Pack"
As volunteers and mountain bikers we don’t always understand why elected officials aren’t breaking down the door to allow mountain bikers access and opening new trail networks. Bruce Alt joins us to share his Elected Officials Rulebook. These three rules can go much further then just Federal Government officials but all levels of government and help … Continue reading "Ep 30 – The Elected Officials Rulebook: Interview with Bruce Alt"
Continuing with the theme of Bikes in wilderness outside of the United States, we hear from Parks Canada and Mark Schmidt, he’s the Visitor Experience Infrastructure Advisor for Trails. Mark explains how Bikes are embraced in Parks Canada, how they’re managed and the varying types of rider experiences they offer. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/16677/Ep%2029%20-%202017-11-23%2C%2019.06%20.mp3 Show Notes & Links https://www.facebook.com/ParksCanada … Continue reading "Ep 29 – What’s Up With Parks Canada: Interview with Mark Schmidt"
Turning the focus to Mountain Biking in wilderness North of the US border, we look at how Tyax Adventures is ensuring Backcountry Mountain Biking can be sustainable in the South Chilcotin’s. Naheed Henderson tells us just what they’re focused on to make that happen. We’ll also hear from Bruce Alt about National Monuments; what they are, … Continue reading "Ep 28 – Sustainable Backcountry Riding: Interview with Naheed Henderson of Tyax"
The finale of our three part series on Bikes in US Wilderness Areas we hear from the Sustainable Trails Coalition (STC) President himself, Ted Stroll. Ted explains how the organization got started and dispels some of the myths of what the STC is trying to do. Ted also provides us with some additional back-story on … Continue reading "Ep 27 – Bikes in Wilderness Part 3: Interview with Ted Stroll of the Sustainable Trails Coalition"
As part two of our three parts series on bikes in Wilderness Areas in the US we hear from Eric Melson of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). Eric’s new role is in Government Relations and he’ll give the background on the Boulder-Whiteclouds and explain the new Recreation Not Red Tape Act. Next episode we’ll … Continue reading "Ep 26 – Bikes in Wilderness Part 2: Interview with Eric Melson of IMBA"
As part one of a three part series about Mountain Bikes in US Wilderness Areas we begin with a history lesson. Starting from the beginning, in 1964 when the Wilderness Act was signed moving to how it’s effected local trail associations today. We’ll hear from Yvonne Kraus, Executive Director of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance … Continue reading "Ep 25 – Bikes In Wilderness Part 1: Your Introduction to the Topic"
For the second part in our series looking at the relationship between the Advocacy world and the Cycling Industry we look at how Trail Organizations can create and grow partnerships. First we hear from Seb Kemp, Canadian Brand Manager of Santa Cruz and Juliana Bicycles. Then we dig into the North Shore Trail Adoption Plan … Continue reading "Ep 24 – Industry Influence Part 2: Creating a Partner in the Bike Industry"
The first part of our exploration into the Bike Industry’s influence on Mountain Bike Advocacy we focus on Mountain Bike Media. Looking at two examples, the first, when things go wrong and the second, when things go right. Our first guest is Steve Sheldon, Trail Director for the Tri-Cities Off-Road Cycling Association. And finally, we … Continue reading "Ep 23 – Industry Influence Part 1: Has Media Gone Rogue?"
This episode we sit down with the Marketing Chairperson at the Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists, Brandon Gallagher Watson. Brandon lets us know just what the differences between Branding, Marketing & Promotions is and how your organization can find it’s voice and deliver it to your various audiences. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/18046/ep_22_-_2017-08-03_19.28_.mp3 Show Notes & Links http://www.morcmtb.org/ https://www.facebook.com/morcmtb/ https://www.instagram.com/morcpics/ https://twitter.com/morcmtb … Continue reading "Ep 22 – Marketing, Branding & Promotions: Interview with Brandon Gallagher Watson of MORC"
A strong organization will almost always exist because of the existence of a strong Board of Directors. Without a Strong Board a local Trail organizations won’t be as capable of meeting the communities needs. A strong board can certainly happen by chance, but Ian Jones, President of the Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association explains how … Continue reading "Ep 21 – Building a Strong Board: Interview with Ian Jones of the SWMMBA"
This episode we hear from Ziv Stamper about how Israeli Jews and Arabs met for a ride during a turbulent and violent moment in 2015. Despite tensions and communities becoming closed off, a group of Israeli Arabs made the choice to create an event, and to everyones surprise riders showed up, and their meet-ups have … Continue reading "Ep 20 – Bridge Between Communities: How Mountain Biking Brought Two Groups Together in the Middle East"
Arkansas and the Ozark is quickly exploding as a Mountain Bike destination. We hear from Brannon Pack, Executive Director of the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists (OORC) and learn more about the community behind the trails. The OORC has done ton to expand their reach and capacity: Brannon shares his club’s experience with growing branches, unique Land … Continue reading "Ep 19 – What’s Up With Arkansas: Interview with Brannon Pack of the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists"
We hear from Devon O’Neil, writer for BIKE Magazine about his four part article “Lines in the Dirt”. The piece explores trail access issues in three very different communities. In addition, we hear some feedback about last episode from Brannon Pack of the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists and learn a cool way for reporting on wet … Continue reading "Ep 18 – Lines in the Dirt: Exploring the BIKE Magazine Article with Writer Devon O’Neil"
Answering Jay Darby’s question of “How do we, as Trail Advocates, inform and educate users when it’s appropriate or not, to ride trails based on condition.” We listen to feedback from guests all over North America, including Alex Brieger, of the Central Washington Chapter of Evergreen, Matt Andrews of the Minnesota Off-Road Cyclist, Ben Horan … Continue reading "Ep 17 – Don’t Tread on Me: How Trail Associations can Manage Users on Soft Trails"
This episode we hear from Kevin Loomis of the San Diego Mountain Bike Association. He’s the President of the 2nd largest city chapter of IMBA and has some concerns about the IMBA Board itself. Including the lack of IMBA Chapter Representation on the current Board, and how, despite, three rounds of layoffs for staff, no … Continue reading "Ep 16 – Digging Into the IMBA Board: Interview with Kevin Loomis of SDMBA"
This episode we discuss the IMBA Chapter program and hear from 6 different voices. My guests come from different Trail Associations in the US, some have left the IMBA Chapter program and others have chose to stay. My first guest is Matt Andrews, Executive Director of the Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists and former Regional Director of … Continue reading "Ep 15 – The End of this Chapter?: Six IMBA Chapters On Why They Decided to Stay or Leave"
This episode we sit down with IMBA’s brand new Executive Directer: David Weins. We discuss Dave’s work with the Gunnison Trails in Colorado, his new position as E.D., IMBA’s role in Washington, D.C., the chapter program and the future of the organization. There’s been much change at IMBA of late and we’ll hear David Weins … Continue reading "Ep 14 – IMBA’s New Executive Director: An Interview with David Weins"
The main guest is the Executive Director of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Yvonne Kraus. We discuss what their chapter program is all about and we learn what Lobby Day is. We also sit down with the President of their Cold Creek Mountain Bikers chapter, Eric Albers, and get their perspective. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/18046/ep_13_-_2017-04-18_07.54_.mp3 Show Notes & … Continue reading "Ep 13 – Keeping the Focus Local: Looking Into the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and the Cold Creek Mountain Bikers"
Taking a quick break from our 3 part series on Umbrellas and Consortiums, we look into two types of Non-profits in the U.S. Vernon Huffman of Access4Bikes in Marin County, California explains what a 501(c)(3) is and why A4B chose to be a 527 instead. We also learn about their upcoming event on May 20th, … Continue reading "Ep 12 – Politics & Non-Profits: Interview with Vernon Huffman, President of Access4Bikes, Differences of a 501c3 vs a 527"
Kicking off a new 3 part series about Consortiums and Umbrellas, we ask: What happens when clubs and trail associations work together? It’s not always sunshine and rainbows; why is that? This episode we explore the many successes of the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium and chat with the president and executive director, Thomas Schoen. Next … Continue reading "Ep 11 – Working Together: Interview with Thomas Schoen of the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium"
The future of mountain biking relies on the youth of today. This episode we explore two very different programs that provide community service to get kids on bikes. The benefits are huge, and my guests, Rocky Blondin of the Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association and Bruce Martens of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association are pivotal … Continue reading "Ep 10 – For the Kids: Youth Programs Changing the Future of Mountain Biking"
After a bit of a hiatus here’s a quick episode discussing the role that Bike Shops might have to helping new riders entering the sport of mountain biking. What’s it like to walk into a bike shop with zero knowledge? While shopping for a stroller recently, I take a walk in someone else’s shoes and … Continue reading "Ep 9 – Barriers for Beginners: How Bike Shops Can Make or Break a New Rider’s First Impression"
Looking at ways to increase diversity in Mountain Biking we explore the details of Urban Trails. This episode’s guest is Joshua Rebennack, the “Dirt Boss” for the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Crew and the author and presenter of “Knobbies in the Neighborhood”. Joshua shares his expertise on how Trail Association can develop and create trails … Continue reading "Ep 8 – Bringing Trails to the People: Joshua Rebennack, Urban Trails Expert"
Continuing the discussion on diversity, we explore why inclusivity is so important and step outside the Mountain Bike world to learn lessons from the broader Outdoor community. My guest is Ambreen Tariq, founder of @brownpeoplecamping. Her project is sharing and promoting camping and hiking from the perspective of a proud South Asian Muslim American. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/18046/episode_7_-_2017-01-20_10.23_.mp3 … Continue reading "Ep 7 – Why is this so Important?: Diversity with Ambreen Tariq of @BrownPeopleCamping"
Following up with last episode and the discussion about diversity and inclusivity in the Mountain Bike community, I speak with Eric McKeegan. Eric is the Tech Editor at Dirt Rag and Bicycle Time and we discuss his article: A Presidential Speech for the Bike Industry. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/18046/episode_6_-_2017-01-05_14.27_.mp3 Show Notes & Links http://dirtragmag.com/the-rant-a-presidential-speech-for-the-bike-industry/ Donate to the Show! … Continue reading "Ep 6 – How Can We Include Everyone?: Interview About Diversity with Eric McKeegan of Dirt Rag"
When it come to mountain bike trail names, which ones are just a joke and which ones are just plain offensive? And what does a trail name like “Squaw Hollow” say about our path to reconciliation? Are we preventing the sport of mountain biking from becoming more diverse and inclusive? Carrie Karsgaard is trail runner … Continue reading "Ep 5 – What’s in a Name?: Offensive Trail Names And Why Change Is Important"
How can mountain biking be a part of reconciliation, Patrick Lucas and the Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Program are helping to build trails and relationships that do just this. Read more about Patrick and his program at Reconciliation Canada where you can find his article Digging For Reconciliation. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/18046/episode_4_-_2016-12-09_12.12_.mp3 Show Notes & Links http://reconciliationcanada.ca/digging-for-reconciliation/ http://www.aymbp.ca/home.html … Continue reading "Ep 4 – Digging For Reconciliation: Relationships with First Nation Communities"
Today I spoke with Tara Llanes of Tara Llanes Industries, about Adaptive Mountain Biking (aMTB) and just what Builders, Land Managers and Trail Associations can do to ensure trails are barrier free for all riders. If you’d like to see just what an aMTB is, check out the YouTube video located at the bottom of … Continue reading "Ep 3 – Second Chances: How Trail Associations Can Reduce Barriers for Adaptive MTBs"
Social Media is a key resource for any organization or business, yet for a Trail Association it’s often an under-utilized asset. My guest is Christine Tetrault from the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) in Vancouver, British Columbia. Christine works as the Administrator for the NSMBA and she shared some of her insight on how … Continue reading "Ep 2 – Getting Social: How a Trail Association Can Optimize Their Online Presence"
Episode 1 of the Front Lines Podcast explores the many roles and responsibilities of a Trail Association’s Board of Directors. My guest is Jay Darby, President of the Mountain Bikers of the Central Okanagan (MTBco) out in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. We discuss ‘board burnout’ and increasing a communities ‘buy in’ (Jay’s words). https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/18046/front_lines_mtb_-_episode_1.mp3 Show … Continue reading "Ep 1 – What’s Involved?: Exploring the In’s and Out’s of Mountain Bike Advocacy"