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• Pete Taylor | Vernon Trails, Viroqua, WI | Bluedog Cycles | Camp Bluedog | 199

  For Episode 199 we have Pete Taylor of Vernon Trails, Bluedog Cycles and Camp Bluedog – the largest longest running kids’ mountain bike camp in the Galaxy. There are so many words that could be said about Pete but I’ll leave all of that up to him! Topics Include: Moving to Viroqua, WI to open a bike shop, a place with zero access for mountain bike trails Starting with Single Track - Vernon Trails – The local trail organization Opening Bluedog Cycles in Viroqua, WI Pete’s take on NICA and how that’s impacted Pete’s Mountain Bike Community Camp Bluedog – Why start a kids mountain bike camp The backstory behind why Pete and Alycann started Camp Bluedog 19 years of Camp Bluedog just wrapped up Trail Building as Part of Camp Bluedog Partnering with Sugar Creek Bible Camp for the facilities and trails Events at Sugar Creek Bible Camp… (Past and Future) Volunteers of Camp Bluedog Pertnear 20 XC Race at Sidie Hollow every fall Connecting you to what Matters: T-Mobile Grant for Trail Mapping and Signage What Pete looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Vernon Trails: https://vernontrails.com/ Bluedog Cycles: https://www.bluedogcycles.com/ Camp Bluedog: https://www.bluedogcycles.com/camp-bluedog   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 [email protected] This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

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• Mike Repyak | Elevating Wausau’s Trails and Beyond | Episode |198

  For Episode 198, we’re catching up with Mike Repyak, who’s back on the show for the fourth time, this time with a brand-new role as Director of Development and Outdoor Recreation for the Kocourek Trailhead Foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin. We dive into Wausau’s ambitious trail plans, Mike’s continued work with IMBA, and highlights from the International Trails Summit that was held this past April in Madison, WI – Basically in Mikes backyard. Topics Include: Mike’s new roll: Director of Development and outdoor Recreation for the Kocourek Trailhead Foundation in Wausau, WI. Recap of what Mike Accomplished at IMBA as the Director of IMBA Trail Solutions. A recap of the International Trail Summit that was held in Madison, WI in April 2025. Pre Conference Sessions Concurrent Conference Sessions The City of Madison, WI as a true multimodal community A meeting about the possibility of starting a statewide mountain bike trail organization in Wisconsin Diving into the details behind Mike’s new role in Wausau, WI. What the Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership is and why it exists. What the Private (with public access) trail development will look like adjacent to Rib Mountain State Park in Wisconsin. Effectively expanding access from private lands into parts of Rib Mountain State Park in areas that were previously more difficult to access The prospect of lift access for gravity trails adjacent to Rib Mountain State Park How Mike is still involved with IMBA in a part time capacity 2025 IMBA Trail Labs Foundations in Winona, MN Other Locations for Trail Labs Foundations Kafka Granite’s Wax Coated Pathway Mix (Trail Surface) What Mike looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership: https://greaterwausau.org/ Central Wisconsin Off Road Cycling Coalition: https://cwocc.org/ Visit Wausau Mountain Biking: https://www.visitwausau.com/outdoor-activities/biking-trails/ IMBA Foundations: https://www.imba.com/foundations Kafka Granite’s Wax Coated Pathway Mix: https://www.kafkagranite.com/natural-crushed-stone/pathway-materials/wax-pathway-mix/   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 [email protected] This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

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• Adam Yeoman – Executive Director for the Copper Harbor Trails Club | 2025 Trails Club Updates | 197

  For Episode 197 we have Adam Yeoman, the Executive Director for the Copper Harbor Trails Club. During this conversation we talk all things Copper Harbor 2025, which includes some past events, future events, new trails, and there is also some intel on what participants of the 2025 Copper Harbor Trails Fest might have in store in terms of both XC and Enduro Course. Adam covers a lot during our conversation, and Copper Harbor as a trail organization has a ton going on, so even if you are not from the Upper Midwest there are some pieces of information that you may find interesting or helpful for your trail community. Topics Include: Brief bit of Copper Harbor and Keweenaw Penisula History The transition from club president to Executive Director Staff at Copper Harbor Trails Club Ride the Keweenaw Event Copper Harbor Trails Fest Orbion – Title Sponsor of Trails Fest Women’s & Men’s Ride Clinics New Trails coming online Keweenaw Point Trail continues to be built New Start Hub at the top of East Bluff Winter Trails for Copper Harbor Trails Club Nordic Skiing Hints about 2025 Trails Fest Course for both the XC and Enduro Other events that have been held in Copper Harbor in 2025 Rough Stuff Rally 906 Adventure Crusher 12 hours of All You Can East Bluffet – Endurance Enduro What Adam looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://www.copperharbortrails.org/ East Bluff Bike Park: https://eastbluffbikepark.com/ Orbion – Title Sponsor for Copper Harbor Trails Fest: https://orbionspace.com/ Rough Stuff Rally: https://bikejerks.com/pages/rough-stuff-rally 906 Adventure Crusher: https://906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/the-crusher/   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 [email protected] This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

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• J.T. Horn | The Trust for Public Land | Bridging the gap between Land Conservation Organizations and Trails | 196

  For Episode 196 we have J.T. Horn, J.T, is the Trail Director for the Trust for Public Land. J.T. was also one of two guests on episode 192 where we discussed the Economic Impact that Mountain Biking can have on communities. For this episode we are discussing various ways to bridge the gap between Land Conservation organizations and the Trail Community. This topic can be a rather important topic because land access for trails is often one of the most challenging hurdles for trail development. As J.T. describes during this conversation, partnering with a Land Conservation Organization that understands the value of trails and outdoor recreation can be a critical step in the trail development process. I always really enjoy perspective that J.T. brings during our conversations and I hope you do as well! Topics Include: The J.T. Horn backstory What the Trust for Public Land is, and how the TPL came to be How to engage with the Trust for Public Land for a Land Acquisition The risk and financial lens Focus mainly on high impact larger projects Tualatin Mountain Forest – Portland OR. Due diligence in real estate: Four Key Components Value of the Land Land Survey (Size / Neighbors / Etc.) Title Search / existing rights on the property Environmental Status Bridging the gap between Conservation Organizations and the Trail Community The partnership between the Trust for Public Land and IMBA An example project between the TPL and IMBA Mono Pond State Park in CT The shift in mindset from conserving and preserving land to moving to creating more recreational land on these properties Winter and Summer economics that revolve around outdoor recreation Bethel, MA – Sunday River / Bethel Community Forest Carrabassett Valley, MA and Crocker Mountain Unit Catamount Outdoor Family Center Examples of avenues for funding opportunities Potential Partnership between forest product companies and Trail Organizations Life Wisdom by J.T. Horn Land Acquisition Strategy using good parcel data What J.T. looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: The Trust for Public Land: https://www.tpl.org/ The Tualatin Mountain Forest: https://www.tpl.org/our-work/tualatin-mountain-forest Mono Pond State Park: https://www.tpl.org/our-work/bigger-better-mono-pond-state-park Catamount Outdoor Family Center: https://catamountoutdoor.org/   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 [email protected] This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

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• Chris Stindt | How Events Can Help Build Community | 195

  For Episode 195 we have Chris Stindt as our guest. Chris is heavily involved hosting bicycle related events, all sorts of bicycle related events. During this conversation we uncover the value that events bring to communities, and in many ways these events help to build stronger communities. Topics Include: The Chris Stindt backstory Chris’s role at Smith’s Bike Shop Events as a vehicle for raising money to fund trails An overview of multiple events before going into a deep dive on them A Brief History of WORS Racing in La Crosse The La Crosse Omnium Road Race – What this event does for the region Side conversation about Kwik Trip Deeper into what to expect at ORA Trails Fest and the UCI racing aspect of 2025’s event Enduro Racing at ORA Trails Fest USA Cycling Gravel Nationals – La Crescent, MN – Across the river from La Crosse, WI Smith’s Bike Shop and the 130-Year Anniversary – 1895 to Present – Yet another community event Other events that Smith’s Bike Shop Supports – Valet Bike Parking at the Moon Tunes Summer Concert Series with the Beer By Bike Brigade. What Chris looks for in Trail Communities Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: La Crosse Omnium: https://www.lacrosseomnium.com/ ORA Trails Fest: https://www.oratrailsfest.com/ Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com USA Cycling Gravel National Championships: https://gravelnats.usacycling.org/ I Helped Design the Gravel Nationals Course Coming to Minnesota. Then We Pre-Rode It (And It’s Going to Hurt) – Words: Chris Stindt https://www.thenxrth.com/post/i-helped-design-the-gravel-nationals-course-coming-to-minnesota-then-we-pre-rode-it-and-it-s-goin   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 [email protected] This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

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