November 23, 2020
Bens' Week in Review Show Page
From the offices of Ben and Ben this is Episode 8 of Bens’ Week in Review. This week….FKTs, Get to da droppa, Get In Your House, and ExDir Stuff.
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Kurt Refsnider and Kait Boyle - Kokopelli Trail - https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-news/kait-boyle-and-kurt-refsnider-break-kokopelli-trail-fkt-records/
Lowering the White Rim FKT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeFkg9nwDE8
FKT website - https://fastestknowntime.com/
Fox 200mm droppa - https://bikepacking.com/news/fox-200mm-transfer-dropper-post/
Thule roof topper - https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-news/thule-has-a-new-rooftop-tent-that-leaves-space-for-bikes/
Riding Gravel - https://www.ridinggravel.com/
NEMBA Executive Director - https://www.nemba.org/news/nemba-has-new-executive-director
Mountain Bike Action winter riding tips - https://mbaction.com/tip-of-the-day-winter-time-riding/
Dad jokes.... - https://www.allprodad.com/15-fall-riddles-and-jokes-for-kids/
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November 3, 2020
Bens' Week in Review Show Page
From the offices of Ben and Ben this is Episode 8 of Bens’ Week in Review. This week….A large Canyon is forming, Mental effects of Strava, Is MTB the new golf?, and More Ebikes on Fed Land?
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IMBA thoughts on Federal Forest Service e-bike rule change - https://www.singletracks.com/trail-advocacy/imba-says-potential-forest-service-e-bike-rule-change-is-troublesome-for-mountain-bike-trails/
Canyon Sale - https://www.pinkbike.com/news/private-equity-firms-look-to-buy-canyon-sale-could-bring-in-592-million.html
Strava - Stanford Study - https://bikerumor.com/2020/10/20/strava-stanford-study-shows-mental-physical-financial-effects-of-covid-19-on-professional-athletes/
Salsa Journeyman kids - https://bikerumor.com/2020/10/28/salsa-journeyman-24-kids-gravel-bike-brings-offroad-drop-bar-bikepacking-fun-all-ages/
Quiver Killer Singlespeed discussion - https://www.bicycling.com/rides/a34454946/single-speed-mountain-bike/
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October 16, 2020
Bens' Week in Review Show Page
Thanks to Buddy Insurance for the support of this episode – https://bit.ly/bens-week-in-review
From the offices of Ben and Ben this is Episode 7 of Bens’ Week in Review. This week….Down Country New School All Mountain XC Trail Super Duper Bikes, Land Access help, new audio, and Ebikes on Fed Land?
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Thanks to Buddy Insurance for the support of this episode – https://bit.ly/bens-week-in-review
Eurobike 2020 cancelled - https://www.pinkbike.com/news/eurobike-cancelled-due-to-covid-19.html
New School All Mountain XC Trail Desk. Specialized 130mm rear, 140mm front carbon 29er - https://bikerumor.com/2020/10/13/2021-specialized-stumpjumper-reshaped-as-short-travel-aggressive-trail-bike/
Newest JRA episode - http://theoutdoorroute.com/just-riding-along/2020/10/just-riding-along-episode-21/
Bimotal motor - https://bimotal.com/elevate
Trail EAffect - http://theoutdoorroute.com/mountain-bike-radio/2020/10/trail-eaffect-episode-6/
Ebikes on Federal land - https://www.singletracks.com/trail-advocacy/one-year-later-dept-of-interior-further-defines-rules-around-e-bike-use-on-federal-lands/
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October 1, 2020
Bens' Week in Review Show Page
Thanks to Buddy Insurance for the support of this episode – https://bit.ly/bens-week-in-review
From the offices of Ben and Ben this is Episode 6 of Bens’ Week in Review. This week…. Ben and Ben get caught up after months off.
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Thanks to Buddy Insurance for the support of this episode – https://bit.ly/bens-week-in-review
Great American Outdoors Act – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_American_Outdoors_Act
Esker Cycles Rowl – https://eskercycles.com/products/rowl
Dick’s Sporting Goods Plastic – https://www.marketwatch.com/story/dicks-sporting-goods-to-eliminate-single-use-plastic-bags-by-2025-2020-09-29
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April 4, 2020
Bens' Week in Review Show Page
From the offices of Ben and Ben this is Episode 5 of Bens’ Week in Review. This week…. Nathan from The Path Podcast is in the house.
This episode is Presented by Follow Hollow. Use code MBR5 for $5 off your order.
Thanks to Handup Gloves for supporting the show – use code MTBRadio to get 10% off
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Great American Outdoors Act - https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/482352-trump-budget-slashes-funding-for-epa-environmental-programs
Parks closing - https://www.adventure-journal.com/2020/03/major-parks-close-rural-residents-urge-you-to-stay-away-for-now/
New SID - https://bikerumor.com/2020/03/17/2021-rockshox-sid-sl-is-lightest-ever-plus-sid-ultimate-goes-to-120mm-w-new-sid-luxe-rear-shock/
European list - https://www.bike-eu.com/sales-trends/nieuws/2020/03/how-europes-bicycle-industry-reacts-on-coronavirus-impact-10137559
Kitsbow - https://www.instagram.com/kitsbow/?hl=en
Prototype MRP shock - https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/PIT-BITS-Sedona-Mountain-Bike-Festival-2020,12863/Prototype-MRP-Jackson-Air-Shock,137559/sspomer,2
Columbia CEO salary cut - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/03/columbia-sportswear-ceo-tim-boyle-cuts-own-salary-to-10k-retail-employees-receive-regular-pay.html%3FoutputType%3Damp
Loggerhead turtle - https://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/yoshi-has-reached-australia-record-breaking-turtles-long-distance
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March 16, 2020
Bens' Week in Review Show Page
From the offices of Ben and Ben this is Episode 4 of Bens’ Week in Review. This week…. Virtual Trade Shows, EMTBs Could Go to Jail, Belted, Good Listen and More.
This episode is Presented by Follow Hollow. Use code MBR5 for $5 off your order.
Thanks to Handup Gloves for supporting the show – use code MTBRadio to get 10% off
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Great American Outdoor Act - https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/policy-and-legislation/once-in-a-lifetime-deal-lwcf-and-public-lands-maintenance-funding-bill-introduced-in-senate?fbclid=IwAR3BM4NyO_BfoA9VziEOOTcULT9Nr5KZ4gMiDQP8PBLcdPkB83VkuNatFRE
Sea Otter - https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2020/03/11/marketing-and-pr-firms-plan-spring-launches-without-sea-otter#.XmsGR6hKhPY
Zerode Bikes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmwChTaSx9M
Ebike regs - https://www.pinkbike.com/news/french-government-introduces-30k-fine-for-emtb-tuning.html
Bill Simmons podcast - https://www.theringer.com/the-bill-simmons-podcast/2020/3/12/21177735/the-week-covid-19-changed-everything-with-malcolm-gladwell
Talking to Strangers - https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Strangers-Should-about-People-ebook/dp/B07NDKVWZW
Intense Motorsports Dealer - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/Parts-Unlimited-and-INTENSE-form-Exclusive-Distribution-Partnership-for-Tazer-MX-E-MTB,3448
Friday the 13th - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/23266/13-reasons-people-think-number-13-unlucky
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March 7, 2020
Bens' Week in Review Show Page
From the offices of Ben and Ben this is episode 3 of Bens’ Week in Review. This week…. Kingdom Trail Update, Sea Otter – We’ll Sea What Happens, Strava! & Trump’s Land & Water.
This episode is Presented by Follow Hollow. Use code MBR5 for $5 off your order.
Thanks to Handup Gloves for supporting the show – use code MTBRadio to get 10% off
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Kingdom Trails – https://segroup.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=ff307acd023440d585c3c62aec25b47c
Sea Otter – https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/05/sea-otter-bicycle-festival-at-laguna-seca-postponed-because-of-coronavirus/
PNW Dropper – https://www.pinkbike.com/news/pnw-components-introduces-the-redesigned-rainier-dropper-post-with-adjustable-travel.html
Ben Sonntag – https://www.outtherecolorado.com/pro-mountain-biker-killed-after-being-struck-by-truck-in-colorado/
Strava updates – https://bikerumor.com/2020/03/05/strava-gets-your-activity-feed-in-order-lets-you-play-favorites-with-followers/
Brian Lopes Hack – https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-news/brian-lopes-most-mountain-bike-youtubers-are-hacks/?fbclid=IwAR0vDLo-lZw6GnN2_4OJFIjF3KrgN4Rjg5wCn3WifWyosmw3-EF6qhyX6Jk
Trump tweet about Land and Water Conservation Fund – https://gearjunkie.com/trump-support-lwcf?fbclid=IwAR0X0P3NnHdd1faabdR72q9tINBwoZpkt9SSdk5R5xeOPGDAu29MplAUTW0
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February 28, 2020
Bens' Week in Review Show Page
From the offices of Ben and Ben this is episode 2 of Bens’ Week in Review. This week…. Gas Will Not be Released in Moab, Trail Development, New Carbon, Serotta Back in the Saddle, Seth + 1, Howls & More.
Bens' Week in Review is Presented by Follow Hollow
Thanks to Handup Gloves for supporting the show – use code MTBRadio to get 10% off
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No gas released in Moab – https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2020/02/21/feds-backpedal-yank/
Dirt Rag Dirt Fests are still on – https://bikerumor.com/2020/02/21/dirt-rag-dirt-fests-recycled-for-both-pennsylvania-west-virginia-events/
Mountaineer Trail Network in West Virginia – https://www.timeswv.com/news/mountaineer-trail-network-could-draw-biking-tourism/article_6396536e-5396-11ea-b01f-9f92314c841f.html?fbclid=IwAR2H4ZcaK7U6IMJz5e2mdGEeNVhXE-RGQm7I5NgXIzURWzysNPMESns-EI8
Serotta is back – https://www.bicycleretailer.com/retail-news/2020/02/20/serotta-will-relaunch-his-bike-brand-spring#.XlXwXihKhPY
Coronavirus and the 2020 Tokyo Games – https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ioc-official-comments-on-potential-impacts-of-coronavirus-on-2020-tokyo-olympics.html
Ohio Trail System with Unique Funding – https://www.rei.com/blog/cycle/pioneering-a-new-way-to-pay-for-trail-building-in-rural-america?fbclid=IwAR2T9wNNrVxbH14szKW11psnlCjg0C6nVU25sg9dpxgAze4Y0Rvw_StNfkc
Berm Peak Express – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpP5PqrzODWpFU961acUbg/videos
EWS with E-bike division - https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ews-updates-rulebook-and-lays-out-ews-e-format.html
Revel Wheels – https://www.revelbikes.com/our-bikes/revel-wheels/
Wolves in Colorado – https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2020/01/25/a-pack-of-wolves-was-spotted-in-colorado-for-the-first-time-in-90-years/#6fcb216d6f62
February 24, 2020
Bens' Week in Review Show Page
The Bens kick off Episode 1 with a quick explanation of what you can expect. We’re playing a little catch up to kick things off, but you get troubles in the Kingdom, bike brand news, Mike Sinyard has gone psychedelic, black fungus, and missing elk. Thanks to Dirt Rag for all the years!
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Kingdom Trails – https://www.pinkbike.com/news/interview-abby-long-executive-director-of-the-kingdom-trail-association.html
Shimano sales – https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2020/02/13/shimanos-2019-sales-46-profits-1#.Xk1xgChKhPY
Canfield Bikes – https://canfieldbikes.com/
Diamondback IBD Program – https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2020/01/14/diamondback-launch-new-ibd-program-cabda-west#.Xk7uI1JKjBI
Ibis Ripmo carbon – https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-the-new-ibis-ripmo-v2-is-carbon-af.html
Mike Sinyard’s Project New Day – https://www.pinkbike.com/news/mike-sinyard-advocates-for-psychedelic-assisted-therapies-following-decriminalisation-of-psychoactives-in-santa-cruz.html
Moab drilling – https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2020/01/23/feds-propose-oil-gas/
Radiosynthesizing Black Fungus – https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/fungi-that-eats-radiation-found-thriving-inside-the-chernobyl-nuclear-reactor-could-be-used-like-a-sun-block-for-humans-to-protect-against-deadly-rays/ar-BBZExce
Missing elk – https://www.aspentimes.com/news/lost-in-the-crowd/?fbclid=IwAR3LaGqW6eMKu-dGBAm3A8WjEOdl5-yjTNj7_m6Ex0LjWBqlguCbdGnSa1A
Dirt Rag – https://dirtragmag.com/