Driftless Dirt

August 20, 2020  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics covered in this episode:  - The Jake Hegge Back Story  - Why La Crosse / Driftless Area for a place to live & raise a family  - Top Results at the Superior 100 Trail Race  - Worlds Toughest Mudder 24 Hour Obstacle Race in Las Vegas  - International Travel to Europe for Ultra Racing  - The Mental Aspect of Ultra Marathon Events  - The Various Businesses that Jake is involved with  - Hixon 50 Trail Race  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS BROUGHT TO YOU BY EVOLUTION TRAIL SERVICES Dynamic Physio Therapy: https://www.mydynamicphysio.com/ Trail Transformation: https://www.trailtransformation.com/ Trail Destinations: http://www.traildestination.com/ Hixon 50: https://www.hixon50.com/ Trail Transformation / Trail Jam Podcast: https://www.trailtransformation.com/podcast ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors. Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is a father, husband, 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. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

July 29, 2020  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Topics covered in this episode:  - The Brent Hanifl Back Story  - Brent’s Travels before settling back in the Driftless Area  - We Discuss River Travel Media and River Travel Magazine  - We close with a discussion on some of the positives that have       come from the COVID-19 Pandemic.  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS BROUGHT TO YOU BY EVOLUTION TRAIL SERVICES River Travel Media: https://rivertravelmagazine.com/river-travel-media/ River Travel Magazine: https://rivertravelmagazine.com/ River Podcast: https://rivertravelmagazine.com/river-podcast/ La Crosse Local Podcast: Can be found by searching “La Crosse Local” on your favorite Podcast Player ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors. Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is a father, husband, 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. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

April 30, 2020  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh sits down with Gary to discuss mountain biking and Bentonville, and how the expansion of trails has happened in Arkansas.   Topics Covered: Gary's backstory How Bentonville started with a 5-mile trail system and got to where it is today OZ Trails and the backstory behind the brand / region known as OZ Trails Women of OZ  State Parks and Monument Trails 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships The Future of OZ Trails and their goal of being the epicenter of cycling in the world  Community Development through Trails and Cycling by creating the lifestyle The Bentonville Series has been brought to you by Evolution Trail Services. For more information about Evolution Trail Services check out www.evotrails.com  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Gary Vernon: https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/stories/gary-vernon OZ Trails: https://www.oztrailsnwa.com/ Friends of Arkansas Single Track: http://fasttrails.org/Women of OZ: https://www.arkansasoutside.com/oz-trails-off-road-dedicated-to-women-of-oz/ Coler Mountain Bike Preserve: https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/coler-mountain-bike-preserve Jones Center Pump Track: https://www.thejonescenter.net/bike-park Eureka Springs / Lake Leatherwood: https://eurekaparks.com/trails/ Great Passion Play Trails: http://www.greatpassionplay.org/trails.html#.XoyvEohKiM8 Arkansas State Parks – Monument Trails: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/trails/monument-trails 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships: https://fayetteville2022.com/ Bike NWA: https://www.bikenwa.org/Trail Forks Mapping: https://www.trailforks.com/region/ozarks/Crystal Bridges Art Museum: https://crystalbridges.org/Momentary Art Museum: https://themomentary.org/ IMBA Trail Lab was created to help communities do what Bentonville has done. For more information on IMBA Trail Lab go to: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-labs ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors. Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is a father, husband, 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. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

April 12, 2020  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh sits down with Rich to discuss Mountain Biking and Bentonville. Rich now calls Bentonville home, but that wasn’t until recently when he decided to take the leap from Texas to OZ. Topics Covered in this show: Rich's backstory How Rich discovered Bentonville and then made the move east How the Bentonville Community Rallies around cycling and mountain biking The Ride Series and how that came about In depth about the various options with The Ride Series A discussion about new riders and how to get them on the right gear so they have better riding experiences right away. YARD – Young Aspiring Rider Development YouTube How to Videos and a deep dive into Drops, and the Update to Drops Video YouTube Bike Reviews and a discussion on the new Pivot Switchblade We wrapped up with a listener question from John DeGeorge about if people are “Over Biked” these days. The Bentonville Series has been brought to you by Evolution Trail Services. For more information about Evolution Trail Services check out www.evotrails.com  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS The Ride Series - https://www.therideseriesmtb.com/ How to Videos: Drops - https://youtu.be/VaD4gxDEtRA How to Drops Update - https://youtu.be/Yp8_FKX2py0 Game of Bike at Sedona Mountain Bike Festival - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-y_S3oWioM Rich Drew YouTube Video -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRebP4wYkzzYvKCC7ej4k_g/videos Pivot Switchblade - https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/bike-switchblade-1 YouTube Review on the Switchblade - https://youtu.be/iMa8i4FcHIM Zoic - https://zoic.com/ Kali Protectives - https://kaliprotectives.com/ Cush Core - https://www.cushcore.com/ Scratch Labs - https://www.skratchlabs.com/ Arkie Apparel - https://arkieapparel.com/ ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors. Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is a father, husband, 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. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

April 12, 2020  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh sits down with Travis Greenlee, who is the owner of Kreadiv Nadiv Concepts, a trail building company based out of NW Arkansas.   Topics Discussed: Travis’ back story Arkansas State Parks / Monument Trails Program How Travis got into trail building and companies he’s worked for before starting Kreadiv Nadiv Concepts What makes a good trail The discussion of trails in general, as well as the diversity of trails How the community of Bentonville has embraced mountain biking Travis and coaching with the local NICA Program The power of getting people on bikes The Bentonville Series has been brought to you by Evolution Trail Services. For more information about Evolution Trail Services check out www.evotrails.com  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Kreadiv Nadiv Concepts - https://kreadivnadiv.com Kreadiv Nadiv Concepts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KreadivNadivConcepts/ Kreadiv Nadiv Concepts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kreadivnadivconcepts/ ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors. Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is a father, husband, 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. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

April 2, 2020  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE This is the second episode of a 5-episode special recorded on location in Bentonville, Arkansas. Josh sits down with David Wright, the Director of Parks & Recreation in Bentonville, Arkansas. They discuss how recreation plays an essential role in developing and sustaining an active, involved, and successful community.    The Bentonville Series has been brought to you by Evolution Trail Services. For more information about Evolution Trail Services check out www.evotrails.com  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Bentonville Parks & Rec - https://www.bentonvillear.com/350/Parks-Recreation ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors. Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is a father, husband, 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. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

March 24, 2020  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE This is the first episode of a 5-episode special recorded on location in Bentonville, Arkansas. Josh sits down with Luke Hall who is a Bentonville local with a very diverse background in cycling. They discuss Luke’s journey towards finding the bike again – his own Freedom Machine.   During the show they discuss the backstory behind why Luke decided to move to Bentonville from Kansas City. The guys also review the various jobs Luke has had related to cycling in the Bentonville region, which include: AirBnB host, web developer, bike shop employee, Rapha Popup Shop employee, multiple positions at Bike NWA, and most recently the coach of the H.S. Gravel Racing team, quite possibly the first and only H.S. Gravel Racing program in the nation.   They also go deep into why gravel riding and racing is important to Luke, as well as his thoughts on the humanization of cyclists and vehicles finding a common ground on gravel roads. Luke discusses what it was like to be invited on the preview ride for the first ever Big Sugar Gravel Race which will be hosted in October of 2020.   Currently Luke is a freelance Web Designer and Graphic Artist – Reach out if you are looking for those services.   The Bentonville Series has been brought to you by Evolution Trail Services. For more information about Evolution Trail Services check out www.evotrails.com  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Luke Hall Contact: https://loukalldesign.com/ Thaden School: https://thadenschool.org/ Thaden School Velonews Article: https://www.velonews.com/2020/03/culture/meet-the- high-school-cycling-team-thats-ready-to-storm-the-mid-south_507461 Bike NWA: https://www.bikenwa.org/ Big Sugar Gravel: https://www.bigsugargravel.com/ (Note, Luke is the face of suffering on the opening page of this site). IMBA Trail Labs: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-labs ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors. Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is a father, husband, 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. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

January 16, 2020  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh sits down with Mark Frise who is a pioneer in U.S. pro road cycling and mountain biking. Mark was a multi-time participant is U.S. Nationals and World Championships in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Mark was also one of the first U.S. mountain bike professionals. In 1989, Mark was also one of four who made the first journey by bike to Nome Alaska by bike on the Iditarod Trail across Alaska.  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Brotherhood of Pain – the First Iditabike: http://sonic.net/~ckelly/Seekay/iditabike.htm History of Winter Biking and Races in Alaska: http://www.alaskaultrasport.com/race%20history.html Chequamegon History – Check out the 1985 battle between Mark Frise and Joe Murray: https://www.cheqmtb.com/event-info/festival-history/ Mark & Kathy Frise Adventure Racing: https://lacrossetribune.com/stories/sports/mark-and-kathy-frise-take-adventure-racing-to-new-heights/article_e26e27eb-b81d-592d-896c-4aeb355851b3.html Bone Ride: http://archive.jsonline.com/blogs/lifestyle/31892529.html ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors. Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is a father, husband, 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. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

December 24, 2019  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh sits down with Tim Jacobson who is the Emmy Winning Co-Producer of the documentary film Decoding the Driftless. Tim discusses how he originally became interested in the Driftless Area and his journey to creating two documentaries about the area. This episode will help to explain the term “Driftless” for those of you who may not know what the term means.  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS More information about the documentary Decoding the Driftless can be found at: https://www.sustainabledriftless.org/ Tim teamed up with Untamed Science on this project, more information about Untamed Science can be found here: https://untamedscience.com/ The prequel to Decoding the Driftless is: Mysteries of the Driftless and it can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn_DOPumFkU Outdoor Recreation Alliance – https://www.oratrails.org Outdoor Recreation Alliance on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorRecreationAlliance/ ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors. Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is your host of Driftless Dirt. He is a Father, Husband, and Doer of stuff, as well as an Advocate and Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. He is also the Trails Coordinator for the Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA) in La Crosse. The ORA has a focus on building a uniquely connected community through trails while always seeking out improvements in trail design, construction, and maintenance. In his free time, Josh is employed by WisDOT and coaches for the Mt. La Crosse Ski Team.

December 2, 2019  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh sits down with Paul Reardon of Blue Steel Bikes. Paul has plenty of experience in and around bikes. He’s traveled and worked in shops around many states and uprooted to start over again in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The guys discuss a wide range of topics – moving to La Crosse, welding school, getting into building bikes, being a bike geek, being a bike messenger, and plenty more La Crosse bike fun. SUPPORT THE OUTDOOR RECREATION ALLIANCE HERE!  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS SUPPORT THE OUTDOOR RECREATION ALLIANCE HERE! Blue Steel Bikes – http://bluesteelbikes.com/index.html Blue Steel Bikes on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BlueSteelFabrication/ Outdoor Recreation Alliance – https://www.oratrails.org Outdoor Recreation Alliance on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorRecreationAlliance/ ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors.  Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is your host of Driftless Dirt. He is a Father, Husband, and Doer of stuff, as well as an Advocate and Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. He is also the Trails Coordinator for the Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA) in La Crosse. The ORA has a focus on building a uniquely connected community through trails while always seeking out improvements in trail design, construction, and maintenance. In his free time, Josh is employed by WisDOT and coaches for the Mt. La Crosse Ski Team.

November 18, 2019 Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh sits down with Mike Repyak, Director of Planning and Design at IMBA Trail Solutions, and Jake Carsten, Director of Planning at Rock Solid Trails Contracting. Mike shares his history in the landscape architect world, his time in Colorado, coming back to Wisconsin, Trail Labs, and a lot of new trail planning efforts in Wisconsin. Then Jake joins Josh to discuss where he comes from and what he does with Rock Solid Trail Contracting and what is in store for Winona, Minnesota. ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS IMBA Trail Solutions – https://www.imba.com/explore-imba/trail-creation-and-enhancement/trail-solutions Rock Solid Trail Consulting – https://www.rocksolidtrails.com/ IMBA Trail Labs – https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-labs Winona MN Comprehensive Parks Open Space, and Outdoor Recreation Master Plan: https://www.cityofwinona.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-11-29-Winona-Park-System-Plan_Draft.pdf Outdoor Recreation Alliance – https://www.oratrails.org Outdoor Recreation Alliance on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorRecreationAlliance/ -----------

October 10, 2019  Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh is back with a second episode! He sits down with Jed Olson. Jed is full of life experiences, experiences around the La Crosse area, trails, parks, public land, and digging dirt. They chat about some of the history of the city property around Grandad’s Bluff and what it’s been and where it’s going. This episode gives you an idea of some of the interesting people involved in the area trails. About Jed: Jed plays in the dirt all day as the owner of VeloCity Projects. He has been back and forth across the globe following one adventure after another by bike, board, or boots. When it came time to raise a family, he and his wife, Kelly, paused just long enough to plant a few roots in the Driftless Area, and then started the adventures all over again, this time with kids in tow. La Crosse and the surrounding area offer all the recreation possibilities they could ever ask for accompanied by a warm welcoming sense of community. Jed loves that he can pick his kids up from school, hit the woods, slopes, or water, and still have dinner on the table before his wife gets home from work. By serving on the ORA board, he has an opportunity to improve and highlight this beautiful place he calls home.  ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Outdoor Recreation Alliance – https://www.oratrails.org Outdoor Recreation Alliance on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorRecreationAlliance/ Lueth Park – https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/parksandrec/LuethPark VeloCity Projects – https://www.facebook.com/VeloCityProjects/ Grandad Bluff Park – https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/parksandrec/GrandadBluffPark ----------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors.  Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great. ----------- ABOUT THE HOST  Josh Blum is your host of Driftless Dirt. He is a Father, Husband, and Doer of stuff, as well as an Advocate and Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. He is also the Trails Coordinator for the Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA) in La Crosse. The ORA has a focus on building a uniquely connected community through trails while always seeking out improvements in trail design, construction, and maintenance. In his free time, Josh is employed by WisDOT and coaches for the Mt. La Crosse Ski Team.

September 20, 2019 Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh kicks off his new show with guest Pete Taylor, owner of Bluedog Cycles in Viroqua, Wisconsin. They dig into a full, wide ranging discussion about the history of trails and mountain biking in the Driftless Area and Bluedog Cycles. The guys also discuss Camp Bluedog and the pertNear 20 Mountain Bike Race. This episode gives you a great idea of some of the people behind a new movement in the area. ---------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Outdoor Recreation Alliance – https://www.oratrails.org Outdoor Recreation Alliance on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorRecreationAlliance/ Bluedog Cycles – https://www.bluedogcycles.com/ pertNear 20 Mountain Bike Race – https://www.bluedogcycles.com/pertnear20registration Camp Bluedog – https://www.bluedogcycles.com/camp-bluedog Kickapoo Valley Reserve – http://kvr.state.wi.us/Home Smith’s Bike Shop – https://smithsbikes.com/ Trail Transformation – https://www.trailtransformation.com/podcast ---------- ABOUT DRIFTLESS DIRT Driftless Dirt is based out of La Crosse, WI which is nearly centered in the Driftless Area. The Driftless Area is a region of the Upper Midwest comprised of SW Wisconsin, NE Iowa, NW Illinois and SE Minnesota. Known for its steep jagged blufftops, massive rock outcroppings, rivers, and spring-fed streams, this area provides excellent topography for nearly all things outdoors.  Spared from the glaciers of the last Ice Age, the steep peaks and valleys were formed. While mostly unknown, the Driftless Region has a rich history in Mountain Biking spanning back to the mid 80’s. Paired with seemingly endless miles of paved and gravel roads, this area is a cyclists dream. While cycling may be a large part of this show, we will also bring you the various aspects that make this area great.  -----------  ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is your host of Driftless Dirt. He is a Father, Husband, and Doer of stuff, as well as an Advocate and Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. He is also the Trails Coordinator for the Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA) in La Crosse. The ORA has a focus on building a uniquely connected community through trails while always seeking out improvements in trail design, construction, and maintenance. In his free time, Josh is employed by WisDOT and coaches for the Mt. La Crosse Ski Team.