Podcast appearances and mentions of dave wiens

On this week's EcoNews Report, spotted owl experts Dave Wiens and Peter Carlson join bird nerds Ken Burton and Tom Wheeler to discuss barred owls and their impact to West Coast ecosystems. The barred owl is in the news because of a draft strategy released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to cull the invasive owl to benefit the native northern spotted owl and California spotted owl. The impacts of barred owls are well-documented—together with habitat loss, barred owls are driving the spotted owls to extinction!—but the barred owl's impact to other species is a deep concern for ecologists. The more varied diet and higher densities of the barred owl result in significant and new impacts to basically anything that moves and is smaller than the barred owl, from birds to rodents to amphibians and crayfish.Listen and nerd out!Support the show

Dave Wiens is so much more than his current title. He started riding mountain bikes in the 1980's and got really fast. He holds such titles as NORBA National Champ, World Cup Mountain Bike Champion, Leadville Champion and now serves as a champion for trails! As a mountain biker, he found it necessary to grab a shovel, rake or clippers to help build an maintain trails in and around his hometown of Gunnison, Colorado. That work eventually led him to a seat on the Board of Directors of the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA), where he served for a time as it's President, and now where he works full-time as it's Executive Director. His passion for cycling and trails is strong and as such, he helps advocate for local, regional and national trails around the country and world. He would encourage you to get involved in your local trail association through IMBA at www.imba.com as well as advocate for kinder, happier trails at a new organization pulled together through IMBA: Trails Are Common Ground. www.trailsarecommonground.org. Consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Register for the core4 before Oct. 2 and get a 24% discount, and leave no surface untouched. New distances in 24 include a 20, 40, 60 or 100-mile option. Register at www.core4.bike Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!

Dave Wiens is a Coloradan. He's an outdoorsman. He's a mountain biker and skier. He's a father, husband, and hall of famer. He carries the torch of the International Mountain Bicycling Association as their executive director and has a vision for cycling, hiking, and just being outside that makes people want to be part of this vision.  This is a very fun one and I know you'll enjoy it. Don't forget to visit www.drinkAG1.com/tedking to make all your hopes and dreams come true!

The barred owl, not native to California, is quickly becoming established in the state, having flown down the West Coast. The barred owl's presence is bad news for its cousin, the northern spotted owl, the iconic species of the Timber Wars. The barred owl outcompetes the northern spotted owl and quickly takes over its territory. With the northern spotted owl on the road to extinction, now is the time for desperate measures. To save the northern spotted owl, researchers have tested whether killing barred owls makes a difference. The grim but good news: when barred owls are removed, population declines of the northern spotted owl stabilize. Owl researcher Dave Wiens joins Gang Green to discuss the results of his recent research.REQUIRED READING:”Invader removal triggers competitive release in a threatened avian predator,” David Wiens et al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Aug. 3, 2021.Support the show

My first guest is Dave Wiens, the executive director of IMBA – the International Mountain Bike Association.  We've spoken with Dave in the past and I always learn so much ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclist – 5/25/2022

When you get right down to it, what we admire most about this month's podcast guest, Dave Wiens, is his simple but deep passion for trails. Trails and trailwork connect just about everyone who likes outdoor recreation, from climbers to hikers to mountain bikers. Speaking of mountain biking, Wiens is also the executive director of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and founder of Gunnison, Colorado-based local advocacy group Gunnison Trails. Dave recognizes the importance and benefits of having access to trails for all recreational enthusiasts. Dave and our host, Peter, get into Dave's early days with Gunnison Trails and his current work with IMBA. They discuss IMBA's aspiration to provide equitable access to trails through its “Close to Home” initiative and its support for the “Trails are Common Ground” initiative. Dave is a great storyteller, and his intimate knowledge of trail-based recreation provides many learning opportunities not just for climbers, but anyone who values access to trails. 4:37 - Dave's intro & the Gunnison Valley 7:16 - Gunnison Trails & Hartman Rocks 17:01 - Gunnison Trails' early projects 27:40 - Mountain biking & wildlife 31:41 - “System” trails 38:12 - IMBA & more local advocacy 45:38 - Dave's start at IMBA 53:17 - IMBA's mission 58:04 - IMBA bringing trail access “close to home” 1:06:37 - “Building” a climbing community 1:11:21 - Trails for Common Ground 1:23:54 - Climbers & Trails for Common Ground 1:26:06 - LCOs and IMBA's local chapters IMBA's website: https://www.imba.com/ IMBA's Instagram: @imba_us IMBA's “Close to Home” Initiative: https://www.imba.com/our-focus Gunnison Trails website: https://gunnisontrails.org/ Gunnison Trails Instagram: @gunnisontrails Trails Are Common Ground: https://trailsarecommonground.org/ Outdoor Alliance: https://www.outdooralliance.org/

Trail EAffect Episode 37: with Dave Wiens Executive Director of IMBA This episode first aired on August 23rd, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: 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 IMBA The Team at IMBA and how IMBA has built back to a being in a great place IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant Program / IMBA Trail Labs The Importance of Trail Planning for launching your trail project The Importance of Access and the biggest challenge in Mountain Biking Planning for resistance & 11th hour bombs Goal Interference Directional Trails and their advantages More Trails Close to Home – the importance of trails in communities Ingredients for a good trail community Communities that stick out to Dave Closing Comments Links: IMBA: https://www.imba.com/ Gunnison Trails: https://gunnisontrails.org/ IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-accelerator-grants IMBA Trail Labs: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-labs   Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith's Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/ This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Trail EAffect Episode 40: Dave Wiens Trails Are Common Ground This episode first aired on September 30th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio Topics Covered in this show: Intro Trails Are Common Ground Back Story Draper City UT example of a great trail system with multiple forms of shared use How Trails Are Common Ground went from Idea to Action Partner Organizations Pulling professional agencies in to assist with the creation of Trails Are Common Ground Educating New Users How the Kindness is the basis of the program Trails Are Common Ground Principals Kindness Awareness Knowledge What to do when encountering Horse / Equestrian Riders Marketing and Tool Kits for Trails Are Common Ground Examples of the various organizations that could embrace the Trails Are Common Ground Logo How Organizations get aligned with Trails Are Common Ground Closing Links: Trails Are Common Ground: https://trailsarecommonground.org/ Trails Are Common Ground Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsarecommonground/ American Trails Press Release: https://www.americantrails.org/resources/be-trail-kind-trails-are-common-ground-initiative-launches Trails Are Common Ground Webinar: https://www.americantrails.org/training/trails-are-common-ground Black Folks Camp Too: https://www.blackfolkscamptoo.com/ David Wiens: david.wiens@imba.com   Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith's Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/ This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Welcome to this episode of Grit, Guts and Determination, The Leadville Race Series Podcast, a leading authority on all things Leadville. Host Cole Chlouber takes us on a story-telling journey of the 38 year rich history of this race. Listen in as they provide tips, tricks, and stories from the Leadville members. In today's episode we meet six consecutive time Leadville Trail 100 mountain biking champion Dave Wiens. As the conversation begins, Dave tells the story of how Leadville found him. Growing up in suburban Denver, his family often spent recreational time in Twin Lakes near Leadville. Dave's first mountain bike race in Leadville was just his 4th ever race. Over the years, Dave has never lost the drive to compete. His wife, Susan, is a 1996 mountain biking bronze medalist and stands alongside Dave in the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame. Then, Dave tells the story of Gunnison Trails, the hiking, running and mountain biking nonprofit he founded in 2006. It involves trail maintenance, trail stewardship, education and development at Gunnison Valley. While thinking about ways to fund the organization, Dave was approached to help develop the Sage Burner Trail Race. The Race is 100% owned and operated by Gunnison Trails and fully funds the organization. He also discusses Pennies For Trails, a fundraiser for Gunnison Trails made possible by a handful of local businesses. Dave is now the Director at IMBA, the International Mountain Bicycling Association. IMBA is focused on providing great mountain biking trails for more people in more places across the country and even globally. They are largely focused on towns who have lost major former extraction industries, such as mining, and transforming them into recreation areas. Dirt industries, such as trails and mountain biking, are incredibly important to the health and wellness of communities and can contribute to local economies. Next, Dave discusses his 6-time Leadville Trail mountain biking championship, a feat that is unlikely to be matched any time soon. In late 2006, he committed to the mountain biking race at Leadville. According to Dave, the Leadville trail is so special because it offers every kind of terrain along its course. Once he discovered he may be competing alongside pros such as Lance Armstrong, Dave created a whole new training regimen for himself. Aside from being a competitor, Dave has a history of volunteering, helping races, supporting the Leadville Legacy Foundation and has stuck alongside the family during their darkest and brightest times. Leadville is really one huge family, which Dave said he felt from day one. Knowing the roots and history of Leadville from long before the race began is another element in Dave's connection and appreciation of the town. Thanks for joining! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.

September 30, 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: Intro Trails Are Common Ground Backstory Draper City UT example of a great trail system with multiple forms of shared use How Trails Are Common Ground went from Idea to Action Partner Organizations Pulling professional agencies in to assist with the creation of Trails Are Common Ground Educating New Users How the Kindness is the basis of the program Trails Are Common Ground Principals Kindness Awareness Knowledge What to do when encountering Horse / Equestrian Riders  Marketing and Tool Kits for Trails Are Common Ground Examples of the various organizations that could embrace the Trails Are Common Ground Logo How Organizations get aligned with Trails Are Common Ground Closing RELATED SHOW NOTES Trails Are Common Ground: https://trailsarecommonground.org/ Trails Are Common Ground Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailsarecommonground/ American Trails Press Release: https://www.americantrails.org/resources/be-trail-kind-trails-are-common-ground-initiative-launches Trails Are Common Ground Webinar: https://www.americantrails.org/training/trails-are-common-ground Black Folks Camp Too: https://www.blackfolkscamptoo.com/ David Wiens: david.wiens@imba.com Rad Apparel Company Discount Coupon Code for 15% off: traileaffect ------------- Trail EAffect Show Support Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc Smith's Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.comContact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com -------- ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home. -------- ABOUT THE 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. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

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 IMBA The Team at IMBA and how IMBA has built back to a being in a great place IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant Program / IMBA Trail Labs The Importance of Trail Planning for launching your trail project The Importance of Access and the biggest challenge in Mountain Biking Planning for resistance & 11th hour bombs Goal Interference Directional Trails and their advantages More Trails Close to Home – the importance of trails in communities Ingredients for a good trail community Communities that stick out to Dave Closing Comments   RELATED SHOW NOTES MBA: https://www.imba.com/ Gunnison Trails: https://gunnisontrails.org/ IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-accelerator-grants IMBA Trail Labs:https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-labs ------------- Trail EAffect Show Support Rad Apparel Company: https://radapparelcompany.com/r?id=53tsmc Smith's Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.comContact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com -------- ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home. -------- ABOUT THE 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. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

The barred owl, not native to California, is quickly becoming established in the state, having flown down the West Coast. The barred owl's presence is bad news for its cousin, the northern spotted owl, the iconic species of the Timber Wars. The barred owl outcompetes the northern spotted owl and quickly takes over its territory. With the northern spotted owl on the road to extinction, now is the time for desperate measures. To save the northern spotted owl, researchers have tested whether killing barred owls makes a difference. The grim but good news: when barred owls are removed, population declines of the northern spotted owl stabilize. Owl researcher Dave Wiens joins Gang Green to discuss the results of his recent research.REQUIRED READING:”Invader removal triggers competitive release in a threatened avian predator,” David Wiens et al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Aug. 3, 2021.Support the show (https://www.humboldtbaykeeper.org/get-involved/donate)

Dave has been mountain biking since the mid-1980s and has ridden and raced his bike on trails all over the world. He has been involved in trial advocacy from the beginning and was the founder and executive director of Gunnison Trails, and race director for the Gunnison Growler. A member of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, Dave also created and leads the Mountain Sports program at Western State Colorado University. He joined the IMBA board of directors in 2016 as its chairman and was named IMBA's executive director in spring 2017. Dave chats here with Travis and Mace about a range of topics related to mountain biking, adventure racing, raising kids, Colorado, and the outdoors.

There are a few pro cyclists revered as iconic Leadville 100 MTB Racers. For our money, Todd Wells belongs alongside Rebecca Rusch and Dave Wiens on the Leadvillian racer equivalent of Mount Rushmore. (Who else belongs? We ask him.) Self-effacing in victory and gracious in defeat, Todd has great stories to tell both from the front AND the middle of the pack. Don't miss this episode!

In part 3 of our 2020 highlights, we have some of the best parts of our conversations with Lael Wilcox, Tyler Pearce (the Vegan Cyclist), Patrick Brady, Lucien Black, Dave Wiens, Mark Macy and Travis Macy, Judith Kasiama, Scott Jurek, Cullen Easter, Griffin Easter and Dr. Paula Cook of OpiCure, Marta Misztal, Amity Rockwell and John Watson of the Radavist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureaudio/support

Dave Wiens is an American former professional cross-country mountain bike racer. He is best known for his six consecutive wins in the Leadville Trail 100 MTB mountain bike race. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the International Mountain Bicycling Association and as as ambassador for Ergon bicycle ergonomics and Canyon bicycles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bikeride/support

A full hour of great conversation with mountain bike hall of famer and executive director of IMBA, Dave Wiens

Dave Wiens is a 2000 inductee to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame and won the Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race every year from 2003 to 2008. Dave joined us from his home in Ginnison, Colorado to discuss his journey into the sport, his career and Leadville wins against Floyd Landis and Lance Armstrong, and his work with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureaudio/support

What do politics, religion, and e-Bikes have in common? They’re all topics that get people extremely worked up, often result in name calling, and are rarely productive. And this needs to change, because e-Bikes are not going away, so we need to figure out fast how to have more constructive conversations about e-bikes — and, in particular e-mountain bikes.To this end, we’re talking today to Dave Wiens, the executive director of the International Mountain Biking Association, to help clarify what all the fuss is about; identify what the biggest issues are with e-mountain bikes; present the concerns that advocates — and the opponents — of e-bikes most need to understand; and lay out what the best way forward looks like.TOPICS & TIMES:Current debates about e-Bikes (2:26)IMBA’s role and stance (6:03)What groups does IMBA hear from the most? (11:42)Arguments against e-bike trail access (13:13)Arguments for e-bike trail access (24:11)Why distinguish between classes of bikes? (26:47)Have there been many on-trail issues with e-bikes? (36:12)What’s the best way forward? (41:10) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, The Adventure Stache headed to the Leadville 100 mountain bike race in Leadville, CO to record its very first live episode. Payson was joined on stage by “The Queen of Pain” Rebecca Rusch, ultra runner Dave Mackey, and an encore appearance from last week's guest, mountain bike legend Dave Wiens. They sat down to talk about the challenges and rewards of endurance events like the Leadville 100, why pain is your friend, and the joys of endurance sports that go far beyond racing. They also took questions from the live audience, including how to find fulfillment during injury, calculating nutrition plans for endurance races, and the last resort mantras they tell themselves when they're reaching their physical and mental limits. 

Dave Wiens is a member of the mountain bike hall of fame, two time US National champion (XC and Marathon), multi-time World Cup winner, and six time Leadville 100 winner. Wiens won the race six times in a row, beating Floyd Landis and Lance Armstrong consecutive years, and was the first to break the seven hour barrier at the event. Dave now serves as Board Chairmen of the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA), the largest non-profit dedicated to enhancing the trial experiences of mountain bikers world wide. Payson caught up with Dave at his home in Gunnison, CO, where they talked about his storied career, advocacy, the future of mountain biking, and what it's like to have his son, Cooper, finally surpass Dave's speed. Dave recently raced Payson at the XC National Championships, finishing top 25 and proving he's far from being done with riding a bike fast. 

We talk to Dave Wiens about skiing with Doug Coombs; participating in the early days of mountain biking; winning the Leadville 100 six times in a row — while beating Floyd Landis and Lance Armstrong along the way; and we get a fresh update from Dave on the current agenda and plans of the International Mountain Bike Association.TOPICS & TIMES:Dave’s background in adventure sports (1:58)Extreme skiing & meeting Doug Coombs (12:00)The early days of mountain biking (14:55)Competing with Ned Overend, Mike Kloser, & John Tomac (16:20)Founding Gunnison Trails (23:43)Leadville 100 — and winning it 6 times in a row (31:10)Leadville 2007: racing Floyd Landis (35:45)Leadville 2008: racing Lance Armstrong (39:19)Dave's take on the current state of mtn biking (46:52)Update on IMBA’s current agenda & project (55:02)What should mtn bikers be doing to protect trails? (1:06:13) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Dave Wiens talks, Leadville racers listen. That's because they know that this six-time LT100 champion really knows his stuff, partly from having won this race so many times, and partly from having taught the Leadville 100 Camp of Champions several times. Chances are, if a racer has a question, he’s heard it. We get into bike choice, pacing, nutrition, the Race Across the Sky movies, Dave's up-close-and-personal view of Floyd Landis’ crash, and a lot more.

Six-Time Leadville 100 Champ Dave Wiens joins Hottie and Fatty to talk about strategies for racing the Leadville 100, from pacing yourself to pacing others to just trying to not blow up halfway through the race. We deep-dive on the first dirt descent in the race: The Powerline, teasing apart one of the most treacherous parts of the race And In our Questions for the Queen, we ask Rebecca Rusch about food logistics. Bottles! Camelbaks! Food! Wrappers! Where do you put it all for easy access, and how do you manage it when your heart is going fast and your brain is going slow...if at all. Finally, coach Jonathan Lee is back ramping up your workouts and planning out your week for a proper build to the second Saturday in August -- just eight-ish weeks away now.  

  Dave Wiens is known by many of you for his six consecutive wins in the Leadville Trail 100 MTB mountain bike race, between 2003 and 2008, where he even bested Tour de France riders Floyd Landis and Lance Armstrong. But even before that Dave was inducted to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 2000 after he helped define professional mountain bike racing in the late 1900’s! Today, Dave is focusing his efforts on mountain bike trail advocacy, something he has always been passionate about, as the new Executive Director of IMBA the International Mountain Bike Association. Previous to working for IMBA Dave was also the founder and executive director of Gunnison Trails, and race director for the Gunnison Growler. I had a great time at the 2018 Sea Otter Classic hearing why mountain bikes matter to Dave and I hope you do too! This interview was recorded Live from the Buddy Pegs Media booth at the 2018 Sea Otter Classic in Monterey CA. We built this interview series from the title of our newest children’s picture book Taking The Lead that follows our animal characters along a journey to open a local bike shop and inspire their town to ride. We hope you enjoy these personal stories from bike industry executives, non-profit leaders, pro athletes, and families just like yours who are celebrating kids on bikes and inspiring families to get off the couch... and out for a ride. --- Purchase our books, and download the World of Buddy Pegs podcast so you can share the love of bicycling with the kids in your life. Visit your local bike shop, or visit us at BuddyPegs.com. Remember it’s the little moments that create big memories.  

Do electric mountain bikes belong on trails used by hikers, equestrian riders, and regular mountain bikers? Or do they only belong on trails designated for motorized vehicles? This contentious question was the focus of a panel discussions held at the 2017 E-bike Summit, and the answers were a lot more nuanced than you might expect. Panel members are Dave Wiens, the Executive Director of International Mountain Bike Association, Photographer and trail projects expert Leslie Kehmeier of The Wide Eyed World, John Riley of Trek Bicycle, Ken Miner of Haibike USA, and Troy Lee. Randy Neufeld directs the SRAM Cycling Fund, and moderates this discussion. Follow People for Bikes peopleforbikes.org/e-bikes facebook.com/PeopleForBikes instagram.com/peopleforbikes/ twitter.com/peopleforbikes Follow Bicycle Product Suppliers Association http://bpsa.org

Colorado is about to end a requirement that medical professionals report possible cases of domestic violence to police, except in cases of serious bodily injury or for victims under the age of 18. Then, legendary mountain bike racer Dave Wiens hits a new trail -- leading the sport's international association. He hopes both to grow mountain biking and to limit its impact on natural places. And, the new novel "Girl In Snow" opens at a high school assembly with the principal announcing a student has been murdered. The story is set on the Front Range, where the author grew up. And, uncovering secrets of Denver's Brown Palace Hotel on its 125th birthday.

“At the end of a hard work I head out and ride for two hours let all of the stressed of the day melt away.” - David Wiens Are you a mountain biker? We used to think that question didn’t need to be asked, because if you were, you knew it. But mountain biking is unique (in many ways) in that there’s access in so many regions and communities for so many levels of riders. The question ‘are you a mountain biker’ really needs to be rolled out to a far larger group of people. Verde works across many markets within outdoor active lifestyle. The non-profits in trail, for example, have six-figure memberships. IMBA has stayed the same size for many years – around 40,000 people. The organization knows that there are many, many more riders out there, they just need to discover IMBA and sign up. That’s partially the purpose of this episode of the Take Me Outdoors podcast. There are other purposes behind it too – but bolstering the numbers of mountain bikers in the national advocacy, access and educational conversation IS THE MOST important. If ever there was a time for us to be heard and taken seriously, it is NOW. Here we are, mid-year, during one of the craziest years in conservation, government regulation, outdoor sports and recreation, and frankly, in business. The Trump Administration and the way we engage with and discover trail sports like mountain biking is changing – and fast. This change is affecting access. It’s also affecting how we come together as a passionate ‘user group’ united by the love of a ribbon of single track weaving through high-desert sagebrush or desert or forest. Enter the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA). This non-profit, headquartered in Boulder, Colo., is turning 30 next year. And, with that pivotal anniversary and the precipitous changes in participation, variation of trail users and the public lands landscape – access to great places to ride has never been in more of a precarious position. That’s why today’s episode of the Take Me Outdoors podcast is a super important one. Dave Wiens joins us today. Dave is the Executive Director of IMBA and we couldn’t be more fortunate to have one of us at the helm of our organization at such a cruxy time. He’s now leading IMBA from an incredible background. Dave founded and led Gunnison Trails, and launched the Gunnison, Colo., Growler, an iconic mountain bike race that takes place over Memorial Day weekend. He’s also a founder of the Outdoor Sports program at Western States Colorado University (also in Gunnison). And, as an aside, he’s an inductee of the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame. Credentials aside, Dave embodies what it means to be passionate about living for, and loving, a trail sport. “Mountain biking has given me everything that’s important to me in life,” Wiens said. Dave’s here to further mountain biking internationally. He’s open minded. He listens. And? He shows up and implements! If you love mountain biking, or know someone who does, please share this episode with them and also, send them to IMBA.com. If ever there was a time for us to unite, it’s now. Mountain bikers need to have their voice heard as new policy and approaches to access are developing under this new presidential administration. Thanks for listening! Bulletpoints IMBA tries to bring trails and biking opportunities to places it doesn’t exist right now. The Growler has started making events for kids. 131 kids registered for The Growler this year. There’s a lot of next generation kids interested in mountain biking. There’s still a lot of uncertainty for these agencies. Mountain bikers are fast, quiet, and can share the mountain with others. There are more places designated for mountain biking only. Trails are becoming more crowded. Mountain bikers need to ride responsibly to keep everyone else on the mountain happy. Parent’s have more control issues and safety issues today. Tails always rise to the top of amenities desired by communities. There’s a growing interest in high school mountain bike racing. Bikes are finally starting to properly develop for children. Getting out to trails is a great way to clear the mind and change your life. There are epic trails sprinkled around the country. Today mountain bikers have become connoisseurs of trails. IMBA has always have around 40,000 members. More members would help the cause to develop and protect new trails. There’s a large number of mountain bikers that don’t consider themselves mountain bikers. The portal is open to mountain biking. Links IMBA’s Website Gunnison Trails

With radical changes taking place within IMBA, many people are wondering: where does IMBA go from here? What’s IMBA’s current stance on controversial topics like ebikes and Wilderness? What will IMBA do to remain relevant? We decided to get some answers so we went to the source: Dave Wiens, IMBA’s new Executive Director.

With radical changes taking place within IMBA, many people are wondering: where does IMBA go from here? What’s IMBA’s current stance on controversial topics like ebikes and Wilderness? What will IMBA do to remain relevant? We decided to get some answers so we went to the source: Dave Wiens, IMBA’s new Executive Director. Scroll to the bottom … The post Podcast: We Get the Scoop on the Future of IMBA from Executive Director, Dave Wiens appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Today I talk about chain lube and maintenance and my slightly informed opinions on the matter.  I also break down a press release from IMBA by the boss, Dave Wiens. Dave Wiens Press Release on IMBA.com Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play  

In #6, we discuss some new legislation that has been introduced at the state level, including one for an Idaho stop—which would allow cyclists to treat a stop sign as a yield, provided the intersection is clear. We also discuss IMBA's new executive director Dave Wiens and some of the...

Dave Wiens sits down with Yuri and Fatty to talk about his family, why he races, trail advocacy, and his favorite memories from the Leadville Trail 100 -- including an extraordinary talk-through of what he considers his most intense racing of the Leadville 100 MTB race.  The Leadville 100 MTB race is months away, but race confirmations have just come out now, which means that those of you who got in for 2017 will want to listen to this inspiring six-time race winner tell his tale. And for those of you who didn't get in...well, this will get you charged up for either the qualifying series or whatever other races you plan to do.

Special edition of Road Bike Action Radio and 303Radio featuring Jarral Ryter and Dave Wiens talking about the upcoming West Elk Bicycle Classic!

Strada-Sphere Radio Podcast #016 for September 23, 2007 Welcome to show #016 of the Strada-Sphere Radio Podcast once again hosted by Shane Carey of Nascent Music.This is a short but very sweet show with great music from...Dave WiensMax DG (Massimo Del Genio)Nima & MergeAnimal TimeHope you enjoy the music and we hope to have another episode up in the near future.Thanx! Shane and Juan

Dave Wiens returns to the Adventure Sports Podcast to share the fun of multisport races and events. You have heard of triathlons, but I'll bet you have not heard of some of these back country adventure sport combos! Adventure racing, mountain biking, ski mountaineering, kayaking, and more. Great fun. Great show. dwiens@western.edu www.western.edu/mountainsports www.gunnisontrails.com/

Cycling, Skiing, Trail Running!  Dave Wiens of Western State Colorado University shares his stories about mountain bike racing, skiing, trail running and he catches us up on the Mountain Sports Program at Western.  Great opportunities for college students and inspiration for all of us.  Thanks, Dave! dwiens@western.edu www.western.edu/mountainsports