Dale Boyd and Drew Hall are mountain bikers and trail builders living in Mobile, Alabama. They’re part of a group called Ride the Rebellion that posts videos and podcasts about their efforts to build and ride trails in a part of the US that isn’t traditionally known for mountain biking.

In this episode we ask:

• What was the local mountain bike scene like when you first got into the sport?
• How did you come up with the name Ride the Rebellion for your group?
  • How many folks are a part of the group? Is there an official membership process?
• What are some ways you’ve found to make flat terrain more fun to ride?
• How did you learn to build trails and trail features?
• How do you come up with names for trails and trail features?
  • What is the status of the land where you build trails? How did you get permission to build and ride there?
  • What is your agreement like with the landowner in terms of what you can, and can’t, do?
  • Can anyone ride the trail whenever they like, or is it a members-only situation?
• What is the role of video and podcasting in building your real-life MTB community?
• Do you travel outside Alabama to mountain bike? What are some of your favorite places to ride outside your local area?
• What have you learned along the way that might be helpful to others in a similar situation?

Find Ride the Rebellion video channel on YouTube and their podcast on Spotify.

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