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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 Stindt | How Events Can Help Build Community | 195
Trail EAffect
1 hour 22 minutes 16 seconds
4 months ago
Chris Stindt | How Events Can Help Build Community | 195
For Episode 195 we have Chris Stindt as our guest. Chris is heavily involved hosting bicycle related events, all sorts of bicycle related events. During this conversation we uncover the value that events bring to communities, and in many ways these events help to build stronger communities.
Topics Include:
The Chris Stindt backstory
Chris’s role at Smith’s Bike Shop
Events as a vehicle for raising money to fund trails
An overview of multiple events before going into a deep dive on them
A Brief History of WORS Racing in La Crosse
The La Crosse Omnium Road Race – What this event does for the region
Side conversation about Kwik Trip
Deeper into what to expect at ORA Trails Fest and the UCI racing aspect of 2025’s event
Enduro Racing at ORA Trails Fest
USA Cycling Gravel Nationals – La Crescent, MN – Across the river from La Crosse, WI
Smith’s Bike Shop and the 130-Year Anniversary – 1895 to Present – Yet another community event
Other events that Smith’s Bike Shop Supports – Valet Bike Parking at the Moon Tunes Summer Concert Series with the Beer By Bike Brigade.
What Chris looks for in Trail Communities
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
La Crosse Omnium: https://www.lacrosseomnium.com/
ORA Trails Fest: https://www.oratrailsfest.com/
Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com
USA Cycling Gravel National Championships: https://gravelnats.usacycling.org/
I Helped Design the Gravel Nationals Course Coming to Minnesota. Then We Pre-Rode It (And It’s Going to Hurt) – Words: Chris Stindt https://www.thenxrth.com/post/i-helped-design-the-gravel-nationals-course-coming-to-minnesota-then-we-pre-rode-it-and-it-s-goin
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh
Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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.
