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Just Riding Along - "Bike Park" (October 18, 2018 #1041) 0

Oct 18, 2018

October 18, 2018

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Another week, another JRA. Tune in to hear about Kenny's latest trip to St. George and his new micro grill. Andrea has been prepping for her upcoming elk hunt, and Matt feels compelled to join The Path Podcast after his weekend trip to Angel Fire bike park. Most of the listener questions this week are more of a statement, of sorts.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Cody McDonald of Utah gave $10 with note: “Thanks y'all!”
-Kevin Fogelberg of Michigan gave $25 with note: Because "Tiny little unicorns shitting lube onto your chain in the microwave." Dying....
-Patrick Wood of Indiana gave $50 with note: “Keep doing awesome shit!”
-Dale Lakusta of Alberta Canada gave $20 with note: Thanks for the email advice this week

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We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

-Josh EWS-Splains how to make a Bontrager wheel and tire system work like the pros.
-Dan has a bike he really likes, with a couple of standout parts that make it his own,
-Austin from Bismarck, ND wants to let you know how great the riding is in his fair city.
-Mark has a link to the greatest thing on the internet.
-Aaron wants you to hit a stuck bolt with a hammer
-Graham wants to know how tire pressure plays into the workings of suspension.
-Bradley has the info on the last pair of tires you will ever need, because they just zip on.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The guys through out a little contest for a jersey, go off on some tangent, give some updates on the 20th Anniversary Party, and a lot more. Nathan got an ebike, so they discuss the differences of riding an e mountain bike and a regular mountain bike. This leads to a conversation of tariffs and the future of the cycling industry. What should NICA do to level the playing field?

The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject "Podcast Question" to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

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.

Do you have an idea for New England Dirt? If so, let us know at nedirt@mountainbikeradio.com.

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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EPISODE SPONSORS

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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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This could have been called the Yeti episode. Matt has taken a trip to Yeti to check out the new bikes, Kenny has done regular stuff, and so has Andrea. Tune in to hear them talk bikes, warranties, and the usual banter you have come to love from the Just Riding Along gang.

SHOW DONATIONS

-none recognized this week.

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We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

-none recognized this week.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The normal crew is together for a show filled with listener questions about suspension. Andrea starts the show off with cliffhanger, Matt has a big bike on loan, and Kenny is loving his Stumpjumper. This is a great, fun show that runs on the long side due to tackling a ton of tech about suspension. If you ride rigid or your eyes glaze over at the mention of low speed compression – this may not be the show for you.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Chris Harrod of California gave $5 with note: Thanks for all the effort you guys put into the show. I know how much work goes into recording a podcast weekly. -Chris – From Northern Californiaasdf
-Logan Mullen of Ohio gave $10 with question: Hi friends! I’ve been listening to every show for about a year now and am finally got around to saying thanks for being awesome. I also have a questions and a comment about my 2017 Diamondback Release 3. Comment: a listener recently asked about the carbon Release (I think the 4C and 5C replaced the Release 3 in 2018), and I wanted to add my two cents. I love my Release 3 except that the paint scratches really easily. The wheel set is DB house brand but I have had absolutely no issues with them in a year of riding, and the rest of the spec is awesome for the money. Question: I just had the Guide RS brakes on this bike bled for the first time by my LBS because the brakes got really spongy, like levers almost touching the bars, after one season of riding straight from the factory. The bleed helped a little but they still feel way too spongy. LBS said they could call SRAM for me but they weren’t sure what the problem was. Have you ever encountered this problem with Guide RS brakes? The LBS doesn’t do much high end mountain bike work, but I went to them because they are a block from my house. Maybe I should call SRAM myself, or maybe get them bled again at a shop that sees more mountain bikes and hydraulic brakes? Lack of shop support is one of those drawbacks of buying a direct to consumer bike I guess. Never change, Logan from Ohio (yea it’s not Salida but the riding here is actually a lot better than you might think!)
-Jonathan Kidwell of Maryland gave $25 with note: If I had a time machine, I would go to the future and have a smile on my face because of all the amazing Matt rants I was lucky enough to hear. Keep up the good work and thank you all for the honest assessment of what’s on the market.
-Jarid Colucci of New Jersey gave $100
-Braden McGuire of British Columbia gave $25 with note: This is for Andrea to buy the most powerful Marijuana edible she can find, then eat it right before recording a show.

If you would like to support the show, CLICK HERE.

We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

-Allen G needs more Leadville Recap and wants to slap his stamp of approval on DVO suspension.
-Zach from Phoenix needs pointers on setting up his Fuel EX shock and fork.
-Ryan from Florida loves his new Trek Stache 5. Love at first ride, or nicest bike he owns?
-Scott H from Utah has question about what it means to tune a shock. He needs to get his wife an SB100 Beti but with a regular shock tune.
-Aaron from the Twin Cities needs a fork.
-Braden from the land of maple syrup loves Shimano but is always bottoming out his shock.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

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.

Do you have an idea for New England Dirt? If so, let us know at nedirt@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

This week Kenny is not able to join in on the fun, but Parker steps up (sits down?) to do his best to play Kenny. Parker gives his recap of the Kokopelli Trail Race and everything else is normal business. Tune in for the action on this episode of Just Riding Along.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Maggie Trumbly of California gave $50
-Patrick Sullivan of Colorado gave $10
-Kat and Goof from Texas gave $25 with note: “Andrea, Here is $25 to play Matt a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TjcT7Gto3U , it’s a short lesson on a ‘short a’ sound versus a ‘long a’ sound. Thanks for being part of our mountain bike road road trips!- Kat (pronounced like Cat, or Matt but with a K, but very much not pronounced as KATE) and Goof from Texas!”
-Raymond Winn of Colorado gave $25 with note: “Thanks for grinding on my wife, I mean her bike!!!”

If you would like to support the show, CLICK HERE.

We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

-Jesse B needs a dropper for his Pivot Les.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The guys from The Path take a deep dive into drivetrains first. Then they take a more serious approach in discussing trails, trail access, and some related situations. Ziplines, riding chairlifts, Kamikaze, and more good stuff from the West Coast.

The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject “Podcast Question” to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com.

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Castle Danger Brewery - Head Brewer Bjorn Erickson
Two Harbors, Minnesota

Bjorn and Ben sit down inside of Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors to chat about what's up with the beer and community at and around Castle Danger Brewery.

This episode is sponsored by Health IQ. Health IQ is an insurance company that helps health conscious people like you get lower rates on life insurance. To see if you qualify, head over to Healthiq.com/MBR

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Related Show Notes

Other Minnesota North Shore episodes - http://mountainbikeradio.com/destinations/duluth-mn-north-shore/
Castle Danger Brewery - https://www.castledangerbrewery.com/
Castle Danger Brewery on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/castledangerbrewery
Castle Danger Brewery on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/castledangerbrewer/
Castle Danger Brewery on Twitter - https://twitter.com/cdangerbrewer
Two Harbors, Minnesota - https://www.twoharborschamber.com/
Spokengear Cyclery & Outdoor - https://www.spokengear.com/
Superior Hiking Trail - https://superiorhiking.org/
Heck of the North - https://www.heckofthenorth.com/

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What is the Duluth/MN North Shore Special?

Ben headed north to meet new people and bring something different to you. He met up with breweries, and distillery, and a bike shop and sat down to gather some audio for you. Scroll through below and have a listen.

If you appreciate the feature and bringing you something different, please CLICK HERE to find out how you can support Mountain Bike Radio and help make future things like this possible! Thank you.

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New England Dirt - "Green Woodlands Foundation" (Sept 16, 2018 #1033) 0

Sep 16, 2018

September 16, 2018

New England Dirt Show Page

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.

Do you have an idea for New England Dirt? If so, let us know at nedirt@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Andrea sits down with Steve Domahidy to talk about the latest Viral Bike - the Dérive. Tune in to hear what makes titanium really nice, a gearbox the drivetrain of choice for bikepacking, and what speculations Andrea has for the future of gearboxes.

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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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Neil Beltchenko needed a place to stay in Salida so Matt and Andrea said sure . . . as long as we can put a mic in your face. Tune in to hear Neil give you the quick and dirty (bikepacker) on the upcoming Bikepacking Summit in Crested Butte, Colorado. They talk bout what to expect and what kind of fun will be had at the 2nd Annual Bikepacking Summit.

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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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The Just Riding Along crew has been out and about. Andrea has been leaking from her ears while taking on a new challenge, Matt has been trying to fix his creaks, and Kenny is doing his thing while looking for non-lazy help at work. They answer several listener questions, including one where they give some great advice to a newbie.

SHOW DONATIONS

-Jesse Bell of Maine gave $25 with note: “Here is 25 middle fingers for y'all, keep doing what your doing..”
-David Alper of Colorado gave $25 with note: “Please Read: LOVE the Podcast; Boulder County (not city!) resident; Love AR15s; Fuck the City of Boulder and their Nanny 'state' overtures…”
-Jason Garcia of Texas gave $25 with note: “Great show”
-Ron Konieska of Minnesota gave $50
-Ray Winn of Colorado gave $10 with note: “unfuckingbelieveable I hated this show at first. I thought Matt was an elitest fuck terd but now I know he is not an asshole just an ass!!”
-Jay Cable of Alaska gave $25 with note: “Thanks for the podcast! BTW, I think two of you guys work at absolute bikes at Salida a friend of mine (Corrine L) did the tour of divide this year, and apparently Eric of your shop helped her out with some sort of minor bike issue. Thank him for us!”
-Bean Elliott of Texas gave $25 with note: “Love you guys show for the entertainment and knowledge. Keep it up”

If you would like to support the show, CLICK HERE.

We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

-Adam S has some feedback about the blueberry milkshake AKA Finish Line Sealant.
-Don Shiggy has some good self sealing tape suggestions and wants to plug his own tire.
-Alec F has some questions about running his Salsa Beargrease in 29+ mode for summer shredding.
-Goof Hall has a plug about plugs.
-JT has some tire questions.
-Nick P want to make sure we know a 48 piece Nugget Bucket is coming to Japan.
-Anthony has some questions about buying a new drivetrain. We tell him the install is costing too much.
-Brock has some bikepacking questions and more.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The Path crew is joined by a semi-regular host, Megan, and special guest and The Path team rider, Dan Blurton. Dan shares his experience at the 2018 Leadville 100.

The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject “Podcast Question” to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

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.

Do you have an idea for New England Dirt? If so, let us know at nedirt@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Greg Heil joins Ben to discuss his experiences, podcasting, how he got started in his career journey, his current role at FATMAP, bikes, and more. Greg loves to travel, ride new trails, and has been mountain biking seriously for well over 10 years. He has some great experience in the cycling internet content world and shares some perspective on interacting and navigating the current environment.

About FATMAP:

FATMAP is building an Outdoor Adventure Platform that connects consumers, businesses, destinations and brands. Their advanced 3D mapping technology, outdoor community and curated adventure guidebook is used by top professionals and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy better, safer adventure. For more information, head over to the site: http://fatmap.com/ .

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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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The show starts off with a long winded discussion about what is a cocktail, what is a mixed drink, and the robot uprising begins. Tune in to hear the difference between them and how The More You Know thing maybe worked (probably not).

SHOW DONATIONS

-Brian Clark of Connecticut gave $25
-Jackson Payer of Georgia gave $100 with note: “Dear Matt Andrea and Kenny, My buddy introduced me to Mountain Bike Radio this spring on a bike trip. I have listened to all of your episodes this year and am slowly working my way back. Your show is by far my favorite on MBR. Matt your rants are great. I love the fact that the show is completely extemporaneous. Anyone that knows me, knows that I love a great rant. While slightly crude at times, it comes across clearly that you are all really a good ethical solid bunch. I am currently stuck in South East Georgia with lots of flat sand. But we are within a few hours of great riding. I currently ride a Kona Unit, 2x10, with a Fox 32, Velocity Blunt 35s, Hope hubs and BB, and just ordered a PNW dropper, because I know you all approve of droppers on hardtails. Those details are totally irrelevant to my question, but I would get a boner if my email got read on MBR, so I had to put the bike in there haha. If I didn’t mention it already - I fucking love the show. I have learned a ton from it, and I will listen as long as you two keep it rolling. A while back you bashed Squirt. I had a question about that and wanted to write you about it, and then last episode you said you had a squirt email, but it never got read. I want the low down on why you all hate squirt and also thinks this sort of segways into my one criticism – granted I don’t think you should change anything – but I think it’s worth saying anyhow. Things can be very trail specific. Just because something totally sucks in one area, don’t mean it’s always the worst option. That said, if the show didn’t have unadulterated bashing I would suspect you all sold out to some major corporation. So squirt. I ride in the sand and every chain lube under the sun picks up a ton of it and wears my chain to shit in seconds. Squirt applied correctly and allowed to dry, doesn’t pick up any grit. While it may not be the best lube under the sun, it does keep my chain from squeaking. I understand for something like tour divide, or wet conditions, were you need to apply and ride, squirt doesn’t work for shit, and that seemed to be the context you mentioned it in. But I love the stuff for sandy conditions. Ok rant away. I want to know why I am full of shit about squirt. Technical details please! -Jackson with the orange unit”
-Mark Vail of Colorado gave $10
-John Gulledge of Colorado gave $50 with note: “Hey Matt, "What did the one Les say to the other.." Great to race with you at Silver Rush and see you at the Leadville 100.”

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

- Rob has questions about geometry on hardtails, has anything changed?
-Bean from Texas has question about building a new Epic.
- Timothy from Australia has some info on beer down under.

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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Paul McClain of Spot Bikes

Ben sat down with Paul McClain, the Sales Director at Spot Bikes, while at Outerbike in Moab earlier this year. They discuss a variety of topics, including Paul's role at Spot, their patented Living Link Suspension design, the Rollik, Outerbike, social media, industry and more. Listen in to get some thoughts from inside Spot and inside the industry in general.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The guys have been out and about. Auk has been perfecting his picture game, Nathan was chasing around Angel Fire New Mexico, and Tani was out making some fancy kimchi hotdogs while riding flat pedals on his Nomad.

The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject “Podcast Question” to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

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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ABOUT THE EPISODE

Big Lou Mollineda sat down with Ben at Sea Otter in April. Big Lou is the creator of Beyond the Bike. It’s is a weekly, bike-centric show with awesome guests that will inspire, educate, and motivate you.

Lou also steps into other topics and his community to capture awesome stories. He has several series that include the #oneonone series, the #podcastontherun series, the #womenofenduro series, and #lalinia series that is entirely in Spanish. The idea of the podcast to meet new people and catch up with old friends and capture their stories.

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THANKS TO THIS SHOW’S SPONSOR

Health IQ: reward your healthy lifestyle with life insurance that makes sense & never overpay again! To learn more and get a free quote, go to HealthIQ.com/MBR or mention the promo code MBR when you talk to a Health IQ agent.

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Tim from Esker Cycles comes through Salida on his way to Crested Butte's Outerbike. Why is he heading to OuterBike? To launch his new brand of bikes, Esker Cycles. Tune in to hear what models they have, what builds they offer, and why Tim feels the bike is not a quiver killer by any means.

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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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Matt likes to brag about being fitter than Andrea. Kenny is heading into a long weekend. They tackle some questions, including a lube question, which leads to one of Kenny’s life bike hacks. Matt gives his roller-by-roller Triflow application technique.

SHOW DONATIONS

None as of recording.

If you would like to support the show, CLICK HERE.

We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

- Alex - ripping valves on his Cube
- Craig - moving to Asheville and needs some Tallboy upgrades
- Justin - he loves to Squirt
- Dominik - Enduro Curious

If you would like to ask a question, please send an email title JRA Question to jra@mountainbikeradio.com.

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Tyson Swasey of Moab Trail Mix & Rachel Alter of Gunnison, Colorado

Ben met Rachel Alter while she worked the Ibis Cycles booth at Outerbike and they got to chatting. Then Tyson showed up to bring his local trail experience. They discuss a wide variety of trail topics, including trail access, relationships, trail maintenance groups, and more. Tyson works with Moab Trails Mix and has had a hand in building and maintaining the iconic mountain bike trails in Moab, Utah. Rachel lives in Gunnison, Colorado and owns Pedals and Pastries.

THANKS TO THIS SHOW’S SPONSOR

Health IQ: reward your healthy lifestyle with life insurance that makes sense & never overpay again! To learn more and get a free quote, go to HealthIQ.com/MBR or mention the promo code MBR when you talk to a Health IQ agent.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Auk is back after a little time away and the guys dive into the usual conversation. Nathan shares his latest ride fantasy, which is a contentious current topic among mountain bikers. Tani shares some stories from a recent Kona event, which includes some riding in Whistler and at Squamish, and his weird dance contest buddy.

Then they discuss two listener questions. Hollis asks about cornering, so they get into a discussion about cornering and get into some thoughts about drifting, traction, and practicing. Chase from BC is looking for some recommendations on helmets.

The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject “Podcast Question” to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com.

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