For Episode 177 we have Emily Brown. Emily is a Co-Founder of the newly created Spearfish Trails Coalition based in Spearfish, SD. If you haven’t been to the Black Hills in South Dakota, this place is truly remarkable. Spearfish has a history of trails and mountain biking that runs parallel with the history of mountain biking itself. Emily discusses the importance of this new coalition and why it is being formed now. Emily is also a Field Guide for SRAM, and SRAM happens to have an office in Spearfish, this means SRAM is also investing in trails and trail advocacy in their backyard.
Topics Include:
The Emily Brown Backstory
Women in Mountain Biking
Field Guide for SRAM
Women Specific Aspects of Emily’s Role
The Spearfish Recreation Path
Black Hills Region / Black Hills National Forest
Trails in Spearfish
The Spearfish Trails Coalition
Founding this and why
The importance of having a plan
Paying Respect to those who built trails before the STC in Spearfish
Traveling to other communities as a SRAM Field Guide
Joining the IMBA Local Program
Working with local government and the Parks Department
The goal to diversify trail experiences in Spearfish, SD
The riding culture in Spearfish, SD
SRAM Investing in their backyard
How SRAM has invested in Spearfish
Sturdy Dirty Women’s Enduro
Emily’s Take on the ideal Trail Community
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Spearfish Trails Coalition: https://spearfishtrails.org/
Dakota 5-0: https://www.dakotafiveo.com/
IMBA Local: https://www.imba.com/local-partners
Sturdy Dirty: https://www.sturdydirty.com/
SRAM – Our Responsibilities: https://www.sram.com/en/company/campaigns/our-responsibilities
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