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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.
Chris Riley of Central Maine Chapter New England Mountain Bike Association | 190
Trail EAffect
1 hour 18 minutes
6 months ago
Chris Riley of Central Maine Chapter New England Mountain Bike Association | 190
For Episode 190 we have Chris Riley from Central Maine. Chris is the president of the Central Maine Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association, and a board member of the New England Mountain Bike Association. Chris and his organization have come up with some innovative ideas on how to handle both new trail construction as well as handling annual trail maintenance. Maine and the New England region has a ton of momentum with mountain biking and trails, and that is really showcased during this conversation.
Topics Include:
How Chris got into Mountain Biking
Chris’s early years in mountain biking
Including several trips to ride in the Austin Texas area
How Chris got involved with Mountain Biking and Advocacy in Maine
Volunteer Engagement and Community Engagement with CE ME NEMBA
Bringing on paid staff for trail building and maintenance
Trail Systems that fall under the CE ME organization
Buying an excavator to accelerate trail building in the region
Various ways for funding trails
Maine Trails Bond initiative
Road Tripping to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Marquette Trails
Houghton Trails
Copper Harbor Trails
Creating destination riding communities
Gravity Bike Parks in Maine
Partnering with a local land trust for a new trail system
Trail Systems proximity to communities for riding in the region
Hub and Spoke Trail Model
NEMBA and the 3 Year Strategic Plan
Maintenance Matters
What Chris looks for in a Trail Community
Closing Comments
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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.
