Podcasts about IMBA

For Episode 192 we have Jennifer Clinton and J.T. Horn both of the Trust for Public Land. Earlier this year the Trust for Public Land Partnered with IMBA to author a report on the Economic Impact of Mountain Biking. They also presented this report at the International Trail Summit that was held this past April in Madison, WI. We dug into the report itself along with some takeaways from the International Trail Summit during this conversation. Topics Include: About the Trust for Public Land Jennifer Clinton's Backstory and background in economics Lab for Land and People The partnerships that were created to make this report happen IMBA and TPL Creating the Economic Impact of Mountain Biking Report Selecting data that was published in the past 10 years Mountain Bike Specific Data (not all-inclusive cycling data) Key Findings in the report Planning Considerations – Outside of trails for the community to be successful Chattanooga, TN – Example Community Gorham, NH – Example Community Events and what the event can bring to the community both during and outside of the event. Highlights and Findings that may have been surprising to Jennifer and JT Attending the International Trail Summit Concurrent Session about the report (Co Presenting w/ IMBA) Feedback during / from the presentation Best Practices for using the report Another takeaway from the International Trail Summit – Redhead Bike Park, Chisholm, MN Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Trust for Public Land: https://www.tpl.org/ Economic Impact of Mountain Biking Report: https://www.tpl.org/resource/econmountainbiking   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we're going to be discussing some of the latest news and trends from the world of mountain bike trail development. We discuss:A recent meta-analysis of mountain bike tourism by IMBA and the Trust for Public LandThe use of private land for trail developmentThreats to existing trail systemsWhat's happening in ArkansasWhat to expect in 2025 and beyondVisit Singletracks.com for a complete transcript,--Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks

Tyler Greenwood is a Technologies Teacher at his local high school: Howe Sound Secondary in Squamish, BC. This year he’s offering a new program for students that’s focused on bike maintenance. Tyler shares how the program began and how others could start something similar at their school.   https://podcasts-2.feedpress.com/16677/Ep%2096%20-%20FINAL%20MIX.mp3 Show Notes & Links https://hivepass.app/ https://www.instagram.com/hss_bikes/ … Continue reading "Ep 96 – High School Bike Maintenance Program with Teacher: Tyler Greenwood"

Esta semana la actualidad está marcada por la noticia que nunca querríamos dar que es la aparición del cuerpo sin vida del ciclista norteamericano desaparecido en Jaén. También por algo que, aunque de inicio es ajeno al ciclismo, al final nos puede tocar de lleno. Y es que la sanción pactada del tenista Jannik Sinner nos permite debatir con la situación que vive el ciclismo en estos casos y la injusta comparativa que podemos ver. Metidos de lleno en la actualidad, la Cannondale SuperX, la nueva "gravel race" de la marca americana, se ha llevado bastantes focos. Y aunque no se ha llevado tantas atenciones, el hecho de que en septiembre se celebre el IMBA Europe Summit en Boltaña, Huesca, es una gran noticia que sigue poniendo al pirineo oscense en lo más alto del MTB internacional. Además, este año puedes participar. Te explicamos cómo y por qué. Por último, no queremos dejar pasar la importancia de los productos específicos para el cuidado de nuestras bicicletas. Y X-Sauce acaba de presentar un nuevo limpiador dieléctrico (es decir, que no conduce la electricidad) para componentes electrónicos, e-bikes y otras partes delicadas como las suspensiones. Cannondale SuperX: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/cannondale-superx-la-nueva-y-ligera-gravel-race-de-la-marca-norteamericana X-Sauce Isolube: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/nuevo-x-sauce-isobike IMBA Europe Summit 2025: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/quieres-participar-en-la-cumbre-imba-europe-summit-2025

No Comentário Final de hoje, Ricardo Spinosa voltou a expressar sua indignação com a situação precária da BR-376, a Rodovia do Café. Segundo ele, o DNIT não tem demonstrado domínio sobre suas responsabilidades, deixando milhares de motoristas em risco. A rodovia enfrenta buracos, ondulações e falhas nos serviços de atendimento, especialmente nos trechos de Imbaú, Bairro dos França, Ortigueira e Serra do Cadeado, somando cerca de 90 km em más condições. Desde o fim da concessão à iniciativa privada, em novembro de 2021, a manutenção ficou sob a responsabilidade do governo federal, mas os problemas só se agravaram. Cinco deputados estaduais, liderados por Tercílio Turini, cobraram ações emergenciais do DNIT, mas, até agora, a resposta tem sido a inércia. Para Spinosa, a rodovia se tornou "uma vergonha", refletindo o descaso com a infraestrutura no Paraná.#ComentarioFinal #RicardoSpinosa #BR376 #RodoviaDoCafé #Infraestrutura #Paraná #Descaso #Vergonha

For Episode 187 we have Marty Caivano the Local Community Engagement Manager for IMBA and John Cox the Education Manager for IMBA. We discussed many topics including The IMBA Foundations (Formerly known as IMBA Trail Labs), along with a lot of the other community engagement and educational programs that IMBA is continuing to host in 2025… There is also the hint of the IMBA Epics Returning in 2025! Topics Include: How Marty got her start at IMBA How John got his start at IMBA IMBA Foundations Backstory – Formerly Trail Labs Who IMBA Foundations is for Taking IMBA Foundations to Winona and Duluth, MN Bringing back the Trail Care School Black Hills South Dakota Trail Accelerator Workshop Trail Management School IMBA Ride Centers What Marty looks for in Trail Communities What John looks for in Trail Communities The IMBA Epic's is coming back… Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: International Mountain Bicycling Association: https://www.imba.com/ IMBA Foundations: https://www.imba.com/foundations IMBA Trail Care School: https://www.imba.com/programs/trail-care-school IMBA Trail Friendly Community Self-Assessment: https://https://www.imba.com/self-assessment/overviewwww.imba.com/assessment   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

We uncover the big news about SORBA breaking away from IMBA with Dan the Man! He brings a really cool fresh perspective to SORBA with his business and financial background, non profit experience and casual MTB'er. Being what he phrased as somewhat of an outsider of the industry he really looked at things in a different way to help pave the way for this big move. It was fun to get to know the guy behind SORBA but also him as a person. Got to know him originally as a fan of the podcast and him buying some merch from me near the trails. Was really cool to have him on and hope you enjoy! https://sorba.org/ https://www.instagram.com/popinnorthga/

El lanzamiento de la nueva Scott Addict RC y sus vertiginosas cifras en la báscula han centrado buena parte de este capítulo. Todo un golpe en la mesa por parte de la marca suiza que, además, ofrece una gama muy completa y precios interesantes de su renovada escaladora. Realizamos también un repaso rápido por las novedades en el ámbito del mountain bike, como las nuevas zapatillas de Spiuk o la Specialized Enduro 2025, ya compatible con patilla universal UDH. Acabamos recordando la buena noticia de la celebración de la próxima cumbre europea de IMBA en territorio español, para finalizar hablando de las ayudas a la compra de e-bikes que ha lanzado la Comunidad de Madrid. Este episodio está patrocinado por Giant y Liv, que cuentan con uno de los catálogos de e-bikes más amplios del mercado: carretera, gravel, trail, enduro, niños... En su página web puedes encontrar todos los detalles: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/es Referencias: Scott Addict RC: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/nueva-scott-addict-rc-menos-de-6-kg-y-geometria-redisenada-para-una-mayor-polivalencia Spiuk Amara Cocoa: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/spiuk-amara-cocoa-la-mejor-zapatilla-mtb-de-la-marca-se-renueva Specialized Enduro 2025: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/la-specialized-enduro-2025-se-actualiza-para-ser-compatible-con-el-sistema-udh IMBA Europe Summit 2025 en España: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/mtb-kingdoms-pyrenees-acogera-en-boltana-huesca-la-cumbre-de-imba-europe-2025 Ayudas a la compra de e-bikes en la Comunidad de Madrid: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/la-comunidad-de-madrid-presenta-nuevas-ayudas-la-compra-de-e-bikes-que-ya-se-pueden

Patrick Lucas and Thomas Schoen come back to the podcast to update us on what they’ve been working on. If you’ve been listening to the show since the beginning you’ll already be familiar with the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program. If you’re not familiar with the program, you’re in for a real treat, enjoy!   … Continue reading "Ep 95 – Patrick Lucas and Thomas Schoen of the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program"

Esta semana hemos tenido cierta tranquilidad en cuanto a novedades y noticias de la industria, aunque alguna ha habido, como la nueva Specialized Turbo Tero 5.0 EQ, una e-bike tipo SUV ideal para el día a día, para las salidas de fin de semana y para viajar gracias a una buena capacidad de carga. Siguiendo con la marca de la S roja, hablamos de la Tarmac SL8 personalizada para Carlos Sainz. Un apunte de esta noticia, en el podcast mencionamos que el diseñador ha sido Tom Brigss, Principal Concept Designer de Specialized, pero en realidad el responsable ha sido Tyler Marchesano, responsable del equipo de diseño y pintura. En la noticia lo tienes bien reflejado. Y siguiendo con la carretera, os recomendamos dos documentales que nos han llegado esta semana, “A Full Circle” sobre el primer año de OQUO dentro del pelotón profesional y “Queen Kasia”, un homenaje a la victoria de Kasia Niewiadoma en el Tour de Francia, un Tour que se decidió con la menor diferencia de tiempo de la historia. Antes de pasarnos a las ruedas gordas hablamos del test que hemos publicado sobre la Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS, una gravel muy confortable y con mucho ADN aventurero. En MTB nos alegramos por la renovación del acuerdo entre Shimano e IMBA Europa dentro del compromiso de Shimano en apoyar las iniciativas y trabajos de construcción y mantenimiento de los senderos. Finalmente, hacemos un análisis cronológico de lo que ha ocurrido con la polémica a cuenta de los correos machistas del circuito 7 estrellas. Tenemos un artículo que también refleja, con fechas, toda esta polémica y analizamos las diferentes actuaciones. Aunque tratamos de hacerlo de una forma objetiva, es inevitable que dejemos posos con nuestro punto de vista. Specialized Turbo Tero 5.0 EQ: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/specialized-turbo-tero-50-eq-equipada-para-la-maxima-versatilidad S-Works Tarmac SL8 de Carlos Sainz: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/asi-es-la-s-works-tarmac-sl8-de-carlos-sainz A Full Circle: https://www.maillotmag.com/videos-ciclismo/documental-full-circle-de-oquo-un-ano-y-tres-equipos-elite Queen Kasia: https://www.maillotmag.com/videos-ciclismo/queen-kasia-el-nuevo-documental-de-canyon-sobre-la-victoria-de-niewiadoma-en-el Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS: https://www.maillotmag.com/test-bici/probamos-la-trek-checkpoint-sl-7-axs-confortable-aventurera-y-rapida Acuerdo Shimano e IMBA Europe: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/shimano-e-imba-europe-renuevan-su-acuerdo-de-colaboracion-por-tres-anos Claves y cronología de la polémica con el Circuito 7 Estrellas: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/circuito-7-estrellas-claves-y-cronologia-de-la-polemica

Lousia is a songwriter extraordinaire. She is a 7-time IMBA nominee for songwriter of the year and a IMBA Distinguished Achievement Mentor winner. Louisa stopped by to talk songwriting with BSST at the 2024 Earl Scruggs Music Festival .

For episode 180 we have Charles Evans. Charles is the Trail Maintenance Coordinator for the Snowshoe Highlands Area Recreational Collaborative. The Snowshoe Highlands Region has nearly 400 miles of trail, is a IMBA Silver Level Ride Center, and is the region that has hosted Several World Cup Mountain Bike Races and Championships. We covered the ever-popular topic of Trail Maintenance, along with the Federal Reserve, and even talked a little bit about listening for aliens. Ultimately Charles provides a ton of insight around why The Snowshoe Highlands Area is an incredible place to ride you mountain bike. Topics Include: How Charles got into the world of Trail Maintenance The region of Pocahontas County, West Virginia Trails and types of trails found in the region The Greenbank Observatory IMBA Silver Level Ride Center, and steps towards becoming a Gold Level Ride Center Monday Lick Trail System The role as the Trail Maintenance Coordinator How the Trail Maintenance is funded in this region Partnering with West Virginia University Generating Interest from the Federal Reserve What the lodging and other amenities for going to ride in this region Future Projects in the region The importance of Trail Maintenance What Charles looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center: https://ridesnowshoehighlands.com/ Pocahontas County, WV: https://pocahontascountywv.com/ Pocahontas Trails: https://pocahontastrails.com/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

A second episode with a New Zealand organization takes us to Queenstown where we’ll hear from Fraser Gordon, President of the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club. Fraser shares how he got involved with advocacy and tells us what makes Queenstown unique, including public trails serviced by a private gondola service. Don’t forget to check out this … Continue reading "Ep 94 – Fraser Gordon of the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club in Queenstown, NZ"

Matt Ball is the Chairperson of the Nelson Mountain Bike Club in Nelson, NZ. He originally got his start in advocacy in Canada with the North Okanagan Cycling Society in Vernon, BC. Matt brings a unique perspective of seeing advocacy in different communities and in different countries. We discuss trail building vs. trail maintenance, and … Continue reading "Ep 93 – Matt Ball of the Nelson Mountain Bike Club in Nelson, NZ"

Dr. Kelsey Johansen, Chair of The Trail Research Hub share what the her organization does: including research, education, and outreach initiatives. They are currently work on an economic impact study with the Hydrocut Trails and Brent Ellis, Chair of the Waterloo Cycling Club Trail Committee shares what that means to them, as well as the … Continue reading "Ep 92 – The Trail Research Hub & The Hydrocut Trails"

Michael Anzalone, Executive Director of the California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) shares the story of how the organization began and where they are now. We discuss Michael’s time with CAMTB, why the organization is a 501c4, what trail organizations are members, how they engage youth in their advocacy work and how they’re getting the Month … Continue reading "Ep 91 – Michael Anzalone of the California Mountain Biking Coalition"

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We hear from Amanda Carey, the President of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). Amanda joins us from Victor, Idaho. NICA is a youth cycling program that has teams and leagues all over the United States.  We hear about how they are not only getting youth outside on bikes but also giving back to the … Continue reading "Ep 90 – Amanda Carey, President of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)"

Is our obsession with gear contributing the destruction of the places we love to use that gear in? How can a circular economy address this? And which companies are out there, in the outdoor sector and beyond, already tapping into it? Miguel Santos is a Sustainability Professional and the Founder and CEO of Wonderflux, a … Continue reading "Ep 89 – Circular Economy with Miguel Santos of Wonderflux"

Sven chats with $imba P (he/Him) at Guido's in downtown Champaign about his song "Failure Is Not an Option (Feat. Mother Nature)" off of his album "As Above So Below." Photo Credit: @injaekim_ on Instagram

My guest this week is Matt Glaser, Artistic Director of Berklee's Center for American Roots Music.Matt joins me to celebrate 15 years of the program, but also to delve into some of the themes of his superb Keynote  Speech at IBMA 2023. In the speech, Matt sets out the idea that American music can be seen as one thing, rather than simply a series of genres,  and goes on to give countless examples of early musical connections between styles.We chat about his approach, how music education differs in the UK and US and why being curious is more important than being right.There's a link to his IMBA speech below and I strongly recommend you go and check it out if you haven't seen it. It's wonderful.I loved this conversation and hope you do too.You can find out more about Berklee and the Roots Music Program  at https://college.berklee.edu/focused/rootsHere's Matt's 2023 IBMA keynote speechHappy picking!Matt Support the show===- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Raj Echambadi, the 10th President (since August 2021) of the Illinois Institute of Technology.From 2017 to 2021, Echambadi served as the Dunton Family Dean of D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. Under his leadership, D'Amore-McKim has become widely recognized for moving beyond traditional business silos and for embracing cross-disciplinary perspectives in both research and teaching. Prior to joining Northeastern, Echambadi served for eight years in various roles, including as the Alan J. and Joyce D. Baltz Professor and the senior associate dean of strategic innovation, at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Echambadi was a driving force behind the scaled online M.B.A. (iMBA) program at the University of Illinois, which has been lauded as one of the best breakthrough, disruptive educational innovations in the past decade.Echambadi's wealth of experience animates a fast-moving and fascinating discussion about these topics and more:• Online Education • Creating a learning Eco-System• Understanding the power of people and shaping the jobs to fit them • Democratizing education • Defending the value of higher education  • How The Deanship prepared him for the Presidency   Learn more about Raj EchambadiComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

Do you like to consider yourself a values-driven leader? Do you wonder how to assess how you're doing?My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Raj Echambadi. We delved into how he thinks about and practically demonstrates values that inspire and engage others.Raj is the President of Illinois Institute of Technology and has a principle-driven vision for the institute and he shares with us how he thinks about and practically demonstrates values that inspire and engage others.You'll enjoy, be impressed and be inspired by what Raj has to say and how he says it.This is not an episode to miss!About the Guest:Raj Echambadi became the 10th president of Illinois Institute of Technology in August 2021. Echambadi's vision for Illinois Tech is centered on a new path to preeminence driven by four principles: first, honoring and strengthening the university's role as an engine of opportunity and a national leader in economic mobility; second, pursuing growth through reimagining education to serve learners at all stages of life; third, fueling future innovation by empowering students; and fourth, exemplifying purpose-driven citizenship in service of the Bronzeville neighborhood, Chicago, and the world.Previously, Echambadi served as the dean of D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. Before joining Northeastern, Echambadi served in various roles, including as senior associate dean of strategic innovation, at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was a driving force behind a scaled online M.B.A. (iMBA) program that was lauded as one of the best educational innovations in the past decade. Echambadi received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Anna University in India and a doctorate in marketing from the University of Houston. His academic research focuses on strategic innovation within organizations and how firms should balance current and future opportunities. He has won numerous teaching and research accolades including the prestigious Academy of Management Journal Best Paper Award for his work on employee entrepreneurship. About the Host:Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. Amy's most popular keynote speeches are:The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership LegacyThe Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System CollaborationThe Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and CommunityThe Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.www.courageofaleader.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley/ Link mentioned in the podcastThe Inspire Your Team assessment (the courage assessment): https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to The Courage of a Leader podcast! If you got inspired and/or got valuable...

Dave Ternier shares details of his new project Single Track Communications. We also discuss the future of the podcast and realistic landscape of relying on volunteers as a trail association. Remember that the podcast is supported by listeners like you. Donate HERE!   https://podcasts-2.feedpress.com/16677/Ep%2088%20-%20FINAL%20MIX.mp3 Show Notes & Links https://singletrackcomms.com/subscribe/ https://www.facebook.com/singletrackcomms https://www.instagram.com/singletrackcomms Traditional Territory https://native-land.ca/maps/territories/tsleil-waututh-s%c9%99l%cc%93ilw%c9%99ta%c9%82%c9%ac/ https://native-land.ca/maps/territories/skwxwu7mesh-uxwumixw/ … Continue reading "Ep 88 – Update with Dave Ternier of Single Track Communications"

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!

Mike Repyak of IMBA Trail Solutions on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 2 #149 Topics Covered in this show: What Mike / IMBA Trail Solutions have been up to in 2023 How Mike and IMBA got involved with helping to write this book Why this is not just a MN Guide, but a Guide that can be used worldwide The Presentation of the book at the 2023 International Trail Conference in Reno The sections that Mike was involved with Topics / subjects Mike would add to this book Feedback Mike / IMBA has gotten on this book The importance / Impact that Trail Planning and design has on trail projects Looking forward and what IMBA is up to for future projects Winona MN Prescott National Forest Gravity Trails Project Cone Park IA Bonus Content: The Double Blue Square Trail Rating… Mike's recent Norway Mountain Biking Experience Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/ Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/news/gmrptc-and-partners-create-new-guide-for-mountain-bike-trails Rock Solid Trail Contracting: www.rocksolidtrails.com IMBA: https://www.imba.com/ Trail Accelerator Grant Impact Report: https://www.imba.com/programs/trail-accelerator-grants Mikes YouTube Videos of Riding in Norway: https://youtu.be/3zeBWNAdaAI?si=Vso2SSOu8HFqc1j2 https://youtu.be/nZdoVSjk9Cg?si=CK7IWlF-wNg3U2sP https://youtu.be/Z4pcf8-j1OM?si=B8-BuOooNWlb492O   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/   KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code (20% off) for the month of October: trail20-oct Escapade Jacket: https://youtu.be/RpUq0txBfoo?si=-niRHWeFa_QyAoHF   Trail One Components Discount Code (20%): TrailPod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

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!

Will Taygan Executive Director for the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska # 144 Backstory on how Will got into Mountain Biking The Backstory on the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders Mountain Bike Access in Chugiak-Eagle River Region Building Partnerships with various government agencies Partnering with Professional Trail Builders for Trail Building Transitioning from Volunteer Building to Professional Building Being the Part-Time Executive Director How the 1st Alaska Mountain Bike Summit went Looking forward to the 2nd Alaska Mountain Bike Summit Partnering with IMBA for this summit Winter Fat Biking in Alaska What Will Looks for in Mountain Bike Communities Closing Comments Links discussed in the show: Chugach Mountain Bike Riders: https://cmbralaska.org/ 2nd Alaska Mountain Bike Summit: https://mtbsummit.com/   Trail EAffect Show Links: Discount Code (20%) for both KETL Mtn Apparel and Trail One Components: TrailPod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/ Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Luther Propst – Trails, Community Development and Advocacy Key Note at International Trails Summit 2023 #131 Topics: Luther's Backstory and how he got his start in Land Use Planning and Law Working with the World Wildlife Fund Founding the Sonoran Institute Joining the board for both IMBA and the Outdoor Alliance Why Luther Joined the Outdoor Alliance Joining the IMBA Board of Directors Balancing working with riding Trails, Community Development and Advocacy – Key Note Speech The importance of cooperation between user groups for advocacy Bentonville Economic Development through trails How Outdoor Recreation can fill the void with declining resource extraction How Copper Mining Companies are better at creating towns than in modern times How people really started moving for Outdoor Recreation in 2020 and beyond Bozeman and Hamilton Montana The ingredients for a great trail / outdoor community Someone with a vision for the community within the community How not being a ski community warps housing prices less Help to figure out a way for lower income housing for the “Work Force” and people who provide services within the community Coal and Wyoming The comparative advantage of outdoor recreation in rapidly changing economies Talent attraction of highly skilled workers Persuading new allies to support outdoor recreation “Act with Humility and Restraint” What Luther Looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments and Thank You's Links: Luther Propst: https://lutherfortetoncounty.com/ Sonoran Institute: https://sonoraninstitute.org/ American Trails: https://www.americantrails.org/ Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/ Outdoor Alliance: https://www.outdooralliance.org/ IMBA: https://www.imba.com/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail EAffect Show Links: Discount Code (20%) for both KETL Mtn Apparel and Trail One Components: TrailPod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/ Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559 23ZERO USA: https://23zero.com/?avad=355721_d30d44cc9   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

On May 6, 2023, The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) celebrated the International Women's Mountain Bike Day, encouraging clubs and individuals to invite women to experience the joys of mountain biking. In Des Moines, two members of the Central Iowa Trail Association (CITA) - the local IMBA affiliate club, hosted a ride on some local trails - Jolie Erbacher and Emily Orth. While rain delayed the ride for a few weeks, it did not dampen the enthusiasm for riding local singletrack. Bike Talk With Dave joined in the fun and tried to capture the spirit of the day. Dave also reached out to Mountain Bike Hall of Famer and Olympic bronze medalist in the first ever Olympic Mountain Bike race - Susan DeMattei, who gave her thoughts on women's mountain biking - you'll be able to hear a full episode with DeMattei in Episode 82. In this episode focused on women, it was only appropriate that Dee Mable join in the fun for the intro! Join the organizations that support the sport: IMBA CITAAnother unique event worth putting on your calendar is the multi-surface Core4 Race in Iowa City, Iowa on August 19, 2023. Get everything you need to know about the 100-, 50-, or 25-mile races which can be done solo or as part of a team at www.core4.bike Please 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! Bike Talk with Dave is supported by Chain and Spoke Coffee. Order your favorite flavor at www.chainandspoke.com. The Chain and Spoke retail location is open now in Des Moines, Iowa featuring great coffee, bikes and the new Bike Talk with Dave Studio! 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. Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram 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.

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 12: Jeff Brown (Illinois) on Driving Radical Curricular ChangeOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Dave Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Jeff Brown, dean since 2015 and Dean and Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor of Business at the Gies College of Business at University of Illinois - Urbana-Chammpaign. A professor in the department of Finance, Dean Brown holds a PhD in economics from MIT, a master's of public policy from Harvard, and a bachelor's in economics and political science from Miami (OH) University.  In this conversation, Jeff relates to Dave and Ken how becoming dean allowed him to make a long-held entrepreneurial dream real. In so doing, he learned a lot about:•Exploiting a niche for those perceiving a decline in the MBA value proposition •Anticipating in advance issues from scale •Effective leadership approaches with faculty in large transformations •Working with campus politics•Business school rankings and the iMBA  Learn more about Jeff Brown.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

Ernie Rodriguez is the president of MORE, the Mid Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts. MORE has been around since 1992 and the group maintains and advocates for trails in Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, DC area. Why and how did MORE get its start? Did it start as more of a social club, or were there advocacy concerns in the early 1990s? How is MORE organized? How did you become the president of MORE?  How is MORE funded?  What is the relationship between MORE and IMBA? What are some of the more popular trails your group supports? Which trail projects are you the most proud to have helped support? Is there any opposition to mountain bike trail access in the region? What does the current discussion around e-bike trail access look like for MORE? What's the biggest constraint MORE faces in carrying out and growing the mission? What's next for MORE in 2023 and beyond? Connect with MORE at more-mtb.org. The Singletracks podcast is brought to you by TPC -- The Pro's Closet. Spring is the perfect time to upgrade, and TPC has an industry-leading selection of new and Certified Pre-Owned bikes, plus frames, wheels and accessories. Each Certified, Pre-Owned bike is inspected, tested and serviced, and every bike includes thirty day returns. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tpc.bike/singletracks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter code Singletracks40 to save forty dollars on every order over two hundred. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/singletracks/support

Thomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe Topics: Changes that Thomas has seen over the years How Thomas got into Mountain Biking and Advocacy The Difference between IMBA (US) vs IMBA Europe National Organization Membership Based IMBA Europe Summit (June 1st – 3rd 2023) Riding in Europe Challenges that IMBA EU faces for access and advocacy Comparing Cycling in Europe with the U.S. Working bikes into transportation in Europe More Trails Close to Home – EU The importance of access to nature for kids Thomas' first time / experience in the U.S. in terms of Bike / Ped accommodations (or lack of) Thomas' experience at the 2022 PTBA Conference in Bentonville, AR IMBA DIRTT Project – Knowledge / Learning about Trails The Trail Building scene in Europe / Denmark Norway / World Trails – Glen Jacobs The quality of a trail that is repetitive The impact that IMBA EU is making today and Take Care of Your Trails Taken from Scotland – DMBnS The things that Thomas looks for in a Trail Community Connected Trails from the Town Center (Idea's from Bentonville) Night Riding If you want to protect something you need to know it Closing Comments Thank You's and Staff Shout Outs SRAM Support Specialized Support Bonus talk about SRAM Innovations   Links: IMBA Europe: https://www.imba-europe.org/ DIRTT Project: https://www.imba-europe.org/knowledge-hub/dirtt-project/ Take Care of Your Trails: https://www.imba-europe.org/events/take-care-of-your-trails/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail EAffect Show Links: Trail Effect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559 Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/ Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Nick Bennette is the Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, a position he's held for a little over two years. The group recently put together a 5-year Strategic Plan to "ensure the sustainability of mountain biking in Vermont and thoughtfully promote exceptional riding experiences for all through advocacy, education, and community-driven stewardship." How did your experience as a consultant help you craft the VMBA 5-year Strategic Plan?   Vermont was an early adopter of a state advocacy model apart from IMBA. How has the VMBA Chapter model evolved since it was first launched? How does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion fit with trail advocacy? Aside from being the right thing to do, how does it benefit the MTB community? Is e-bike access a hot topic in Vermont? Do you think it's been framed properly in the past? How did VMBA get to 10,000 dues paying members? Is advocating for trails easier today than it has been in the past? Are there additional considerations involved when public trails are located on private property? Is relying on volunteers to help build and maintain trails viable in a state like Vermont where so many trail users live out of state? What's so great about mountain biking on the east coast of the US? Why is there a perception that the trails are better out west? Learn more about the Vermont Mountain Bike Association at vmba.org and view their strategic plan here. Photo credit: Mark Clement. The Singletracks podcast is brought to you by TPC -- The Pro's Closet. Spring is the perfect time to upgrade, and TPC has an industry-leading selection of new and Certified Pre-Owned bikes, plus frames, wheels and accessories. Each Certified, Pre-Owned bike is inspected, tested and serviced, and every bike includes thirty day returns. Visit ⁠⁠tpc.bike/singletracks⁠⁠ and enter code Singletracks40 to save forty dollars on every order over two hundred. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/singletracks/support

Trail EAffect with Steve Kasacek Life as a Project Manager with IMBA Trail Solutions How Steve found his way into Civil Engineering / Stormwater Management and eventually to IMBA Trail Solutions Coming to IMBA at a pivotal time for IMBA Johnson City, TN and what Steve Learned on this project early in his IMBA Trail Solutions Career The ROI according to Steve in Johnson City, TN IMBA Trail Labs / First session of this in June of 2018, and what this experience was like for Steve How Trail Labs put planning and design into perspective The Trail Accelerator Grant Program The importance of Planning for unlocking trail construction funding Cacapon State Park and the Thunderstruck Trail Started as a Trail Accelerator Grant Project Old Fort NC and the G5 Collective Planning and Designing in the Pisgah National Forest, Grandfather District The power of Lidar Data for design Getting the keys to the Blueridge Parkway Giving people decisions right out of the trailhead Revitalizing the whole Star Gap Trail Chattanooga and Walden's Ridge Gravity Trail System The design challenges with this site Opening up more Bouldering opportunities with this project McClellan / Anniston, AL Creating opportunities for beginner riders and building a NICA Venue Standing Boy Trails, Columbus, GA How the Stacked Loop Trail System might not be the best answer for every community or trail site Hub and Cluster System as an alternative Directionality of Trails Lessons from being on the Road for IMBA Trail Solutions The story behind Asshole Steve… Moving to Maine and starting a new Career with the Outdoor Sport Institute Words of Wisdom by Steve – Dream Big, bring more people into your circle and don't be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them Thank You's and Closing Comments Links: IMBA Trail Solutions: https://www.imba.com/programs/trail-solutions?param=trail-solutions-project Tannery Knobs / Johnson City, TN Project: https://www.imba.com/project/tannery-knobs-skills-park First IMBA Trail Labs Video: https://youtu.be/TikAsU4-1hA G5 Trail Collective, Old Fort, NC: https://www.g5trailcollective.org/oldfort Making of Walden's Ridge Video: https://youtu.be/8VnxQYfy_V8 Making of Standing Boy Trails / Columbus, GA: https://youtu.be/dcWE4shMr00 Outdoor Sport Institute: https://www.outdoorsi.org/   Trail EAffect Show Links: Trail Effect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559 Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/ Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so. This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Welcome to Risky Business, a limited series in partnership with Trenchcoat Advisors, a risk advisory firm. In an unpredictable, complex, and chaotic world, the business risks are ever-present. To help navigate the challenges ahead, this series delves into the intersection of business and national security — from influence operations and sabotage to hostage diplomacy and investment security, we're brining exclusive conversations with leading experts to better understand and anticipate risk!In episode three, The Burn Bag's A'ndre Gonawela and Trenchcoat's Holden Triplett speak to David S. Lee about what he terms "the new national security economy." David discusses the framework he outlines in his recent Harvard Business Review article, and how companies are already affected by the 'national security economy' -- where certain dependencies (such as foreign production) can be a national security risk.  David also talks about how U.S.-China competition has driven national security concerns further, and commentates on whether companies are willful participants or victims of these circumstances. We discuss how companies are responding, whether through the creation of risk intelligence units or through having Chief National Security Officers as part of their senior leadership team.David S. Lee is an award-winning teacher that is active broadly in the areas of ethics, fintech, leadership, law, and corporate governance. He teaches in the undergraduate, executive education, MBA, and other taught postgraduate degree programs, including the IMBA with Fudan University, and the Executive MBA-Global Asia offered with Columbia Business School and London Business School. David is a co-author of the first Asia focused business ethics textbook, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases, An Asia Edition (Cengage Learning Asia, 2019). His forthcomiong book is entitled A Perilous Moment: Navigating the New National Security Economy.

Mike Repyak is the Director of Planning and Design at Trail Solutions, the trail development arm of the International Mountain Biking Association. He's been involved in recreation planning and trail network design for many years and is currently based in Madison, Wisconsin. In this episode we ask: How is Trail Solutions related to IMBA, and what does it do? What are some ways designers can influence trail riders' experience? Would you say we generally have the right mix of green, blue, and black trails in most places in the US? How does the cost to build a new trail today compare to 10 years ago? Are there enough experienced, quality MTB trail builders in the US? How do maintenance considerations play into trail planning? Is chipseal something that is helpful in building low-maintenance trails? What are some current mountain bike trail projects you're stoked about? From your perspective, is there a connection between the growth of MTB participation with the growth in trail building? Does a growing sport make it easier to get projects approved and funded? Find out more about Trail Solutions at imba.com, and for information about current, open positions at IMBA, visit ride.imba.com/explore-imba/meet-imba/careers. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

Kazuho Okui さんをゲストに迎えて、Twitter, Dynamic Documents, Imba, プロダクティビティ、コンテンツなどについて話しました。 Show Notes Rebuild Supporter Twitter officially bans third-party clients with new developer rules TweetUp + PostUp + Echofon + UberTwitter = UberMedia Offical Twitter Developer Conference, Chirp! Congratulations, Twitterrific Twitter for iPhone Pull-to-refresh Social media copies gambling methods 'to create psychological cravings' 飯野賢治: "「RT」を「QT」（quote＝引用）と変えたらどうだろう。" Ivory for iOS Twitter Working on End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages Musk explores raising $3 billion to pay off Twitter debt Inside Elon Musk's “extremely hardcore” Twitter Rebuild Podcast (@rebuildfm@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Eugen Rochko: "I don't feel as strongly about quote posts" Mozilla to explore healthy social media alternative Medium embraces Mastodon TaskTXT Imba Potluck: Dynamic documents as personal software Org mode for Emacs Obsidian TaskPaper CodeMirror The Virtual DOM is slow. Meet the Memoized DOM Rebuild: 318: Evergreen Todo List (naan) The Next Chapter of Day One at Automattic Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 舞妓さんちのまかないさんト Magic for Humans Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio JUNK HEAD Wednesday The Recruit The Last of Us | HBO The Crown

Trail EAffect Episode 105 with Mike Repyak Director of Planning and Design for IMBA Trail Solutions  The Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan Story The Approval and Process for this Master Plan The Importance of Partnerships with other community-based organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce leaning into actual infrastructure, Trail Planning and Trail Building Testimony during the WDNR Public Hearing Business Partnerships Granite Peak Ski Area Partnership Positive Comments from the WDNR Natural Resources Board The overall landscape of Mountain Biking in Wisconsin State Parks Other Wisconsin Based Projects in 2022 Blue Mound State Park Building in the City of Madison, WI via 2019 Trail Accelerator Grant Marinette County – Carving out ARPA Funds for Trails One year – 50+ Miles Planned, 30+ Miles Designed, and 10+ Miles Built… IMBA Trail Labs in Cedar City Utah 2022 Year in Review Planning and Design Highlights How Planning helps feed the trail building industry How the Trail Accelerator Grant Program has unlocked more than 12.7 million dollars for trail construction, from $900,000 of planning and design deliverables How all of this planning helps to feed the trail industry Full Community engagement when working with IMBA Trail Solutions 2022 Year in Review Construction Highlights Cacapon State Park, WV Chattanooga, TN Build at Walden's Ridge – Bike Park Style Trail System Favorite 2022 Projects for Mike 2023 Trail Projects on tap Trail Accelerator Grant Funding Other 2023 Projects Turner State Park in Davis, OK Sand Point, ID Cuchara, Co – Old Ski Area reopening… And many more Closing Comments Links: IMBA: https://www.imba.com/ CWOCC: https://cwocc.org/ Marinette Area Mountain Bike Association: https://mambatrails.com/ WDNR Rib Mountain Master Plan Press Release (12/21/22): https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/65341 Granite Peak Ski Area: https://www.skigranitepeak.com/ IMBA 2022 Trail Accelerator Grant Recipients: https://www.imba.com/press-release/2022-trail-accelerator-grant-recipients Professionally Built Trails Wicked Fast in Wisconsin's Northwoods: https://www.imba.com/blog/professionally-built-trails-wicked-fast-wisconsins-northwoods Big Ash Trail Build at Snowshoe, WV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2X3EjU4Ijw Making of Walden's Ridge Chattanooga, TN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VnxQYfy_V8   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Trail Effect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.

Tony Boone has been building mountain bike trails for more than 30 years, and literally helped write the book on the subject, contributing to IMBA's Guides to Building Sweet Singletrack and Providing Great Riding. He established the first bike patrol in Colorado in 1989 and has been an active member of the Professional Trail Builders Association since 1995. In this episode we ask: What was it like working as a Boulder open space employee? How do the early trails compare to the ones you're involved in creating today? How do you learn and establish best practices for trail building? What are some of the most common mistakes new trail builders make? How did you get involved working with IMBA, and building trails overseas? What was it like seeing the development of mountain biking in places like China? What are some of the trail projects you're most proud of? What led you to create a community college trail building course? How do trail builders benefit from a more formal education? What is life like as a full time trail builder? How do concepts like sustainability and stewardship fit into recreational trail building? What does the Jim Angel quote, “People don't need trails, the land does,” mean to you? Connect with Tony and learn more at tonyboonetrails.com. This episode of the Singletracks podcast is sponsored by Explore Brevard. Professional mountain biker Adam Craig says it's one of the top three places in the universe he's ever ridden. Where is this magical mountain biking nirvana? It's none other than Brevard, North Carolina, home to Pisgah National Forest and DuPont Recreational Forest. The area boasts over 300 miles of peerless singletrack, not to mention hundreds of miles of gravel roads, creating a near endless array of routes, terrains, and challenges to explore. Four vibrant bike shops will get you sorted, whether you need gear, service, or a top notch rental. Top it off with an array of craft breweries, cafes and gathering spots that have earned Brevard the title as one of the best small towns in America in 2021. It all adds up to a premier mountain biking destination you'll want to experience for yourself. Find out more at ExploreBrevard.com. ✏️ A written transcript of this conversation is available at singletracks.com. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

Featuring: Ashley Korenblat is a founding Managing Director for Public Land Solutions, a non-profit recreation economy consultant that works from the bottom up directly with communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction, and from the top down, on public land legislation and policies that affect this transition, such as oil and gas leasing and land management planning.   Ashley's involvement with public land began when she served as President of Merlin Metalworks, a bicycle manufacturing company in Cambridge, MA. During that time she became chair of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and worked with the organization to establish MOUs with federal, state, and local land managers. Ashley has spent the last 15 years at Western Spirit Cycling, an outfitter based in Moab, Utah who runs multi-day trips throughout the US, and is one of the largest holders of recreational permits on the public lands system. Ashley was inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 2003. She was appointed to the Utah BLM Resource Advisory Council for two terms, as well as the Outdoor Recreation Economic Ecosystem Taskforce created by Utah Governor Jon Huntsman. Ashley created IMBA's Public Lands Initiative and has testified before Congress on the recreation economy. She recently served on The Western Governor's Association's Get Out West Committee. Show Highlights:  In this episode of Channel Mastery, Kristin is joined by Ashley Korenblat, Managing Director for Public Land Solutions, to talk about how business leaders can support climate change solutions within their organizations. While there are many ways that business leaders can help combat climate change, Ashley explains how supporting public lands and informing policy around public lands is essential for the outdoor industry and its consumers.    Kristin and Ashley also speak to the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, supply chain implications, public land solutions, oil and gas land + energy policy, and what you can do to support the climate through your business.  RELATED LINKS Ep. 192 with Adam Cramer VerdePr.com/blog/channel-mastery-192-adam-cramer-inflation-reduction-act Public Lands Solutions - publiclandsolutions.org Western Spirits Cycling - westernspirit.com Outerbike - outerbike.com Kristin on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kcarpediem Verde Brand Communications - VerdePR.com

Paul Perrault tells us the story of Bike Cochrane and how this Alberta organization is building community through mountain bike trail and active transportation advocacy. Paul tells us how Bike Cochrane figured out there town’s ‘bikeability’ and how the organization got started and came to be. https://podcasts-2.feedpress.com/16677/Ep%2087%20-%20FINAL%20MIX.mp3 Show Notes & Links https://www.bikecochrane.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bikecochrane https://www.instagram.com/bikecochrane/ Traditional … Continue reading "Ep 87 – Active Transportation and Mountain Biking with Paul Perrault of Bike Cochrane"

Justin Martin, Executive Director of the Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS) in Duluth, MN shares how they renamed their Mission Creek trail network. The trails were renamed using traditional indigenous language of Ojibwe. Justin takes us through the entire project from consolation to activation. Next episode we’ll hear from Paul Perrault: Director of Operations … Continue reading "Ep 86 – Justin Martin of COGGS Discusses Their Indigenous Re-Naming of Trails"

This week, 5th-time Forsyth Magazines Podcast guest Kristin Johnson brings along special guest Anna Simtaji to share details of their upcoming IMBA Together event on July 23 at the Millennium Center. While “imba” means “sing” in Swahili, Anna describes how 12 different artists will come together to sing gospel and contemporary Christian music, how the event supports autism awareness, and how excited she and Kristin are to be back together after a Covid-induced two-year hiatus. Register for the free IMBA Together event online at www.imbatogether.org

Trail EAffect Episode 74 with Gary Sjoquist Mountain Bike Advocate and Hall of Fame Member The Gary Sjoquist Back Story on how he found mountain biking Becoming and Advocate in Mountain Biking and Cycling in General IMBA State Rep in the early 90's Contracting with the MN DNR for a bicycle conference Could see that access might become an issue across different public agencies Became a voice for Mountain Biking / published a newsletter called off-road rider Cuyuna evolving into the state of MN first recreation meeting in '93 and traveling there in ‘95 Got local leaders attend meetings about mountain biking to educate land managers North Central Mountain Bike Resource Group evolved into MORC IMBA Trail Care Crew first showed up in 1996 Director of Dakota County Asked “What do Mountain Bikers Want at Lebanon Hills?” Getting the right people and provide the right resources for them Encountering resistance to Mountain Biking in the 90's Gary – A Prisoner of Logic Mountain Bikers do care about our natural resources Stewardship has been critical for Mountain Bikers Famous Failure… Hosting a Mountain Bike Advocacy Meeting at the race venue after a Mountain Bike Race and only 2 people showed up… Racers and Advocacy or lack of The WORS Model VS the MNMTB Model MNMTB as a Non-Profit, 2021 MNMTB gave back almost $52,000 to clubs that hosted race events Working with IMBA Early On Gary is a unique advocate as he's an advocate for both road and mountain bike access IMBA Provided a lot of resources to local clubs Directional Trails and the important role they play in trail systems Sight Lines not as necessary Legacy of separate Trails in MN Improves conflict management Reduces the need for Maintenance on the trails Riding the wrong way on trails is just misguided Directional Trails can handle a lot more users Quality Bike Products (QBP) Bringing Gary on staff as an advocate at QBP Lots of Freedom to work in the advocacy world Helped Start Bikes Belong, which became People for Bikes Additional Resources by befriending a member of congress Traveling to Washington DC lobby for funding to build the first 23 miles at Cuyuna as a pilot project Launching the MN Highschool League with the help of QBP Needing to make sure that Cuyuna was built to the highest standard Creating perimeters where the trail building company at Cuyuna had to demonstrate their qualifications as a quality trail building company to bid on the project Was there anyone else in a Role like Gary's Role for any other companies? Being inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 2012 Advice Gary has for communities in terms of facing resistance and changing the narrative Gary Being Thankful for “Being For Something” instead of against something, and something as bikes! How NICA and Highschool Mountain Bike Racing / has changed the future of Mountain Biking in a positive way The Economic Impact the NICA Races have brought to communities in MN What Gary Looks for in a Mountain Bike Community A well thought out trail network Signage that makes sense Infrastructure around the trail network Who's the Club taking care of the trails Accommodations for Mountain Bikers Closing Comments from Gary Sjoquist Links: Minnesota Cycling Association: https://minnesotacycling.org/ Quality Bicycle Products: https://www.qbp.com/ IMBA: https://www.imba.com/ People For Bikes: https://www.peopleforbikes.org/ Cuyuna: https://www.cuyuna.com/ Lebanon Hills: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/parksTrails/LebanonHills Redhead Bike Park: https://www.mndiscoverycenter.com/visit/redhead-mountain-bike-park/ Biketown: https://freehubmag.com/biketown   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services   Trail EAffect Show Support: Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/ Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/ Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.

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

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Anthony Duncan is the Director of Local Programs at IMBA and is based out of Johnson City, Tennessee. The IMBA Local program is designed to support grassroots mountain bike organizations through services, education and mentorship programs. In this episode we ask Anthony: How long have you been at IMBA? What were you doing before joining? The IMBA local program was launched at the end of 2017 which represented a huge change for the organization. What was happening back then that led to the formation of Local? There are two IMBA Local support service options: Chapter services and Affiliate services. What does Affiliate services include? What kinds of services does Chapter support add? Does IMBA directly help groups advocate at the local level, or do you provide education and resources so groups can advocate for themselves instead? What are some of the biggest challenges local trail groups are facing? Have you seen an uptick in new local groups forming since the pandemic began? It seems like lately some of the groups that decided to drop their IMBA association are coming back as Local affiliates. What do you think is driving that? Do you think state-level groups like those forming in Vermont and California are a natural evolution in MTB advocacy?How do IMBA Regions fit this model? Is this a good time to be a mountain bike advocate? Are economic arguments increasingly effective in trail project approvals? What's next for IMBA Local? Learn more about IMBA Local at IMBA.com. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

We hear from Dave Ternier about how he got into advocacy and what is on his mind regarding the future of trails. Dave shares his experience in telling stories and lets us know about Valley Life Recreation, a group in Minnedosa, Manitoba. Join the conversation and take part in a future episode by contacting the … Continue reading "Ep 85 – Dave Ternier and Valley Life Recreation"

Terry Palmeri is the Executive Director of the Southern Off Road Bicycle Association (SORBA). The organization has been around since 1989 and today SORBA is made up of 48 chapters spread across seven states. In this conversation we ask: Why and how did SORBA get its start? What sorts of issues were southern mountain bikers struggling with in the late 1980s? How is SORBA organized? How many miles of singletrack trails do SORBA chapters support? How many individuals belong to a SORBA club? How do you think that number compares to the number of active mountain bikers living in the southeast? How is SORBA funded? What is the relationship between SORBA and IMBA? What are some of the bigger trail projects that are currently in the works? Are there any unique challenges to trail building in the southeast? Is there much opposition to mountain bike trail access in the region? What does the current discussion around e-bike trail access look like for SORBA? What's the biggest constraint SORBA faces in carrying out and growing the mission? What's next for SORBA in 2022 and beyond? For more information about SORBA or to make a donation, visit SORBA.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support