September 15, 2021 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nathan, Tani, and Auk get together for a lengthy discussion about a lot of topics. While you’ll usually find some good in-depth bike chatter, this one will take you from industry testing, to geometry, to carrying a shock pump, to the new Orbea Rallon, and much more. This is a 2 beer episode, so get a couple ready! Have a listen, stop in the shop if you’re in the area, and love the bike you ride!  Thanks for all of your...

September 8, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page Rad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc   ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: The Mike Riter Back Story The 1996 Olympic Mountain Bike Course in Georgia The start of the IMBA Trail Care Crew in 1997 Traveling to Europe at the IMBA Trail Care Crew Difference between European Trails vs. Trails in North America Identifying the...

August 31, 2021 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE The summer marches on and the guys get in another episode for August. Find out Nathan and Auk's favorite hangers, get your shop news, Nathan is getting his home in order, and more of your regular bike goodness. Tani crashed and the guys discuss when and if you should sideline a helmet that has been hit. Have a listen, stop in the shop if you're in the area, and love the bike you ride!  Thanks for all of your support and time...

August 24, 2021 Second Spin Cycles Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Martin, Fred, and John are back with another episode! John is apparently good at imitating brake sounds. In this episode, the guys spend some time talking about some bikes they were out riding on. It's always an entertaining mix of good historical info with entertaining banter.     Please send any feedback, thoughts, and/or ideas over to us anytime to Martin at [email protected] and Ben at [email protected]. ...

August 23, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page Rad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc   ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: The Dave Wiens Back Story / how Dave got into Trails and Advocacy The Start of Dave’s Local Trail Organization – Gunnison Trails Advice for Trail Organization Executive Director / New Staff Transition to IMBA as a Board Member then Executive Director of...

August 21, 2021 Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BIKE RAGS ALSO BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA Andy and Guitar Ted chat with guest, Greg Knoll, from The Dirt Bag in Minnesota. They discuss the event, it's history, and the bigger world of grassroots gravel. Then Andy and Guitar Ted dig into some recent events, reviews, and other gravel goodies.  If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or...

August 17, 2021 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE The guys are externally motivated to bring you another episode..... The guys get you up to date on shop news. Pro tip on CushCore and more tire talk. Nathan was on vacation in Sun Valley and comes back engaged. He's also updating his van to avoiding getting chamois diaper butt. They chat about everything from news to Nathan's low tire pressure in this one. Have a listen, stop in the shop if you're in the area, and love the bike...

August 14, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page Rad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc   ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: The Brooke Goudy Back Story on life & how she landed in Denver, Colorado How Brooke got into Mountain Biking and why she stuck with it Brooke’s involvement with a lot of different organizations in an effort to share mountain biking with people of...

July 29, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page Rad Apparel Company 15% Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc   ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: Victor “The Slasher” Sheldon Back Story  Early Days of Mountain Bike Racing for Victor The tie between Jetski Racing and Mountain Biking / Cycling Transition from Jetski Racing to becoming an event promoter for mountain biking Quick – N – Dirty what it is,...

July 22, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page Rad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code: traileaffect Check out with the RAD Affiliate Link: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc   ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: Introduction to Rad Apparel Company Ryan Craft – Co Founder Back Story Use of recycled / more sustainable materials Starting Rad Apparel Company – Learning what they didn’t know about Where to find Rad Apparel Company (locally and online) The Trail Community of...

July 16, 2021 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Throw on the brakes and listen in to a new episode of The Path. The guys get you caught up on the latest shop news and get into the usual discussion.......mixed wheel sizes! They also spend some time defining brake lever terms, moto and bike similarities and differences, Cushcore, Nathan shows up to a spandex ride in baggies with travel, Tani says the term "gravel bike" and more. Have a listen, stop in the shop if you're in the...

July 15, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: Introduction with Lil Ide Lil Ide Back Story and how she got into Mountain Biking Lil Traveling and living out west, then eventually settling back down in East Burke VT The Kingdom Trails Story and how she came on board The Growth of Kingdom Trails Events at Kingdom Trails NEMBA Fest Weekend and some of the challenges 2020 Changes and benefits that KT Saw (Hint – More Trails Built) Funding Trails and...

July 7, 2021 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Welcome to a “regular” episode of The Path Podcast. The guys lead off the show with a discussion about some new xc bikes. Nathan continues to be curmudgeony. Tani confirms that “it’s not for people who want to be Nathan, but are not.” Then the guys chat about the Geometron review on Pinkbike. Tani ordered a Transition Patrol. Nathan digs the split level races for forks.  Thanks for all of your support and time listening to the...

June 26, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: Growth in Mountain Biking and how it affects access Devon’s Back Story and how he got into Journalism Lines in the Dirt – As Written on access for Bike Mag Single Track Wars and the issue between Nederland, Co Locals and Boulder Co Locals. Kingdom Trails Vermont Mental Health and Suicide Closing Comments RELATED SHOW NOTES Devon O’Neil: http://www.devononeil.com/ Lines In the Dirt Bike Mag: ...

June 26, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: Kyle Horvath Back Story Kyle’s start in Tourism in Carson City, NV Kyle’s Transition from Carson City, NV to White Pine Co / Ely, NV Ely and the IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant Future Trail Expansion plans for the region Local Trail Club Great Basin Trails Alliance What to expect for a trail experience in the region Fears Tears and Beers – The first Enduro Race ever started in Ely Other Events in Ely...

June 21, 2021 Second Spin Cycles Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE The goal of Second Spin Cycles has been to deliver fully restored, turnkey, vintage mountain bikes to bike enthusiasts. Hosts Martin and Ben bring that history back to you in this podcast. Please send any feedback, thoughts, and/or ideas over to us anytime to Martin at [email protected] and Ben at [email protected]. ----------- ABOUT THE SECOND SPIN CYCLES PODCAST The goal of Second Spin Cycles has been to...

June 14, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: Lace Heward Back Story How Lacey got into adaptive Alpine Ski Racing The competitive side of Lace / becoming a Paralympic 2-time medalist Racing and traveling in Europe for the World Cup Other Outdoor Endeavors Adaptive Mountain Biking and the places Lace has gone Places Lacey is working on bringing more adaptive MTB access Being Brave – The Brave Lace Project Closing & Supporters Song Written and...

June 7, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: Jeff Kendall-Weed Backstory Jeff’s Transition into the Bike Industry How Jeff ended up moving to Bellingham WA. Jeff’s Transition into a content creator / YouTube Local Loam Series & other online content Advocacy…  Private VS Public Land and access benefits for both Riding in Bellingham, WA Trail Communities and what makes a great trail community Detour off into Motocross / Supercross Closing &...

June 7, 2021 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE This is a doubleheader for the month of May/June. Episodes 134 & 135 are packed full of the usual Path Bike Shop banter and bike chat. Listen in for news, notes, suggestions, thoughts, and opinions. Thanks for all of your support and time listening to the show. We appreciate it very much. The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject “Podcast Question”...

June 7, 2021 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE It's been a while. Things have been held up in podcast land, so we're dropping two episodes of The Path right now.  Thanks for all of your support and time listening to the show. We appreciate it very much. The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject “Podcast Question” to [email protected].  ------------- RELATED SHOW LINKS FOR OLD EPISODES OF THE PATH PODCAST,...

May 29, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: Chris Lacy Backstory The Timber Bell Backstory How the Timber Bell works and how it’s different from other bike bells What makes a great trail community Trail Communities that Chris has traveled to like Cappadocia Turkey Closing & Supporters RELATED SHOW NOTES Timber Bell: https://www.mtbbell.com/ San Diego Mountain Biking Association: https://www.sdmba.com/ Mountain Biking in Cappadocia...

May 18, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: Carlo Alfano Backstory The Backstory about Rivers Edge Trail System Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts Back Story The development of the Rivers Edge Trail System Rivers Edge Trails and it’s proximity to the Middle School and High School NICA Racing at Rivers Edge Trail System How Rivers Edge has made a huge positive impact on the community for locals and tourists The Community of Brunswick outside of...

May 13, 2021 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE MTB Ben is back with New England Dirt for 2021. It’s obviously been a long year and Ben’s work life became interesting, so he took some time away. Now he’s out and about again and getting into heart of New England mountain biking. In this episode, he sits down with Meryl Pye and Jeff Juneau of the Highland Mountain Bike Park in Northfield, New Hampshire to chat about what they have going around the park this year, including the hill,...

May 11, 2021 Trail EAffect Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics Covered in this Episode: Kristina Wayte Backstory How Kristina got into Mountain Biking The Start of Sketchy Trails Trail Tips Comic Series Riding with Timber bells Last Day of Summer Animation and Live Movie  How to get more Women into Biking Female Stereotypes in Mountain Biking Communities that Kristina has enjoyed as a mountain biker Closing RELATED SHOW NOTES Sketchy Trails: https://www.sketchytrails.com/ Kristina...

May 10, 2021 Backyard Boys Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE The boys are getting out at Highland! MTB Ben and August got poured on. August was crushing the Freedom Trail and was thoroughly enjoying the whoops. The guys chat about their recent fun and ponder all the different ideas and places to ride during the summer. Listen in! Do you have an idea for MTB Ben, the Backyard Boys, and/or New England Dirt? If so, let Ben know at [email protected]. --------- RELATED SHOW LINKS...