Mountain Bike Radio
1,485 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 392 ratingsThe voice of mountain biking. Mountain bike talk from mountain bikers, for mountain bikers.
A place for mountain bike talk. Shows cover topics from racing, current events, products, to women's topics and anything in the world of non-road cycling. From the average joe to the top pro and from short track to multiday adventures, Mountain Bike Radio brings the world of mountain biking to you.
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Just Riding Along - "Reflections" (February 5, 2020 | #1226 | Hosts: Andrea & Matt)
February 05, 2020 17:19 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBFebruary 5, 2020 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE *WARNING* If you are offended easily, you may want to find another podcast. Also, all companies who are mentioned and offended as a result may or may not be real or named as such. Matt and Andrea take on the episode alone. Find out what podcasts they listen to as they open up a final episode for 2019. Andrea shares some of her new Tour Divide equipment and they share some of their 2019 highlights. It's a little different...
The Path Podcast - "The Gloss" (February 3, 2020 | #1225 | Hosts: Nathan, Tani & Auk)
February 03, 2020 19:50 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBFebruary 3, 2020 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nathan, Tani, and Auk are now basically freshman in college at this point. They start of with the usual news, with a short discussion of Zipp Moto wheel demos, a dash of down country, an endorsement for Fix Manufacturing, and some more. Then the guys get some more goods. Nathan had a listener ask about his Starling Murmur. Things to never do. Frame material discussion. CT scanning tires. Hang with the guys by listening in. ...
Just Riding Along - "Last Episodes.....of 2019 - #32" (January 28, 2020 | #1224 | Hosts: Andrea, Matt & Kenny)
January 28, 2020 18:51 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MBJanuary 28, 2019 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE *WARNING* If you are offended easily, you may want to find another podcast. Also, all companies who are mentioned and offended as a result may or may not be real or named as such. We find out that Mr. Stroker is a show supporter. Kenny has been riding the trainer, Andrea is itching to get out skiing, and it's possible that Matt is just itching. They dive into questions pretty quickly. It's all downhill from there.... -...
Park City Utah #6: "The Group Gets Together" (January 26, 2020 | #1223 | Host: Ben Welnak)
January 27, 2020 03:29 - 1 hour - 52 MBJanuary 26, 2020 Park City Special Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE The entire group got together after a great trip to discuss the experience. You get some perspective from the group about their time in Park City. Aly, Veruska, and Giuseppe are brand new to mountain biking and they chat about being a newbie and their perspective. --------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Aly Teich - https://www.instagram.com/sweatlife_nyc/ The Foodellers, Veruska and Giuseppe - https://www.instagram.com/thefoo...
Park City Utah #5 - "Bob Radke - High Star Ranch Trails" (January 22, 2020 | #1222 | Host: Ben Welnak)
January 23, 2020 04:10 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBJanuary 22, 2020 Park City Special Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Bob Radke has been a local force in trail building in the Park City area. Bob sits down with Ben after a great ride at High Star Ranch. Bob gives listeners some great insight into how the trails in the area came to be, area trail management, projects he's had a hand in, and much more. Scott House, our trip guide, jumped in to share some of his thoughts as well. --------- RELATED SHOW LINKS High Star Ranch Trail Syste...
Park City Utah - #4: "Eric Porter - Mountain Bike Adventurer, Environmental Advocate & All Around Cool Guy" (January 20, 2020 | #1221 | Host: Ben Welnak)
January 20, 2020 19:08 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MBJanuary 20, 2020 Park City Special Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Eric Porter is a mountain bike adventure athlete, environmental advocate, dad, husband and all around good guy. Eric Porter found his love for the sport as a kid in Louisville, Kentucky. Eric got his first job at the local bike shop and it was on from there. In 2001, Eric won both the National Downhill and Slalom Championships. He has won mountain bike and freeride competitions all over the world. These days, Eric lives ...
The Path Podcast - "Two Tired" (January 17, 2020 | #1220 | Hosts: Nathan, Tani & Auk)
January 18, 2020 05:29 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBJanuary 17, 2020 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nathan, Tani, and Auk are back for the first episode of 2020. They lead things off with news and then get into an entire tire discussion. Get your riding hat on – thread counts, tire models, treads, brands, CushCore, and more. Then you get a little dash of suspension, a dollop of chains, with some fork offset thrown in for good measure. The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email wi...
Second Spin Cycles - "#3 - Frame Materials & Technologies" (Jan 14, 2020 | #1219 | Hosts: Martin & Mike)
January 14, 2020 16:17 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBJanuary 14, 2020 Second Spin Cycles Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Martin and Mike are in for another episode. In this episode, they lay a great foundation of frame material knowledge for you. The guys dig into the history, types of materials, builders who paved the way, and much more. You’ll hear discussion about early Cunningham, Yeti, WTB, titanium, aluminum, steel, and good and bad early options. Martin and Mike clearly bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for the history of bike...
Park City Utah - #3: "Charlie Sturgis – Executive Director of Mountain Trails Foundation" (Jan 13, 2020 | #1218 | Host: Ben Welnak)
January 13, 2020 17:23 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBJanuary 13, 2020 Park City Special Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Charlie Sturgis is the Executive Director of Mountain Trails Foundation in Park City, Utah. Charlie has an extensive history in the formation of the trails in and around Park City. Charlie and Ben dive into his history in the area, how the trails came to be, and more. Mountain Trails Foundation is a member-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to building, maintaining and protecting trails for non-motorized recreatio...
Park City Utah Special - #2: "Jay Burke of the Park City Point to Point" (Jan 10, 2020 | #1217 | Host: Ben Welnak)
January 10, 2020 16:13 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBJanuary 10, 2020 Park City Special Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Jay sits down with Ben during lunch to discuss what makes the Park City area special and share what the Park City Point to Point is all about. The Point to Point course is a true point 2 point. Thanks to the plethora of trails, you will never be on the same trail twice. You will be riding singletrack for over 90% of the race (that’s a lot of 1-track) and the total distance is 75 miles with around 12,000′+- of climbing, a...
Park City Utah Special - #1: "Whitney Thompson of National Ability Center" (Jan 8, 2020 | #1216 | Host: Ben Welnak)
January 09, 2020 01:05 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBJanuary 8, 2020 Park City Special Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Whitney Thompson is the Senior Manager of Marketing at the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah. The National Ability Center empowers individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation and educational programs. Whitney and Ben sit down to chat about the National Ability Center, the programs, events, and activities, as well as Whitney's clear passion for mount...
The Path Podcast - "Tony Z of Fix Manufacturing" (December 19, 2019 | #1215 | Hosts: Nathan, Tani & Auk)
December 19, 2019 20:54 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDecember 19, 2019 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nathan, Tani, and Auk are joined by Tony Z of Fix Manufacturing. Tony is the Founder and Owner of Fix Manufacturing. Fix Manufacturing was born in a garage. That’s where it all started, and where it’s still happening today. The guys discuss Fix Manufacturing, Tony's background, the Fix products, the ins and outs of running a small business, patents, the "Golden Age" of guerilla marketing, and more. The Path guys welcome ...
Just Riding Along - "Special Episode with Troy from SRAM" (December 18, 2019 | #1214 | Hosts: Andrea & Matt)
December 18, 2019 19:47 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBDecember 18, 2019 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Welcome to a special episode of Just Riding Along. Matt and Andrea sit down with Troy from SRAM. This is a great discussion about products, bikes, the industry, brakes, shifting, education in Central America and connecting other areas throughout the world, and more with an open and honest approach. Andrea and Matt met Troy at a training and thought he'd be a great guest and they were correct! Listen in to get some great in...
Just Riding Along - "Werewolf & Matt's Big News" (December 12, 2019 | #1213 | Hosts: Andrea, Matt & Kenny)
December 12, 2019 18:38 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBDecember 11, 2019 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE *WARNING* If you are offended easily, you may want to find another podcast. Also, all companies who are mentioned and offended as a result may or may not be real or named as such. We find out that Shea Vinnerbush is a show supporter and Andrea may be turning into a werewolf. Listen in to find out what Andrea, Matt, and Kenny are up to. BIG NEWS for Matt. --------- LISTENER QUESTIONS – Matt loves his Enve wheels –...
Second Spin Cycles - "Episode 2 - Vintage Suspension" (December 11, 2019 | #1212 | Hosts: Martin & Mike)
December 12, 2019 03:55 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBDecember 11, 2019 Second Spin Cycles Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Martin is back with Episode 2! He is joined by his cohost, Mike Wilk. They definitely hit the ground running in this episode. They kicks things off with a discussion about suspension. You’ll hear discussion about some of the early suspension, including the first Manitou’s, suspension stems, the riding experience of some of the options, early designers, and plenty more. We hope that you’re enjoying the podcast. Please se...
Just Riding Along - "Tattoos & Tacos" (December 10, 2019 | #1211 | Hosts: Andrea, Matt & Kenny)
December 10, 2019 20:20 - 36 minutes - 25 MBDecember 10, 2019 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE *WARNING* If you are offended easily, you may want to find another podcast. Also, all companies who are mentioned and offended as a result may or may not be real or named as such. Matt is out and about down in Texas, Andrea is holding down the fort in Colorado while continuing to train for the Divide, and Kenny is installing ti valves on aluminum rims. Listen in to see what explodes or doesn’t. --------- LISTENER QU...
The Path Podcast - "Episode 109 - Deep Into the Suspension Forest" (December 8, 2019 | #1210 | Hosts: Nathan, Tani, Auk & Brandon)
December 09, 2019 04:27 - 2 hours - 101 MBDecember 8, 2019 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nathan, Tani, and Auk are joined by occasional co-star, Brandon. They kick off a packed episode with some news, discussion about who is correct and then trail maintenance and they go from there. They then go right off the deep end into the deep dark depths of the forests of suspension. The finish things off by finally getting to some listener questions. The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send...
Second Spin Cycles - "#1 - Show Introduction" (December 6, 2019 | #1209 | Host: Martin Kozaczek & MTBBen)
December 06, 2019 16:18 - 56 minutes - 39 MBDecember 6, 2019 Second Spin Cycles Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE MTB Ben sits down with Martin Kozaczek to help kick things off for the Second Spin Cycles podcast. Martin is one of the hosts of a new show coming to you throw Mountain Bike Radio. Listen in to hear some of the discussion that you can expect to here, get an idea of who Martin is and why he loves vintage bikes, and hear some stories. This episode will get you primed for the Second Spin Cycles podcast! ----------- REL...
Just Riding Along - "Ti Valves" (December 3, 2019 | #1208 | Hosts: Andrea, Matt & Kenny)
December 04, 2019 16:14 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBDecember 3, 2019 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE *WARNING* If you are offended easily, you may want to find another podcast. Also, all companies who are mentioned and offended as a result may or may not be real or named as such. Kenny's dropping money on ti bits, Matt spent some time out in Fruita doing things he hasn't done yet, and Andrea went to Denver to get a bike fit with Natalie at Pedal Fit. Matt forgot his clothes and oddly gives you a lot of details about tha...
Front Lines MTB - "A Professional Trail Builders Panel Discussion" (November 29, 2019 | #1207 | Host: Brent Hillier)
November 29, 2019 05:27 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MBNovember 29, 2019 Front Lines MTB Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE 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 Officer at Singletrack Trails. SPECIAL PROMOTION FROM TOOLS FOR TRAILS! CH...
The Path Podcast - "Biz as Usual" (November 21, 2019 | #1206 | Hosts: Nathan, Tani & Auk)
November 21, 2019 16:12 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBNovember 21, 2019 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE This one is filled with a lot of what you've come to expect from the crew. Get your news. Geometry, tires, bikes, and plenty more. Nathan gives you some unofficial, layperson explanation about patents. Nathan shares a Shredsignaling™ moment. You also get a discussion of rotational weight and bike weight. Get your fix from Nathan, Tani, and Auk. A special thanks to all the listeners who take the time to stop in the shops an...
Just Riding Along - "We Hate Billie Eilish Club" (November 19, 2019 | #1205 | Hosts: Andrea, Matt & Kenny)
November 20, 2019 04:57 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBNovember 19, 2019 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE *WARNING* If you are offended easily by members of We Hate Billie Eilish Club, you may want to find another podcast. Also, all companies who are mentioned and offended as a result may or may not be real or named as such. This episode is full and action-packed. Find out what they are thinking on gravel options, overrated bikes, and more listener questions. Kenny rants on people complaining about new standards. Plus Andrea...
Just Riding Along - "No Jobs" (November 19, 2019 | #1204 | Hosts: Andrea, Matt & Kenny)
November 19, 2019 16:43 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBNovember 19, 2019 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE *WARNING* If you are offended easily by recently unemployed blimp pilots, you may want to find another podcast. Also, all companies who are mentioned and offended as a result may or may not be real or named as such. Andrea lost all her Reese’s to a nice police officer. Matt wants AXS downtube shifters maybe? You get some bike info nuggets. Listen or not. Probably shouldn’t. Or yeah. --------- LISTENER QUESTIONS – T...
Front Lines MTB - "Episode 71 - Increasing Bicycle Competency in Future Generations through Bicycle Playgrounds w/ Minneapolis Bike Parks" (November 15, 2019 | #1203 | Host: Brent Hillier)
November 15, 2019 06:58 - 47 minutes - 87.4 MBNovember 15, 2019 Front Lines MTB Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE 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 a bike to get around. About Brent: Brent is a Trail Buil...
She Shreds Podcast - "Episode 8 - Ash Bocast and Andi Zolton of Roam Events" (November 14, 2019 | #1202 | Host: Val )
November 15, 2019 04:33 - 1 hour - 58 MBNovember 14, 2019 She Shreds Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Val gets the opportunity to chat with Ash Bocast and Andi Zolton of Roam Events ahead of an upcoming event. You get to full lowdown on what Roam is all about, how it all came to be, the Roam Bus, Ryder the Dog, and plenty more. It’ll give you a great idea of what Ash, Andi, and Roam Events are all about! About Roam Events “Risk takers, adventure seekers, and bear huggin’ fun makers. Since 2015, Roam Events has gr...
New England Dirt - "Salsa Cycles Demo at Blackstone Valley Trails" (November 13, 2019 | #1201 | Host: MTB Ben)
November 14, 2019 02:59 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBNovember 13, 2019 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE MTB Ben spent some time out at a Salsa Cycles demo in Massachusetts earlier this fall. First he sits down with Austin Stephenson, New England Sales Rep, and Mark McCormack, Outside Sales Rep for QBP. They discuss Salsa, as well as some of the other QBP brands, the New England area, recent events and more. Thanks to Papa Wheelies for supporting this episode! --------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Vietnam Trails – https://www.n...
Front Lines MTB - "Episode 70 – What Mountain Biking Has Done for First Nations Communities in British Columbia to Address Climate Change" (Oct 31, 2019 | #1200 | Host: Brent Hillier)
November 01, 2019 02:27 - 43 minutes - 79.2 MBOctober 31, 2019 Front Lines MTB Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE 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 to Jay, 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 British Columbia communities and how Climate Change is directly effecting the...
The Path Podcast - "Tani’s Build & “Overbiking” (October 30, 2019 | #1199 | Hosts: Nathan, Tani & Auk)
October 31, 2019 04:19 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBOctober 30, 2019 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE The guys share some news and Tani goes down a “giant” tunnel on a Giant Reign build. This episode gets extra bike geeky down the setup of a bike. It’s a good chance to basically pick Tani’s brain to gain some insight into his thought processes with the build. Plus they discuss “Overbiking.” The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject “Podcast Question” to podcast@th...
Just Riding Along - "Blimp Pilots" (October 30, 2019 | #1198 | Hosts: Andrea, Matt & Kenny)
October 30, 2019 15:22 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOctober 30, 2019 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE *WARNING* If you are offended easily by Blimp Pilots, you may want to find another podcast. A total lack of entertainment coming your way. Or not. A shorter episode compared to others but they chat about forks they want, answer some questions, and more. Matt rides an ebike for a commuter. Andrea’s getting her swoll on. --------- LISTENER QUESTIONS – Alex from Iowa has a Yeti SB100 shock question – Joel from Colorad...
Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia - "Freddie Kapel - Industry Nine" (October 23, 2019 | #1197 | Host: MTB Ben)
October 23, 2019 18:13 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBOctober 22, 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE MTB Ben sits down with Freddie Kapel, East Coast Sales for Industry Nine. They discuss Industry Nine, the products, the industry, how Industry Nine came on so strong in the market, and more. Listen in for some good perspective from inside the industry. Industry Nine - https://industrynine.com/ Industry Nine on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/industry_nine/ Industry Nine on Facebook - https://ww...
Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia - "Backyard Boys in WV #2" (October 23, 2019 | #1196 | Host: MTB Ben)
October 23, 2019 17:59 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBOctober 23, 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE MTB Ben, Auggie, and Aiden get one more podcast in as the night is coming to an end. You get some thoughts on how the event was going from their perspective. ------------ THIS EPISODE SUPPORTED BY PAPA WHEELIES ------------ ABOUT THE DIRT RAG DIRT FEST WV SPECIAL MTB Ben headed out to West Virginia to attend the 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest and talked with a variety of guests. Listen in to the discus...
Just Riding Along - "Kelp Farming" (October 22, 2019 | #1195 | Hosts: Andrea, Matt & Kenny)
October 22, 2019 18:07 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBOctober 22, 2019 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE *WARNING* If you are offended easily by Kelp Farmers, you may want to find another podcast. You get another lengthy discussion/opinion/rant about being Just Riding Along hosts in a touchy environment and how you can support that (HINT HINT) to maintain an honest approach to give you some fun, entertaining, and informative value. Then they dig into questions and the usual. Grab a beer, some bike tools, head out to your gar...
Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia - "Backyard Boys in WV #1" (October 22, 2019 | #1194 | Host: MTB Ben)
October 22, 2019 15:33 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBOctober 22, 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE MTB Ben, Auggie, and Aiden sat down at the beginning of Dirt Fest WV to chat about first thoughts about the festival, riding, and the upcoming weekend. Backyard Boys is a show in which Ben Hall (MTB Ben) sits down with his kids to get a fresh perspective on getting outside. ------------ THIS EPISODE SUPPORTED BY PAPA WHEELIES ------------ ABOUT THE DIRT RAG DIRT FEST WV SPECIAL MTB Ben headed ou...
The Path Podcast - "Eness" (October 21, 2019 | #1193 | Hosts: Nathan & Tani)
October 21, 2019 17:24 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOctober 21, 2019 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nathan and Tani bring you another episode full of bike chat. Get your news, updates, and then a discussion about E-bikes and access. Nathan's continued Bike Buying Adventures. Nathan mentioned an Ibis Ripmo in the last episode and people wanted to know how it felt. They also chat about Cush Core, flat issues, and tires. The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subjec...
Just Riding Along - "REPOST - The Eagle Tap Epiphany from 2016" (October 18, 2019 | Hosts: Andrea, Matt & Kenny)
October 18, 2019 04:51 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBTHIS IS A REPOST FROM 2016 This episode was originally posted in December of 2016. In this episode, Matt drops his original Eagle Tap electronic shifting prediction. -------------- December 25, 2016 - Merry Christmas Yall Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE The whole crew sits down together and things are better than usual. Matt shares a drunk epiphany, Kenny talks about the hot take new hubs he stumbled across - and how this is an obvious door opening in the product w...
Front Lines MTB - "Episode 69 - IMBA Canada’s Provincial Councils and the Beginning of Our Climate Change Conversation" (October 18, 2019 | #1191 | Host: Brent Hillier)
October 18, 2019 04:33 - 32 minutes - 59.9 MBOctober 17, 2019 Front Lines MTB Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE 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 of the Ontario Council. We also introduce the conversation of Climate Change and how we as Mounta...
Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 - "Ken and Kevin from the Trails2Ales Podcast" (October 17, 2019 | #1190 | Host: MTB Ben)
October 17, 2019 18:45 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBOctober 17, 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ken and Kevin are the guys behind the Trails2Ales Podcast. The guys are mountain biking enthusiasts riding trails and enjoying ales in Virginia and anywhere else they are lucky enough to explore. In this episode, they chat about their podcast and spend some time sharing the Dirt Fest experience. Trails2Ales - http://trails2ales.com/ Trails2Ales on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trails2alesva/ ...
Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 - "Bina Bilenky of the Philly Bike Expo" (October 17, 2019 | #1189 | Host: MTB Ben)
October 17, 2019 13:23 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOctober 16, 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Bina sits down with Ben to chat about the Philly Bike Expo. They discuss how the Expo started, what it's all about, what it's like to run a large show, and being a new mountain biker. Be sure to check out the 2019 show on November 2nd and 3rd. Philly Bike Expo - https://phillybikeexpo.com/ ------------ THIS EPISODE SUPPORTED BY PAPA WHEELIES ------------ ABOUT THE DIRT RAG DIRT FEST WV SPECIAL ...
Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 - "Becky Gardner - WTB" (October 16, 2019 | #1188 | Host:
October 16, 2019 19:30 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBOctober 16, 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE THANKS TO PAPA WHEELIES FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THESE INTERVIEWS! Becky does the field marketing and other marketing work for WTB. She sits down with Ben to discuss her history of riding fast downhill, how she started at WTB, the gravel scene, what she’s up to now, and plenty more. Plus, Andrea from Just Riding Along gets some well-deserved praise. WTB – https://www.wtb.com/ WTB on Instagram – https://...
Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia - "Cody Wallace of Handup Gloves" (October 16, 2019 | #1187 | Host: MTB Ben)
October 16, 2019 18:45 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBOctober 16, 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Cody Wallace from Handup Gloves joins Ben to chat about some details behind the scenes of the company. Cody shares some of the ins and outs of how things got going and how they keep going around Handup. It’s a good discussion if you really want to get an idea of what Handup is all about, their attitude, philosophy, and way of doing things. They’ve had fun along the way and encouraged others to do the sam...
Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia - "Chris Ridder of MTBParks.com" (October 16, 2019 | #1186 | Host: MTB Ben)
October 16, 2019 16:23 - 27 minutes - 18.5 MBOctober 16, 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE THANKS TO PAPA WHEELIES FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THESE INTERVIEWS! Chris Ridder from MTBParks.com joins the show to chat about what they have going on. Chris and Ben discuss park riding, downhill riding, trends, the site, van life, and plenty more. MTBparks.com is a complete guide to lift-access bike parks in North America and home to the Best Bike Park Awards & the MTBparks Pass. MTBParks.com – https://...
Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia - "Cedar Keyes of Esker Cycles" (October 15, 2019 | #1185 | Host: MTB Ben)
October 16, 2019 02:04 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBOctober 15, 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE MTB Ben sits down with Cedar Keyes of Esker Cycles. If you’ve listened to Mountain Bike Radio for any amount of time, you know that we’re friends of Esker Cycles. They Esker gang embodies their philosophy of “Every aspect of Esker is centered on the belief that the rider is the most important part of the process. From the people that built the company, to the design and build of our bikes, to our emphasi...
Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 - "TJ Blackman of Motorex" (October 15, 2019 | #1184 | Host: MTB Ben)
October 15, 2019 17:56 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBOctober 15, 2019 Dirt Rag Dirt Fest West Virginia 2019 Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE MTB Ben gets things going for the weekend at Dirt Fest West Virginia with TJ Blackman from Motorex. They discuss Motorex, their products, TJ’s role, the Dirt Fest events, kids, and more. TJ has been involved with bikes for years, including riding the 24 Hours of Canaan at 15 years old with his dad. TJ was out at Dirt Fest in Pennsylvania earlier this summer and didn’t get a chance to get in on the inter...
The Outdoor Route - "Driftless Dirt from The Outdoor Route" (October 14, 2019 | Host: Josh Blum)
October 14, 2019 15:22 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBOctober 10, 2019 Driftless Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh is back with a second episode! He sits down with Jed Olson. Jed is full of life experiences, experiences around the La Crosse area, trails, parks, public land, and digging dirt. They chat about some of the history of the city property around Grandad’s Bluff and what it’s been and where it’s going. This episode gives you an idea of some of the interesting people involved in the area trails. About Jed: Jed plays in the...
She Shreds Podcast - "Episode 7 - Cassie Abel of Wild Rye" (October 8, 2019 | #1182 | Host: Val Vanderpool)
October 08, 2019 19:44 - 1 hour - 51 MBOctober 8, 2019 She Shreds Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Val is joined by Cassie Abel, Co-Founder & CEO of Wild Rye. Wild Rye produces design driven outdoor apparel for women. Cassie’s and Wild Rye’s passion for empowering women while celebrating our surroundings is clear from the discussion. Val and Cassie discuss Wild Rye, running businesses, women and bikes, living in Sun Valley, growth in popular areas including Idaho, and more. ------------ THIS EPISODE IS MADE POSSIBLE...
Front Lines MTB -"Episode 68 - Keeping Sponsors Engaged w/ Tom Stuessy of VMBA & VOICe in Vermont" (October 7, 2019 | #1181 | Host: Brent Hillier)
October 07, 2019 15:46 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBOctober 7, 2019 Front Lines MTB Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Executive Director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA), Tom Stuessy, returns to the podcast. Tom shares how the Vermont Outdoor Innovation Coalition (VOICe) has evolved in earning the organization and it’s Chapters consistent funding. And a key part of the success of VOICe has been preventing donor fatigue from sponsors and adopters, insuring funding partners are engaged and included. About Brent: Brent is a T...
The Path Podcast - "New Bike Order" (October 3, 2019 | #1180 | Hosts: Nathan, Tani & Auk)
October 03, 2019 14:05 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBOctober 3, 2019 The Path Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nathan switches it up and pulls the plug on the Pole. Find out what two bikes he has on order now. The guys chat about some suspension and then get into some good brake discussion and some more usual bike geekery. Then they dig into some listener questions. Listener question: – David is looking at some upgraded wheels, is asking about brakes, and wants saddle recommendations The Path guys welcome all of your questions ...
Just Riding Along - "Dairy Farming" (October 1, 2019 | #1179 | Hosts: Andrea, Matt & Kenny)
October 01, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBOctober 1, 2019 Just Riding Along Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Kenny discusses his on-its-way SRAM AXS and his riding out at Deer Valley Resort out in Park City, Utah. Andrea shares her recent outings. Matt’s wearing the boot. They knock out some listener questions and have a fun ol’ time! ----------- LISTENER QUESTIONS – Dominik has tire questions – Frank needs help with suspension – Alex is trying decide between rims – Tyler is looking at buying an Esker Cycles Hayduke and Ad...
New England Dirt - "NEMBAfest 2019 #8 - Chris Kreidel – Unior Tools" (Sept 25, 2019 | #1178 | Host: MTB Ben)
September 25, 2019 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBSeptember 25, 2019 NEMBAfest Show Page NEMBAfest 2019 #8 - Chris Kreidel – Unior Tools Chris Kreidel joins MTB Ben to discuss Unior Tools and some of his journey to get where he is at now. Unior has been making quality tools, in house, for a long time and Chris is helping to grow their presence in the bike industry. Chris also has some great experience in the bike world through travel, working as a high level mechanic, and more. Thanks to Papa Wheelies and Industry Nine for...
New England Dirt - "NEMBAfest #7 - Sara O'Connor from Lyndon Institute" (Sept 24, 2019 | #1177 | Host: MTB Ben)
September 24, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBSeptember 24, 2019 NEMBAfest Show Page NEMBAfest 2019 #7 - Sara O'Connor from Lyndon Institute Sara O'Connor is the Director of Admissions at the Lyndon Institute in Lyndon Center, Vermont. She joins MTB Ben to discuss their bike-related program, called Project Bike Tech. Project Bike Tech is a two-year program at Lyndon Institute where students earn industry certifications from manufacturers. It's a good overview of a cool and unique program in the bike world. Thanks to P...