Email me your podcast name ideas at [email protected] and I'll do that Jenson USA gift card giveaway!  In this episode we discuss the Norco Optic  (affiliate link: https://bit.ly/NorcoOpticC1JKW) as well as the Ibis Ripley (https://bit.ly/RipleyAFJensonUSAJKW) and a few others.

Jordan Carr has an extensive industry and racing background, and spent two years criss-crossing the country specifically for IMBA.  Sam Shulz, a 2012 Olympian, also has seen a fair share of rad riding locations, and is doing his part to grow the scene in Montana be starting a NICA league in Missoula.  See Sam's site here: http://www.montanamtb.org/ The three of us discuss how we can combine these goals in order to grow the mountain biking community in a way that works for everyone.    

All bikes have a story behind them, and for many of the bikes I ride daily, that story is Andy Jacques-Maynes!  Andy is an integral part of the engineering team at Ibis Cycles.  In fact, we even worked together for a couple ears, as I was already well into my tenure at Ibis when Andy was hired.  He continues working at Ibis to this day.  I recently had a chance to sit down with Andy, and I'm excited to help bring his story to you!   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Subscribe to my newsletter for a monthly update of my newest videos! http://eepurl.com/cXsdZz   Follow me!  www.jeffkendallweed.com https://www.instagram.com/jeffkendallweed/ https://www.facebook.com/jeffkendallweedMTB/ https://www.patreon.com/jeffkendallweed   Jeff KW rides an Ibis Ripmo bike: https://bit.ly/2KdZn5S Jeff KW wears a Camelbak Kudo: https://bit.ly/2tHs5ku Jeff KW wears the Kitsbow Trials Jacket, Ride Tee, and Origin short: https://bit.ly/2N2SeTY Jeff KW is protected by the Kali Maya helmet: https://bit.ly/2KmcCgJ Jeff KW runs the PNW Components Bachelor 170 post: https://bit.ly/2IvG0zA

For many in the mountain bike world, the name Russell Bobbitt might be new.  However, for anyone who has a passion for throttles and roost, the factory KTM offroad racer is a household name.  Russell has a slew of accomplishments, including 5 national enduro championships. Now, why would a bicycle guy like myself be so stoked to meet with such a motorcycle legend?  Well, it turns out Russell is quite the mountain biker!  At the Windrock, TN, EWS qualifier a few weeks ago, Russell finished 4th.  That's pretty dang impressive for anyone, let alone a guy who isn't known (yet!) for his mountain bike skills. I had a great chat with Russel, and it turns out he has a long history riding mountain bikes, and totally loves to shred the pedals.  He even told me he's eyeing up a kinked rail to grind on his 20" BMX bike.  Legit! Check out Russell's new project, and join him for a ride in an epic destination! https://www.gnarlyroutes.com/ Follow my website at https://jeffkendallweed.com/ for new podcast episodes!