Forging a New Path with RideBHM

In this episode of The Localist, Carrie interviews Emile Hughes, founder of RideBHM, a downhill mountain biking park in Birmingham. Emile discusses the park's creation and development, the challenges faced in transforming the land, the benefits of e-bikes, and future plans, including expanding the shuttle system and improving infrastructure to enhance visitor experiences.   Mentioned in this episode: RideBHM Website: https://ridebhm.com/ RideBHM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridebhm Kanuga Bike Park: https://ridekanuga.com/ Red Mountain Park: https://redmountainpark.org/ Dialed Dirt: https://dialeddirt.myportfolio.com/  Thomson Cat: https://thompsontractor.com/ Ruffner Mountain: https://ruffnermountain.org/ Turkey Creek: https://turkeycreeknp.com/ Ohm Jiu Jitsu: https://www.ohmjiujitsu.com/