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NEW ENGLAND DIRT
New England Dirt, with host Ben Hall, aka “MTBBen,” brings the New England mountain biking scene to you. You can expect a variety of topics encompassing the trails, the culture, and the local flavor of life on, in, and around New England dirt.
“THE BORDERLANDS WITH MAURA ADAMS, NORTHERN FOREST CENTER PROGRAM DIRECTOR” MARCH 29, 2019
MTB Ben headed over the office of Northern Forest Center to join Program Director, Maura Adams, to discuss an interesting New England project called The Borderlands. They chat about Maura’s background, the idea to unite the area, and what The Borderlands is all about. Listen in for some great information from a positive movement in mountain biking in the East.
“WINTERBIKE 2019 SPECIAL” MARCH 13, 2019
MTB Ben headed out to the big event! Winterbike 2019! Mountain Bike Vermont and Kingdom Trails partnered up for the 8th annual Winterbike Fatbike Festival on March 2 and he was there for the action. MTB Ben headed out to the remote aid station to chat with participants to see what they thought of the day. They were all great guests who had fun with it, so we hope you enjoy the insider scoop from Winterbike.
“KINGDOM TRAIL ASSOCIATION & WINTERBIKE PREVIEW” FEBRUARY 25, 2019
MTB Ben and Lilias, the Events, Retail, and Marketing Manager for the Kingdom Trail Association chat about KTA, the trails, her experience and background, and the upcoming Winterbike. It’s a fun listen and a really great look behind the scenes of what they have going in Burke, Vermont.
SPECIAL EPISODE –
“WINTER WOOLLY 2019” FEBRUARY 25, 2019
MTB Ben headed over to JRA Cycles in Medford, Massachusetts to the attend their bi-weekly event called Trail Talk. JRA Cycles invites a member of the cycling industry into their store to host a conversation to engage their local community of riders. In this episode, they brought in Ken Avery from Vittoria Tires.
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“KEN AVERY AT JRA CYCLES” FEBRUARY 20, 2019
MTB Ben headed over to JRA Cycles in Medford, Massachusetts to the attend their bi-weekly event called Trail Talk. JRA Cycles invites a member of the cycling industry into their store to host a conversation to engage their local community of riders. In this episode, they brought in Ken Avery from Vittoria Tires.
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“INTRODUCTION TO FATBIKES WITH PAPA WHEELIES” FEBRUARY 8, 2019
MTB Ben headed over to hang out with the crew at Papa Wheelies (who has supported this show this winter and we’re happy about that!) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They all want to talk all about fat bikes, so that’s what you get! This is a good episode if you or someone you know is newer to the sport and looking to get on a fatbike.
EPISODE 13 & 13.5 – AQUARIANA & WOMEN IN CYCLING (FEBRUARY 1, 2019)
This is a double episode from the depths of New England! Enjoy! In Episode 13, Ben sits down with Jen Barden & Jen Duby from Bikekitz and Jane LeMasurier from Kingdom Cycling & Experiences. Then in 13.5, Ben meets up with Aquariana participants, Marianne Bocock Doyle and Rachel Morgan.
EPISODE 12 – HIGHLAND BIKE PARK IN WINTER (JANUARY 24, 2019)
Tune in to Episode 12 of New England Dirt. MTBBen sits down with Dave Smutok, VP of Business Development, and James Patterson, Trail Crew Director.
Tune in to Episode 11 of New England Dirt. MTBBen sits down with Ryan Thibault of Ranch Camp. LISTEN NOW
Tune in to Episode 10 to hear MTBBen sit down with Ken and Jody from Vittoria Tires.
“Galaxy Gear Works Custom Bikes” December 18, 2018. Ben sits down with Ryan Johnson to hear his transformation from high school teacher to frame builder in this episode of New England Dirt.
