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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Jarrod’s Place Bike Park | Trail Armor | With Jarrod & Josh | 188 1:22:33

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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: info@jarrodsplacebikepark.com 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com 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 52:14

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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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com 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 1:30:50

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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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com 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 1:48:26

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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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com 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 58:40

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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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services…

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2024 SORBA Year in review and 2025 Updates with Philip Darden | 183 59:00

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2024 SORBA Year in review and 2025 Updates with Philip Darden | 183 For Episode 183 we have Philip Darden back on. Philip is the executive director of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association otherwise known as SORBA. During this conversation we recap some of the more notable events that Philip was able to attend in 2024, how the region was impacted by multiple hurricanes, along with some of the changes that SORBA will be implementing for 2025. Topics Include: Membership updates rolling into 2025 for SORBA SORBA Summits Storms that impacted many of the SORBA Chapters in 2024 Outdoor Alliance Grasstops Collective 2024 IMBA Local Leadership Summit that was held in Knoxville, TN AMBC Fall Fest 2024 – Knoxville, TN Giving Tuesday and supporting Trail Organizations Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: SORBA Main: https://sorba.org/ SORBA 2025 Membership Updates: https://sorba.org/membership-updates/ SORBA Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0T2q5g1ZqnS6cfDI54tuT7?si=054fdc5cbcfd41bf Outdoor Alliance Grasstops Collective: https://www.outdooralliance.org/grasstops-collective 2024 IMBA Leadership Summit: https://www.imba.com/2024leadersummit SORBA Donations: https://sorba.org/donations/ 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services…

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Pisgah Area SORBA Hurricane Helene Update with Daniel Sapp | 182 53:15

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For Episode 182 we have Daniel Sapp back on, this time Daniel is here to provide some insight around the impacts that Hurricane Helene had on Western North Carolina and the Communities around the Pisgah National Forest. Western North Carolina relies heavily on tourism, please consider supporting these communities and organizations in any way that you see fit as they clean up, reopen and rebuild. Topics Include: The broad impact that Hurricane Helene had on Western North Carolina Being allowed back into the forest for damage assessment and clean up Chainsaws and being certified to work within the National Forest Closed Areas of Pisgah National Forest and why it’s important to respect the closures Volunteer Hours Logged to get trails open in the Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest Unity in the Community of Western North Carolina The Ranger District / Brevard and some other communities are back open and the community needs tourism in the areas that are open! Including Ride Rock Creek and Ride Kanuga – Open for Business! Fundraising for the communities in Western North Carolina Giving Tuesday coming up! Having paid staff at Pisgah Area SORBA and how that has helped the recovery efforts How modern trail building standards and how the newer trails held up during this storm event Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Two Weeks Later: How Pisgah's Communities are Coping in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/two-weeks-later-how-pisgahs-communities-are-coping-in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-helene.html Pisgah Area SORBA: https://www.pisgahareasorba.org/ G5 Collective: https://www.g5trailcollective.org/ McDowell Technical College Trail Training: https://mcdowelltech.edu/academic-degree-programs/cewd/trail-construction-and-sustainability/ 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services…

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Brice Shirbach | Mountain Bike Community Storyteller | Underexposed Series | 181 1:21:10

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For episode 181 We have Brice Shirbach for his third appearance on Trail EAffect. Brice knows trail communities like no other. Brice has been at this for well over a decade now and it shows! We covered how his Underexposed series came to be and, some of the communities that Brice has covered recently through the Underexposed Series. Brice has a very unique perspective on Trails and Trail Communities – This is a good one! Topics Include: The backstory on how Underexposed came to be Pocahontas County, West Virginia – and West Virgina as a whole Marquette County, MI Fernie, BC What legacy means to Brice What Brice has seen change or evolve over the past decade regarding Trails and Trail Communities What Brice looks for in a Trail Community Bonus – POW – Protect Our Winters Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Underexposed Pocahontas County, WV: https://youtu.be/LN1cob0r-mc?si=6pXrHn9TON689YWu Underexposed Marquette County, MI: https://youtu.be/6ebgf8pFAfg?si=TfxYUFANlaqtMaWq Underexposed Fernie, BC: https://youtu.be/7xXeDawpssE?si=Yf1dkoqiKwo0EuYE Protect Our Winters: https://protectourwinters.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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services…

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Charles Evans – Trail Maintenance Coordinator for the Snowshoe Highlands Area Recreation Collaborative | IMBA Silver Level Ride Center | Pocahontas County, WV | 180 59:47

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For episode 180 we have Charles Evans. Charles is the Trail Maintenance Coordinator for the Snowshoe Highlands Area Recreational Collaborative. The Snowshoe Highlands Region has nearly 400 miles of trail, is a IMBA Silver Level Ride Center, and is the region that has hosted Several World Cup Mountain Bike Races and Championships. We covered the ever-popular topic of Trail Maintenance, along with the Federal Reserve, and even talked a little bit about listening for aliens. Ultimately Charles provides a ton of insight around why The Snowshoe Highlands Area is an incredible place to ride you mountain bike. Topics Include: How Charles got into the world of Trail Maintenance The region of Pocahontas County, West Virginia Trails and types of trails found in the region The Greenbank Observatory IMBA Silver Level Ride Center, and steps towards becoming a Gold Level Ride Center Monday Lick Trail System The role as the Trail Maintenance Coordinator How the Trail Maintenance is funded in this region Partnering with West Virginia University Generating Interest from the Federal Reserve What the lodging and other amenities for going to ride in this region Future Projects in the region The importance of Trail Maintenance What Charles looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center: https://ridesnowshoehighlands.com/ Pocahontas County, WV: https://pocahontascountywv.com/ Pocahontas Trails: https://pocahontastrails.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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services…

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Luke Krolikowski – Bike Park Manager of the Farside Bike Park at Chestnut Mountain Resort | 179 53:30

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For episode 179 we have Luke Krolikowski – the Bike Park Manager of the Farside Bike Park at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galina, IL. The Farside Bike Park is a relatively newer lift access bike park located in a topographically rich part of the upper Midwest known as the Driftless Area. Luke dives into all things Farside during our conversation. If you live in the Upper Midwest and haven’t checked out the Farside Bike Park yet, you should as we are embarking on fall and time will be running out before winter hits again! Topics Include: How Luke got into Mountain Biking The move from MI to Chestnut Mountain Resort Taking over the Bike Park Manager Role The rainy spring and how that impacted opening the park in 2024 Rider Numbers for 2024 The Trail Layout and feedback from riders about the park How the Farside Bike Park fits into the rest Chestnut Mountain Resort Early days of Mountain Biking at Chestnut – Specialized Cactus Cup in the 90’s Future Trail Expansion of the Bike Park What Luke looks for in Mountain Bike Community Loam Pass Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Farside Bike Park: https://www.chestnutmtn.com/farside-bike-park-draft-2/ Chestnut Mountain Resort: https://www.chestnutmtn.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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services…

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International Trail Rating System (ITRS) for Mountain Biking with Mischa Crumbach and Edoardo Melchiori | 178 2:12:40

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For Episode 178 We’ve got Mischa and Edoardo the two masterminds behind the International Trail Rating System. Mischa is based in Switzerland, and Edoardo is based in Italy. Both have a strong understanding about the nuance that goes into dissecting and rating a trail. While there is a lot that can go into how or why a trail is rated a certain way, this system is the most comprehensive approach I’ve seen for rating trails yet. Topics Include: How Mischa got into mountain biking How Edoardo got into mountain biking The International Trail Rating System and why The Survey about Trail Rating Four different Categories for Rating Trails Where the ITRS is Rooted – Safety and Decision Making Trail Builders take on Trail Ratings and the ITRS The width of a trail and how trail width factors in to how a trail is rated Becoming a Certified Trail Rater Implementation of ITRS Trailforks Having a 3rd Party rate trails What Mischa looks for in a good trail community What Edoardo looks for in a good trail community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: International Trail Rating System: https://itrs.bike/ Certified Trail Rater Training: https://itrs.bike/announcing-the-next-training-course-and-exam-to-become-a-certified-trail-rater/ Swiss Bike Park: https://www.swissbikepark.ch/ ITRS and IMBA Europe: https://www.imba-europe.org/knowledge-hub/international-trail-rating-system-itrs/ ITRS on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-trail-rating-system/ Trail Therapy: https://en.trailtherapy.ch/ 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services…

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Emily Brown | Spearfish Trails Coalition | Spearfish, SD Mountain Biking | SRAM | 177 1:14:20

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For Episode 177 we have Emily Brown. Emily is a Co-Founder of the newly created Spearfish Trails Coalition based in Spearfish, SD. If you haven’t been to the Black Hills in South Dakota, this place is truly remarkable. Spearfish has a history of trails and mountain biking that runs parallel with the history of mountain biking itself. Emily discusses the importance of this new coalition and why it is being formed now. Emily is also a Field Guide for SRAM, and SRAM happens to have an office in Spearfish, this means SRAM is also investing in trails and trail advocacy in their backyard. Topics Include: The Emily Brown Backstory Women in Mountain Biking Field Guide for SRAM Women Specific Aspects of Emily’s Role The Spearfish Recreation Path Black Hills Region / Black Hills National Forest Trails in Spearfish The Spearfish Trails Coalition Founding this and why The importance of having a plan Paying Respect to those who built trails before the STC in Spearfish Traveling to other communities as a SRAM Field Guide Joining the IMBA Local Program Working with local government and the Parks Department The goal to diversify trail experiences in Spearfish, SD The riding culture in Spearfish, SD SRAM Investing in their backyard How SRAM has invested in Spearfish Sturdy Dirty Women’s Enduro Emily’s Take on the ideal Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Spearfish Trails Coalition: https://spearfishtrails.org/ Dakota 5-0: https://www.dakotafiveo.com/ IMBA Local: https://www.imba.com/local-partners Sturdy Dirty: https://www.sturdydirty.com/ SRAM – Our Responsibilities: https://www.sram.com/en/company/campaigns/our-responsibilities 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services…

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Mike Gehard – The President of SORBA Chattanooga, TN All things Trails and Mountain Biking in Chattanooga – 176 1:17:30

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For Episode 176 we have Mike Gehard, Mike is the current president of SORBA Chattanooga. If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ve heard several guests talk about Walden’s Ridge in Chattanooga, now you’ll get the full story on mountain biking in Chattanooga along with the fact that SORBA Chattanooga is currently looking to hire their first Executive Director. Mike Also provides a bunch of insight he has learned through volunteering and working with organizations. Topics Include: Why Chattanooga, TN How Mike found Chattanooga Why Mike got involved with SORBA Chattanooga 2024 PTBA Conference as a presenter and an attendee Walden’s Ridge Shuttles and not the kind that you find at Bike Parks Building features on public trails and how many feature rich trails should be built on public lands Other Chattanooga Trail Systems IMBA – Trail Accelerator Grants SORBA Chattanooga is hiring and Executive Director and Why The benefits of being a SORBA Member Organization Giving back to your local trail organization What Mike looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: SORBA Chattanooga: https://www.sorbachattanooga.org/ Walden’s Ridge: https://www.waldensridgepark.com/ SORBA Main: https://sorba.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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services…

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Glen Jacobs of WorldTrail – Trail Design | Knowledge Sharing | Trail Building Innovation from Around the World | Mountain Biking is just beginning – 175 2:36:45

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For Episode 175 we have Glen Jacobs back for Round 2 on Trail EAffect. Glen first appeared on episode 125, if you haven’t listened to the first conversation with Glen, I highly recommend it as, episode 125 will provide some context for this conversation. Glen is easily one of the most prolific visionaries in Trail Building. Glen Co-founded WorldTrail with Dylan Jeffries 20 years ago. They have since gone on to plan, design and build some of best mountain bike destinations on the Planet. The overarching theme to this conversation is Glen’s desire to share the knowledge that he, and his team have learned over many years. This conversation goes quite a bit longer than normal and I need to point out that mid conversation Glen lost power at his place so he pivoted from his computer to his phone to continue the conversation, then back to his computer once the power was restored. Glen is truly a world class human, and we are all very fortunate to have Glen as a professional in our trail community! Topics Include: 2024 PTBA Conference Key Note Speaker and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 2023 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Shaun Palmer and Rob Warner Specialized Soil Searching The progression of Mountain Bikes The Quark Knuckle How Many Quark Knuckles have been put on one trail? Many Shapes and Sizes of the Quark Knuckle Blue Derby Tasmania and why it’s so popular and successful Mountain Biking is just beginning Listener Question from Mike Gehard – President of SORBA Chattanooga – When Creating Trail Communities, the Top 3 Things for including everybody into Trails More Quark Knuckle Talk The need to verbalize and share knowledge Losing Power mid conversation… From the 90’s (Mountain Biking) Validating Trail Builders / Standards for Building and Trails The importance of Trail Design and the details that WorldTrail Employs during Trail Design The ARM – Adjustable Rock Matting WorldTrail Tools The size of WorldTrail Sharing Knowledge and Training Staff within WorldTrail Building World Class Trail Destinations Future Trail Conferences Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: WorldTrail: https://world-trail.com/ Specialized Soil Searching with Glen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juxlm5dorLU Blue Derby: https://ridebluederby.com.au/ Glen Jacobs – The Elder Statesman of Trails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9-vwN3sPQ 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 evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services…

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Daniel Sapp – President of Pisgah Area SORBA / Trail Advocacy 174 1:27:54

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