Feb 17, 2022
The March issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of the podcast we’re diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, titled, “Blazing a Trail in Bristol, Connecticut.” The story highlights a mountain bike pump track in Bristol that became a reality thanks to the advocacy of community members, buy-in from the local park and recreation department, and funding from NRPA’s Youth Sports and Play grant.
I’m thrilled to be joined today by some key players in this project that is helping provide increased access to recreational opportunities – joining me are Dr. Josh Medeiros, an NRPA board member and the superintendent of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services; Brian Archibald, a teacher and member of the Bristol community and founder of Bike Bristol; and Brian’s son, Lance, who is an avid mountain biker.
Tune in to the full episode below to learn the inspiration behind this project, how it came to fruition, and how the bike pump track is advancing equitable access to mountain biking in Bristol. You’ll also learn: