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Rampage Judge, Digger, Freerider - Kyle Jameson on The Inside Line Jan 23, 2019

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Would you ever want to be a Red Bull Rampage judge? We wouldn't, but thankfully there are experienced freeride shredders like Kyle Jameson to get the job done. The stylish freerider and trail builder talks about his career, learning the trade from Randy Spangler, adventures as a young teen in Whistler, teaching mountain biking at Andrew Shandro's Summer Gravity Camps, judging Rampage, being involved with FEST Series, riding sand dunes in Africa and more.
Kyle was in Boise, Idaho working on the Boise Bike Park, which began construction about a month ago and we're glad this episode worked out!

NATHAN RENNIE - The Inside Line Podcast Jan 08, 2019

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Nathan Rennie, Australian downhill racing legend, joins us on The Inside Line podcast this week. Rennie was the 2003 World Cup Downhill overall champ and made his mark on racing as a steely-eyed competitor with a penchant for post-race antics and sometimes trouble. Damian Breach sits down with the big brawler of the early 2000's to discuss what he's been up to for the last 10 years. Topics include career highlights with teams like Qranc, Yeti, Iron Horse and the Santa Cruz Syndicate, lessons learned, bike technology of days gone by and how he transitioned to being, as he puts it, Dad Guy. Always honest, always a competitor, we hope you enjoy this episode with a true game changer of our sport.

Battling Lou Gehrig's Disease - MTB Photographer, Colin Meagher, Needs Your Help Dec 17, 2018

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Support Colin as you get a chance to win some great mountain bike prizes at his GoFundMe page -
https://www.gofundme.com/one-more-time-for-colin
This week, I'm honored to be able share some time I spent with Colin Meagher, mountain bike family member, and one of our sport's finest photographers. In this emotional episode, we discuss his career and history, but get into his battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This debilitating disease is, as he puts it, melting him. Colin is slowly losing muscle control in his arms, shoulders and mouth, and that control will never return. Learn about how Colin has inspired mountain bikers and photographers throughout the world with his images and kindness, learn about the impact ALS has on his life and please take the time to support him. #onemoretimeforcolin
Colin, we love you and we know you'll continue to impact more people, despite your illness. -Shawn
From Colin's fundraising campaign
Colin Meagher needs your help. If you’re reading this, odds are you’ve probably been touched by Colin’s work. Colin’s photos have graced the pages of mountain bike magazines and websites around the world for more than two decades now.
Colin Meagher is a rider’s rider. A mentor to a hell of a lot of other photographers. And just an incredibly good guy. Now, Colin also has ALS—a disease that is robbing Colin of his life, his livelihood and, if we don’t pitch in to help with his rapidly-growing medical expenses, his family’s finances.
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. There is no cure. Instead, there are mounting medical bills. Colin and his family need help in offsetting those costs.
A group of us, Colin’s friends and supporters from the bike and outdoor industry, have created a GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/one-more-time-for-colin). Our goal is to raise funds to help with medical costs and many of the other things this disease makes necessary, from home care to necessary devices not available through other means.
We will also donate a percentage of all contributions to http://www.alsa.org, to help find a cure.
We’re asking you to rally for Colin and help out with a donation.
For every $10 you donate, you get one entry into the raffle. See below for the list of prize packs.
How it works: For every $10 donated between 12–17–18 and 11:59pm (PST) of 01–04–19, you’ll get one entry into the raffle. $100 = 10 entries (math, bro) The winners will be selected at random. Some prize packs are only available to ship to North America. Winners outside of North America will receive the next available prize pack (or pieces of it). All applicable taxes will be the winner’s responsibilities.
DONATE HERE! https://www.gofundme.com/one-more-time-for-colin
For more information, contact Dave Taylor at onemoretime@okaybro.com

Kirt Voreis, Nickname, Debris Trail - The Inside Line Interview Part 2 of 2 Dec 04, 2018

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We continue our interview with legendary mountain biker, Kirt Voreis. Transitioning from Yeti Factory Racing to the Specialized Mountain Dew team with Shaun Palmer, Kirt discusses racing in the glory days of downhill with its ups, downs and hijinx. When the team disbanded, it was off to Haro where Kirt continued racing, but founded the AllRide Tour as a way to take his love of street riding and dirt jumping to the next level. During this time, he filmed his ground-breaking MTB video part in the Matt Collins movie, Evolution, influencing the next generation of slopestylers and freeriders. The discussion continues as Kirt gets on to the Santa Cruz Syndicate, finally retiring from racing. A surprise departure from the Syndicate leads him to Specialized again to continue the AllRide Tour and eventually off to Niner where he currently crushes it as an Instagram inspiration.
Follow Kirt on Instagram - @kirtvoreis_allride

Kirt Voreis, Nickname, Debris Trail - The Inside Line Interview Part 1 of 2 Nov 20, 2018

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During a visit to Bend, Oregon, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kirt Voreis, legendary human, legendary mountain biker, to discuss his life and his career. Honored to have Cam McCaul sitting shotgun during the interview, we listened as Kirt shared stories of a challenging childhood surrounded by drug use, gangs and a difficult home life. Despite these obstacles, the arrival of a dedicated step-father, as well as, a passion for skateboarding, motorcycles and bicycles helped Kirt find a life of fulfillment as he made a life-long career out of racing and riding mountain bikes.
Kirt's influence on our sport since the late 90's is one that can not be denied. In the midst of a successful racing career, he laid the groundwork for modern freeriding and pure fun on two wheels. He continues the tradition today by producing some of the most entertaining and inspiring bike-riding clips on Instagram.
Enjoy part 1 of Kirt's interview as we discuss childhood, hard times, getting on the Yeti Factory team and the influence some loving, giving people had on his life. Part 2 will launch on Wednesday, December 5.
Follow Kirt on Instagram at @kirtvoreis_allride
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Cam McCaul Interview - The Inside Line Nov 07, 2018

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It's an honor to have finally connected with this week's guest on The Inside Line. Cam McCaul is a household mountain biking name. I've had the privilege of watching his career blossom from a stoked grom to world-class freerider, and now, on-air personality as commentator for mountain biking's biggest broadcast events like Red Bull Joyride and Rampage.
I owe a lot to Cam and his family for helping me get a career off the ground some 15 years ago. They always made themselves available to shoot photos or videos when I was cutting my teeth, and I'll be forever grateful. I met with Cam at his home in Bend, Oregon, a week or so after the 2018 Red Bull Rampage event. He was in a sling, a few weeks out of shoulder surgery, ready to talk. We discuss this year's Rampage, its format, the judging, the digging and then we go into some history and highlights of his career. Discussing the future is how things conclude.

There are so many things I wanted to talk about and I think a part two will be in order someday. We didn't even touch on his vulnerable and hair-raising part in the new MTB movie, Reverence, which was just released. Any time with Cam McCaul is a good time and I hope you enjoy the episode.
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Alpine Bike Parks Owner, Judd DeVall - The Inside Line Oct 23, 2018

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This week we sit down with Judd Devall, owner of Alpine Bike Parks. Judd has been a long-time mountain bike rider and racer, who turned his love of bikes into a career building world-class trails and bike parks. We discuss how Judd built his career, the hurdles of working on city and county projects, how to get a public bike park in your area, IMBA's impact on trail building, as well as the future and where trail building is heading. He concludes with the story of his 9-year-old sending the massive jumps on Crabapple Hits in Whistler!
Alpine Bike Parks has worked on projects like the Stevie Smith Bike Park, Valmont Bike Park and Ruby Hill Bike park just to name a few. Visit www.alpinebikeparks.com to see a complete list of projects.

JARED GRAVES - A Week Out of Brain Surgery Oct 07, 2018

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Damian Breach sits down with mountain bike racing phenom, Jared Graves, at his home in Toowoomba, Australia. A week earlier, Jared had surgery on his brain to remove a tumor that was very recently discovered. A season of mystery with troubles focusing and concentrating came to a head after the Enduro World Series in Whistler, British Columbia, where Jared suffered a handful of seizures; something he had never experienced earlier in his life. Scans revealed the brain tumor and measures were quickly taken to remove it. The surgery was successful, his prognosis is very positive and chemotherapy and radiation are the next steps in dealing with this life-changing news.

Enjoy a candid, in-depth interview with one cycling's greatest competitors. Jared, everyone here at Vital is pulling for you and we appreciate your trust with this interview. #strengthforjared

You can support Jared and cancer research at his official GoFundme page.
https://www.gofundme.com/strength-for-jared

Transition Bikes Co-Owner, Kevin Menard - The Inside Line Sep 25, 2018

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In this episode we chat with Kevin Menard, co-owner of Transition Bikes. We talk about working at a recumbent factory when he was younger, the moment he and his partner Kyle decided to go for it over a ping pong match some 18 years ago, quitting the corporate life, the brand's by riders / for riders culture, their thoroughly entertaining videos, the incredible riding community of Bellingham, Washington, memories throughout the years, product development, zigging when others zag, and much more. Enjoy the show! -Brandon Turman Keep up with Kevin's latest adventures and projects on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/transitionkevin @transitionkevin and visit http://www.transitionbikes.com to check out the full line of party-worthy rides.

Yeti Cycles Race Mechanic, Shaun Hughes - The Inside Line Sep 11, 2018

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In this episode we catch up with Shaun Hughes – a.k.a. Polar Bear. Polar Bear has essentially been one of the silent soldiers behind the scenes, aiding several of the world's fastest mountain bike racers to victory over the last several years in downhill, enduro, and even four-cross. Shaun and I met up in Snowmass, Colorado, leading into the Whistler Enduro World Series. We chatted about how quickly he can build a wheel, got some incredible insight into the world of racing, learned a little bit of Team Yeti strategy, got some pro bike setup tips, queued into the big toolbox wars, the community of wrenches, and what Yeti Cycles means when they say something is "Race Bred." Enjoy the show! -Brandon Turman Keep up with Shaun's latest travels, race insights, and his two pups on Instagram @yetipolarbear

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