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
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
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
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