EPISODE 27 Ft. Ben Schaefer

EPISODE 27 Ft. Ben Schaefer

In this episode of Ridin' the Line, Ross sits down with whitewater kayaker and YouTube creator Ben Schaefer of Schaefer Yaks for a candid conversation about the state of whitewater kayaking. They dive into why so few people stick with the sport, the barriers that keep newcomers from progressing, gatekeeping within the kayaking community, social media's influence, coaching, gear, and whether the sport has lost sight of simply having fun. Along the way, they swap stories about big swims, favorite rivers, injuries, and the experiences that keep them coming back. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just curious about whitewater, this episode is an honest look at what it takes to keep the sport alive. SPONSORS: Specialized Bicycle Components — ⁠⁠⁠https://www.specialized.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGl1bDQtS3ptUlkzSU9DZ1Fjb3JaTmtBRWcxZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsUEloQ3RBY1A5WGFwS1VlcW9yY2kzLUdNWDRfS09HOEN1TGkwT1hnLXFEbVNfbFhWczYxMERiZEFxc0ttcDFaLXhlamE2UlZjeDN2eU5oUzBPenlMSm5hMUpCdXJPclllS1pGTktyLXZkT0tHSEdfcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F&v=zsjqvUSxO6c]⁠⁠⁠ CTS Media — ⁠⁠⁠https://ctsmedia.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9lSGc4TUtoTkR3Wkh0b0xGcHlvVktzZk5wQXxBQ3Jtc0tseGItN2diNXJBZ1NxSjgtR3dwaTBoeTBDNTYwMzk1UndpbU90RzVHSHBKRGwzaWt4c2FEZTBFaHh6RVU5aUROeHVHNnFvbExabnZqYTRWX3RLYmlyZ0I0SXNLVWNONjU3OHAtdTJTaDIxcnZ2dlp3dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fctsmedia.org%2F&v=zsjqvUSxO6c]⁠⁠⁠ Gutter Getters — (704) 299-9006 Shred It: You’re On — ⁠⁠⁠https://shredityoureon.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmEzNXpnM0R6X3dIanJLZE1VR0k4SzNiOUo0QXxBQ3Jtc0trSUtxTGJiTXU2dHE5MUZhcW1MWEowVnBqelJSY29KM2ZZdEdUYi1ZNW0ydGRtZy1CY29TQ19jbGI5S2V0Y2c1ZThNSVNSM0RVczltRDRzQ0prbUxuSG83ajhMY2RIX1p6cFROZmpZVjFQWWI1Q284UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshredityoureon.com%2F&v=zsjqvUSxO6c]⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: @ridintheline

EPISODE 26: Are We Overthinking Suspension?

This week on Ridin’ the Line, Cason and Ross catch up on everything from suspension nerd talk to new truck purchases. Cason breaks down the recent upgrades to his Specialized Levo Evo, including a new RockShox Charger 3.2 damper and the never-ending quest for the perfect suspension setup. The guys dive deep into bike feel, balance, rebound, and why getting your suspension dialed can completely change your ride. They also talk summer riding plans, local race series updates, Blue Ridge adventures, e-bike overlanding, and Specialized’s wild new Levo 4X. Plus, Cason shares the bittersweet story of selling his custom Transit van and why he’s finally heading back to life in an F-150. Throw in some downhill racing updates, motocross news, and the usual trail-side banter, and you've got another classic episode of Ridin’ the Line. Tune in and ride along. SPONSORS: Specialized Bicycle Components — ⁠⁠https://www.specialized.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVMwTDFCejRvUTB4OVVFMnphZWZHT0hQZDVld3xBQ3Jtc0ttRTFvX01KSmdoYVVQS2psb0FpSGxFcmpxdW05dU04SmQwWTMzVi0yQ3JEUVlVcjc5bWlnRzdtaXhnSVF6aWtXQ29kZXhWNlBpZHNBaUx3ZDRNNjVrd2VuYkppdjUyMVpjeEVTdC1rNjFtMWtGQWlzNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F&v=JwRjFyX8mIM]⁠⁠ CTS Media — ⁠⁠https://ctsmedia.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblVoM2pOTWhpckJMOUZTVWxaRUVzY3ZrYkloZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuVDVnelhDNlFxeG5XVE44TmwzRkF0NzRFZWc5YUl6Z2VSRi1MVlBPOURseDVXTzcyaGxYMHlTdHktV0FtV0ZUQlRxM0VZd1RHdWE5THh6bUIwZWJra1pzR3piZzBXQmJKc2NjYVFqUkpteGNaQ2NrMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fctsmedia.org%2F&v=JwRjFyX8mIM]⁠⁠ Gutter Getters — (704) 299-9006 Shred It: You’re On — ⁠⁠https://shredityoureon.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0hfTkpIWEpMR0lid3Z4eHVmZkdIRlA4cU0yUXxBQ3Jtc0trUVNmYTk5amhKRVYtaTVsRlBIMDNSOGcxelpFdkRHSE42RC1INDM1VDVpd0xORmVnNWMxdzVVbDhpN0JOTlhHVjQ5VFpVcHhZRXNIUGRIWEIzUmRNSGlQSlIyQVVtLTd0dEFZTlNkRFdXRVQ3dUxwMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshredityoureon.com%2F&v=JwRjFyX8mIM]⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: @ridintheline

EPISODE 25: The Great E-Bike Debate

This week on Ridin’ The Line, Cason and Ross sit down for a laid-back conversation covering everything from mountain biking and motocross to the ongoing e-bike debate that continues to divide the cycling world. The guys talk about finding time to ride while balancing work and life, trail conditions across North Georgia, MTB Atlanta’s trail stewardship efforts, and some exciting new developments coming to the Atlanta riding scene. Cason also shares his thoughts on the new Specialized Levo EVO after spending more time on the bike at Wilderness Camp. Later in the episode, the conversation shifts to the opening round of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship, including Eli Tomac’s scary crash, Hunter Lawrence’s dominant performance, and Haiden Deegan’s highly anticipated 450 debut. To wrap things up, Cason and Ross dive into a spirited discussion sparked by a recent social media clip about e-bikes, trail usage, and the future of mountain biking. Whether you ride acoustic bikes, e-bikes, or both, this episode is all about having the conversations that keep the sport moving forward. SPONSORS: Specialized Bicycle Components — ⁠⁠https://www.specialized.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVd6bFo4WjJvc3EzYWczM0ZTRExESlVMSWhYZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsZFdGWlhKaHRqNlJZakp3dUp2d1lRSlAweFNwc0ZWVTdnYWdJQS1rLXA1RVljNDFIT0hsN2xHc0ZHQlY1azRhMUNrQzk2eEFLdGFoX1ZudjN3SWJvcmRwV2Z6b2R1eTBBdFdZUm1nRHExWkgyZG9GYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F&v=Y3vti26ZLNU]⁠⁠ CTS Media — ⁠⁠https://ctsmedia.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXAzdFhzR21vTGk1LTlHSkxzVEptYW5lQ0Y5QXxBQ3Jtc0ttRE5BM3RMSjd0dV9yN2k4dDNiWmNBMmhDdnI5ZmRnMV9BajRBOV9hUmFuXzB6eGNtSFZCanhVZ2F3S3lEOVJUb051Q2hvam5NTGZVUGFYVzdqVkE3N01RTjFYaFhKZlFCY3pJMHNpLUE3T3lWN0FhZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fctsmedia.org%2F&v=Y3vti26ZLNU]⁠⁠ Gutter Getters — (704) 299-9006 Shred It: You’re On — ⁠⁠https://shredityoureon.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhzQjBSeUVzYU12S01Hc3lLZ3BxMkxCaW1sQXxBQ3Jtc0treERGS2E2YkdBeUNGdV9Gb3Ewb3B3TjduNUplTVVXaUFDQS0zdENQODBWdl93a2dRYWZLaExSVkhkSjlVRXN0NTAzaTBPd2UzQkJQeWtMeDR5djNLRG1VbnpJclFRdWRjN1cwbUZ5dXFBbENYRnktMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshredityoureon.com%2F&v=Y3vti26ZLNU]⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: @ridintheline

EPISODE 24 Ft. David Chaney

This week on Ridin’ the Line, we sit down with outdoor industry veteran and community builder David Chaney for one of our most in-depth conversations yet. From working with brands like Under Armour, Red Bull, and New Balance to building community through Martha’s Outpost and now launching Trail Scouts MTB, David shares an incredible perspective on outdoor culture, sports marketing, family, entrepreneurship, and why North Georgia has become such a special place for mountain biking. We dive into the importance of authentic community, the evolution of action sports marketing, balancing career and family life, and David’s vision for getting more families involved in mountain biking through Trail Scouts MTB. Plus plenty of laughs, stories from the trail, paddling adventures, race culture, and insight into what makes the Southeast riding scene so unique. This one goes way beyond bikes. If you care about community, outdoor culture, building something meaningful, or just hearing an inspiring story from someone who’s lived it, this episode is for you. Follow Trail Scouts MTB: Instagram: @trailscoutsmtb Website: trailscoutsmtb.com SPONSORS: Specialized Bicycle Components — ⁠⁠https://www.specialized.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1F5MTBSRzg5RTlVenQ5b3BqT1Y0eTNVRS1pQXxBQ3Jtc0trR044dzhDRHdjYWxsU195X0JyRlVuZVRKSTJnX2wzNUEtaHh2VF96TzRCRmlxWGRndVhIU2trSXB6cGpIOFlVZTZYYXlrTWpWUS1kOVRhV3ByZVlFLV8yMWg2ckJUclpoTVEyeXB5T1VXSWlWTWV5cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F&v=x0gGakZpq2Y]⁠⁠ CTS Media — ⁠⁠https://ctsmedia.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa056VWNLMjFoTFo2alN0S01jUmFHN1dsVWdNZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttWjNfVWlwelJ4c1czeE9lR2htRXNhTUNmZE9SWUdoNjJZQXh3c3JMSjFoOHBWQklIdDZadEMwVTZBX3hqbTZHbC1GaWVncGxUblZQaGdJTE5GUWFHSTRIQWlUR05Jel91RHRXOUg2VzR6d3phY3ZhSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fctsmedia.org%2F&v=x0gGakZpq2Y]⁠⁠ Gutter Getters — (704) 299-9006 Shred It: You’re On — ⁠⁠https://shredityoureon.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFctTkJHR0J4MklFZDUyOTJ0X1g3aEs2V0xCd3xBQ3Jtc0trbHpZVy1zbDFPOUhOWGZucm1BZUJuYktUb0FmbVBta0swN3Rtal9jclJ2U3paUVZxT2ZNWkJmRlZ6dkFvSlhxTWVIbnhYS21VcDI1SmQ1SXE1V09kOW5MX0UyeGFjcFRsajJiZzU1QUxpVjB6MWhBZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshredityoureon.com%2F&v=x0gGakZpq2Y]⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: @ridintheline

EPISODE 23 Ft. Matt Stahl

In Episode 23 of Ridin’ The Line, the boys sit down with longtime BMX rider, mountain biker, and industry veteran Matt Stahl to talk about everything from growing up riding BMX in Georgia to building one of the most unique riding styles on a mountain bike today. Matt dives into his early BMX days, the creation of Mainline, his move from Atlanta to Charlotte, and what it’s been like working at Bicycle Sport Charlotte surrounded by some of the wildest custom bike builds in the industry. The crew also gets deep into the evolution of the Southeast mountain bike scene, trail building, Airline Bike Park, Wildside, Rock Creek, Jared’s Place, and the massive growth happening around Atlanta riding culture. From BMX roots and jibby mountain bike lines to massive jump trails and industry insight, this episode is packed with good stories, laughs, and real rider perspective. SPONSORS: Specialized Bicycle Components — ⁠⁠https://www.specialized.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFaTmFGNUJ5Wjc3aDNkR2NSQ1FQVnV1R1hSZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuOGVUMURzN3d5enlxbGQ3ZXZJX21TTjVXdF9mMDhLNmxSWTdQWWNpYUJQNHhPVmxtRFBMNV9Bb3o3enU0UGhtVkFGLTc5RGRuMTJ6eXZVOW5JVWlEck1IN0V4SE1NOE1nT3NobjB4X3k5bUNXTV9xRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F&v=OBXVxTl9voA]⁠⁠ CTS Media — ⁠⁠https://ctsmedia.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHRlc05hcWI5bmdNU0R3Z0dxZmdvczZzUGN4d3xBQ3Jtc0ttejA2YTU4NmlvVTU5ZkswR3JFVFNBS2JubEFySlJIZzl1aHE3NXRjaTRnY2dzSUQ3UUdVXy1xTm5HODJxeEEzVW1MV09mQlVodHVLX1Z0cWxXLXdOOWt1M0RCT2xBUVY1QXNIRWpmRG50YmxJanlmTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fctsmedia.org%2F&v=OBXVxTl9voA]⁠⁠ Gutter Getters — (704) 299-9006 Shred It: You’re On — ⁠⁠https://shredityoureon.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhDSnp3NkNRa3ZrcmFVcnFDb2lWQ25mZHpEZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVnNQTXlpMGdiaksweWozQ2hBY2hQajRmTE1zcHExakluR3RjT19pTmxvaHh6X3RudkdwYTNLZ2NxZ1ZQXzJmdlhVYzV5NDlFd3FJYlRWN1R1dHExNlFMay1IY21NQnI5N2UxNFk0VURudW5icWowbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshredityoureon.com%2F&v=OBXVxTl9voA]⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: @ridintheline