EPISODE 25: The Great E-Bike Debate

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

EPISODE 22: Levo EVO & Demo 11 First Ride Review Ft. Chuck Pitts

In this episode, Cason sits down with downhill racer and Senoia Bicycle’s own Chuck Pitts to break down Specialized’s newest releases including the all new Demo 11 and Levo 4 EVO. The two dive deep into suspension feel, high pivot design, full power e-bikes, downhill race performance, bike industry pricing, and why modern mountain bikes continue pushing the sport forward. From World Cup level downhill tech to ripping laps at Ride Rock Creek and Jarrod’s Place, this episode is packed with rider insight, industry talk, and plenty of laughs along the way. SPONSORS: Specialized Bicycle Components — ⁠⁠https://www.specialized.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU5rMF9iRWlMa1YyLXdPa2JLT3ZFMkhXTGt3Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuU3NlQjRJeUhyZ3pTdkhPMzd4cFVjZjNjRklYblR4M2dQR05vckxwejhaUW43RXZwN0RTYnJXV1FIRUEwUHgzVk1SdERSZjNwWTA5V1ZEc3FCbl9PbFYtaGJENm9TU2lIdnQzSkJMRHQ5TDdWYzlaQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F&v=z4kE2Y1KgmU]⁠⁠ CTS Media — ⁠⁠https://ctsmedia.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBsR2JNbWNYUjlDcVZFeVRsWVBFNFlfbXhkQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTkVqVzlQdDZ1Q0VTUjlGNGFoSjh3SzluUjJoTkRhVFdINVJ0V3dfQU1JaGp6UGk4eXNlUUgxdGZzTTdzcnR0ZF9aaUJtVG1IelJQa05CYWVPU09hUUVYQUV0bnRNVmdfaTlVMnRHbU1fdmh1MjBJYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fctsmedia.org%2F&v=z4kE2Y1KgmU]⁠⁠ Gutter Getters — (704) 299-9006 Shred It: You’re On — ⁠⁠https://shredityoureon.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmNrQzVQLU1BSF9XWk1CRUNQNzA1d29lYmVGUXxBQ3Jtc0tudDlOYTJTMW9RVzNmYXhvdzFLanQtVmZPRTJwNW5iVEdFeEpuendMV012Yk5Hc19UWGx2UWJLT2ZCSEl4UDBqckJLb1Q5eWktbGxjanFZSmV4QWN4cjNzWmpRXzVpaGNfMnB6NDBrTnFkbHdOcmlUQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshredityoureon.com%2F&v=z4kE2Y1KgmU]⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: @ridintheline

EPISODE 21 Ft. Bergen Khare

In this episode of Ridin’ the Line, we sit down with trail builder, racer, and all around mountain bike guy Bergen Khare out of Asheville, North Carolina. We get into what really goes into building great trails and why the smallest details can make the biggest difference. From shaping corners that work for every rider to designing flow that keeps people coming back, Bergen breaks down the art behind it all. We also talk about the rise of e bikes and why they have become such a hot topic in the sport. The pros, the pushback, and what it means for the future of trail systems and access. On top of that, Bergen shares stories from building trails overseas in Finland, working in some of the toughest terrain you can imagine, and what that experience taught him about trail design and progression. The conversation goes deeper into land use, public access, and why protecting outdoor spaces matters to everyone who rides, hikes, or just enjoys being outside. This one is for anyone who cares about riding, building, and where the sport is headed. Tap in and enjoy. SPONSORS: Specialized Bicycle Components — ⁠⁠https://www.specialized.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWxNSXFUel9HRXIwQ1pQQ0dkazlxVl9xRklHd3xBQ3Jtc0trbG5IWWltdTFFZUQzdEF2bWRqOXVEY3l6MzdrRC02ZnZ6amFBZlBYZFFMcG9kUFFEMGNvaXlKeGNTSjNzVDQ1LWNNVXNlMUtXZFhwd1FBdC0xelJsOW84ZUs1Y0Q4WjdQWWsyQW1FZzg5LS1pNXdydw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F&v=z4kE2Y1KgmU]⁠⁠ CTS Media — ⁠⁠https://ctsmedia.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE1IY3NmRmRiQ3hjV1FmZ0RoYWYtZFZabElsQXxBQ3Jtc0tseEVPQTNmUk1UemVSVy1tOC0wczVheVdxaENnTmpfSFVLYmk3Y1FRZUNhVmVtbzVnLVdhVFZGSUlhN29KX2J5VHYwVnJKRDlBc1g1R3E2VGl6bGZjajdyd3oxRlcxZ0dnSWZCMnRCUDZUZEtsbE1kVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fctsmedia.org%2F&v=z4kE2Y1KgmU]⁠⁠ Gutter Getters — (704) 299-9006 Shred It: You’re On — ⁠⁠https://shredityoureon.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFFtcjR1Y0JDdVZnajVtck4zQXVmMmcyZFVFQXxBQ3Jtc0trUnMzU0tFMzkzT3h4Qmh0X254YVBPaWFyMHg3UDJYWjFWZWtqVjM0NDJjdUUyR3Q3YmdTZVBvbFV5bDd4Z1lWcnNSRXM0cGg3Qmpvbjdfamkzb19qV25yZVd4dW1CUnRnN1lTUFZZaExEa0dNelpUYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshredityoureon.com%2F&v=z4kE2Y1KgmU]⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: @ridintheline