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Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -

Our wives told us we talk too much about bikes. So we started a podcast about all our favorite things. Mountain bikes, beers, snowboarding, and most importantly Michigan. Every week we explore some of our favorite cities in Michigan, the beers they make, the trails they have, or the hills you can shred.

Local Root's Podcast is hosted by Larry Lynch and Brian Davis.

This podcast is perfect for people who love to talk about:
Mtb trails
Mountain Bikes
Snowboarding
Michigan's best mountain bike trails
Michigan's best breweries
Craft beer
What's going in Grand Rapids, Mi
Devastating stories Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

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Episodes

RIP Brian's Leg... Airbags Are Made By The Devil

May 19, 2023 17:16 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

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

Pat Reviews The Radness of Boyne City Forest! May The 4th Be With You!!!

May 04, 2023 19:51 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

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

Bob and Pat Talk The Weirdest Shit They've Seen Working On Customers' Bikes, And Brian's Turn For Questions From Pat and Bob!

April 01, 2023 20:41 - 2 hours - 131 MB

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

Pat Ellis Takes Over The Pod! (WMMBA talk, listener questions, and a pickleball/tennis turf war?!)

March 02, 2023 19:12 - 2 hours - 120 MB

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

MI, MI, MI, Bob Hammond Answers Listener's Questions And Takes Over The Pod!

February 22, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

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

Test Episode With Bob and Pat!

February 18, 2023 15:48 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

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

Bob and Pat Join us LIVE from Merrell's new Wynalda loop!

June 30, 2022 05:39 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

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

Top secret news on the new MERRELL trail!

June 17, 2022 20:53 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Brian and Larry are back this week with a fresh-out-the-oven episode! We hope you enjoy a lice beer order, a good old fasion IPA review, a flash back of 2000's best youtube videos and more! Check out our new sponsor: https://www.myaderm.com/ PROMO CODE: "ROOTS" for 20% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

THE BEAR F**KER EPISODE.

June 06, 2022 00:33 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MB

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

We're BACK baby!!!!! Happy Memorial Day.. Let's Party.

May 27, 2022 18:25 - 50 minutes - 96.2 MB

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

Bells Iceman 2021: Everything you didn't know you needed to know!

November 02, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

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

Learning about the world's most EPIC MTB race (TransAtlantis Race Recap)

October 01, 2021 18:44 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Special Guests: Dominik Zivcic, Gareth Shaw, and Brian Zajac TransAtlantis race is a 6 day stage by stage enduro race on  2 to 7 of  September, 2021 across 5 different islands in the Azores archipelago, where the winner is the racer with less accumulative time in the overall timed stages of the week. Transfers or Liaisons between stages will be done in a mix of road, fire roads, truck shuttle, singletrack hiking. Riders will race against the clock on blind stages, trough a mix of technica...

Brian is a MARRIED MAN! Wedding re-cap Podcast (Nirvana Baby?, New BIKE DAY) Jam packed ep!

September 03, 2021 18:09 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

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

Troy and Chad from Third Nature Brewing: Rockford, MI

August 13, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

An awesome episode with the owners of Rockford's own Third Nature Brewing Co. Okay, before you get too far. here are some important links... Watch the episode on youtube - https://youtu.be/BS7VBCKdnFo Follow Third Nature on FB : https://www.facebook.com/thirdnaturebrew/ and insta: https://www.instagram.com/thirdnaturebrewing/ Go buy some sick merch here: https://www.localroots.us/local-roots-shop Wait, what? You haven't been to Third Nature yet!? It's a slice of northern Michigan righ...

Tour de France proves all road bikers are total cry-babies (W/ Evan Campbell)

July 06, 2021 01:22 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Hopefully, by now your house is no longer flooded and you had an amazing 4th of July. Meanwhile, Evan, Brian and Larry have been slaving away in the studio to give you another amazing episode! This for real might be one of the best episodes we have recorded in a while. Our main story this week is about the Tour De France. This episode takes a deep dive into what exactly caused a giant crash at the 2021 Tour De France. The 3 of us take a deep dive into exactly how hundreds of bikers ended up...

First looks at the new 2022 Scott Spark (Hottest bike of 2022?)

June 19, 2021 15:39 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

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

WE HAVE BEEN HACKED... NOT JOKING

June 09, 2021 02:17 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

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

Kevin has been to EVERY brewery in Michigan W/ Michigan Brewery Review

May 28, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 61 MB

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

Who's hoarding all the damn mountain bikes? (We're Back BABY)

May 14, 2021 20:52 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

A new way to support the show! - Become a Local Root's Premium member here: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support Also we still have some awesome merch available on our website www.localroots.us It's been a couple of weeks. But let me tell you being a dad is turning into a bit of a time suck. No fear. We are back and ready to bring you weekly podcasts designed specifically to tickle the parts of your ear that you most desire! This week on the pod- We explore the US MTB bike crisis. No one...

Taking on Leadville 100 W/ Alexey Vermeulen

February 24, 2021 23:44 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Watch this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/RlZriQ7lG-g Local Roots Podcast- Episode 47 with MTB legend Alexey Vermeulen.  www.localroots.us for more!  Alexey's message about his Leadville challenge:  "Are you interested in taking on the Leadville 100 or know a friend that recently got into riding?  In 2021, @rypetry and I are going to be taking three beginner riders to the Leadville Trail 100! Covid has offered us an opportunity in the cycling community - to welcome in a new wave of ...

One year anniversary episode!! / Yearly Performance Review

February 07, 2021 16:55 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

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

Becoming one of Burton’s first pro snowboarders W/ Craig Gietzen

January 16, 2021 02:52 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

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

Old Nation's Journey to M43 w/ Travis Fritts

January 06, 2021 17:49 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

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

20th Annual Bicycle Film Festival W/ Brendt Barbur

December 23, 2020 15:02 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

This week, we welcome an awesome guest! The Founding Director of the Bicycle Film Festival, Brenda Barbur. Access the films for the East Lansing film festival with the link below! Buy Tickets, watch anywhere, while supporting some awesome folks: https://btt.boldtypetickets.com/events/109731272/bicycle-film-festival-east-lansing 20th Annual Bicycle Film Festival East Lansing Hosted by MSU Bike Service Center December 18-30 Website: www.bicyclefilmfestival.com Instagram: https://www.in...

The Gary Fisher Interview W/ Gary Fisher

December 15, 2020 03:05 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

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

It's not cold, you just don't have the right gear! W/ Brian Dokter

November 27, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Help finish the Dragon! Dragon Fundraiser Page: https://www.wmmba.org/dragon-fundraiser WMMBA site: https://www.wmmba.org/ So thrilled to have WWMBA VP joining us to talk all about western Michigan's newest trail in the family of fun! Join us as we meet Brian Dokter and learn all about some of the awesome work going on at The Dragon. This episode is FRESH out the oven. (Not unlike the delicious Thanksgiving turkey, we ate up yesterday. ) Recorded only about an hour ago, this episode is a...

Your favorite trails are changing. Here’s how. W/Josh McCreedy

November 21, 2020 00:08 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

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

BOOTLEG: The Secret Post-Iceman Race

November 17, 2020 13:41 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

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

Twas' the night before Iceman 2020 W/ Tyler Teichman and Evan Campbell

November 06, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

15% off merch all 2 weeks only!!! PROMO CODE: ICEMAN Remember you can get mercy to represent your favorite western Michigan trail at www.loclaroots.us Joining us this week Tyler Teichman (5 iceman races) and Even Campbell (4 iceman races) Because we were supposed to be at iceman today. We figured lets meet up and talk about what makes iceman such a special race. This is a great episode if you’re considering doing the race next year. We go over what it’s like to do such a special race. R...

LIVE from The Dragon trail head ( LRP Special Episode )

October 26, 2020 03:42 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

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

Receiving a dirty towel in the mail W/ Brian Davis and Larry Lynch

October 16, 2020 21:42 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Check out the awesome new merch and website: https://www.localroots.us/ A quick reminder that you can show off your support for the show by repin' your favorite GR trail design. Promo code: Truefan10 THIS WEEK:  Brian and Larry break down what's going on this week. - Brian finds new skills on the trails - Reciving a dirty towel in the mail? - Baby sitting gone wrong - a leaf over a piece of WHAT"? (must listen to understand) - Just listen I don't feel like typing..... Thanks for li...

The Ballad of the Pickleball Boys W/ The J2pickleball (and 'the guys')

October 09, 2020 01:20 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

This week Local Roots broadens their horizons from the usual beers, boards, and bikes. Instead, we take a deep dive into the world of PICKLEBALL. Quick reminder that you can show off your support for the show by repin' your favorite GR trail design. You can get your cool trail merch for 10% off W/ TRUEFANS10 Cool Trail Merch: www.localroots.us  Jake and JB Jones are brothers in life and now in PICKLEBALL. Larry’s cousins join the Local Roots podcast along with Jake’s Backyard Picklegans cr...

Co-owning a Brewery W/ Edwin Collazo

October 02, 2020 20:46 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

We are so excited to release this week's episode with our new friend Edwin Collazo, Co-Owner of City Built Brewing. Edwin is the Cheif Dreamer at City Built. You are going to love hearing his story about creating an awesome brewery in a city that he loves.  Grand Rapids is the home of so many awesome breweries. Be sure to head out this weekend and safely support some of your favorite brewhouses!  NEW MERCH: HOODIES, HATS, TEES, STICKERS, OH MY 10% off W/ promo code: truefans10 Head over t...

Wireless shifting for under $400? W/ Brian and Larry

September 26, 2020 14:49 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Are you allowed to where your Iceman2020 Merch, if the race never happened? Thanks for helping us reach 5k!!!! Visit the Website: www.localroots.us BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today!   CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! This week on LRP: Is brian about to buy a dirtbike? But for real, ...

Building a Brewery W/ Brett and Jake from Arvon Brewing

September 10, 2020 23:08 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Follow Arvon: https://www.instagram.com/arvonbrewingco/ Learn about the Brew Crew here: https://www.arvonbrewingco.com/ This week on LRP: - welcome Brett and Jake from Arvon brewing! - Arvon's history, starting in a 700SQ FT Building to becoming a growing staple in Downtown Grand Rapids - How Jake and Brett won their first IPA challenge - How delicious sour beers are made! - The trick to drinking a NEIPA - SO MUCH MORE! Thanks for listening everyone! Support the show: BLENDERS EYE...

Can you guess the prices on these bikes? W/ Evan Campbell

September 04, 2020 16:56 - 1 hour - 80 MB

Introducing Bike's is Right! We invented an awesome new game where we read a craig's list description of a used mountain bike and the contestants guess (price is right style) at the cost they think the bike is! You can play along while listening!  Message us on Instagram if you guessed better than Brian and Evan! Plus Larry reads a very funny work email that took a wild turn! Thanks for listening everyone! BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - ...

Local Roots and The Rainbow Seekers W/ Joe Hertler

August 28, 2020 02:16 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Guys! Michigan music legend, Joe Hertler joins us this week for an epic episode of LRP. Don't miss a chance to see Joe live at a socially distant concert at The Deck in Muskegon, Mi. We already bought our tickets for Friday, Sept 11. Join us before tickets sell out! (going very fast!) Learn More about the show: https://thedeckmkg.com/live-music/ Buy Tickets here: Friday, 11th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joe-hertler-the-rainbow-seekers-the-deck-muskegon-fri-sept-11-tickets-116685023045?af...

Bell's 2020 Iceman is CANCELED. Now what? W/ Brian and Larry

August 21, 2020 16:43 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Wow. I wish it wasn't true. However, we just got word that this year's Iceman Cometh Challenge has officially been canceled. As you know, this is a huge blow to us here at Local Roots. BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today!   CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! (Side note, larry's mic was unpl...

Pro Trail Builder Shares a Sneak Peak of Michigan's Newest Single Track W/ Josh McCreedy

August 14, 2020 20:41 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

We're back stronger than ever! We have such a fun episode this week! Brian's back and covid free!(thank goodness) Thanks to our sponsors!  BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 333 blend for some turbo speed power! On this week's episode we welcome professional trail builder Josh McCreedy. ...

When is it REALLY time for a new bike? W/ Rockford Brewing's Mrs. Mango Ale

August 06, 2020 15:29 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Use promo code: LOCALROOTS16 for 16% off of your next order at https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ They just got some sick new shades in stock, check it out! Brian is out sick. Wish him well! Luckily I found an episode from the spring that was only released on youtube! That means, you probably haven't heard it yet. But if you have, I am sorry in advance. But I promise it is better than just listening to Larry talk to himself for an hour.  This week: Questions answered on this podcast:  Wh...

Are Michigan trails better than Sedona? W/ Nate from Central District Cycling

July 24, 2020 17:48 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

THIS WEEK ON LRP: - Should you really get a dropper post? - How did Nate get into Mountain Biking - The best places to ride in Grand Rapids, MI - Would you ever buy a $10k Hardtail? (Yeti’s new bike) - What is it like riding in Sedona? - Taking on the “”White Line” - WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TRAILS (JOIN WMMBA) - Virtual Reality, do’s and don’s More from Nate: https://www.facebook.com/CentDistrictGR/ https://centraldistrictcyclery.com/ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TRAILS! : https:...

Here are your new bucket list bike trails W/ Evan Campbell

July 17, 2020 21:47 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Get more Local Roots! Leave us a message HERE - We will play it on the show. Watch exclusive video episodes HERE This week our buddy Evan Campbell comes on to talk about his new riding schedule, his inquisitive philosophies on growing older, and how covid has changed his entire life as a GM engineer. Follow Evan here. PS, LADIES: he's single and ready to tingle. This week on Local Roots: Why do michiganders always spend their summers up north? What all has changed working at GM now th...

Brian and Larry run for President W/ Bahia Mamba Tropical IPA

July 09, 2020 17:38 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

Back to the roots, baby! Join us for a classic episode, packed with an amazing brewery review from a great selection, gifted to us from the lovely Tyler and Caitlin Teichman. Beer Review: River’s Edge Brewery - Bahia Mamba Tropical IPA THIS WEEK: - Is eating Alligator Seafood? - Brian bought a PONTOON! (For 1$) - Brian and Larry Run for President - This is no longer a family friendly podcast. - Inventing a word for when something doesn’t taste as good the 2nd time you try it - MICH...

What goes on at your local bike shop? W/ The Rockford Bike Shop Gang

June 25, 2020 19:56 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

We have George, Katie and Craig from Rockford Bike Shop this week! Well, it only took me 2 weeks to find time to edit this one! Wow.. who would have thought I could forget how to edit an IN PERSON podcast? We had such a fun time recording with the gang at RBS. It felt really good to get out of the house and record a podcast with some super cool, authenticity nice, local business owners. We can’t thank them enough for keeping the shop open late to set up 5 mics and ramble on for a couple ...

Can you be electrocuted while on a bike? W/Brian Zajac

June 18, 2020 22:55 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

Sorry for the episode delay! We have an awesome episode we recorded last week with the Rockford Bike Shop gang. However, I am struggling to get all the mics synced up and edited. We had about 5 people for a 2 hour record. So! We are swapping episodes. This week is now Brian Zajac, our new friend and MTB instructor, while in a couple days I will have the Rockford Bike Shop episode out! Thanks for being cool and understanding! Check out more from Brian especially the Cannonsburger,  here: ...

Can you be electrocuted while on a bike? W/Brian Zajak

June 18, 2020 22:55 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

Sorry for the episode delay! We have an awesome episode we recorded last week with the Rockford Bike Shop gang. However, I am struggling to get all the mics synced up and edited. We had about 5 people for a 2 hour record. So! We are swapping episodes. This week is now Brian Zajak, our new friend and MTB instructor, while in a couple days I will have the Rockford Bike Shop episode out! Thanks for being cool and understanding! Check out more from Brian especially the Cannonsburger,  here:...

Does Larry have what it takes to be a dad? (W/ Sheyn, The Crashing Dad)

June 06, 2020 15:09 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Check out Sheyn's youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EYzvqKgbXUq_n8OXnOX4A It was such a blast recording with Sheyn this week! You might know him on youtube as The Crashing Dad, where he makes some awesome MTB content. Sheyn is also a proud father who was willing to sit down and give us some valuable parenting advice. As we are learning, it's not easy to balance bike rides, a full time job, a child, a wife and a podcast/youtube channel. There's also some pretty hug...

LRP for BLM: Please explore the resources in this episode description

June 05, 2020 02:58 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Hey guys, we are going to postpone this week's episode until Saturday. Resources as mentioned in this mini episode: Guide for people looking to be an ALLY. This is a great, all in one resource. Please take a look. 8 can't wait. Please Please Please look at these proposed rules for police. Data proves that together these eight policies can decrease police violence by 72% Michigan bail fund - The Michigan Solidarity Bail Fund is a project to bail out those most in need and those who put th...

Michigan's secret trail is not in Michigan W/ The Duke of MTB

May 29, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 65 MB

This is a great wholesome episode about love, friendship and shredding the best trails in the world. Welcome to Local Roots. Thanks again for taking some time to come on the pod Ed! Check out Ed and Cory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBrbBA4D3AUCSp6hSTrK3w Don’t forget to get some fresh gear from HandUp Gloves: https://bit.ly/2z1Y3hR Use promo code: LOCALROOT$ for 10% off This week on the pod: - What’s new with MTB Bike trends? - What’s the perfect bike for Michigan...

Reliving our friend's "Oh, S#!T" moments W/Friends of the Pod

May 23, 2020 14:41 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Share your stories!  We want to hear your favorite MTB story. If it's good we will play it on the pod! Leave your short stories here: https://anchor.fm/localroots The one thing that all mountain bikers can relate to is biting off a little more than we can chew. Whether it's getting bonked on an epic new trail and realizing you're only halfway done. Maybe realizing half way through a muddy Iceman that you should have learned how nutrition works. Or, like all of us mid-air, as you realize yo...