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

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

From GMBN Presents The Global Mountain Bike Show by GMBN - Global Mountain Bike Network

July 14, 2026 · 28 min · Season 2 · Episode 11

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The episode discusses the legal and environmental implications of unauthorized trail building, along with personal crash stories from the hosts.

Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hO1MbaR4tM 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 The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and…

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