Thomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe #124

Thomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe

Topics:

Changes that Thomas has seen over the years
How Thomas got into Mountain Biking and Advocacy
The Difference between IMBA (US) vs IMBA Europe
- National Organization Membership Based
IMBA Europe Summit (June 1st – 3rd 2023)
Riding in Europe
Challenges that IMBA EU faces for access and advocacy
Comparing Cycling in Europe with the U.S.
- Working bikes into transportation in Europe
More Trails Close to Home – EU
The importance of access to nature for kids
Thomas’ first time / experience in the U.S. in terms of Bike / Ped accommodations (or lack of)
Thomas’ experience at the 2022 PTBA Conference in Bentonville, AR
IMBA DIRTT Project – Knowledge / Learning about Trails
The Trail Building scene in Europe / Denmark
- Norway / World Trails – Glen Jacobs
The quality of a trail that is repetitive
The impact that IMBA EU is making today and Take Care of Your Trails
- Taken from Scotland – DMBnS
The things that Thomas looks for in a Trail Community
Connected Trails from the Town Center (Idea’s from Bentonville)
Night Riding
If you want to protect something you need to know it
Closing Comments
Thank You’s and Staff Shout Outs
- SRAM Support
- Specialized Support
Bonus talk about SRAM Innovations

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This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services