December 18, 2018
In this episode of New England Dirt, Ben goes for a fatbike ride with Ryan Johnson of Galaxy Gear Works, a custom bike builder in the New England area. Tune in to hear how Ryan went from teaching high school science in Arkansas to building custom bikes in New England.
Music by Addison Chase
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December 6, 2018
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
MTB Ben was joined by Frank Lane, Tom Green, and Dan Streeter of the North Shore NEMBA organization while he was out at the Wicked Ride of the East. They discuss what they have going on in the Northeastern Massachusetts area, what you can expect from the trails and more.
Music by Addison Chase
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From the North Shore NEMBA Facebook group:
“What North Shore NEMBA is all about: The area north of Boston has a number of state parks and conservation properties that are terrific for mountain biking. We enjoy these trails by scheduling rides for different ability levels, organizing trail maintenance events, running mountain bike skills clinics, and enabling fellow bikers to find a wider biking community.
We are determined to make sure the trails are kept open for, and used responsibly by, all trail users. We take a broad view of what trail accessibility is all about, as shown by our chapter’s financial commitment to the ‘Vietnam’ land purchase. We regularly convene chapter meetings to share information and keep our priorities in focus.
When you join the North Shore chapter, you can stay in touch with everything that’s happening by joining our NEMBA email list. Our group’s email list and web site serve as the primary means of communication for the North Shore chapter. They allow members to discuss and collaborate on chapter activities – ride scheduling, trail maintenance, access issues and problems, or other matters of interest to the group.
Where we ride: Major state parks used by mountain bike riders in the North Shore area are Harold Parker, Bradley Palmer/Willowdale, and Georgetown/Rowley. Lynn Woods, Dogtown in Gloucester, and various other smaller properties are also popular with our members. Riders from the chapter area also work with the Greater Boston chapter to provide Bike Patrols in the Boston area, monitoring trail use (and abuse) and assisting anybody in need on the trails. Of course, we also take the opportunity to join in other NEMBA rides and events no matter where they take place.
What we do: North Shore NEMBA has a number of different programs in which members can get involved, including: -Trail maintenance events at Harold Parker, Bradley Palmer, Willowdale, and Georgetown/Rowley state parks. -Organized group rides. These are posted in “SingleTracks”, on our NorthShore email list, and/or on the NEMBA ride forum. -The season-ending bash called the “Wicked Ride of the East”. There is a great deal of logistical support needed to set up, run, and clean up after this charitable event which regularly draws 200 or so bikers to Harold Parker State Park. -Beginner’s clinics to help neophytes learn (and help some veterans brush up on) trail skills. This is a great way to meet fellow bikers and try new challenges.
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NEMBA's The Wicked Ride of the East - https://www.nemba.org/events/wicked-ride-east
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November 15, 2018
MTB Ben had the chance to sit down with Dan and Hannah Houston of Papa Wheelies at the New England Mountain Bike Association's (NEMBA) Wicked Ride of the East. They chat about things going on at the shop, bikes, and what to keep an eye on.
Music by Addison Chase
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October 24, 2018
MTB Ben was out at his annual Dirtbag Weekend with his buddies. They had a rainy day so they took the opportunity to drink some beer and reflect on the riding that they've done.
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October 8, 2018
MTB Ben had a good buddies weekend and got the chance to sit down with his friend, Jeff Juneau. Jeff is a coach at Killington Mountain School ("KMS"). Jeff shares his experience and what he does at Killington Mountain School. Listen in to get a great idea of what students get from KMS and some great discussion of overcoming challenges, both in teaching and learning.
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About Killington Mountain School: Killington Mountain School offers unmatched opportunities for today’s student-athlete to excel athletically while pursuing college prep academics. For over 30 years, KMS has provided student-athletes the opportunity to pursue excellence on the ski slope and in the classroom. KMS alumni have proved themselves as athletes and as scholars, as leaders in business and in the community. The personal attention and passion for excellence at KMS guides each student-athlete towards his or her potential, helping each alum reach his or her goals. We specialize in alpine racing, freestyle skiing, and snowboard competition by offering our students the best of both worlds - a quality education combined with world-class training and coaching.
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Papa Wheelies - We’re a team of cyclists here at Papa Wheelie's Bicycle Shop. We love working with bikes, and we love sharing that knowledge and passion with the community. That’s why we opened our shop back in 2001 and why we look forward to coming to work every day. As a full-service store, we do everything from retail to repairs. You’ll also find all the gear you need: gloves, jerseys, car racks, and that’s just the start. Looking for the most comfortable ride? We’ve got you covered with that, too. We're trained Guru Bike Fit technicians, so we can get your bike set for you.
Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille - The Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille is a family run restaurant offering our own Handcrafted Brews on tap paired with delicious meals to satisfy every member of the family! Our goal is to provide a relaxing environment to all those who walk through our doors. Whether it be for a quick bite, a cold brew, or a place for family and friends to gather, we extend our “home” to you.
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Killington Mountain School - https://www.killingtonmountainschool.org/
Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association - http://www.pmbia.org/
Gravity Logic - http://www.whistlergravitylogic.com/
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September 28, 2018
MTB Ben sits down with Mark Hayes, the creator and owner of Highland Bike Park in Northfield, New Hampshire. Listen in to hear all about the park - the start through the development over the years. Learn how it functions behind the scenes, the trailbuilding, camps, and some of the other things that you expect with the Highland Bike Park experience.
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Highland Trailbuilding - https://www.highlandmountain.com/trail-building-services/about/
Highland Camps - https://www.highlandmountain.com/camps-lessons/camps/overview/choose-your-camp/
Claymore Challenge - https://claymorechallenge.com/
NEMBA Fest - http://kingdomtrails.org/calendar/nembafest-annual/
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September 16, 2018
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This is the third episode of the New England Dirt Podcast! MTB Ben is joined by Jen Duby and Jared Studley to discuss the Green Woodlands Foundation after some good ride time.
The Green Woodlands Foundation is a multi generational family limited partnership near Dorchester, New Hampshire with a goal of preserving a little piece of nature for many future generations. Their primary activities are wildlife management, research and education, historical preservation, environmental research and education, sustainable "green" forestry and forest property preservation.
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September 7, 2018
MTBBen sits down in person with Matt Caron, the Vice President of NEMBA (New England Mountain Bike Association) and President of the Southern New Hampshire NEMBA Chapter, to chat about NEMBA, the chapters, New England riding, and more. They dig into some details about NEMBA numbers and users, local trails, NEMBA Fest, and give you a great view of the riding scene from Matt’s perspective.
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Southern New Hampshire New England Mountain Bike Association – http://www.nemba.org/chapters/snhnemba
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Snow Dog trail groomer – https://snowdog.com/
Nashua – https://www.nashuanh.gov/491/Mine-Falls-Park
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August 30, 2018
Ben Hall, aka “MTBBen,” kicks off his new show with Ben Welnak, the Mountain Bike Radio creator. Listen in to get an idea of who MTB Ben is and what the podcast is all about. Ben’s goal is to bring the New England mountain biking scene to you. In future episodes, you can expect a variety of topics encompassing the trails, the culture, and the local flavor of life on, in, and around New England dirt.
Do you have a person or company you want to hear on Mountain Bike Radio? If so, let us know at info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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Vermont Mountain Bike Association: https://vmba.org/
New England High School Cycling Association: http://nehsca.com/
Millstone Trails Association: http://www.millstonetrails.org/
Ben’s articles:
– “Treks for the active family – These 10 great New England rides offer scintillating scenery, variety and plenty of diversions off the bike” : http://www.skijournal.com/skijournal/summer_2018/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1396422&app=false#articleId1396422
– “The Path To Enlightenment – 6 Ways to Mountain Bike New England” : http://www.skijournal.com/skijournal/summer_2017/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1130484&app=false#articleId1130484
– “Mid-Fat Bikes: Confidence-Inspiring Fun” : http://www.skijournal.com/skijournal/summer_2017/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=24#pg24
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