S2 Ep11: $35,000 Fine For Building A Bike Trail? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.11
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Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hO1MbaR4tM In this week's Global Mountain Bike Show, Neil, Steve, and Adam dive into the news of two trail builders in Vermont who were fined $35,000 for unauthorized trail building. We discuss the complex legalities and environmental impacts of building secret trails versus official, manufactured trail centers across the US and UK. Plus, the guys look back at this year’s Megavalanche carnage and share some of their most embarrassing personal crash stories! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - intro 00:45 - The $35,000 Trail Building Fine 02:47 - Trees, Rocks, & Environmental Impact 04:37 - Authorized vs. Illegal Trails 07:06 - Breaking the Law in the Woods 08:08 - Steve's Worst Enemy Encounter 09:33 - Local Communities & Shared Paths 11:03 - Too Many Trails? 12:41 - The Real Cost of Forest Damage 16:56 - Megavalanche Carnage & Trail Etiquette 22:27 - Damage Control & Wrap Up The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshop Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
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