Trail EAffect is a show that dives into the stories behind trails, the communities that embrace trails, and the people who rely on trails as a way of life, by interviewing the personalities who are involved.
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Trail EAffect is a show that dives into the stories behind trails, the communities that embrace trails, and the people who rely on trails as a way of life, by interviewing the personalities who are involved.
For episode 205 we have Charlie Riou and Cullen McMorrow – the President and Vice President of the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club. While Austin may not be on everyone’s radar as a ride destination Austin certainly has a very deep history around mountain biking, mountain bike advocacy and trails. Both Cullen and Charlie provide some excellent stories about the history of mountain biking in the Austin Area along with what they are doing for the future of mountain biking in this region.
Topics Include:
The Austin Ridge Riders Backstory as a Mountain Bike Club
Barton Creek Greenbelt
How Cullen got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders
How Charlie got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders
Trail Work by the Austin Ridge Riders
Walnut Creek Metro Park work day
Benefits of cleaning up parks and trails
American Trails Webinar – Using Natural Surface Trails as Transportation Alternatives.
Working with other user groups to create Win – Win scenarios
Reimers Ranch Park
The Quality-of-Life aspect of trails in Austin and how that’s a tougher sell in large metro areas like Austin (where lots of people are moving there regardless of outdoor recreation)
Where Charlie likes to ride in the Austin Area
What Cullen looks for in a Riding Community
What Charlie looks for in a Riding Community
Closing Comments
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Austin Ridge Riders: https://www.austinridgeriders.com/
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Trail EAffect
Trail EAffect is a show that dives into the stories behind trails, the communities that embrace trails, and the people who rely on trails as a way of life, by interviewing the personalities who are involved.
