S2 Ep11: $35,000 Fine For Building A Bike Trail? | The Global Mountain Bike Show ep.11

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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

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