Cumberland Singletrack Podcast

Dougal is back and by popular demand he will be telling us all about the new 979 Epic trail built right here in beautiful Cumberland, BC. Dougal and Jayden discuss all there is to know about the trail; where the idea came from, how it was built, the four alternate endings, and when it officially opens. Dougal also talks about the book he created that will be available in limited quantities, get yours before it's too late! Thanks Dougal and thanks to all of the hardworking volunteers and trail builders who made this all possible. This conversation was recorded on April 15 2026.

Val, Chad, and Jayden sit down and have a chat about Cumberland past, present, and future. We discuss trail building and the beauty of the forest. Math gets in the way of us knowing for sure how long it took to build Rapture but we can agree it took a ton of work like all trails do. Listen along to hear about some of the most beautiful areas of the Cumberland Forest! This episode was recorded April 23 2026.

Jayden Dinney and the Executive Director of UROC sit down for two whole hours of meaningful conversation! I promise you, it's worth giving this one a listen. Dougal opens up and shares about his past and what brought him to Vancouver Island after many years of travelling around the world. Dougal also shares the untold story of the Cook Creek riding area. Thanks to Dougal for all that he does for the Cumberland trail network and beyond! This episode was recorded March 18 2026.

Jayden Dinney sits down with Brad Walton and they discuss all things mountain biking and dirt biking. Brad closes our chat with an epic story about his close encounter with a cougar and the world class photo he was able to capture. This episode was recorded March 12 2026.

Jayden and Lisa sit down and have a chat covering some current events, the early days of the UROC women's ride, Ride Like a Girl, and parenting advice. This episode was recorded February 8 2026.