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Send us a text What happens when a small North Carolina factory lets the trail—not the spec sheet—make the call? We sit down with Doreen O’Malley and Brent Graves from Cane Creek to unpack 30 years of curiosity, craft, and rider-first design. From rugged Pisgah prototypes to components trusted around the world, they’ve shaped everything from headsets and titanium cranks to the legendary Thudbuster seatpost and Invert Gravel Fork—all designed to make every ride smoother, more controlled, and m...
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Send us a text What happens when a small North Carolina factory lets the trail—not the spec sheet—make the call? We sit down with Doreen O’Malley and Brent Graves from Cane Creek to unpack 30 years of curiosity, craft, and rider-first design. From rugged Pisgah prototypes to components trusted arou…
Send us a text In this episode I sit down with South Yellow Mountain Preserve manager Park Greer to share the full, behind-the-scenes story: the surprise Earth Day donation, the eight months of deed work and surveying across a 33-mile boundary, and the careful plan that turned a generous transfer i…
Send us a text I sit down with advocate and author Palmer McIntyre to explore how North Carolina grew into the Great Trail State—and why that identity now shapes health, local business, and everyday life. Palmer shares the story behind Great Trail State Day, the annual October celebration that invi…
Send us a text As outdoor tourism continues to grow, how can mountain communities plan with intention—not just for visitors, but for the residents, businesses, and natural spaces that make them unique? In this episode of Exploration Local, I sit down with Corrina Ruffieux, Executive Director of Vis…
Send us a text Trail by trail, North Carolina is weaving a network of connections that transforms how we move, gather, and experience our communities. The Ecusta Trail stands as a prime example—a visionary 20-mile rail-to-trail corridor that will soon link Hendersonville to Brevard along a historic…
Send us a text I'm redefining what adventure means after discovering the joy of exploring greenways and rail trails. From Colorado's Aspen-lined paths to Kentucky's riverside greenways, these accessible trails have transforme...
