Exploring Mountain Biking at Highland Mountain Bike Park

The guests are Mark Hayes, owner and president of Highland Mountain Bike Park, and Kevin Owens, the manager of summer camps and riding programs at the park. They share the park's mission, education programs, and vision for promoting outdoor recreation. The episode emphasizes the importance of progression in the sport, the impact of instruction and coaching, and the role of community parks in growing mountain biking as a family-friendly activity. It also touches on the future of outdoor recreation and development strategies to make adventure sports like mountain biking more accessible to varied demographics.

01:25 Diving Into the World of Mountain Biking
02:21 Exploring the Evolution of Mountain Biking Equipment
03:27 Spotlight on New England's Highland Mountain Bike Park
04:26 The Transformation of Highland into a Mountain Biking Haven
07:05 Mark Hayes's Journey from Tech to Trails
13:34 The Evolution of Mountain Biking and Highland's Role
17:54 The Growing Popularity of Mountain Biking
21:23 Highland Mountain Bike Park: A Biker's Paradise
23:30 Discovering Highland's Programs for All Ages
23:50 Introducing 'Find Your Ride' and Other Beginner Programs
26:10 Expanding the Conversation: Women and Youth in Mountain Biking
27:06 Building Out Cross Country Trails and Community Partnerships
30:59 Equipment Rentals and Evolution of Mountain Biking Gear
33:15 The Impact of Hosting Big Events and Community Engagement
35:57 Unique Transformation: From Ski Area to Bike Park
37:53 The Future of Mountain Biking and Trail Building