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• Jarrod’s Place Bike Park | Trail Armor | With Jarrod & Josh | 188

  For Episode 188 we have Jarrod Harris and Josh Cohan back on from Jarrod’s Place Bike Park. We cover a handful of topics including what Josh & Jarrod have learned since opening Jarrod’s Place Bike Park and we went deep on All things Trail Armor – The first line of defense for protecting your Flow Trails, Jump Lines and Berms. There’s a lot of great things that Jarrod and Josh have been learning through their development of Trail Armor, but the most important aspect of all of this is that they are taking a chance and pushing innovation, and as we all know innovation breeds innovation and this is definitely a radical innovation! Topics Include: Jarrod’s Place backstory on purchasing the land Lessons learned running the bike park since we last talked (Episode 91) The diversity of Trail Experiences at Jarrod’s Place The efficiency of operating shuttle trucks The Trail Armor Backstory Working with a carpet manufacturer Testing different materials How Trail Armor is helping to reduce overall costs in maintenance and improving trail consistency. Riding through adverse weather conditions Where Trail Armor is used and not used The Evolution of Trail Armor How Trail Armor is reducing or eliminating erosion including dust erosion Trail Armor is available in various colors Customers using Trail Armor outside of Jarrod’s Place Installation and Repair of Trail Armor Cost of Trail Armor How Trail Armor helps to inspire confidence among newer riders Hauling Trail Armor into a job site 80’s Movies Art Installations at Jarrod’s Place Building a great community at and around Jarrod’s Place Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Jarrod’s Place Bike Park: https://jarrodsplacebikepark.com/ For more information about Trail Armor email: [email protected] Original Jarrod’s Place Episode (91): https://www.traileaffectpodcast.com/jarrods-place-bike-park-with-josh-cohan-and-jarrod-harris-91/   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 [email protected] This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

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• IMBA Education and Programing in 2025 with John Cox – Education Manager and Marty Caivino – Local Community Engagement Manager | 187

  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 [email protected] This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

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• Jason Aric Jones | 30+ Years of Mountain Bike Trail Access and Advocacy in Michigan | 186

  For Episode 186 we have Jason Aric Jones. Jason recently announced that he was stepping away from 30+ years of working extremely hard for mountain bike trail access and advocacy, and I know that it would be important to have Jason on the show to recount some of the experiences he has had along the way. Jason definitely took a creative approach to getting the job done, which eventually parlayed itself into the DTE Energy Foundation Trails, and multiple roles in statewide advocacy, that are even helping to influence regions around the entire state of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula.    Topics Include: How Jason got into mountain biking The reasons behind Jason getting into Mountain Bike Advocacy Some of the challenges associated with mountain bike access in the early days Early days of mountain bike advocacy Creative ways to get mountain bikers involved with advocacy in Michigan Getting access to the Waterloo Recreation Area for mountain biking (and how that started) The Hell Riders (Black Hat Advocacy / Civil Disobedience) – FTW! Getting appointed to the Michigan Trails Advisory Council The Michigan Mountain Bike Association – and the value of Statewide Mountain Bike Organizations. How the DTE Energy Foundation Trail came to be, and the details behind all of it. Black Trails… Actual Data behind trail use numbers and how mountain bikers are a huge part of that Equestrian use and Mountain Bike use Keweenaw Heartlands Parcels and the explanation behind that initiative at the MI Trails Advisory Council. The power of Resolutions at the State Committee / Council level. The Keweenaw Peninsula and why that region is important to Jason What Jason looks for in Trail Communities Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association: https://potomba.org/ DTE Energy Trail: https://dtetrail.org/ DTE Trail - Pure Michigan: https://youtu.be/LctSL056YfY?si=6-wpG32OltelA4jU   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 Contact Josh at [email protected] This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

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• Story Time with Steve Kasacek | Outdoor Sport Institute of Maine | Trail Planning and Design | 185

  For Episode 185 we have Steve Kasacek back for his second appearance on Trail EAffect. Steve is the assistant Director of the Outdoor Sport Institute located in Maine. We covered a ton of various trail projects that Steve has been a part of in Maine, along with the value of building relationships.   Topics Include: Updates with the Outdoor Sport Institute The value of building relationships Steve’s first PTBA Conference (Spring 2024) Presentations that Steve was involved with at the Conference Bike Optimized Trails and the value they provide to many user types The Maine Land Conservation Conference When is Conservation not Conservation Seven Ponds Project in Monson, ME Loon Echo Land Trust Island Falls, ME Ragged Mountain, Camden ME Residents of Maine approving $30 million to help fund trails Maine Trails Coalition Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Outdoor Sport Institute: https://www.outdoorsi.org/ More Human Powered Trails in Monson, ME: https://youtu.be/OlLY2_Onxgk?si=Nc700oGGOTt21Uxo Loon Echo Land Trust: https://www.lelt.org/   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 [email protected] This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

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• Uriah Steber with Benchmark Trails | Oahe Wheelmen | 2025 South Dakota Bicycle Summit | 184

  For Episode 184 we have Uriah Steber, the Owner of Benchmark Trails, Founding Member of the Oahe Wheelmen, and a driving force behind the rise of trails and mountain Biking across the State of South Datoka. Topics Include: The creation of the Oahe Wheelmen and MT Biking in Pierre, SD The rise of trails and mountain biking in rural communities The start of Benchmark Trails Unique Projects that Uriah and Benchmark Trails have been a part of Deer Mountain Village Western South Dakota and the Mountains in this region (Black Hills, SD) Remembering the Children Memorial The IMBA Trail Care School held in Spearfish & Rapid City, SD 2025 South Dakota Bicycle Summit Engaging the Lawmakers in South Dakota and Trails Patrick Lucas – Dirt Relations Documentary How the summit is designed to function Setting Santa’s Test Track for Striders and Adults in a Mall… Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Oahe Wheelmen: https://oahewheelmen.wixsite.com/oahewheelmen Benchmark Trails: https://www.benchmark-trails.com/ South Dakota Bicycle Summit 2025: https://www.sdbikesummit.com/ IMBA Trail Care School Spearfish / Rapid City, SD: https://youtu.be/20YY8FIudOU?si=vB0j9GT9jIJ7Yu4J Patrick Lucas: https://patricklucaswriter.ca/ Dirt Relations Documentary: https://iymbp.ca/dirt-relations-documentary/ Berryfast Bicycles: https://berryfastbicycles.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 [email protected] This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

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