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080 – How Social Media Transformed Mountain Biking Communities: Dave Slagle's Our MTB Rides Story
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In episode #080 of Mountain Cog Podcast, hosts Josh and Dane welcome Dave Slagle, the founder of Our MTB Rides and a pillar of Tucson's mountain biking community. Dave shares his journey from riding a Schwinn High Sierra as his first real mountain bike to becoming a Specialized brand ambassador. As a Tucson native, he offers unique insights into the evolution of local trails from Fantasy Island to Mount Lemmon, and how the mountain biking landscape has changed over the decades.
The conversation explores Dave's founding of Our MTB Rides, which has become one of Tucson's most active mountain biking groups over its 10+ years of existence. Dave also discusses his involvement with Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists (SDMB), his trail advocacy work, and the community-building aspects of group rides. The episode highlights the social elements of mountain biking culture in Tucson, from "refreshment stops" on trails to the importance of local businesses like the Hop Shop that serve as gathering places for riders.
Our MTB Rides, Tucson AZ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclist (SDMB)
https://www.sdmb.org
Cyclelogical Coffee, Pinetop AZ
https://www.facebook.com/cyclelogicalcoffee/
Tucson Hop Shop
https://www.tucsonhopshop.com/
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1. 080 – How Social Media Transformed Mountain Biking Communities: Dave Slagle's Our MTB Rides Story (00:00:00)
2. Casual Conversation About Coffee and Biking (00:00:09)
3. Mountain Biking Community and Social Media (00:04:04)
4. Bike Shop Memories and Mail Order (00:15:37)
5. Favorite Colors and Bike Memories (00:20:14)
6. Memory Lane (00:28:19)
7. Mountain Biking Community and Group Rides (00:32:03)
8. Biking Club Culture and Traditions (00:41:05)
9. Mountain Biking Group Dynamics and Community (00:46:26)
10. Community Involvement and Trail Advocacy (00:54:26)
11. Bike Brand Loyalty and Models (01:02:17)
12. E-Bikes and Community Engagement (01:10:03)
99 episodes
Manage episode 431444570 series 3396642
In episode #080 of Mountain Cog Podcast, hosts Josh and Dane welcome Dave Slagle, the founder of Our MTB Rides and a pillar of Tucson's mountain biking community. Dave shares his journey from riding a Schwinn High Sierra as his first real mountain bike to becoming a Specialized brand ambassador. As a Tucson native, he offers unique insights into the evolution of local trails from Fantasy Island to Mount Lemmon, and how the mountain biking landscape has changed over the decades.
The conversation explores Dave's founding of Our MTB Rides, which has become one of Tucson's most active mountain biking groups over its 10+ years of existence. Dave also discusses his involvement with Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists (SDMB), his trail advocacy work, and the community-building aspects of group rides. The episode highlights the social elements of mountain biking culture in Tucson, from "refreshment stops" on trails to the importance of local businesses like the Hop Shop that serve as gathering places for riders.
Our MTB Rides, Tucson AZ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclist (SDMB)
https://www.sdmb.org
Cyclelogical Coffee, Pinetop AZ
https://www.facebook.com/cyclelogicalcoffee/
Tucson Hop Shop
https://www.tucsonhopshop.com/
Listen to Mountain Cog
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Other Podcast Sites
Socials
Instagram
Facebook
Email
[email protected]
Chapters
1. 080 – How Social Media Transformed Mountain Biking Communities: Dave Slagle's Our MTB Rides Story (00:00:00)
2. Casual Conversation About Coffee and Biking (00:00:09)
3. Mountain Biking Community and Social Media (00:04:04)
4. Bike Shop Memories and Mail Order (00:15:37)
5. Favorite Colors and Bike Memories (00:20:14)
6. Memory Lane (00:28:19)
7. Mountain Biking Community and Group Rides (00:32:03)
8. Biking Club Culture and Traditions (00:41:05)
9. Mountain Biking Group Dynamics and Community (00:46:26)
10. Community Involvement and Trail Advocacy (00:54:26)
11. Bike Brand Loyalty and Models (01:02:17)
12. E-Bikes and Community Engagement (01:10:03)
99 episodes
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