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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"

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 their 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"

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"

We’re back for Part 2 of our conversation with Richard Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions. In the second part we discuss future and what Trail Solutions can do. We also continue our conversation on what increases in trail usage has meant and what we, as trail advocates and builders, can do to make our trail … Continue reading "Ep 84 – Richard Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions Part 2"

We hear from Richard Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions in what is Part 1 of our two part conversation. In this first part we discuss Richard’s history in advocacy, and how Trail Solutions began. We also begin the conversation on what increases in trail usage has meant and what we, as trail advocates and builders, … Continue reading "Ep 83 – Richard Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions Part 1"

This episode we check in with the Blue Ridge Off-Road Cyclists in Roanoke, Virginia. We hear from Trails Coordinator: Ian Bongard and President: Stuart Lamanna. We discuss politics and trails as well as the changing landscape of how people are working and what that means for where they choose to live. As the last episode … Continue reading "Ep 82 – Checking in with the Blue Ridge Off-Road Cyclists"

We check in with the Kickapoo Mountain Bike Club located near Champaign and Danville, Illinois. We hear from Vice-President: Troy Savalick and Executive Director: Anthony Maro. We discuss the recent trail expansion at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area, and how COVID-19 effected the roll-out. We also discuss personal life as we live and advocate during … Continue reading "Ep 81 – Checking in with the Kickapoo Mountain Bike Club"

Starting off a new season of the podcast and coming off of what was the 4th Anniversary of the show this week, we look to the future. And not that fairy-dream world in which we all get a vaccine, but the real world, the uncertain one we’re all being forced to get used to. Are … Continue reading "Ep 80 – New Season Update: Where Do We Go from Here?"

To answer the question of what Trail Days could look like this summer, I’m joined by three guests. First, Bill Hoyne, Safety Lead with the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association in Alberta, Canada. Second, Tony Ferlisi, Executive Director of Mountain Bike the Tetons in Driggs, Idaho. And finally, Will Taygan, President of the Chugach Mountain … Continue reading "Ep 79 – How Can We Safely Run Trail Days in a COVID-19 World?"

We’re joined by three guests, all of them experts in Youth in the Outdoors. Returning to the show is Melissa Werkman, she’s now the Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy ‘Center’ of Kent County in West Michigan. Mike Greer joins us again as the Executive Director of Elevation Outdoors which works with underprivileged youth in … Continue reading "Ep 78 – The Value of the Outdoors for Youth and the Impacts of Isolation"

Looking at what lies ahead, after COVID-19 for Trail Associations, Advocacy and Trails and Outdoor spaces in general. We’re joined by: Susie Murphy, Executive Director of the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, Patrick Lucas of the BC Aboriginal Youth Mountain Biking Project and Jay Darby, Fields Program Coordinator with IMBA Canada. Despite all the challenges … Continue reading "Ep 77 – A Panel Discussion for Looking at What Comes Next"

Ian Jones, President of the Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association returns to the podcast to help us navigate the plethora of tech resources available online to help increase your organization’s productivity. We go through a list of a dozen or so tools, with the intention that you can pick and choose a few to look … Continue reading "Ep 76 – Taking Advantage of All the Internet’s Tools w/ Ian Jones of SWMMBA"

We hear from the crew at the Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club: Treasurer and previous guest Erik Hillard, President Matt Baffert and Secretary Rob Pettersen. We discuss starting a new organization, their ongoing project of restoring the Condor Peak Trail, the surrounding Wilderness and how they’re creating an Elite Group of Volunteers while trying to not … Continue reading "Ep 75 – Starting Something New with the Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club"

We dive back into the old topic of eMTBs with a fresh perspective: Joe Vadeboncoeur, President of the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association discusses his article: “eMTB Thoughts”. Prior to being Board President, Joe worked in the Bike Industry at Trek, and he shares what it was like going from there into the world of … Continue reading "Ep 74 – eMTB 5: A New Perspective on an Old Topic w/ Joe Vadeboncoeur"

With recent global events regarding COVID-19, the podcast is returning two weeks early. We’ll be hearing from a few different trail associations on what they’re doing to address the Pandemic. We’ll also hear from Eleanor Blick, Senior Communications & Advocacy Manager at the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Stay safe! Another episode will be out on … Continue reading "Ep 73 – How Trail Associations are Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic"

We hear from three Professional Trail Builders. First, Shane Wilson joins us from Hood River, OR, and is the Project Manager with the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s Trail Solutions. Pat Podolski is the Owner/Operator of Golden Dirt Trails in BC, Canada. And finally, Greg Mazu is in Fort Collins, CO and is the Chief Encouragement … Continue reading "Ep 72 – A Professional Trail Builders Panel Discussion"

Continuing with our theme of Climate Change, we hear from the founder of Minneapolis Bike Parks: Devin Olson and Program Director: Kim Holm. They’re a fantastic example of a successful grassroots organization. They focus on building Bicycle Playgrounds that increase the Bicycle competency in kids, so that future generations are capable and comfortable with using … Continue reading "Ep 71 – Increasing Bicycle Competency in Future Generations through Bicycle Playgrounds w/ Minneapolis Bike Parks"

Jay Darby of IMBA Canada, returns to continue our discussion on Climate Change and what role Mountain Bike Trail Associations can play in addressing it. In addition we’re joined by past guest and Executive Director of the Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Program, Patrick Lucas. Both Jay and Patrick share their experience of working in remote … Continue reading "Ep 70 – What Mountain Biking has done for First Nations Communities in BC to address Climate Change"

As a follow-up from last episode, we check in with IMBA Canada to hear about their Provincial Council Programs. We’re joined by Executive Director on IMBA Canada: AJ Strawson, Jay Darby: Field Program Coordinator for IMBA Canada and the Chair of BC Council and Dean Campbell: Board Member of IMBA Canada and founding Board Member … Continue reading "Ep 69 – IMBA Canada’s Provincial Councils and the Beginning of Our Climate Change Conversation"