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