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Sept. 11, 2024

Luke Krolikowski – Bike Park Manager of the Farside Bike Park at Ches…

For episode 179 we have Luke Krolikowski – the Bike Park Manager of the Farside Bike Park at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galina, IL. The Farside Bike Park is a relatively newer lift access bike park located in a topographical...

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Aug. 20, 2024

International Trail Rating System (ITRS) for Mountain Biking with Mis…

For Episode 178 We’ve got Mischa and Edoardo the two masterminds behind the International Trail Rating System. Mischa is based in Switzerland, and Edoardo is based in Italy. Both have a strong understanding about the nuance t...

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Aug. 6, 2024

Emily Brown | Spearfish Trails Coalition | Spearfish, SD Mountain Bik…

For Episode 177 we have Emily Brown. Emily is a Co-Founder of the newly created Spearfish Trails Coalition based in Spearfish, SD. If you haven’t been to the Black Hills in South Dakota, this place is truly remarkable. Spearf...

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July 25, 2024

Mike Gehard – The President of SORBA Chattanooga, TN All things Trail…

For Episode 176 we have Mike Gehard, Mike is the current president of SORBA Chattanooga. If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ve heard several guests talk about Walden’s Ridge in Chattanooga, now you’ll get the ful...

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July 11, 2024

Glen Jacobs of WorldTrail – Quark Knuckles | Trail Design | Knowledge…

For Episode 175 we have Glen Jacobs back for Round 2 on Trail EAffect. Glen first appeared on episode 125, if you haven’t listened to the first conversation with Glen, I highly recommend it as, episode 125 will provide some …

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June 19, 2024

Daniel Sapp – President of Pisgah Area SORBA / Trail Advocacy 174

Daniel Sapp – President of Pisgah Area SORBA / Trail Advocacy 174 For Episode 174 we have Daniel Sapp, Daniel is the current president of Pisgah Area SORBA, co-founder of The Backslope as well as colleague to the infamous Set...

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June 6, 2024

Steve Ford - Bike Park Manager of the Luiseño Bike Park in San Diego,…

Steve Ford - Bike Park Manager of the Luiseño Bike Park in San Diego, California – 173 For Episode 173 we have Steve Ford – Steve is the Gravity Bike Park Manager at the Luiseño Bike Park located in San …

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May 22, 2024

Jeremy Poore from Old Fort, NC / McDowell Tech Trail School / Mountai…

Jeremy Poore from Old Fort, NC / McDowell Tech Trail School / Mountain Top Shuttles #172 For Episode 172 we have Jeremy Poore – who is based in Old Fort, NC which is not too far east of the Infamous …

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May 7, 2024

Amanda Carey – President of NICA – National Interscholastic Cycling A…

Amanda Carey – President of NICA – National Interscholastic Cycling Association – Talking Trails, Youth Development, Leadership and Non-Profits – 171 For Episode 171 we have Amanda Carey as our guest. Amanda is the president ...

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April 23, 2024

Peter Mills of Elevated Trail Design - 170

Peter Mills of Elevated Trail Design - 170 For Episode 170 we have Peter Mills the owner of Elevated Trail Design as our guest. Elevated Trail Designs is a PTBA Member Company that is based out of the Ashville, NC …

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About the Host

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Josh Blum

Creator and Host

Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff – paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences.