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Shifting Lanes to Support Activity w/ Ryan Hale

Shifting Lanes to Support Activity w/ Ryan Hale

Season 2 Episode 59 Published 5 years ago
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In this episode, I connect with Ryan Hale, founder of Laneshift, a consulting firm in Bentonville focused on helping other communities become more bicycle-friendly places. Northwest Arkansas has transformed itself into a Mountain Biking destination and, in the process, stimulated its economy and a culture of activity.

The amazing culture of activity transformation that has been underway in the Northwest Arkansas region over the past couple of decades is an encouraging narrative that serves as a testament to what is possible and we believe it is truly an inspiring story for other cities across North America and around the world.

Ryan has been in the middle of this "community evolution" over the past couple of decades and provides a fascinating view of the process and how the region continues to strive for additional active mobility improvements.

Additional Helpful Links:

The landing page for this episode on the Active Towns website for more photos and content

Ryan's firm: Laneshift

The Walton Family Foundation

Soderquist Leadership Center which was rebranded as Milestone Leadership in 2018

A story about the Denmark Study Tour  - Walton Family Foundation

A story about the Denmark Study Tour - in the local news

Another story about the Denmark Study Tour - in the local news

The Lebron James Interview about Bicycles

NWA Mtn Biking OZ Trails

Bike NWA - Local Non-Profit

NWA Best Trails in the Nation 


The Bike Snob goes to NWA 


PeopleForBikes summary of NWA


Rogers’ Railyard Bike Park

Boulder Valmont Bike Park

Walton Family Foundation/PeopleForBikes Economic Impact Study

National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)

Northwest Arkansas Council

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