For Episode 188 we have Jarrod Harris and Josh Cohan back on from Jarrod’s Place Bike Park. We cover a handful of topics including what Josh & Jarrod have learned since opening Jarrod’s Place Bike Park and we went deep on All things Trail Armor – The first line of defense for protecting your Flow Trails, Jump Lines and Berms. There’s a lot of great things that Jarrod and Josh have been learning through their development of Trail Armor, but the most important aspect of all of this is that they are taking a chance and pushing innovation, and as we all know innovation breeds innovation and this is definitely a radical innovation! Topics Include: Jarrod’s Place backstory on purchasing the land Lessons learned running the bike park since we last talked (Episode 91) The diversity of Trail Experiences at Jarrod’s Place The efficiency of operating shuttle trucks The Trail Armor Backstory Working with a carpet manufacturer Testing different materials How Trail Armor is helping to reduce overall costs in maintenance and improving trail consistency. Riding through adverse weather conditions Where Trail Armor is used and not used The Evolution of Trail Armor How Trail Armor is reducing or eliminating erosion including dust erosion Trail Armor is available in various colors Customers using Trail Armor outside of Jarrod’s Place Installation and Repair of Trail Armor Cost of Trail Armor How Trail Armor helps to inspire confidence among newer riders Hauling Trail Armor into a job site 80’s Movies Art Installations at Jarrod’s Place Building a great community at and around Jarrod’s Place Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Jarrod’s Place Bike Park: https://jarrodsplacebikepark.com/ For more information about Trail Armor email: info@jarrodsplacebikepark.com Original Jarrod’s Place Episode (91): https://www.traileaffectpodcast.com/jarrods-place-bike-park-with-josh-cohan-and-jarrod-harris-91/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh 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