Cumberland Singletrack Podcast

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.

Jayden Dinney and Al Munday sit down and chat for close to 2 hours on October 8 2025. Listeners asked for Al and her he is!

Jayden Dinney and Al Munday sit down and chat for close to 2 hours on October 8 2025. Listeners asked for Al and here he is!

Jayden and Brad Kilgour sit down on a cold December night and discuss many things including Cumberland past, present, and future. We discuss Search and Rescue and what you can do to keep yourself safe and make life for all of the hardworking volunteers easier. Huge thanks to CVSAR and all of the first responders living and working in the Comox Valley. Recorded December 23 2025

Jayden starts by getting to know Vic better. Vic then tells Jayden all about NOBL Wheels and the Western Bike Company based here in the village of Cumberland. Finally, Vic talks type-2 fun when she shares some spooky stories about her recent participation in the Cowichan Valley Nightmare event. All of this was very interesting! We hope you enjoy. Thanks Vic! This conversation took place on October 14 2025.

Jayden and Joe sit down on a rainy October night to discuss many interesting topics. We get to know Joe better when he tells us stories of how his career as a pro mountain biker started and what it was like to compete in the Red Bull Rampage for three years. We also discuss Joe's involvement with the United Riders of Cumberland and the current pump track project that he is working on. Thanks for all that you do for our community Joe and thanks for taking the time to chat! Enjoy the episode! This conversation took place on October 1 2025.

Jayden and Angela have a great chat where they discuss mountain biking and trail running. Angela hopes that everyone can respect on another while using Cumberland's trails and we discuss trail etiquette. Angela is a long distance trail runner who relies on watering holes around Cumberland's trails, she shares her special knowledge with listeners. We hope you enjoy the episode! Thanks Angela! This conversation took place September 23 2025.

Jayden and Brendan sit down and contemplate many things but walk away from this chat knowing that the way to live a balanced life is to Brap AND Snap! Topics these two gentlemen discuss are dirt bikes, photography, racing dirt bikes, Outliers, getting trapped in elevators, and more dirt bikes. Thanks Brendan! This conversation took place September 17 2025.

Jayden and Jade have a great chat! They talk about how Jade prepared herself for the Twelve Hours of Cumberland and how she won the female solo category in both 2024 and 2025. We also get to know Jade better and learn about her taste in music. Finally we discuss Jade's future goals. What did I learn about Jade??? She just loves riding her bike! Thanks Jade! This conversation took place August 21 2025.

Join your host Jayden Dinney as he sits down and chats with the Cumberland based, award winning photographer, and forest lover, Sara Kempner. Jayden and Sara take a deep dive into Sara's camera bag and get technical. Sara talks about getting out of her comfort zone and being comfortable travelling around the world to get the perfect shot. The two have a lot of laughs! We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks Sara! This conversation took place on August 8 2025.

Jayden Dinney and Paul Whitham sit down and discuss mountain biking, e-biking, dirt biking, and snowmobiling. Paul shares an experience he had while the village of Cumberland searched for Moira on July 19 2025. Jayden and Paul talk about safety and the importance of letting friends and family know where you are going if you plan on heading out into the forest alone. I want to thank all of the hard working employees and volunteers that help people who are lost or injured in the forest, we are truly lucky to have your support. This conversation took place on July 23 2025.

Hang on tight because Jayden Dinney and Gene Wey are going to talk all about adaptive riding in Cumberland, BC. Gene shares his story and the knowledge he has gained by being one of the most active male adaptive riders in town. Topics discussed are equipment and trails/terrain. This conversation took place July 9 2025.

Jayden Dinney gets to know Zachary Rebitt better and asks all the right questions to help Zach share with listeners the secret to winning the Cumberland enduro. This conversation took place on June 24 2025.

Jayden Dinney and Erica Spizawka sat down and had a chat on June 17 2025. They discussed trails and bikes from the past and why it is important to have a quiver of bikes. Erica explained what Ride Lab and also talked about coaching. This conversation took place on June 17 2025.

Jayden Dinney and Curtis Saunders sit down and chat on the very first episode of the podcast. They talk about how they became friends and their early days in Cumberland. Curtis shares trail building stories and talks about the race to the top of the trail network. This conversation took place on May 12 2025.

Your host Jayden Dinney tells you his story and why he decided to start this podcast in the first place.