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Complete write-up and photos at: http://bit.ly/2fzPYSZ "The Poz." "Poz." Jonathan Posner has a few nicknames, all of which are printable. He's a well-respected man about town, doing his best thing with an inimitable personal style. See for yourself: Since the day he decided to be "a full-blown mountain bike racer", Jon has lived the life of an enthusiast's enthusiast. He's crafted a career and a carved a lifestyle that enables him to enjoy the thing he loves with the people he adores. We should all be so committed and fortunate. From junior racing to planning epics, Jon's got his fingers in many different slices of the cycling pie. Join us as we get to know Jon a little better. Show Notes 0:40 - Pressing “record” 3:15 - Introducing Poz: “I was wrong about you.” 7:06 - A fun passion to share with people… 11:00 - “Quick smoking cigarettes…and decided to be full-blown mountain bike racers…” 12:55 - Trek / VW and moving up the ladder 18:00 - Tragedy…and moving forward 19:00 - A trail in memory of…Adopting a Trail in Patapsco 21:50 - Bike commute 18 miles…on the trails… 22:35 - “The flicking thing” 27:30 - Paying it forward through trail work 31:50 - Riding’s a full-family affair…Tracy kills it 33:10 - Fairytale story…how they met… 35:30 - Baltimore Youth Cycling 39:10 - National Interscholastic Cycling Association - MTB for schools? Why don’t we have one? 46:50 - Confidence unlocks higher levels of riding…less about moves than about thought processes 51:20 - Daniel Coyle: Talent is groomed… 52:55 - Poz on video…not being afraid to fail…and bike porn 55:20 - Our local is way better than most people’s local 56:25 - Where to ride… 58:00 - What’s your favorite kind of riding? 1:00:45 - Patapsco 100 1:02:05 - Race Pace… 1:07:20 - What’s next? 1:08:15 - Breck Epic 1:09:15 - That Pittsburgh Ride: “Poz will boil my water.” A Few References Baltimore Youth Cycling - www.baltimoreyouthcycling.org National Interscholastic Cycling Association - www.nationalmtb.org Pursue the Podium - "Develop Skills Like a Pro - Jon Posner" Breck Epic Video Interview Jon Posner Contact Information You can find and follow Jon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.posner.7. He's working the Instagram-thingy at mtbpozz And the @mtbpozz Twitterverse is more of a shared-posting experience, but you can follow him there and help him to feel that he is developing his brand.   Interact with DMV Cycling Questions, comments, queries, concerns? Email us at feedback@dmvcycling.com Subscribe SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW on iTunes! Social Media On the social interwebs you can find us at: Twitter: @DMV_Cycling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmv_cycling/ Facebook: dmvcyclingpodcast

Complete show notes are at:  http://dmvcycling.com/podcast/trailcast/charlie-turner-trailcast-1/ Our first Trailcast features Charlie Turner, one of the myriad characters you might run into on the trails in our region. He’s far less creepy than the violin guy, and he’s much friendlier than the witch in the ’57 Chevy. His rider group–the Patapsco Misfits–are stewards and ambassadors for the trails threading the Patapsco Valley. As “a man of a certain age”, Charlie has a long-term perspective on riding, on the trails, and on riding with meaning. We talk about all of this during the episode, while dropping names, admiring MORE for all they do,  and appreciating the richness of the Patapsco Valley. Keep your eyes open for Misfit rides that introduce riders to the wonders of the Patapsco trails! Show Notes 2:20 – Who are the Misfits? 6:20 – “A rider group…” 9:15 – “A higher responsibility” 10:40 – Trail work evolved to become a regular thing 12:00 – “What we need are more organized rides in the valley.” 13:00 – Wayback: twenty years of riding in the valley… 14:50 – The hybrid that was “crushingly not good” 16:15 – “You’re a bunch of older guys…” And changes from 20 years ago 19:00 – Ambassadors and advocates… M.O.R.E reference 20:15 – A rider group who does stuff (ride leaders) 23:30 – “What richness we have here” (Patapsco Valley) 26:40 – Riding the trails before GPS…before organized Epic rides…before it was all connected…and a “Poz” reference. 31:45 – Has the scene/culture changed in the past 20 years? 32:45 – Road culture, MTB culture. They’re not the same. 36:30 – Leading rides, sharing knowledge of the trails, and venturing away from Avalon. And an Ed Dixon name-drop. 44:00 – Patapsco in context with riding out West…Oregon and Sedona. 49:35 – Polishing the gem…trail building, trail maintenance, and credit to the organizers and leaders. And a Ken Lohr name-drop. 51:30 – The other users…trail runners, equestrian…forging partnerships to pool resources to nurture shared resources. 55:50 – Trail Fest. Aspiration to launch DMV Cycling prior to the event (oops!) and to talk to the MORE folks. And acknowledgement of the perfectly awful timeline overlap of the Ellicott City flood and launching this podcast… 57:45 – What is the future state of Patapsco? The future’s so bright, I gotta wear my shades.   Misfits Contact Information You can find and follow the Patapsco Misfits on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/patapscomisfits. Charlie and his crew are active in the Patapsco Mountain Bikers Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/patapscomtb   MORE Contact Information You can learn more about MORE (Mid Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts) at http://www.more-mtb.org. On the social interwebs you can find them at: Twitter = @more_mtb Instagram = MOREMTB Facebook = RideWithMORE And use the hashtag #RideWithMORE! Interact with DMV Cycling Questions, comments, queries, concerns? Email us at feedback@dmvcycling.com Subscribe SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dmv-cycling/id1155850820 Social Media On the social interwebs you can find us at: Twitter = DMV_Cycling – https://twitter.com/DMV_cycling Instagram = DMV_Cycling – https://www.instagram.com/dmv_cycling/ Facebook = dmvcyclingpodcast – https://www.facebook.com/dmvcyclingpodcast/

Complete write-up and photos at http://bit.ly/2ejUNQY Helen Wyman, Amira Mellor, and Kris Auer made time to chat with us about NEXT Wyman, Charm City Cross, coming to America, the UCI Cyclocross Commission, and much more. It's a long episode, yet the last few minutes are worth the wait. Honestly, If you have limited time, make sure you tune in to the last ten minutes. I appreciate Helen's perspective. I think you will, too. At the end of these notes are extensive links to online resources related to our guests, including some of the articles and podcasts that provided background research for this episode.   Special Notes Open Doors, Open Ears We recorded in an open room on a glorious afternoon. We were spread about with windows and doors open. So... When you listen, please be aware that we captured a lot of ambient noise. That’s not a cricket…it’s a bird! …and a lawnmower… …and a leaf blower… …and more birds… So, if you’re using headphones, it’ll feel like you're right there with us! Rip-Roaring Note As a long-time Liverpool FC fan, I delighted in the way Helen kept contextualizing the conversation using the Reds. In return, I promise to Easter-egg a “Come on you rip-roaring ’atters!".   About Helen, Amira, and Kris Helen Wyman is a cyclocross veteran with remarkable credentials. She's a nine-time British National Cyclo-cross Champion. She's a two-time European Cyclo-cross Champion. She's been on the UCI World Championship Podium. She's possesses three pavé trophies from Koppenberg. Palmarès are one way to measure accomplishment. Wins are wonderful, yet they are temporal--limited to a particular event, a particular time. While trophies bring smiles, even as they collect dust, influence lingers. It grows. The most significant change in Europe was bringing about the rule where the women’s race has to precede the men’s. TV viewership increased so much that they went on to show 24 women’s races live on TV in Belgium and organizers got an additional sponsor just for the women. I have always believed that women’s cross is the untapped potential for greater investment in the sport, in general, and finally we can see it is. Helen's influence on cyclocross extends far beyond her racing. Her work on the UCI Cyclocross Commission has significantly expanded opportunities for women. Closing the equality gap in cycling was never going to be easy. It still isn't easy. Yet, Helen's influence continues to expand through her ongoing Commission mission and NEXT Wyman. Amira Mellor is a talented young rider from Yorkshire, UK. She is NEXT Wyman's first rider, with a two-year commitment to the program. This season she is focusing on learning from Helen and Steph (Listen for more on that!) and developing as a professional. At just 19 years of age, she'll have several opportunities to target the U-23 World Championships . Kristopher Auer is known internationally for his sponsorship of equal payout for elite women at Koppenbergcross. He's well-known in the Mid-Atlantic for his years as promoter of Charm City Cross, ownership (formerly) of Twenty20 Bike Shops in the Baltimore and Savage, MD, and his directorship of the C3-Twenty20 Cycling Co. team. Show Notes 0:01:30 - Being nervous, breaking ice 0:03:40 - Come on you rip-roaring ’atters! 0:04:30 - Vega$ 0:07:10 - NEXT Wyman - Choosing Amira, British legacy, carving a path for the next generation 0:11:00 - British Cycling and its support (or lack thereof) for cyclocross and women 0:15:25 - European and American choices: road to cross to Kona and finding a path that made sense 0:19:40 - Charm City Cross is a teenager! Growing cyclocross as a sport and specifically in the Mid-Atlantic 0:25:20 - "What can you take from Iowa?” 0:27:00 - American crowds “It’s mega that everyone cheers for everybody” 0:29:15 - “I think he just called you ‘anonymous’” 0:30:10 - “I’ve definitely extended my career by coming to America…" 0:32:50 - Paying it back, social media savvy, female role models, and cultural differences 0:38:00 - Amira and Helen…mentorship, apprenticeship, and simpatico 0:42:55 - A responsibility to pay it forward (and everyone should have a Stef!) 0:45:45 - Equality, UCI, making changes, and taking steps large (Twenty20 Koppenberg) and small (local effects and affects) 0:57:40 - Is the Twenty20 Koppenberg legacy being realized? 0:58:25 - U-23 Women’s World Cup…why it matters (and it matters) 1:02:40 - Amira’s U-23 opportunities (no pressure) 1:06:10 - Legacy 1:07:35 - What constitutes success for Helen? 1:12:20 - How does Chris define success? 1:15:00 - Amira’s turn! 1:17:40 - Learning focus, working hard, committing to dedication 1:19:35 - It’s not about the journey…it’s about seeing things along the way.   Everything Helen, Amira, and Kris! Helen Wyman Home hub! http://www.helenwyman.com/ Social Media Twitter: @CXHelen Facebook: HelenWymanCX Instagram: Cxhelen Helen Wyman CyclingNews Blog: Kona Bikes: http://cog.konaworld.com/category/team/helen-wyman/ Helen Wyman Signature Clothing: https://velocio.cc/product-category/women/helen-wyman/ Cycling Centre Rennes-les-Bains: http://www.helenwyman.com/cycling-centre-rennes-les-bains/ NEXT Wyman NEXT Wyman CX Development Team: http://www.nextcycling.com Social Media Twitter: @NextWyman Instagram: Nextwyman Amira Mellor Social Media Twitter: @AmiraMellor Instagram: Amiramellor Kris Auer Twitter: @ADGCROSS Charm City Cross Home hub! https://charmcitycross.com/ Social Media Twitter: @C3CX Facebook: CharmCityCross Twenty20 Cycling Home Hub! http://twenty20cycling.com/ Social Media Twitter: @twenty20cycling Facebook: Twenty20Cycling Savage Location Facebook: Twenty20CyclingSavage Instagram: twenty20cycling Media Referenced or Researched Cyclocross Magazine interview with Helen Wyman: http://www.cxmagazine.com/breaking-news-womens-cyclocross-equality-prize-money CyclingTips Podcast with Kris Auer: http://cyclingtips.com/2016/10/cyclingtips-podcast-episode-13-on-equal-prize-money/ Cyclocrossrider.com interview with Kris Auer: https://www.cyclocrossrider.com/racing/kris-auer-the-man-behind-the-koppenbergcross-equal-payout Elevation Trail Podcast: https://elevationtrail.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/helen-stef-wyman-interview/ Interact with DMV Cycling Questions, comments, queries, concerns? Email us at feedback@dmvcycling.com Subscribe SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dmv-cycling/id1155850820 Social Media On the social interwebs you can find us at: Twitter = @DMV_Cycling - https://twitter.com/DMV_cycling Instagram = DMV_Cycling - https://www.instagram.com/dmv_cycling/ Facebook = dmvcyclingpodcast - https://www.facebook.com/dmvcyclingpodcast/

For full write-up and photos, go to: http://dmvcycling.com/podcast/crosscast/jeremy-powers-crosscast-episode-3/ What can I add to the column-inches already written about Jeremy Powers? You already know that he’s a four-time and current U.S. National Cyclocross Champion. You already know him as a new-media cyclocross ambassador. (Watch Behind the Barriers, Study The Book of Cross. Go! Now! We’ll wait!) You already know that he is committed to developing young riders through Jam Fund Cycling and other initiatives. You already know that his ebullient personality wins fans on both side of the Atlanticand the Pacific. So, what is it that you may not know about Jeremy Powers? That he’s a mensch. Mensch (Yiddish: ?????? mentsh, cognate with the German word Mensch meaning a “human being”) means “a person of integrity and honor”. “Integrity.” “Honor.” As you listen to this podcast, I invite you to consider those words.   Show Notes 2:08 – The Pina Colada Song 3:30 – DC Cross Camp 5:00 – 2012 Tacchino CX 8:15 – Helping people…it’s a part of who he is 10:10 – That ADD moment 11:00 – JAM Fund Cycling (Part I) 12:55 – Killer with empathy…zen warrior…no pedestal…mensch… 15:50 – JAM Fun Cycling (Part II) 20:55 – Invaded! 22:00 – Nourish, Balance, Thrive shout-out “insanely hard to make it” 25:00 – BYC shout-out! 26:00 – JAM Fund wants enthusiasm 27:40 – Grand FUNdo…adding value 31:10 – DC heat index! 32:20 – Regional/International development differences 33:10 – Jim Brown shout-out! RAD Racing 36:40 – Mental strength (building on foundation of Mom and Dad) 41:00 – Power of visualization 42:00 – “Were you always at 110%?” 44:00 – Aspire Racing 46:25 – JAM Fun alumni and defining success? 47:20 – Stephen Hyde 49:00 – Ellen Noble 52:00 – Success 53:30 – Legacy   Everything JPow! Jpows.com: http://www.jpows.com/ Jam Fund Cycling: http://www.jamcycling.org/ Aspire Racing: http://www.jpows.com/jeremy-powers-unveils-new-professional-cyclocross-team-aspire-racing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeremyPowers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyPowers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpows/ Snapchat: JPowsCX   Interact with DMV Cycling Questions, comments, queries, concerns? Email us at feedback@dmvcycling.com Subscribe SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dmv-cycling/id1155850820 Social Media On the social interwebs you can find us at: Twitter = DMV_Cycling – https://twitter.com/DMV_cycling Instagram = DMV_Cycling – https://www.instagram.com/dmv_cycling/ Facebook = dmvcyclingpodcast – https://www.facebook.com/dmvcyclingpodcast/

Every journey has a beginning. This episode is the start of the DMV Podcast. In this episode we introduce the concept, the goal, the host, and we tell a story. Share and enjoy! Show Notes 00:30 – DMV Cycling is a scene show 01:17 – Crosscast, Trailcast, Roadcast, Tricast 01:40 – Subcultures and characters 02:04 – Neil Gaiman: “Stories are webs…” 03:08 – Who is Ray Whitney? 04:30 – Chemo and the Fat Bike (a story) 08:12 – Neo-nerd DMV Cycling If you like what you hear, please review us on iTunes! Questions, comments, queries, concerns? email = feedback@dmvcycling.com On the social interwebs you can find us at: Twitter = DMV_Cycling Instagram = DMV_Cycling Facebook = dmvcyclingpodcast