Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

The OG Local Roots boys, Larry and Brian, were invited on the Pedal Progressions Podcast! The crew talk life, bikes, and the ever-growing phenomena taking Earth by storm... PICKLEBALL. Pickle curious? Head here to buy a paddle powered by alien turbo juice technology! https://kiwipickleball.com/ New episodes... a sign of things to come for Local Roots? Time will tell! For now, sit back, relax, crack a cold one (it's Oberon season, now!), and let your ears absorb the best spoken word this side of the Grand River. Party on, Waynes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

Brian dives into his broken tib/fib incident, and Pat and Bob discuss ways to stay busy during injuries and how to mentally handle getting back on the pedals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

We back, baby!!!! Brian recounts shredding the Rado and Barry Roubaix, Bob explains the pain of a pedal to the shin, and Pat reviews the awesomeness at Boyne City Forest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

Pat and Bob discuss the weirdest shit they've seen working on customer's bikes, Brian answers questions from Pat and Bob, the crew bitches about Michigan weather, Pat talks shredding in Cali, Bob talks shop getting busy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

@LooseSpokes himself takes over the LRP! Pat answers listeners' questions, Bob shows us how much he loves team sports, Pat and Brian dive into their personal reasons for joining the WMMBA board, and we also discuss the insane turf war between tennis and pickleball! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Bob talks shop ethics, answers some listener's questions, and talks things that drive him nuts! Pat give us a recall of Brighton Rec MTB trail, and Brian talks way too long about the beer he is drinking. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Local Roots is BACK! Without Larry's expertise, bear with us as we figure this out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

So excited to have Patrick Ellis @loose_spokes and Bob from Common Bond Bike Shop @commonbondbikeshop to guest on this very special episode! Check out our new sponsor: https://www.myaderm.com/ PROMO CODE: "ROOTS" for 20% off --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Brian and Larry are back this week with a fresh-out-the-oven episode! We hope you enjoy a lice beer order, a good old fasion IPA review, a flash back of 2000's best youtube videos and more! Check out our new sponsor: https://www.myaderm.com/ PROMO CODE: "ROOTS" for 20% off --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Parental Guidance Suggested!!! Sorry about the audio on this one. Check out our new sponsor: https://www.myaderm.com/ PROMO CODE: "ROOTS" for 20% off --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Check out our new sponsor: https://www.myaderm.com/ PROMO CODE: "ROOTS" for 20% off We are so happy to be back! Today we have huge announcements! Plus we talk about summer MTB adventures. New trail updates in Grand Rapids. And SO MUCH MORE!!!! Greatlakesebikes.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

We're Back baby! buckle up for an iceman deep-dive it's everyone's favorite race! Brian and Larry will give you the scoop about bell's iceman cometh race! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Special Guests: Dominik Zivcic, Gareth Shaw, and Brian Zajac TransAtlantis race is a 6 day stage by stage enduro race on 2 to 7 of September, 2021 across 5 different islands in the Azores archipelago, where the winner is the racer with less accumulative time in the overall timed stages of the week. Transfers or Liaisons between stages will be done in a mix of road, fire roads, truck shuttle, singletrack hiking. Riders will race against the clock on blind stages, trough a mix of technical, flowy single track, rocky ancient trails, downhill trails with features like drops, jumps, road gaps and many more. Origanized by Bike Safari Tour --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

A new way to support the show! - Become a Local Root's Premium member here: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support Also we still have some awesome merch available on our website www.localroots.us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

An awesome episode with the owners of Rockford's own Third Nature Brewing Co. Okay, before you get too far. here are some important links... Watch the episode on youtube - https://youtu.be/BS7VBCKdnFo Follow Third Nature on FB : https://www.facebook.com/thirdnaturebrew/ and insta: https://www.instagram.com/thirdnaturebrewing/ Go buy some sick merch here: https://www.localroots.us/local-roots-shop Wait, what? You haven't been to Third Nature yet!? It's a slice of northern Michigan right here in Grand Rapids. Enjoy one of the best beer gardens in the state! Fans of Hop Lot and other awesome breweries will feel right at home! Troy and Chad Zitzelsberger are two brothers who co-own an amazing brewery in Rockford, MI. As explained during the record, it's a family affair! In addition to Chad and Troy, their brother-in-law Bryce and their sister Lisa are all involved in creating this amazing place to drink amazing beer. Buckle up for a fascinating journey that involves head brewer, Troy's adventure around the world, gaining the culture and experience that he pours into his beers. (hopefully, that sentence makes sense... I am not a writer, but you get it right? What are comma's anyway?) Learn what goes into crafting the perfect beer menu! Find out just how much tap real estate is set aside for ex-beer-imentation? Enjoy hearing fantastic stories from Chad about the struggles and triumphs of launching a brewery during a pandemic. It's like these guys invented the word PIVOT. We had such a fantastic time and can't thank the guys enough for hosting us! GO DRINK BEER AND RUN AND RIDE BIKES AND BE HAPPY. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Hopefully, by now your house is no longer flooded and you had an amazing 4th of July. Meanwhile, Evan, Brian and Larry have been slaving away in the studio to give you another amazing episode! This for real might be one of the best episodes we have recorded in a while. Our main story this week is about the Tour De France. This episode takes a deep dive into what exactly caused a giant crash at the 2021 Tour De France. The 3 of us take a deep dive into exactly how hundreds of bikers ended up eat total shorts. Trust us you don't want to miss a thing. Here are our sources for this episode! All videos and articles referenced in this episode are below. Links to follow Cycle protest- https://apple.news/AGK6_ST6ERRC7h5iniy6CJA Watch the crash here- https://www.instagram.com/p/CQmHiwgAIkj/?utm_medium=copy_link The man hunt ends- https://apple.news/AjFz2uPBZTU2QXMZXpVJZbA Yet the autograph guy: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cyclingweekly.com/amp/news/racing/tour-de-france/watch-peter-sagan-signs-autograph-fan-whilst-climbing-tourmalet-432133 Cubs game - https://www.instagram.com/p/CQLr6nOJo0h/?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CQqi9mULjor/?utm_medium=copy_link Sour day^^^ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Covered on this week's episode: - Reviewing the Scott Spark 2022 - Karen's have gone wild! Are people magnetic because of the Vax? - Trek Pride Ride - WTF is happening with bugs? Return of the gypsy moths - New ultra-light specialized shoes - Would you shred the New Niner Jet 9? A new way to support the show! - Become a Local Root's Premium member here: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support Also we still have some awesome merch available on our website www.localroots.us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

What the FU*K. A new way to support the show! - Become a Local Root's Premium member here: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Check out Kevin's favorite Brewery: https://www.mibrewtrail.com/michigan-brewery-review-coopersville-brewing/ Follow Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michigan_brewery_review/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

A new way to support the show! - Become a Local Root's Premium member here: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support Also we still have some awesome merch available on our website www.localroots.us It's been a couple of weeks. But let me tell you being a dad is turning into a bit of a time suck. No fear. We are back and ready to bring you weekly podcasts designed specifically to tickle the parts of your ear that you most desire! This week on the pod- We explore the US MTB bike crisis. No one can buy a new mountain bike without waiting 5 months. And the used market is INSANE. We share some tips to hopefully help you have fun this summer. Also, we play a game of "Things that used to be okay but now are white trash".. Don't cancel us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Watch this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/RlZriQ7lG-g Local Roots Podcast- Episode 47 with MTB legend Alexey Vermeulen. www.localroots.us for more! Alexey's message about his Leadville challenge: "Are you interested in taking on the Leadville 100 or know a friend that recently got into riding? In 2021, @rypetry and I are going to be taking three beginner riders to the Leadville Trail 100! Covid has offered us an opportunity in the cycling community - to welcome in a new wave of riders. . Our goal is to document the journey of 3 riders as a way to shorten the learning curve in cycling while helping make the sport less intimidating and more approachable! Interested in taking on this challenge? Link in bio to apply and watch the full video." http://fromthegroundup.bike/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Well, no one would have thought we could make it this far. Especially us. Thank you all so much for the overwhelming support and consistent growth. Our goal is to make 2021 even better!!! Buy some stuff from our store! Or, don't. - https://www.localroots.us/local-roots-shop --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

This week is an amazing story of how randomly knocking on Jake Burton's door helped lead to becoming one of the first pro snowboarders in the sport. Craig Gietzen, creator of the GEEZ BAR and local bike shop hero stops buy to kickoff snowboard season! You probably have met Craig around Rockford bike shop where he might be tuning his guitar or tuning up your bike. GET INTO IT! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

The story of how training under the best brewers in Germany lead to Michigan's favorite New England IPA Welcome, Travis Fritts to the pod. We had such a good time meeting Old Nation Brewery's co-owner and head brewer. Travis has such a great story and I can't wait for you to hear it! https://www.instagram.com/oldnationbrewing - Follow Old Nation! https://www.localroots.us/ - Explore the website https://www.localroots.us/local-roots-shop - Support the show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

This week, we welcome an awesome guest! The Founding Director of the Bicycle Film Festival, Brenda Barbur. Access the films for the East Lansing film festival with the link below! Buy Tickets, watch anywhere, while supporting some awesome folks: https://btt.boldtypetickets.com/events/109731272/bicycle-film-festival-east-lansing 20th Annual Bicycle Film Festival East Lansing Hosted by MSU Bike Service Center December 18-30 Website: www.bicyclefilmfestival.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bicyclefilmfestival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BicycleFilmFestival Bicycle Film Festival has been celebrating bicycles through art, film and music the last 20 years. The physical BFF spanned the world in over 90 cities worldwide to an audience of over one million people. The festival has an incredible history of working with the most important artists, filmmakers, venues, and institutions around the world. BFF East Lansing hosted by MSU Bike Service Center is presenting an international selection of short films and includes a film featuring MSU graduate, Hilene Tibebe. The shorts program will appeal to a wide audience from film connoisseurs to avid cyclists and everything in between. Let the BFF curated collection of short films take you on a journey around the world as we learn about a charismatic Ghanian immigrant in Amsterdam who teaches refugee adult women to ride bikes – experience a birds-eye view of a BLM bicycle protest ride from New York to DC - feel the anguish of a father's loss – the struggle of a young woman and her bike in Iran – meet a legend in cycling breaking barriers for women's cycling. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

GO BUY GARY'S BOOK NOW! - HERE This might be the APEX of the Local Roots Podcast. We are so excited to have Gary Fisher on this week. He is a certified badass and we are so thrilled that he shared some time with us. Follow Gary on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gary_fisher/ Support the podcast by checking out our store- here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Help finish the Dragon! Dragon Fundraiser Page: https://www.wmmba.org/dragon-fundraiser WMMBA site: https://www.wmmba.org/ So thrilled to have WWMBA VP joining us to talk all about western Michigan's newest trail in the family of fun! Join us as we meet Brian Dokter and learn all about some of the awesome work going on at The Dragon. This episode is FRESH out the oven. (Not unlike the delicious Thanksgiving turkey, we ate up yesterday. ) Recorded only about an hour ago, this episode is as farm to table as it gets! We had such a fun time and I know you are all going to enjoy this episode! Shop out black Friday sale: promocode : blackfriday --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Another amazing chat with one of Michigan's smartest trail designers! Check out all that awesome work he is doing in your area! Remember you can awesome t-shirts, stickers, hoodies, and more at www.loclaroots.us All proceeds go to making the podcase suck less. ;) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Brian Zajac and Courtney join the pod to talk about the mysterious Bootleg, and also talk bike trips, beer, wipeouts, and puppyhood. Thanks for coming on, guys!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

15% off merch all 2 weeks only!!! PROMO CODE: ICEMAN Remember you can get mercy to represent your favorite western Michigan trail at www.loclaroots.us Joining us this week Tyler Teichman (5 iceman races) and Even Campbell (4 iceman races) Because we were supposed to be at iceman today. We figured lets meet up and talk about what makes iceman such a special race. This is a great episode if you're considering doing the race next year. We go over what it's like to do such a special race. Really hope everyone is staying strong during these crazy times. We know we are not… Why else would we be doing a podcast? What are nuts or something… Does anyone even listen to this thing?I know you're not reading this damn description. I could type whatever I want here and no one would even give 65 f;s/// BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! Okay, thanks for listening. Go buy our merchandise and support the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Our first mobile podcast. Join us as we ride THE DRAGON!!!! Adventure is in our blood, and it's time we took the podcast with us. This episode was fully recorded and produced right from the trailhead. Using only our iPhones and an iPad, we recorded and edited an entire episode. We hope you enjoy our continued experimentation. Remember you can view our cool new merch at www.localroots.us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Check out the awesome new merch and website: https://www.localroots.us/ A quick reminder that you can show off your support for the show by repin' your favorite GR trail design. Promo code: Truefan10 THIS WEEK: Brian and Larry break down what's going on this week. - Brian finds new skills on the trails - Reciving a dirty towel in the mail? - Baby sitting gone wrong - a leaf over a piece of WHAT"? (must listen to understand) - Just listen I don't feel like typing..... Thanks for listening everyone! Support the show: BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! Check out the new website: Localroots.us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

This week Local Roots broadens their horizons from the usual beers, boards, and bikes. Instead, we take a deep dive into the world of PICKLEBALL. Quick reminder that you can show off your support for the show by repin' your favorite GR trail design. You can get your cool trail merch for 10% off W/ TRUEFANS10 Cool Trail Merch: www.localroots.us  Jake and JB Jones are brothers in life and now in PICKLEBALL. Larry's cousins join the Local Roots podcast along with Jake's Backyard Picklegans crew. Pickleball has been a high point of 2020 for these guys and they've been playing nonstop. The game has been a way for them to stay active, reconnect with old friends, and make tons of new friends! Check out their Instagram @j2pickleball to follow the fun! Answered on this Episode: What is Pickleball? How do you get started with Pickleball? Is it easy to learn pickleball? How pickleball is a great way to meet friends in your city Picking out the right pickleball gear (good and corny brands) Rating the grand canyon ehh our of "that's dope" How to give a great nickname Thanks again to JB, Jake, Dan, Jay, Zach, and Jake 2. Make sure you go follow the pickleball boys here: https://www.instagram.com/j2pickleball/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

We are so excited to release this week's episode with our new friend Edwin Collazo, Co-Owner of City Built Brewing. Edwin is the Cheif Dreamer at City Built. You are going to love hearing his story about creating an awesome brewery in a city that he loves. Grand Rapids is the home of so many awesome breweries. Be sure to head out this weekend and safely support some of your favorite brewhouses! NEW MERCH: HOODIES, HATS, TEES, STICKERS, OH MY 10% off W/ promo code: truefans10 Head over to localroots.us and scope it out We are giving away a free hat to a member of our mailing list!!!! Go support City Built - https://citybuiltbrewing.com/ FOLLOW THEM ON INSTA BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! Local Roots Podcast Hosted by Larry Lynch and Brian Davis Brian: Craft beer pro; snowboarding and Mtb amateur. His expertise in the field of clinical psychology offers unique and creative views when exploring new topics and interviewing great guests. Brian shares unique stories from a background of expert beer reviews and deep love for his home state of Michigan. Larry: Podcast Pro and slightly below average ... everything else. Larry has been a professional podcaster and marketer for 3 years and has helped launch dozens of successful podcasts. Now, Larry is hosting his own passion project, Local Roots. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Are you allowed to where your Iceman2020 Merch, if the race never happened? Thanks for helping us reach 5k!!!! Visit the Website: www.localroots.us BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! This week on LRP: Is brian about to buy a dirtbike? But for real, is it okay to where Iceman2020 Merch, if the race never happened? Why riding your mountain bike in Northern Michigan beat's Western Michigan Trails. Snowboard Check!!!! It's the best time of year to buy last year's boards for HELLA cheap!!! Listen to this week's episode to get you started on what to look for in a new board. For real, they are selling fast, but there are some super good deals!!!! What's the difference between CAMBER and ROCKER on a snowboard? Larry and Brian's Guide to buying a snowboard in 2020 Bike suspension, is 110mm really enough travel? The future of WIRELESS SHIFTING, but for CHEAP? SO MUCH MORE ACTION ON THIS EPISODE! :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Follow Arvon: https://www.instagram.com/arvonbrewingco/ Learn about the Brew Crew here: https://www.arvonbrewingco.com/ This week on LRP: - welcome Brett and Jake from Arvon brewing! - Arvon's history, starting in a 700SQ FT Building to becoming a growing staple in Downtown Grand Rapids - How Jake and Brett won their first IPA challenge - How delicious sour beers are made! - The trick to drinking a NEIPA - SO MUCH MORE! Thanks for listening everyone! Support the show: BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! Check out the new website: Localroots.us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Introducing Bike's is Right! We invented an awesome new game where we read a craig's list description of a used mountain bike and the contestants guess (price is right style) at the cost they think the bike is! You can play along while listening! Message us on Instagram if you guessed better than Brian and Evan! Plus Larry reads a very funny work email that took a wild turn! Thanks for listening everyone! BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! Learn more about Gears and Cheers! The Gears & Cheers Hope Ride (GCHR) is a 10, 35, or 70-mile bike ride that supports the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Hope Lodge provides a comfortable, nurturing environment and access to top-quality care, for cancer patients traveling to the area for life-saving treatment. GCHR will take place throughout the month of September. Riders are emailed the 10, 35, or 70-mile course, where they can download it to their free Strava account and bike on their own time between 9/1 and 9/19 to be eligible for prizes!* All courses start and end at Trail Point Brewing Company in Allendale. In addition, you are encouraged to take breaks at where our aid stations would have been. There will be a unique QR code there for you to scan and check-in to the location. Each time you check-in is equivalent to one entry into a drawing to win Gears & Cheers "swag." Winners of the drawings will be chosen during our Closing Ceremony, which can be viewed with Facebook Live and by visiting our website at 6:00 PM, Saturday, September 19th. To learn more, please visit www.GearsAndCheersMi.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Guys! Michigan music legend, Joe Hertler joins us this week for an epic episode of LRP. Don't miss a chance to see Joe live at a socially distant concert at The Deck in Muskegon, Mi. We already bought our tickets for Friday, Sept 11. Join us before tickets sell out! (going very fast!) Learn More about the show: https://thedeckmkg.com/live-music/ Buy Tickets here: Friday, 11th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joe-hertler-the-rainbow-seekers-the-deck-muskegon-fri-sept-11-tickets-116685023045?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Saturday 12th:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joe-hertler-the-rainbow-seekers-the-deck-muskegon-sat-sept-12-tickets-116239526553?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Sunday 13th:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joe-hertler-the-rainbow-seekers-the-deck-muskegon-sun-sep-13-tickets-116240146407?aff=ebdssbdestsearch BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today!   CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! Thank you to Taylor Sergent, for the OG Hertler fandom! Special Thanks to JULIANA TODESCHI and ROMY BAYHACK for helping us coordinate this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Wow. I wish it wasn't true. However, we just got word that this year's Iceman Cometh Challenge has officially been canceled. As you know, this is a huge blow to us here at Local Roots. BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! (Side note, larry's mic was unplugged and it recorded through the computer. Dumb, I know.) This is absolutely one of our favorite events all year and it hurts to face the reality that this pandemic has brought to the entire mountain bike community. So now what? I guess there's no need to train anymore, right? This week we explore some ways to still capture the fun of iceman but on a smaller level. What's in this episode? - Race alternatives - What to do if you already registered - Comparing nutrition: What makes you ride faster? Are there any solutions to get you through a ride, when you're not really up for a ride? - The future of MTB vs Gravel bike technology - Can bikes really shift themselves? - Sams Club! It rules. PLUS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Larry's ultimate guide to ditching all the BS in your house and living a pure, stress-free life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

We're back stronger than ever! We have such a fun episode this week! Brian's back and covid free!(thank goodness) Thanks to our sponsors! BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 333 blend for some turbo speed power! On this week's episode we welcome professional trail builder Josh McCreedy. Follow Josh ASAP https://www.instagram.com/trailsensemi/ This Week: How Josh turned his 9-5 life as a teacher to a full time trail builder How do you build a trail that's easy enough for new riders but challenging enough for seasoned pros? What goes into planning a brand new trail? Trail edicate, does it hurt you when people start making shortcut on the trail? How does a city approve a new trail build? What are all the benefits that a new trail brings to a city? Reviewing The Dragon! The epic future for trail building Brian explains what it's like being tested for covid We're Jam packed this week!!!!! Buckle up squad! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Use promo code: LOCALROOTS16 for 16% off of your next order at https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ They just got some sick new shades in stock, check it out! Brian is out sick. Wish him well! Luckily I found an episode from the spring that was only released on youtube! That means, you probably haven't heard it yet. But if you have, I am sorry in advance. But I promise it is better than just listening to Larry talk to himself for an hour. This week: Questions answered on this podcast: When do you know it's time to buy a new mountain bike? When is the best time to upgrade your mountain bike? How to shop for your 1st or 2nd Mountain Bike? Would you recommend the Scott Scale 930? What are the best upgrades for your Scott Scale 930? Should you buy the Scott Scale 930? What's the best Carbon cross country bike? Can you go carbon mountain bike for under 2000 dollars? Buying carbon upgrades! Whisky No. 9 carbon flat bars Review whisky No. 7 carbon setback seatpost Review. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

THIS WEEK ON LRP: - Should you really get a dropper post? - How did Nate get into Mountain Biking - The best places to ride in Grand Rapids, MI - Would you ever buy a $10k Hardtail? (Yeti's new bike) - What is it like riding in Sedona? - Taking on the “”White Line” - WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TRAILS (JOIN WMMBA) - Virtual Reality, do's and don's More from Nate: https://www.facebook.com/CentDistrictGR/ https://centraldistrictcyclery.com/ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TRAILS! : https://wmmba.org/ NOW, GO DO IT. NOW https://wmmba.org/membership/ Big thanks to Nate from Central District Cycling. Nate was kind enough to join us to talk about some awesome MTB topics! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Get more Local Roots! Leave us a message HERE - We will play it on the show. Watch exclusive video episodes HERE This week our buddy Evan Campbell comes on to talk about his new riding schedule, his inquisitive philosophies on growing older, and how covid has changed his entire life as a GM engineer. Follow Evan here. PS, LADIES: he's single and ready to tingle. This week on Local Roots: Why do michiganders always spend their summers up north? What all has changed working at GM now that everyone is mostly working remote? How much more productive is work now that we all work remote? How the Apple App Store is ruining Larry's App. Governor Whitmer, Love her or hate her/ going back to school? Biking all the way to Lake Michigan! HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES IT TAKE TO SINK BRIAN'S PONTOON? (the answer will shock you) HOW WE ALMOST SUNK A BOAT. WE ANSWER LISTENER QUESTIONS (GREAT JOB, YOU GUYS RULE) THE BEST PLACES TO MOUNTAIN BIKE IN THE LOWER P! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Back to the roots, baby! Join us for a classic episode, packed with an amazing brewery review from a great selection, gifted to us from the lovely Tyler and Caitlin Teichman. Beer Review: River's Edge Brewery - Bahia Mamba Tropical IPA THIS WEEK: - Is eating Alligator Seafood? - Brian bought a PONTOON! (For 1$) - Brian and Larry Run for President - This is no longer a family friendly podcast. - Inventing a word for when something doesn't taste as good the 2nd time you try it - MICHIGAN TRAFFIC EDICIT - Why we need to eliminate “the finger” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

We have George, Katie and Craig from Rockford Bike Shop this week! Well, it only took me 2 weeks to find time to edit this one! Wow.. who would have thought I could forget how to edit an IN PERSON podcast? We had such a fun time recording with the gang at RBS. It felt really good to get out of the house and record a podcast with some super cool, authenticity nice, local business owners. We can't thank them enough for keeping the shop open late to set up 5 mics and ramble on for a couple hours about bikes, beers, boards and of course a couple stories about pooping during a race. … Yeah, that happened this week too, I swear it's not on purpose. Please fo visit Rockford Bike Shop, and let them know you heard them on Local Roots! Follow us on the internet. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Sorry for the episode delay! We have an awesome episode we recorded last week with the Rockford Bike Shop gang. However, I am struggling to get all the mics synced up and edited. We had about 5 people for a 2 hour record. So! We are swapping episodes. This week is now Brian Zajak, our new friend and MTB instructor, while in a couple days I will have the Rockford Bike Shop episode out! Thanks for being cool and understanding! Check out more from Brian especially the Cannonsburger, here: https://facebook.com/events/s/5th-annual-cannonsburger-extre/222773855531241/?ti=icl This week we kick it with our new friend Brian Zajak. Brian is a Grand Rapid's native who has been riding since he was a kid. This week we explore the culture around riding Cannonsburg Ski Area, Brian's exciting multi island race, and of course, emergency poops (again). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Check out Sheyn's youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EYzvqKgbXUq_n8OXnOX4A It was such a blast recording with Sheyn this week! You might know him on youtube as The Crashing Dad, where he makes some awesome MTB content. Sheyn is also a proud father who was willing to sit down and give us some valuable parenting advice. As we are learning, it's not easy to balance bike rides, a full time job, a child, a wife and a podcast/youtube channel. There's also some pretty huge news from Larry this week too... No ad this week, but please explore the links below to start building a better world: Guide for people looking to be an ALLY. This is a great, all in one resource. Please take a look. 8 can't wait. Please Please Please look at these proposed rules for police. Data proves that together these eight policies can decrease police violence by 72% Michigan bail fund - The Michigan Solidarity Bail Fund is a project to bail out those most in need and those who put themselves at risk fighting for our collective freedom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Hey guys, we are going to postpone this week's episode until Saturday. Resources as mentioned in this mini episode: Guide for people looking to be an ALLY. This is a great, all in one resource. Please take a look. 8 can't wait. Please Please Please look at these proposed rules for police. Data proves that together these eight policies can decrease police violence by 72% Michigan bail fund - The Michigan Solidarity Bail Fund is a project to bail out those most in need and those who put themselves at risk fighting for our collective freedom. "There is no shame in admitting when you don't know something or are learning something new. This is a movement that requires continuous education and learning from each other. Racism is ingrained into every aspect of our lives, the government, our policing systems, even ourselves." We believe that with the small platform we have, it is worth the effort to share some valuable resources to help the #BLM movement. Brian and I are by no means trying to pretend that we know what it is like to be back in this country. We do not have the answers. And, in fact we would encourage you to not even listen to this and instead click the resources we have linked above. We simply, want to share our thoughts, voice our concern, make our support heard, and take a tiny step towards a better world. MUCH BETTER PODCASTS TO LISTEN TO: #TellBlackStories Code Switch About Race Seeing White Yo, is This Racist? Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast The Diversity Gap Intersectionality Matters! Hosted by Kimberle Crenshaw The Stoop Still Processing Links to issues that we critique on this mini episode, strictly for reference not as an endorsement: Here is a link of the "want-to-be heros" pulling a gun on innocent protestors, as Larry mentioned. Here are the loony toons who camped out with their automatic weapons on the roof of gamestop... Unfortunately, this is 100% Real. Here is the cop who fell off of the van and pepper spray was his first instinct. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

This is a great wholesome episode about love, friendship and shredding the best trails in the world. Welcome to Local Roots. Thanks again for taking some time to come on the pod Ed! Check out Ed and Cory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBrbBA4D3AUCSp6hSTrK3w Don't forget to get some fresh gear from HandUp Gloves: https://bit.ly/2z1Y3hR Use promo code: LOCALROOT$ for 10% off This week on the pod: - What's new with MTB Bike trends? - What's the perfect bike for Michigan Trails? - How Ed and Cory turned their hobby into a YouTube Channel - Is there a trick to get your wife on the trails? - Ed's Secret trail (VERY CLOSE TO MICHIGAN!) -BRIAN SHARES HIS ENGAGEMENT STORY - Sharing your engagement on Strava before anywhere else - What's the worst wedding gift you ended up with? - Where did the name Duke of MTB come from --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Share your stories! We want to hear your favorite MTB story. If it's good we will play it on the pod! Leave your short stories here: https://anchor.fm/localroots The one thing that all mountain bikers can relate to is biting off a little more than we can chew. Whether it's getting bonked on an epic new trail and realizing you're only halfway done. Maybe realizing half way through a muddy Iceman that you should have learned how nutrition works. Or, like all of us mid-air, as you realize your bike shouldn't be facing this direction, you think to yourself.... Oh S#!T. These are those stories. Don't forget to checkout Hand Up Gloves new summer gloves! We are so stoked on these bad boys! Use promo code LOCALROOT$ for 10% off --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support

Thrilled to be joined by our close friend and brilliant podcast co-host, Tim Wirzburger! Tim joins us this week to break down some great mountain bike stories, share what it's like being a co-host to an NHL All-Star, and dive into life in Traverse City, MI. Tim co-hosts the meteoric podcast Dropping the Gloves w/ John Scott: https://www.johnscottallstar.com/podcast Listen to the podcast that made us cry (John's Radiolab): https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/radiolab-punchline Don't forget to checkout Hand Up Gloves new summer gloves! We are so stoked on these bad boys! Use promo code LOCALROOT$ for 10% off --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support