NE DIRT PODCAST
Episode 10: The Cross Vermont Trail with Executive Director, Greg Western
In this episode, inspired by a recent bikepacking trip in Vermont, MTB Ben talks with Greg Western, Executive Director of the Cross Vermont Trail Association.
Episode 9: How to Get into Bike Pack Racing W/ Maggie Livelsberger
MTB Ben is joined by longtime friend and accomplished bike pack racer Maggie Livelsberger in this episode of New England Dirt to discuss her entry and passion for Endurance Bike Pack Racing!
Episode 7.5, Part 2: The Great Belgium Randonnee
Part 2 of the Great Belgium Randonnee get's us back into the mix with MTB Ben and Aidan. They continue their adventure where we left them at the tiny trailer. Aidan has to start the day with a 7km round trip ride into Malmady to get some money to pay for the trailer the boys slept in, and then they're off again on the Ardennes Abralete.
Episode 07, Part 1: The Great Belgium Randonnee
In Part 1 of this 2 part episdoe, MTB Ben and his son Aidan take you on their journey riding the Ardennes Arbalete in Belgium.
Episode 06: Surly Shakedown
MTB Ben gets ready for a big bikepacking adventure with his oldest son Aidan by going out for a shakedown ride on his new 2023 Surly Krampus.
This episode is sponsored by S&W Sports in Concord, NH. Stop by before July 1st 2023 and mention NEDIRT23 and get 10% off bike accessories. Also - make sure to thank them for supporting longform media like this podcast!
Episode 04: Adventures In Bikepacking - Part 2
MTB Ben is joined by his new bikepacking partner Kris Ivers on this episode, part 2 of Adventures in Bikepacking.
Kris and Ben discuss their rides together and how they met eating tacos with Kris' partner in a classic tale of "You like bikes? I like bikes! Let's ride bikes".
Episode 02: Adventures In Bikepacking
MTB Ben has found new love in the form of strapping a whole bunch of gear to his bike, and riding in what he calls "snail mode" for a few days.
Archived NE Dirt Episodes
Listen to the original episodes of New England Dirt, originally published by Mountain Bike Radio, right on Spotify. Fulfilling his desire to shine a light on riding dirt in New England, MTB BEN captured the spirit of the sport with episodes focused on the trails, events, people, and the culture of New England mountain biking.